Jessica Mitacek, Managing Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Articles by Jessica Mitacek - Page 7

Merck logo displayed on a petri dish, symbolizing pharmaceutical innovation and oncology-focused acquisitions.
March 31, 2026 5:58 AM ET

Merck Just Made a Big Bet on a New Cancer Growth Engine

NYSE:MRKNYSE:LLYNYSE:ABBV
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Gold XLF SPDR financial sector ETF display on desk with market screen backdrop, highlighting underperformance and buy-the-dip opportunity in banks and financial stocks.
March 29, 2026 6:42 AM ET

Financials Are Down Big This Year, but XLF Is Looking Like a Buy-Low Opportunity

NYSEARCA:XLFNYSE:BRK.BNYSE:JPM
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Smartphone with Facebook, Instagram and YouTube apps labeled Exhibit A as judge presides over Meta and Google antitrust trial.
March 27, 2026 11:43 AM ET

Big Tech Just Got Hit—Why This Lawsuit Could Change Social Media Forever

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Analyst monitors AI-driven geospatial intelligence platform, highlighting Palantir Maven’s role in defense tech growth and government contracts.
March 27, 2026 10:16 AM ET

How Maven Turns Palantir's Biggest Risk Into Its Biggest Strength

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Smithfield branded ham on cutting board, highlighting packaged meat producer tied to growth, margins and dividend outlook.
March 27, 2026 8:17 AM ET

Smithfield Foods Roasts Q4 Estimates: Is a $30 Price Handle Near?

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Shoe Carnival retail display with branded box and footwear highlights weak outlook impact on stock despite strategic pivot potential.
March 27, 2026 6:10 AM ET

What’s in a Name? Shoe Carnival Plans Rebrand as 2026 Guidance Resets Expectations

NASDAQ:SCVL
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Executive uses AI control interface with agents and analytics, signaling rising observability demand for Datadog.
March 26, 2026 11:18 AM ET

SaaS Apocoplyse Survivor? Why Datadog Could Be a Real AI Winner

NASDAQ:DDOG
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Display of Invesco QQQM Nasdaq 100 ETF with Apple, Microsoft and Amazon stock chart signaling rebound potential.
March 26, 2026 9:37 AM ET

As Tech Earnings Grow, This ETF Still Hasn't Caught Up

NASDAQ:QQQMNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:NVDA
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Alibaba logo over advanced AI semiconductor chip on wafer, highlighting cloud computing strategy and push for tech self-reliance.
March 25, 2026 10:22 AM ET

Why Alibaba's New 5nm Chip Could Be a Game Changer

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Snowflake logo displayed in a data center, highlighting AI-driven cloud platform growth amid SaaS sell-off and bullish outlook.
March 25, 2026 8:26 AM ET

Snowflake’s AI Bet: Can Project SnowWork Stop the 2026 SaaS Sell-Off Spiral?

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Refinery worker adjusts crude feedstock valve and gauge as crack spreads boost refining margins and small-cap oil stock outlook.
March 24, 2026 1:01 PM ET

As Energy Surges on Crack Spreads, Consider Taking Gains on 2 Small Cap Oil Stocks

NYSE:CVINYSE:PBF
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Mobileye ADAS system tracks vehicles and pedestrians, reinforcing contract win and role as key auto tech supplier.
March 24, 2026 12:21 PM ET

Mobileye's Manic Monday: A Buy Signal in Auto Tech

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Business executive handling stacks of cash near Salesforce, DocuSign and Qualcomm tokens, reflecting stock buybacks and EPS strategy.
March 24, 2026 11:31 AM ET

These 3 Beaten-Down Stocks Just Announced Massive Share Buybacks

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Micron logo over semiconductor chips with rising chart arrow, highlighting AI-driven growth and strong stock performance trends.
March 24, 2026 10:11 AM ET

After Blowout Earnings, How Much Higher Can Micron Go?

NASDAQ:MU
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Stock chart with up and down arrows in office reflects insider trading, separating RSU tax sales from discretionary buys.
March 24, 2026 9:22 AM ET

These Insider Trades Look Like Clear Signals—Until You Read the Fine Print

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DraftKings and FanDuel apps on smartphones as U.S. bill targets unregulated betting rivals, boosting market share outlook.
March 24, 2026 6:23 AM ET

Regulatory Jackpot: Gaming Stocks Surge on a Surprise Bill

NASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:FLUT
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Global X Copper Miners ETF COPX sign with copper sheets and mine trucks, highlighting buy-the-dip after 20% pullback
March 22, 2026 10:22 AM ET

Copper Cools After Record January—But This ETF Is a Buy-the-Dip Opportunity

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Reddit logo displayed in a modern office amid market focus on the company’s stock decline and potential buying opportunity.
March 22, 2026 9:11 AM ET

Is Reddit's Stock Collapse a Buying Opportunity?

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Engineers review a digital warship model in dry dock as Palantir AI deepens Navy shipbuilding software.
March 20, 2026 3:30 PM ET

A Quiet Navy Shipbuilding Move Just Put Palantir’s Software Deeper Into the Yard

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Oil barrel and gold nuggets on desk with refinery in background.
March 20, 2026 2:33 PM ET

What a Gold Miner and an Oil Trust Reveal About Today’s Market

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ARKK futuristic display with robotics, DNA and autonomous vehicles reflects Tesla-led innovation ETF themes.
March 20, 2026 12:10 PM ET

Is the ARK Innovation ETF Finding a Floor? Tesla and Robinhood Set the Tone

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Automated conveyor with parcels in high-tech warehouse underscores Alibaba cloud, AI and e-commerce logistics growth.
March 20, 2026 11:31 AM ET

Alibaba Stock Is Getting Hit Again, but Qwen and Cloud Growth Are Surging

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Micron memory chip on server board with electric currents, reflecting surging AI demand and strong Q2 earnings growth
March 19, 2026 4:16 PM ET

Micron’s Mic-Drop Quarter: AI Memory Demand Supercharged Earnings

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Conveyor moves copper concentrate at port near bulk carrier and cathodes, highlighting global supply constraints and deficits.
March 19, 2026 3:32 PM ET

The Copper Barbell: How to Profit From the Shortage—and Avoid the Dilution Trap

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