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Jessica Mitacek, Managing Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Jessica Mitacek
About The Editor

Jessica Mitacek

Managing Editor & Contributing Author

Experience

Jessica Mitacek has been a managing editor & contributing author for MarketBeat since 2023.

Jessica curates and edits stock market content designed to help individual investors make smart investment decisions. She works closely with talented freelance writers to create clear, accurate, and actionable articles that align with MarketBeat's editorial standards.

Her typical day involves collaborating with freelance writers and MarketBeat developers to optimize content for SEO and user engagement. She manages the publishing calendar, fact-checks key data points, and monitors breaking news to prioritize coverage.

Before joining MarketBeat, Jessica spent nearly a decade in marketing and investor relations at hedge funds and private equity firms in the New York City area. Born and raised in Sioux Falls, Jess attended the University of Vermont, where she graduated with degrees in English and Spanish and a minor in Sociology. She also studied abroad at the Universidad de Salamanca, the oldest university in Spain. Two years ago, she returned to her hometown with her husband and two kids. 

A true adventurer, Jessica has visited 21 countries and 41 states, always seeking new experiences. Outside of work, Jessica loves writing, reading, going on adventures, sipping strong coffee, snapping photos, and soaking up time with her family.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of Vermont

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Latest Articles by Jessica Mitacek

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VIG, VYM, and VYMI: Which Vanguard Dividend ETF Is Right for You?

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Darden Restaurants Just Hit a 52-Week High–Is the Olive Garden Comeback Story Legit?

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August 20, 2026 11:20 AM ET

The Trade Desk’s Earnings Miss Raises a Bigger Question About Its AI Future

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AST SpaceMobile’s FCC Test Arrives as Investors Weigh a Costly Q2 Miss

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August 17, 2026 11:10 AM ET

This ETF Is Outperforming by Avoiding the S&P 500’s Biggest Problem

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Meta and Tesla Are Rebounding From Oversold Levels—Now What?

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Hims & Hers’ Revenue Beat Came With a Profitability Problem

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AST SpaceMobile Earnings Just Reminded Investors How Risky Space Can Be

NASDAQ:ASTSNASDAQ:SPCXNASDAQ:GOOGL
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August 9, 2026 8:35 AM ET

Why Dutch Bros Plunged Despite a Q2 Earnings Beat and Record Revenue

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AST SpaceMobile’s Latest BlueBird Launch Raises the Stakes Ahead of Q2 Earnings

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The FTC Is Suing Hims & Hers Health—Here's Why Investors Shouldn't Panic

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Why Walmart and Amazon Could Be the Market’s Most Complementary Mega-Caps

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The S&P 493 Are Staging a Comeback—This Value ETF Offers Broad Exposure

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AST SpaceMobile Sets Launch Date Ahead of Key Q2 Earnings Test

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Bearish Pressure Is Building Around These 3 Stocks

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Mining For Megawatts: AMD's Billion-Dollar Grid Grab

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These 3 Stocks Have Soared in 2026—Can They Keep Climbing?

NASDAQ:ARCBNASDAQ:KLICNASDAQ:COHU
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Chips & Clips: Memory Tariffs Rewire Tech Supply Chains

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5 AI Stocks Are Pulling Back—Which Growth Catalysts Still Look Strongest?

NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:CRDONASDAQ:AIRJ
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July 28, 2026 6:00 AM ET

3 Value ETFs to Consider as Growth Stocks Lag Behind

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July 27, 2026 12:05 PM ET

AirJoule’s Kubota Deal Is a Major Validation—But the Hard Part Comes Next

NASDAQ:AIRJOTCMKTS:KUBTY
Read AirJoule’s Kubota Deal Is a Major Validation—But the Hard Part Comes Next
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Refiner Stocks Are Near Record Highs—Can Iran-Driven Margins Keep Them There?

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A $1.5 Billion Wake-Up Call for Every AI Company on Wall Street

NASDAQ:DVLTNASDAQ:NVDANYSE:RDDT
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Oil Prices Are Surging and These 4 Stocks Are Cashing In

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