Jessica Mitacek, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Jessica Mitacek

About Jessica Mitacek

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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

Image of the stocks in the Dow
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
Chinese stock chart representative with flag and candlesticks
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.
Image of a blockchain; learn how to invest in blockchain stocks with MarketBeat
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
Teenage clothing on display in store; learn how to invest in apparel stocks
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?
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
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
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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?
Young couple renovating a home; learn more about home improvement stocks to invest in with MarketBeat
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
What is consumer discretionary? Image of a ticker symbol on a screen labeled consumer discretionary
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?
ira vs cd vs money market: Which should you choose? Image of a piggy bank and documents
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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Closeup photo of a semiconductor microchip. Semiconductor Shakeout: Spotting Potential in Turmoil
April 26, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Semiconductor Shakeout: Finding Potential Amidst Turmoil

Ryan Hasson

Last week, semiconductor stocks witnessed a significant decline, with Nvidia alone losing nearly $200 billion in market value.

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:TSMNASDAQ:AMD
Read Semiconductor Shakeout: Finding Potential Amidst Turmoil
Photo of the view from inside a Tesla X electric car on the highway. Tesla's Q1 2024 earnings report highlights challenges and opportunities on the road ahead
April 25, 2024 10:32 AM ET

Tesla's Q1 2024: Challenges and Opportunities on the Road Ahead

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Tesla continues to push the boundaries of innovation in the electric vehicle and sustainable energy sectors.

NASDAQ:TSLA
Read Tesla's Q1 2024: Challenges and Opportunities on the Road Ahead
Photo of Hasbro store front. Q1 earnings report shows that Hasbro's management made all the right calls this past quarter.
April 25, 2024 9:16 AM ET

Hasbro’s Management Made All the Right Calls This Quarter

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Hasbro's management made all the right calls this quarter, showing investors why Wall Street is speculating double-digit EPS growth ahead for the year.

NASDAQ:HASNASDAQ:MAT
Read Hasbro’s Management Made All the Right Calls This Quarter
Photo of a piece of Caterpillar machinery working in a field. Caterpillar's Market Reset Continues: Expect Further Price Drops.
April 25, 2024 8:36 AM ET

Caterpillar’s Market Reset Isn’t Over: Get Ready for Lower Prices

Thomas Hughes

Caterpillar is a solid dividend-paying stock whose price is heading to lower levels. The uptrend is intact; get ready to buy in when the signal comes.

NYSE:CAT
Read Caterpillar’s Market Reset Isn’t Over: Get Ready for Lower Prices
Photo of giant steel cylinders. Nucor Earnings Surge Thanks to Steel Industry Trends.
April 25, 2024 5:25 AM ET

Nucor Stock Earnings Riding the Steel Industry Wave

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Nucor's earnings may have scared off investors, though the fine print actually shows how the business is now ramping up to an explosive year

NYSEARCA:XLINYSE:NUENASDAQ:STLD
Read Nucor Stock Earnings Riding the Steel Industry Wave
Upclose photo of steel screw bolts connecting massive industrial steel construction. Is Simpson Manufacturing a Future Dividend King?
April 25, 2024 5:10 AM ET

Simpson Manufacturing: Buy This Future Dividend King While Down

Thomas Hughes

Simpson Manufacturing is a company stock on track to be crowned Dividend King one day, making it an attractive opportunity for investors today.

NYSE:SSD
Read Simpson Manufacturing: Buy This Future Dividend King While Down
Photo of a plane landing on a runway. Is Boeing still a positive investment?
April 25, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Is Boeing Stock About to Soar Higher?

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

After recent scandals, Boeing may have all the necessary components to make a comeback, and analysts predict over 1,000% EPS growth.

NYSE:BANYSE:ALKNYSE:GS
Read Is Boeing Stock About to Soar Higher?
Photo of a Texas Instruments chip; the company's stock could hit new highs soon.
April 24, 2024 9:27 AM ET

High-Yield Texas Instruments Could Hit New Highs Soon

Thomas Hughes

Texas Instruments struggled in Q1, but details indicate a trough in the cycle and a return to growth ahead. Analysts are raising their price targets.

NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:TXN
Read High-Yield Texas Instruments Could Hit New Highs Soon
Photo of a woman touching hologram AI related technology. Pagaya Tech is an AI fintech company that insiders are buying.
April 24, 2024 9:12 AM ET

Pagaya Technologies: An AI Fintech That Insiders Are Buying

Thomas Hughes

Pagaya Technologies is an AI-powered fintech that insiders are buying. Purchases align with a bottom in the market and may lead to a price rebound.

NASDAQ:PGY
Read Pagaya Technologies: An AI Fintech That Insiders Are Buying
Photo of a person holding an imagined photo of a city skyline and greenspace with windmills and solar power. NextEra's stock price could rise as oil prices make alternative energy more attractive.
April 24, 2024 8:40 AM ET

Higher Oil Prices Could Give NextEra’s Stock Earnings a Boost

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Rising oil prices could make alternative energy stocks like NextEra the next best thing for investors to buy, secular trends in A.I. and Florida help valuations

NYSE:GSNYSE:XOMNYSE:NEE
Read Higher Oil Prices Could Give NextEra’s Stock Earnings a Boost
Photo of a stock ticker that says Stock Buyback. Let's look at the top 4 stocks for buybacks in 2024.
April 18, 2024 5:00 AM ET

These are the Top 4 Stocks for Buybacks in 2024

Thomas Hughes

Share repurchases are a powerful force for share prices. Companies that buy back shares help support the market for their stocks and boost investor confidence.

NYSE:FDXNASDAQ:MRVLNYSE:HCA
Read These are the Top 4 Stocks for Buybacks in 2024
Photo of a United Airlines plane flying in a blue sky. United Airlines stock soars on recent earnings report.
April 17, 2024 12:00 PM ET

United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

United Airlines' Q1 earnings demonstrate a robust recovery trajectory, with improving financials and a focus on operational efficiency and profitability.

NASDAQ:UAL
Read United Airlines Soars on Earnings Beat