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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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September 17, 2026 5:50 AM ET

This Gold ETF Turns a Non-Yielding Asset Into Monthly Income—But There’s a Catch

BATS:IAUINYSEARCA:JEPI
Read This Gold ETF Turns a Non-Yielding Asset Into Monthly Income—But There’s a Catch
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September 15, 2026 12:05 PM ET

3 Healthcare Stocks for 3 Stages of Life

NYSE:LLYNYSE:UNHNYSE:JNJ
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September 13, 2026 7:25 AM ET

As Homeowners' Premiums Surge, This Insurer Is Posting Record Profits

NYSE:ALL
Read As Homeowners' Premiums Surge, This Insurer Is Posting Record Profits
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September 11, 2026 10:40 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile Looks to Extend Its 30-Day FCC Satellite Testing Window

NASDAQ:ASTSNASDAQ:SPCXNYSE:T
Read AST SpaceMobile Looks to Extend Its 30-Day FCC Satellite Testing Window
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September 11, 2026 8:20 AM ET

This AI ETF Is Missing the Biggest AI Winners

NASDAQ:BOTZNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:TSLA
Read This AI ETF Is Missing the Biggest AI Winners
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September 9, 2026 8:55 AM ET

Gold.com's Q4 Results Show Why This Stock Is More Than a Gold Bet

NYSE:GOLD
Read Gold.com's Q4 Results Show Why This Stock Is More Than a Gold Bet
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September 5, 2026 6:05 AM ET

Lululemon’s Earnings Beat Hid a Bigger Problem for Its Turnaround Story

NASDAQ:LULU
Read Lululemon’s Earnings Beat Hid a Bigger Problem for Its Turnaround Story
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September 4, 2026 10:40 AM ET

Retail Earnings Just Exposed a Bigger Divide in the U.S. Consumer Economy

NASDAQ:WMTNYSE:HDNYSE:LOW
Read Retail Earnings Just Exposed a Bigger Divide in the U.S. Consumer Economy
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September 4, 2026 10:05 AM ET

FB Financial's Southern Expansion and Buybacks Drive Analyst Optimism

NYSE:FBKNASDAQ:ABCBNYSE:RF
Read FB Financial's Southern Expansion and Buybacks Drive Analyst Optimism
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September 4, 2026 9:30 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile Stock Soared 12%—This Was the Catalyst

NASDAQ:ASTSNASDAQ:SPCXNASDAQ:RKLB
Read AST SpaceMobile Stock Soared 12%—This Was the Catalyst
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September 3, 2026 10:40 AM ET

These 3 Stock Charts Just Flashed the Dreaded Death Cross Pattern

NYSE:DKSNYSE:IONQNYSE:PG
Read These 3 Stock Charts Just Flashed the Dreaded Death Cross Pattern
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September 3, 2026 10:05 AM ET

One of Trump's Favorite Stocks Just Reported Blowout Earnings

NYSE:DELL
Read One of Trump's Favorite Stocks Just Reported Blowout Earnings
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August 31, 2026 9:35 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile Is Down 54%—Can FCC Progress and BlueBirds Reverse the Slide?

NASDAQ:ASTS
Read AST SpaceMobile Is Down 54%—Can FCC Progress and BlueBirds Reverse the Slide?
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August 31, 2026 6:05 AM ET

These 5 ETFs Have Raked in Cash This Year—What Do They All Have in Common?

BATS:DRAMNASDAQ:QQQMNASDAQ:QQQ
Read These 5 ETFs Have Raked in Cash This Year—What Do They All Have in Common?
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August 30, 2026 7:40 AM ET

Snowflake Is Up Nearly 50% in 2026—What Are Short Sellers Betting Against?

NYSE:SNOW
Read Snowflake Is Up Nearly 50% in 2026—What Are Short Sellers Betting Against?
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August 27, 2026 11:15 AM ET

A Bearish-Dollar Options Surge Raises the Stakes for Warsh at Jackson Hole

NYSEARCA:UDN
Read A Bearish-Dollar Options Surge Raises the Stakes for Warsh at Jackson Hole
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August 27, 2026 9:30 AM ET

Google Cloud Just Gave Rezolve AI a Major Vote of Confidence

NASDAQ:RZLVNASDAQ:GOOGLNYSE:JPM
Read Google Cloud Just Gave Rezolve AI a Major Vote of Confidence
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August 26, 2026 9:05 AM ET

Gold and Bitcoin Are Rebounding—2 ETFs Give Investors a Different Kind of Exposure

NYSEARCA:GDXNASDAQ:IBITNASDAQ:WMT
Read Gold and Bitcoin Are Rebounding—2 ETFs Give Investors a Different Kind of Exposure
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August 23, 2026 10:05 AM ET

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

NYSEARCA:VIGNYSEARCA:VYMNASDAQ:VYMI
Read VIG, VYM, and VYMI: Which Vanguard Dividend ETF Is Right for You?
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August 22, 2026 6:40 AM ET

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

NYSE:DRINYSE:CMGNASDAQ:DPZ
Read 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

NASDAQ:TTDNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:NVDA
Read The Trade Desk’s Earnings Miss Raises a Bigger Question About Its AI Future
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August 20, 2026 9:40 AM ET

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

NASDAQ:ASTS
Read 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

NASDAQ:JIVEOTCMKTS:SSNLFTSE:PLS
Read This ETF Is Outperforming by Avoiding the S&P 500’s Biggest Problem
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August 16, 2026 8:05 AM ET

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

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:TSLA
Read Meta and Tesla Are Rebounding From Oversold Levels—Now What?