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Leo Miller, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Leo Miller
About The Author

Leo Miller

Contributing Author

Fundamental Analysis, Economics, Industry and Sector Analysis

Experience

Leo Miller has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2024.

  • Professional Background: Leo Miller is a financial writer with a background in investment research and market analysis. He has held roles as an investment research associate at Laird Norton Wetherby and as a research analyst at Sungarden Investment Publishing, where he gained hands-on experience evaluating equities and portfolio strategies.
  • Credentials: He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business, a top-ranked public business school. He has passed the CFA Level II exam.
  • Finance Experience: Leo began researching and investing in gold mining stocks in 2019 and started writing about finance and investing in 2021. He joined MarketBeat as a contributing writer in 2024, where he covers both stocks and ETFs. A strong research foundation and direct exposure to financial markets shape his perspectives.
  • Writing Focus: He specializes in tech stocks, dividend-paying companies, ETFs, and value-oriented opportunities. His work emphasizes clarity, actionable insights, and education for investors at all levels.
  • Investment Approach: Leo follows a disciplined, long-term investing strategy rooted in fundamental analysis, with a strong focus on economics, sector and industry research, and passive investing principles.
  • Inspiration: Leo finds the stock market endlessly compelling and enjoys the challenge of separating meaningful data from noise. He’s passionate about analyzing what makes businesses stand out—and sharing those insights to guide informed investment decisions. As he puts it, “Performing strong analysis requires separating the wheat from the chaff.”
  • Fun Fact: Leo credits his grandfather for sparking his interest in investing and is a lifelong animal lover.
  • Areas of Expertise: Fundamental analysis, economics, industry and sector analysis

 

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance, Foster School of Business at University of Washington

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Latest Articles by Leo Miller

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July 18, 2025 2:18 PM ET

2025: A Pivotal Year for Smart Glasses As Meta Invests in Ray-Ban

Leo Miller

Meta bought a nearly 3% stake in the owner of Ray-Ban. With Google eyeing a smart glasses entrance, cementing its lead in the space is key for Meta in 2025.

NASDAQ:METAOTCMKTS:ESLOY
Read 2025: A Pivotal Year for Smart Glasses As Meta Invests in Ray-Ban
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July 18, 2025 7:42 AM ET

Netflix Q2 2025 Earnings: What Investors Need to Know

Leo Miller

Netflix shares saw a very muted reaction after releasing Q2 results. However, key moves made in the quarter could mean bigger things are ahead for the stock.

NASDAQ:NFLX
Read Netflix Q2 2025 Earnings: What Investors Need to Know
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July 17, 2025 3:15 PM ET

High-Flying GE Aerospace Drops After Blowout Q2 — What Now?

Leo Miller

GE Aerospace just beat on sales, earnings, and lifted guidance. Shares fell anyway. Dive into the results, the curious market reaction, and future outlook.

NYSE:GENASDAQ:KTOS
Read High-Flying GE Aerospace Drops After Blowout Q2 — What Now?
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July 17, 2025 9:49 AM ET

Insiders Spent Millions on These 3 Stocks Over the Past 2 Months

Leo Miller

Insider buys are rising for these three stocks. That includes UnitedHealth Group, whose new CEO with a history of generating returns spent millions on shares.

NYSE:UNHNYSE:BLDRNASDAQ:MIDD
Read Insiders Spent Millions on These 3 Stocks Over the Past 2 Months
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July 17, 2025 9:03 AM ET

Trump Tailwind? How the BBB Could Boost DraftKings Stock

Leo Miller

The Big Beautiful Bill is set to usher a huge tax shakeup for pro sports bettors. The law looks poised to benefit DraftKings, providing a tailwind to shares.

NASDAQ:DKNG
Read Trump Tailwind? How the BBB Could Boost DraftKings Stock
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July 17, 2025 8:32 AM ET

Broadcom’s Takes on NVIDIA: Why Tomahawk Ultra Could Boost Shares

Leo Miller

Broadcom's potential just got raised. Tomahawk Ultra is a battle cry against NVIDIA, adding upside to shares. Easing restraints on China are another good sign.

NASDAQ:AVGONASDAQ:NVDA
Read Broadcom’s Takes on NVIDIA: Why Tomahawk Ultra Could Boost Shares
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July 16, 2025 1:11 PM ET

3 Drone Stocks Take Flight on Hegesth's Bold Memo: Who and Why

Leo Miller

The Secretary of Defense just sent drone stocks soaring. Dive into the implications of Hegseth's latest memo and uncover why these stocks are benefiting big.

NASDAQ:RCATNASDAQ:KTOSNASDAQ:AVAV
Read 3 Drone Stocks Take Flight on Hegesth's Bold Memo: Who and Why
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July 16, 2025 5:18 AM ET

These 2025 Outperformers Just Unlocked Buyback Fuel

Leo Miller

On top of outperforming the market in 2025, two stocks just announced billions in buyback authorizations. Can the rallies in DLTR and ACGO continue?

NASDAQ:DLTRNYSE:AGCO
Read These 2025 Outperformers Just Unlocked Buyback Fuel
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July 15, 2025 8:16 AM ET

Don’t Miss These 4 Stocks With Explosive Dividend Yields

Leo Miller

See which large-cap U.S. stocks offer the highest yields in healthcare, materials, utilities, and real estate. Their yields range from 6% to over 14%.

