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Jessica Mitacek, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Jessica Mitacek
About The Editor

Jessica Mitacek

Associate Editor & Contributing Author

Market Analysis and Research

Experience

Jessica Mitacek has been an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Market analysis and research, technology, retail

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of Vermont

Past Experience

Hedge funds, Private equity funds, long/short equities, distressed debt, investor relations

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Latest Articles by Jessica Mitacek

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March 14, 2024 8:51 AM ET

Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA

Jessica Mitacek

What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)? The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes 30 companies, once all industrial companies. Learn more.

NYSE:AXPNASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:AAPL
Read Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA
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March 7, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Here's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.

Jessica Mitacek

Wondering how to invest in Chinese stocks? China has the globe’s largest population and second-largest economy when measured by GDP.

NYSE:BABANASDAQ:BIDUOTCMKTS:TCEHY
Read Here's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.
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February 29, 2024 10:57 AM ET

How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks

Jessica Mitacek

Blockchain stocks offer a plethora of investment opportunities. Learn how to invest in blockchain stocks and take advantage of the blockchain boom.

NASDAQ:RIOTNASDAQ:OSTKNASDAQ:COIN
Read How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks
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February 23, 2024 9:50 AM ET

How to invest in apparel stocks

Jessica Mitacek

If you’re interested in investing in clothing, consider investing in apparel stocks. Learn more about how to invest in apparel stocks with MarketBeat.

NYSE:ANFOTCMKTS:ADDYYNYSE:AEO
Read How to invest in apparel stocks
What are earnings reports? Learn more.
February 13, 2024 10:51 AM ET

What Are Earnings Reports?

Jessica Mitacek

Earnings reports are part of the legal requirements that publicly held companies follow when disclosing their company performance, issued quarterly.

NYSE:ANNNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:LEA
Read What Are Earnings Reports?
10 best sugar stocks to buy now
January 31, 2024 9:27 AM ET

10 best sugar stocks to buy now

Jessica Mitacek

No individual sugar-producing companies trade on major U.S. stock exchanges, so should you invest? Learn more about the best sugar stocks to buy on MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:KRFT)CNSX:AGRONYSE:AGRO
Read 10 best sugar stocks to buy now
Day trading risk management: Strategies to safeguard your capital
January 19, 2024 9:42 AM ET

Day trading risk management: Strategies to safeguard your capital

Jessica Mitacek

Day trading is the practice of buying and selling securities within a single day and exiting trades quickly. Learning day trading risk management is essential.

NYSE:GPSOTCMKTS:SEEK
Read Day trading risk management: Strategies to safeguard your capital
Is American Airlines a good stock to buy? Image of American plane
January 4, 2024 12:06 PM ET

Is American Airlines a good stock to buy?

Jessica Mitacek

Is American Airlines a good stock to buy? Here’s an analysis of the nation’s largest airline carrier to help you decide if American Airlines is a buy or sell.

NASDAQ:AALNASDAQ:UALNYSE:DAL
Read Is American Airlines a good stock to buy?
Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise? Image of a bank manager rolling back the safe in a bank
December 29, 2023 11:50 AM ET

Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?

Jessica Mitacek

Rising interest rates usually negatively affect the stock market, but do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise? Learn more with MarketBeat.

NYSE:BACNASDAQ:MOVE
Read Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?
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December 14, 2023 11:52 AM ET

3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolio

Jessica Mitacek

Are home improvement stocks the way forward? Learn more about whether or not home improvement stocks make sense for your portfolio with MarketBeat.

NYSE:LOWNYSE:HDNYSE:SHW
Read 3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolio
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December 14, 2023 10:53 AM ET

What is consumer discretionary?

Jessica Mitacek

What is consumer discretionary? In a strong economy, consumers spend more on consumer discretionary products. Learn more with MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNOTCMKTS:CMG.B
Read What is consumer discretionary?
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December 14, 2023 10:03 AM ET

Comparing IRA vs. CD vs. money market accounts

Jessica Mitacek

What are the differences between an IRA, CD and money market account? Learn more about a IRA vs CD vs money market account with MarketBeat.

Read Comparing IRA vs. CD vs. money market accounts
Nvida stock price outlook
November 6, 2023 9:15 AM ET

There’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AI

Jessica Mitacek

NVIDIA shares have skyrocketed over 220% so far this year, mainly thanks to increased interest in artificial intelligence, causing demand to for chips soar.

NASDAQ:NVDA
Read There’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AI
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August 29, 2023 10:25 AM ET

What Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?

Jessica Mitacek

Learn what the Consumer Price Index is, how it's calculated, and why it matters for inflation, cost of living, and economic health.

Read What Is the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
Man forklift driver working in a warehouse: Best industrial REITs to buy now
July 28, 2023 8:30 AM ET

7 Best Industrial REITs to Buy Now

Jessica Mitacek

Industrial REITs focus on storage, logistics or other types of industrial applications. Learn more about investing in industrial REITs and the best to buy.

