Melissa Brock, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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About Melissa Brock

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Associate Editor & Contributing Author

Contributing Author

Experience

Melissa Brock worked as an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat from 2021 to 2024.

She currently works as a full-time freelance writer and financial editor covering higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance, and more.

Areas of Expertise

Dividend Stocks, Retirement

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Central College, Pella, Iowa

Past Experience

Melissa graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts in communication studies with minors in psychology and Spanish from Central College. She's a longtime member of the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC). While working in college admission, Melissa Brock pursued a freelance writing and editing career.

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Latest Articles by Melissa Brock

December 27, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Heatmap in Trading: How to Learn What Market Depth Hides

Melissa Brock

The heatmap determines liquidity is in the market and how liquidity providers behave. Learn how to find out about actual orders in the market are made.

December 9, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Stock Market Sectors: What Are They and How Many Are There?

Melissa Brock

What is a stock market sector? Read through our guide of the 11 various stock market sectors and a few options for how to invest in them.

NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:BACNYSE:CAT

December 1, 2022 1:00 AM ET

How to Invest in Small Cap Stocks

Melissa Brock

Wondering how to invest in small cap stocks? Let MarketBeat help you better understand the definition of small-cap stocks and how to invest.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:RAD

September 29, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Insider Selling Explained: Can it Inform Your Investing Choices?

Melissa Brock

Can monitoring insider selling help you invest? Let's walk through some things you may need to know about insider selling.

NYSE:AIGNYSE:STZNASDAQ:OPCH

September 29, 2022 7:00 AM ET

Is General Mills the Right Approach for Dividend Investors?

Melissa Brock

Thinking of consumer staples? You may want to consider General Mills Inc. for the long term. Let's take a look at why you might want to consider it.

NYSE:GIS

September 28, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Insider Buying Explained: What Investors Need to Know

Melissa Brock

What is insider buying? Take a look at some insider buying factors that can help you decide whether to act on a CEO's, COO's or CFO's actions.

NYSE:OXYNYSE:ASANNASDAQ:SMMT

September 27, 2022 6:00 AM ET

Does the Post-Pandemic Company Clorox Company Offer Opportunity?

Melissa Brock

Think Clorox is on the downhill slide after the pandemic? Let's find out, going through the pros and cons of investing in the stock.

NYSE:CLXNYSE:CHD

September 22, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Want to Profit on the Downtrend? Downtrends, Explained.

Melissa Brock

Think you can benefit from stock downtrends? You can! Learn the different methods of doing so in this comprehensive article.

NYSE:CANONASDAQ:KNBENASDAQ:SAVA

September 21, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Is W.W. Grainger Inc. a Solid Income Dividend King?

Melissa Brock

Looking for a worthy Dividend King among the aristocracy? Take a look at W.W. Grainger. Will it add a worthy boost to your portfolio?

NYSE:GWW

September 20, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Should You Purchase Dividend-Paying Costco Wholesale Corporation?

Melissa Brock

Costco may seem like a no-brainer investment due to its long-term success, but is it right for you? Let's take a look at this popular membership-based company.

NASDAQ:COSTNYSE:WMTNYSE:TGT

September 19, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Is Dividend King Hormel Foods Corporation a Worthy Investment?

Melissa Brock

Looking for a Dividend King? Let's go over the pros and cons of investing in one such member of the royal family — Hormel Foods Corporation.

NYSE:HRL

September 15, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Colgate-Palmolive Company: Is it the Dividend King for You?

Melissa Brock

Ready to sink your cash into a Dividend King stock? Let's take a look at the pros and cons of the Colgate-Palmolive Company.

Latest Articles Reviewed by Melissa Brock

March 20, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Is it Time to Take Profits in Financial Stocks?

Ryan Hasson

As the financial sector reaches a pivotal point after six months of strong growth, investors may question if now is the right time to cash in on profits.

NYSE:JPMNYSE:BRK.BNYSE:V

March 19, 2024 10:03 AM ET

Growing Twice as Fast as Tesla, XPeng is a Buy

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Can XPeng stock lead the way this time? Wall Street analysts and institutions believe it will, right on time for a potential earnings beat this week.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:TSLANYSE:XPEV

March 19, 2024 5:30 AM ET

This Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New Report

Kate Stalter

Consumer discretionary stocks are likely to outpace consumer staples, says Bank of America. Consumers' resilience and greater automation are driving growth.

NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:AZONYSE:CMG

March 18, 2024 8:59 AM ET

Are We in a Bear Market? Here are the Signs

Dan Schmidt

Are we in a bear market? We’ll help you better understand the reasons why (or why not) it's worth it to worry about bear markets.

March 15, 2024 9:46 AM ET

Jabil Stock Implodes: Market Manufactures Entry for New Money

Thomas Hughes

JBL had a weak quarter after selling its mobility business; Guidance is also weak, but a turning point is close, and growth will resume next year.

NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:JBL

March 15, 2024 9:29 AM ET

This Company Leads the Charge in the Electric Vehicle Revolution

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Blink Charging is a leading EV infrastructure provider with robust growth, a diversified business model, and a clear commitment to powering the EV revolution.

NASDAQ:BLNK

March 15, 2024 8:42 AM ET

Dollar General: Discount Giant Weathers Economic Storms

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Dollar General navigates economic headwinds with resilient sales figures, declining profitability, and a strategic focus on operational efficiency.

NYSE:DGNYSE:WMTNASDAQ:PDD

March 15, 2024 8:29 AM ET

Flutter Receives Major Upgrades: Investor Interest Skyrockets

Sam Quirke

With Flutter shares starting to show some serious momentum, the company has earned its place on any investor's watchlist for the year ahead.

NYSE:FLUT

March 15, 2024 8:01 AM ET

Unlock the Potential: Smart Strategies to Invest in Cybersecurity

Claire Shefchik

Investing in cybersecurity involves protecting systems, networks and programs from digital attacks. Learn how to invest in cybersecurity with MarketBeat.

NYSE:CNYSE:MS

March 14, 2024 10:39 AM ET

Unlock the Secrets: Navigate the Crypto vs. Stocks Investing Maze

Dan Schmidt

How do you choose between investing in crypto and stocks? Both have seemingly infinite possibilities. Learn more about crypto vs stocks before you get started.

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

March 14, 2024 5:39 AM ET

$5 Billion Boost for Taiwan Semiconductor Aids Nvidia Expansion

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Taiwan Semiconductor stock is quickly becoming a top pick this year as the core chip manufacturing play, earning $5 billion through the U.S. government.

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:SUSQ

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Melissa Brock, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

About Melissa Brock

Associate Editor & Contributing Author

Experience

Areas of Expertise

Education

Past Experience

Latest Articles by Melissa Brock

Heatmap in Trading: How to Learn What Market Depth Hides

Stock Market Sectors: What Are They and How Many Are There?

How to Invest in Small Cap Stocks

Insider Selling Explained: Can it Inform Your Investing Choices?

Is General Mills the Right Approach for Dividend Investors?

Insider Buying Explained: What Investors Need to Know

Does the Post-Pandemic Company Clorox Company Offer Opportunity?

Want to Profit on the Downtrend? Downtrends, Explained.

Is W.W. Grainger Inc. a Solid Income Dividend King?

Should You Purchase Dividend-Paying Costco Wholesale Corporation?

Is Dividend King Hormel Foods Corporation a Worthy Investment?

Colgate-Palmolive Company: Is it the Dividend King for You?

Latest Articles Reviewed by Melissa Brock

Is it Time to Take Profits in Financial Stocks?

Growing Twice as Fast as Tesla, XPeng is a Buy

This Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New Report

Are We in a Bear Market? Here are the Signs

Jabil Stock Implodes: Market Manufactures Entry for New Money

This Company Leads the Charge in the Electric Vehicle Revolution

Dollar General: Discount Giant Weathers Economic Storms

Flutter Receives Major Upgrades: Investor Interest Skyrockets

Unlock the Potential: Smart Strategies to Invest in Cybersecurity

Unlock the Secrets: Navigate the Crypto vs. Stocks Investing Maze

Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA

$5 Billion Boost for Taiwan Semiconductor Aids Nvidia Expansion

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