NYSE:DOWNYSE:PFENYSE:EIX
Read Don’t Miss These 4 Stocks With Explosive Dividend Yields
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July 14, 2025 10:02 AM ET

AES Gains 20% as Private Equity Eyes AI Hyperscale Energy Player

Leo Miller

Shares of utility stock AES soared as private equity reportedly fancies the firm. Its deals with the world's biggest AI hyperscalers are a key reason why.

NYSE:AES
Read AES Gains 20% as Private Equity Eyes AI Hyperscale Energy Player
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July 11, 2025 2:20 PM ET

Meta and Autonomous Advertising: The Stock's Next Big Tailwind?

Leo Miller

Meta Platforms is looking to up the ante in advertising. Its ambitions to greatly enhance its AI ad capabilities could be big for shares.

NASDAQ:META
Read Meta and Autonomous Advertising: The Stock's Next Big Tailwind?
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July 11, 2025 7:34 AM ET

Broadcom Stock: HSBC Sets $400 Target on AI Growth Potential

Leo Miller

Broadcom just got a huge analyst upgrade that signals shares could rise more than 40%. However, with the stock at all-time highs, downside risk is in play.

NASDAQ:AVGO
Read Broadcom Stock: HSBC Sets $400 Target on AI Growth Potential
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July 10, 2025 11:49 AM ET

Boeing's Rebound Is Well Underway—But Is It Too Late?

Leo Miller

Is Boeing's recent recovery a flash in the pan, or reason to believe long-term gains are in store? Execution and safety improvements are key to its bull case.

NYSE:BAOTCMKTS:EADSY
Read Boeing's Rebound Is Well Underway—But Is It Too Late?
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July 10, 2025 6:41 AM ET

Buffett's $2B+ Bet With Big Long-Term Potential Just Got Upgraded

Leo Miller

Constellation Brands has big long-term potential and a $2.2 billion investment from Warren Buffett. Several Wall Street analysts just upgraded it post-earnings.

NYSE:STZ
Read Buffett's $2B+ Bet With Big Long-Term Potential Just Got Upgraded
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July 9, 2025 9:38 AM ET

Robinhood Stock Gets 5 Price Target Upgrades, Signaling Upside

Leo Miller

Robinhood just got a flurry of upgrades, with analysts raising their price targets by as much as 100%. Revelations from its "To Catch A Token" event show why.

NASDAQ:HOOD
Read Robinhood Stock Gets 5 Price Target Upgrades, Signaling Upside
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July 9, 2025 7:20 AM ET

Yield Generators: 3 Stocks Enhancing Shareholder Value

Leo Miller

Three stocks recently announced big capital return plans. A combination of dividends, buybacks, and debt paydown spending is set to enhance shareholder value.

NYSE:THONYSE:DANNYSE:FICO
Read Yield Generators: 3 Stocks Enhancing Shareholder Value
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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 2:04 PM ET

4 Stocks Lift Dividends As Much as 33% As Banks Pass Stress Tests

Leo Miller

With the Fed's stress test behind them big banks are flexing their muscle, announcing huge dividend increases. Another 2025 standout boosted its payment by 12%.

NYSE:GSNYSE:STTNYSE:BK
Read 4 Stocks Lift Dividends As Much as 33% As Banks Pass Stress Tests
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July 8, 2025 5:02 AM ET

Why Centene Stock Dropped 40% — And Whether It's a Buy Now

Leo Miller

Centene just crashed. But, price target updates signal the selloff is overdone, with 50% upside in play. However, the "Big Beautiful Bill" is another curveball.

NYSE:CNCNYSE:MOHNYSE:ELV
Read Why Centene Stock Dropped 40% — And Whether It's a Buy Now
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July 3, 2025 8:08 AM ET

Micron’s Big Q3 Drives Applied Materials’ Bullish Outlook

Leo Miller

Micron's strong results just poured fuel on the fire of Applied Materials bulls, strengthening the prospects for AMAT to generate big long-term gains.

NASDAQ:AMATNASDAQ:MU
Read Micron’s Big Q3 Drives Applied Materials’ Bullish Outlook
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July 2, 2025 2:34 PM ET

Jefferies Raises Broadcom Price Target to $315: 19% Upside Ahead

Leo Miller

A new price target places Broadcom's upside at nearly 20%. Networking could help facilitate a rally — raising AVGO's chance of luring new custom-AI chip buyers.

NASDAQ:AVGO
Read Jefferies Raises Broadcom Price Target to $315: 19% Upside Ahead
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July 2, 2025 12:09 PM ET

The Ultimate Trump Bump: These Gov't Backed Stocks Are Exploding

Leo Miller

Two stocks are taking the lion's share of gains in the "Trump Bump." Investors hope these financial crisis remnants can return to pre-2008 form.

OTCMKTS:FNMAOTCMKTS:FMCC
Read The Ultimate Trump Bump: These Gov't Backed Stocks Are Exploding
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July 1, 2025 2:07 PM ET

Forget IBM: Accenture’s AI Momentum Is Your Next Buy

Leo Miller

IBM stock has gained big off the back of its Gen AI success. But, Wall Street sees more upside in Accenture, whose Gen AI business grew 50% faster last quarter.

NYSE:ACNNYSE:IBM
Read Forget IBM: Accenture’s AI Momentum Is Your Next Buy
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July 1, 2025 8:18 AM ET

2 Under the Radar Space & Defense Stocks With Huge Potential

Leo Miller

Kratos and Voyager are two mid-cap space and defense stocks with big long-term opportunities. Unmanned jets and space stations are key potential growth drivers.

NASDAQ:KTOSNYSE:VOYG
Read 2 Under the Radar Space & Defense Stocks With Huge Potential