NYSE:CTSE:DIR.UNTSE:DIR
Read 7 Best Industrial REITs to Buy Now
Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities
May 30, 2023 11:00 PM ET

Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities

Jessica Mitacek

One fascinating sector to invest in is the biotech sector which includes companies involved in the research and development of therapeutics and vaccines

NYSEARCA:SBIONASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:BMRN
Read Top Biotech Stocks: Exploring Innovation Opportunities
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May 10, 2023 9:38 AM ET

How to Invest in E-Commerce: A Guide

Jessica Mitacek

Investing in e-commerce involves exploring opportunities in online retail marketplaces and technologies to capitalize on the sector's continued growth.

NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:CDNS
Read How to Invest in E-Commerce: A Guide

Latest Articles Reviewed by Jessica Mitacek

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3 Small Caps Drawing Insider and Institutional Support

Chris Markoch

These 3 small-cap stocks are seeing insider and institutional buying backed by strong fundamentals and long-term growth potential

NYSE:BOOTNASDAQ:STRLNASDAQ:TCMD
Read 3 Small Caps Drawing Insider and Institutional Support
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July 13, 2025 6:33 AM ET

Delta Air Lines Could Reach New Highs in 2025—And Here’s Why

Thomas Hughes

Delta Air Lines' Q2 results alleviated market fears, opening the door to a significant upside that could be achieved by the end of Q3.

NYSE:DAL
Read Delta Air Lines Could Reach New Highs in 2025—And Here’s Why
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July 12, 2025 7:12 AM ET

Why Wall Street Is Betting on These 3 Comeback Stocks

Nathan Reiff

Major firms that underperformed the market in the first half of 2025 might present a buy opportunity, but only if they can address underlying issues.

NYSE:UNHNYSE:EIXNYSE:CRM
Read Why Wall Street Is Betting on These 3 Comeback Stocks
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July 11, 2025 6:00 AM ET

These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Not Concerned With Tariff Noise

Thomas Hughes

Dividend stocks like Lockheed Martin, The Coca-Cola Company, and Walmart are well-positioned to deliver for investors in 2025.

NYSE:WMTNYSE:KONYSE:LMT
Read These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Not Concerned With Tariff Noise
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July 11, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Chipotle: Too Spicy for Smart Money to Resist After Stock Split

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

A surge in options market activity suggests sophisticated investors are positioning for renewed growth in Chipotle following its historic stock split.

NYSE:CMGNYSE:TFC
Read Chipotle: Too Spicy for Smart Money to Resist After Stock Split
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July 10, 2025 7:41 AM ET

Are Growth Stocks Back? 3 That Look Like Winners to Buy Now

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Three companies are outpacing the market by leading secular trends in medicine, artificial intelligence, and consumer brands, creating durable growth stories.

NYSE:LLYNASDAQ:AVGONYSE:ELF
Read Are Growth Stocks Back? 3 That Look Like Winners to Buy Now
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July 8, 2025 3:05 PM ET

EV Tax Credits Are Ending—Here’s Why These 2 Stocks Could Soar

Leo Miller

The One Big Beautiful Bill just changed how EV companies will compete in America. See which two names analysts see some of the biggest upside potential in.

NASDAQ:VFSNASDAQ:LCID
Read EV Tax Credits Are Ending—Here’s Why These 2 Stocks Could Soar
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July 8, 2025 2:44 PM ET

Don’t Miss Out: 3 Blue-Chips Set to Pop This Earnings Season

Chris Markoch

These 3 blue-chip stocks offer strong earnings power and growth opportunities as uncertainty lingers in the second half of 2025

NASDAQ:GOOGLNYSE:LLYNYSE:JPM
Read Don’t Miss Out: 3 Blue-Chips Set to Pop This Earnings Season
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July 8, 2025 7:57 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile: Is Market Noise Drowning Out a $100M Signal?

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

AST SpaceMobile's recent financing deal and key operational wins send a clear signal of fundamental strength despite short-term stock market consolidation.

NASDAQ:ASTS
Read AST SpaceMobile: Is Market Noise Drowning Out a $100M Signal?
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July 8, 2025 6:05 AM ET

1999 Again? The Danger of These 3 Companies Making Bitcoin Bets

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Companies are buying Bitcoin today for their balance sheets today are creating a new speculative environment reminiscent to that of 1999.

NYSE:GMENYSE:AMCNASDAQ:MSTR
Read 1999 Again? The Danger of These 3 Companies Making Bitcoin Bets
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July 8, 2025 6:00 AM ET

3 Tech Stocks Poised for Explosive EPS Growth in 2025

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Earnings growth is one of the main drivers for higher stock prices, typically, and this list of 3 high-growth businesses stands to benefit investors.

NASDAQ:LYFTNASDAQ:MUNYSE:SPOT
Read 3 Tech Stocks Poised for Explosive EPS Growth in 2025
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July 7, 2025 1:20 PM ET

Could Dutch Bros Dethrone Starbucks? Why Investors Are Perking Up

Jordan Chussler

Nearly four years after its IPO, Dutch Bros now has the third highest revenue of coffee chains in the United States, trailing only Starbucks and Dunkin’.

