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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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October 10, 2026 8:35 AM ET

3 Beaten-Down Biotech Stocks With Triple-Digit Upside and Big Catalysts Ahead

NASDAQ:IVANASDAQ:LRMRNASDAQ:AAPG
Read 3 Beaten-Down Biotech Stocks With Triple-Digit Upside and Big Catalysts Ahead
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October 8, 2026 12:35 PM ET

Want Private-Market Access to Kalshi and Polymarket? Try This ETF

BATS:DICENASDAQ:HOODNASDAQ:COIN
Read Want Private-Market Access to Kalshi and Polymarket? Try This ETF
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October 8, 2026 10:15 AM ET

This Space ETF Offers SpaceX Exposure—But Investors Are Paying for the Volatilit

NYSEARCA:NASANASDAQ:ASTSNASDAQ:SPCX
Read This Space ETF Offers SpaceX Exposure—But Investors Are Paying for the Volatilit
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October 4, 2026 9:20 AM ET

McDonald's Is Undergoing a Massive New Growth Strategy. Can It Win Back Consumers?

NYSE:MCD
Read McDonald's Is Undergoing a Massive New Growth Strategy. Can It Win Back Consumers?
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October 3, 2026 9:50 AM ET

Carnival and CarMax Pop on Strong Earnings, but Challenges Remain

NYSE:CCLNYSE:KMX
Read Carnival and CarMax Pop on Strong Earnings, but Challenges Remain
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October 2, 2026 11:15 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Progress Comes With Several Risks Still Unresolved

NASDAQ:ASTSNASDAQ:SPCXNASDAQ:TMUS
Read AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird Progress Comes With Several Risks Still Unresolved
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September 30, 2026 10:10 AM ET

Treasury Yields Haven’t Been This High Since 2007—3 ETFs to Watch

NASDAQ:TLTNYSEARCA:HYGNYSEARCA:SHYG
Read Treasury Yields Haven’t Been This High Since 2007—3 ETFs to Watch
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September 30, 2026 6:05 AM ET

Bitcoin Is Bouncing Back—Here are 2 Ways to Play the Rebound

NASDAQ:COINNASDAQ:MSTRNASDAQ:BULL
Read Bitcoin Is Bouncing Back—Here are 2 Ways to Play the Rebound
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September 28, 2026 7:45 AM ET

AST SpaceMobile’s New Securities Lawsuit Adds Fuel to an Already Volatile Stock

NASDAQ:ASTSNASDAQ:SPCX
Read AST SpaceMobile’s New Securities Lawsuit Adds Fuel to an Already Volatile Stock
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September 25, 2026 10:45 AM ET

Costco Ends Its Fiscal Year on a High Note, Eyes Big Expansion

NASDAQ:COSTNYSE:UBERNASDAQ:DASH
Read Costco Ends Its Fiscal Year on a High Note, Eyes Big Expansion
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September 24, 2026 12:25 PM ET

Hims & Hers Slides Nearly 7% as Legal Pressure Adds to Its Growing List of Risks

NYSE:HIMSNASDAQ:METANYSE:SNAP
Read Hims & Hers Slides Nearly 7% as Legal Pressure Adds to Its Growing List of Risks
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September 24, 2026 10:05 AM ET

Is Palantir Worth $250 or $1? Bulls and Burry Arrive at Opposite Conclusions

Read Is Palantir Worth $250 or $1? Bulls and Burry Arrive at Opposite Conclusions
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September 24, 2026 9:30 AM ET

3 Restaurant Stocks Near 52-Week Lows as Consumer Pressure Builds

NYSE:MCDNYSE:BROSNASDAQ:WING
Read 3 Restaurant Stocks Near 52-Week Lows as Consumer Pressure Builds
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September 24, 2026 7:45 AM ET

Power Play: Vistra Powers New Era’s AI Data Center Deal

NASDAQ:NUAINYSE:VST
Read Power Play: Vistra Powers New Era’s AI Data Center Deal
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September 24, 2026 7:45 AM ET

Treasury Yields Hit a 19-Year High—These 2 Bond ETFs Offer Monthly Income

NASDAQ:VCITNYSEARCA:BSVNASDAQ:AMZN
Read Treasury Yields Hit a 19-Year High—These 2 Bond ETFs Offer Monthly Income
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September 24, 2026 5:25 AM ET

Gaming Your Portfolio: Should You Add Take-Two Ahead of GTA 6’s November Launch?

NASDAQ:TTWONYSE:HDNYSE:MCD
Read Gaming Your Portfolio: Should You Add Take-Two Ahead of GTA 6’s November Launch?
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September 22, 2026 6:35 AM ET

Despite Record Sales, Texas Roadhouse Has Beef With Beef Costs

NASDAQ:TXRHNASDAQ:BLMNNYSE:EAT
Read Despite Record Sales, Texas Roadhouse Has Beef With Beef Costs
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September 21, 2026 11:50 AM ET

Can Bloom Energy Pop the Top Off AI’s Massive Energy Bottleneck?

NYSE:BENYSE:GNRC
Read Can Bloom Energy Pop the Top Off AI’s Massive Energy Bottleneck?
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September 19, 2026 8:15 AM ET

Lennar’s Earnings Miss May Be Sending a Bigger Warning About U.S. Housing

NYSE:LENNYSE:DHINYSE:PHM
Read Lennar’s Earnings Miss May Be Sending a Bigger Warning About U.S. Housing
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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
Read 3 Healthcare Stocks for 3 Stages of Life
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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