NYSE:BROSNASDAQ:SBUXNASDAQ:LULU
Read Could Dutch Bros Dethrone Starbucks? Why Investors Are Perking Up
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July 6, 2025 8:23 AM ET

Forget the Weak Dollar—These 3 Travel Stocks Are Still Taking Off

Chris Markoch

International travel is booming in 2025, and these 3 travel stocks are thriving with strong demand, pricing power, and improved financial health.

NASDAQ:BKNGNASDAQ:MARNYSE:RCL
Read Forget the Weak Dollar—These 3 Travel Stocks Are Still Taking Off
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July 1, 2025 6:20 AM ET

Dollar Down 10%? These 3 Stocks Could Soar

Chris Markoch

The U.S. dollar is down over 10% through the first half of 2025; these 3 multinational stocks could thrive as global revenue gets a currency boost.

NYSE:CATNYSE:PGNYSE:IBM
Read Dollar Down 10%? These 3 Stocks Could Soar
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July 1, 2025 5:05 AM ET

Analysts Are All In on This Tech Stock—Why You Should Be, Too

Nathan Reiff

Silicon Motion's unique combination of sound management, strong fundamentals, crucial and niche tech, and analyst enthusiasm point to continued success.

NASDAQ:SIMONASDAQ:QCOM
Read Analysts Are All In on This Tech Stock—Why You Should Be, Too
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June 30, 2025 7:23 AM ET

3 Dividend Kings Trading at Rare Discounts to Buy This Summer

Thomas Hughes

Here are 3 Dividend Kings (HRL, GPC, PG) currently trading near long-term lows, offering attractive yields and growth potential, to buy this summer.

NYSE:HRLNYSE:GPCNYSE:PG
Read 3 Dividend Kings Trading at Rare Discounts to Buy This Summer
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June 28, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Nektar Jumps 157% on Drug Trial Data—Can It Go Even Higher?

Leo Miller

Nektar Therapeutics soared 157% after Rezpeg succeeded in a Phase 2b eczema trial. Analysts forecast huge upside—here’s why there could be more gains ahead.

NASDAQ:NKTR
Read Nektar Jumps 157% on Drug Trial Data—Can It Go Even Higher?
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June 27, 2025 7:30 AM ET

Spotify's Massive Rally: Can New Features Sustain the Momentum?

Nathan Reiff

Spotify's massive rally since April has brought about a 50% increase in share price, but are signs appearing that it may be running its course?

NYSE:SPOT
Read Spotify's Massive Rally: Can New Features Sustain the Momentum?
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June 26, 2025 8:14 AM ET

3 Notable Stocks Just Split: Which One Could Be the Big Winner?

Leo Miller

Two major stocks and one emerging software company just split their shares. Which one looks like the best opportunity for big-time upside going forward?

NASDAQ:PEGANASDAQ:ORLYNASDAQ:IBKR
Read 3 Notable Stocks Just Split: Which One Could Be the Big Winner?
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June 23, 2025 7:05 AM ET

Alphabet’s Comeback: The Hidden Engines Powering Google

Ryan Hasson

Alphabet’s growing diversification across core services, cloud computing, and moonshot ventures positions it for long-term strength despite recent challenges.

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Alphabet’s Comeback: The Hidden Engines Powering Google
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June 22, 2025 8:21 AM ET

The Boring Is Beautiful Portfolio: 3 Stocks for a Worried World

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

During periods of market volatility, durable companies provide investors with a compelling combination of stability and dividend growth.

NYSE:KONASDAQ:PEPNYSE:O
Read The Boring Is Beautiful Portfolio: 3 Stocks for a Worried World
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June 22, 2025 6:47 AM ET

More Than a Monetary Metal: Silver's Case for Outperformance

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

A persistent supply deficit and surging industrial demand create a powerful investment thesis for silver, supported by a favorable macroeconomic backdrop.

NYSEARCA:SLVNYSE:AGNYSE:PAAS
Read More Than a Monetary Metal: Silver's Case for Outperformance
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June 21, 2025 6:44 AM ET

These 3 Consumer Staple Giants Are Oversold and Set to Skyrocket

Sam Quirke

These 3 large-cap consumer staples all have RSIs sitting below 30, and each offers a compelling risk-reward setup for investors with an appetite for bounces.

NYSE:TAPNYSE:STZNYSE:SJM
Read These 3 Consumer Staple Giants Are Oversold and Set to Skyrocket
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June 20, 2025 11:03 AM ET

3 Reasons AMD Could Be the Hottest Stock of the Summer

Sam Quirke

A perfect storm of catalysts is positioning Advanced Micro Devices as one of the hottest tech stocks to own for this summer.

NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDA
Read 3 Reasons AMD Could Be the Hottest Stock of the Summer

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