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Nathan Reiff, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Nathan Reiff
About The Author

Nathan Reiff

Contributing Author

Fundamental Analysis, ETFs, Consumer Staples, Dividends

Experience

Nathan Reiff has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2024.

  • Professional Background: Nathan Reiff is a financial writer and analyst with more than a decade of experience investing and studying the markets through self-guided learning and educational resources from MarketBeat and beyond. He began his career in the SEO and cryptocurrency sectors before expanding into general finance and equity research as his interest in investing deepened.
  • Credentials: He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Doctor of Musical Arts from Yale University and a Master of Music from the University of Michigan.
  • Finance Experience: Nathan has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2024. He is also a long-time contributor to Investopedia and Decrypt, where he has written extensively on topics including ETFs, cryptocurrencies, technology, real estate, alternative energy, and consumer staples.
  • Writing Focus: He specializes in fundamental analysis, dividend stocks, ETFs, and emerging financial trends. His work bridges traditional markets with digital innovation, helping readers navigate everything from blockchain to blue-chip equities.
  • Investment Approach: Nathan follows a long-term, fundamentals-first investing philosophy, emphasizing macroeconomic context, company performance, and sector dynamics.
  • Inspiration: Nathan has learned a tremendous amount about the stock market from financial writers and educational resources and is eager to help inspire a new generation of investors through his writing.
  • Fun Fact: He’s an avid cook and baker who brings the same creativity and precision to the kitchen that he does to financial analysis.
  • Areas of Expertise: Fundamental analysis, ETFs, technology, retail, consumer staples, dividends, cryptocurrencies

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut; Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut; Master of Music, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Latest Articles by Nathan Reiff

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August 8, 2025 5:24 AM ET

D-Wave Delivers Growth Shock—Investors Eye Quantum Future

Nathan Reiff

D-Wave Quantum's mixed earnings results may obscure a number of crucial positive developments for the company in the second quarter.

NYSE:QBTS
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August 7, 2025 5:09 AM ET

Buy the Dip? These Earnings Misses Offer Long-Term Upside

Nathan Reiff

With double-digit dips in the last month, ALGN, CFLT, and GDYN are offering a chance to buy at a modest price while analysts expect future gains.

NASDAQ:ALGNNASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:CFLT
Read Buy the Dip? These Earnings Misses Offer Long-Term Upside
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August 6, 2025 10:09 PM ET

RSI Stock Soars 22% On Q2 Blowout—Will PENN Match the Momentum?

Nathan Reiff

Rush Street surprised with a particularly strong quarter—will PENN Entertainment follow suit, or is the gaming firm a standout?

NYSE:RSINASDAQ:DKNGNASDAQ:PENN
Read RSI Stock Soars 22% On Q2 Blowout—Will PENN Match the Momentum?
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August 6, 2025 5:05 AM ET

3 Sector ETFs Catching Fire After Earnings Beats

Nathan Reiff

Sector- or industry-specific funds can be a great way to lean toward a specific portion of the market likely to get a boost from strong earnings.

NYSEARCA:XLKNYSEARCA:VFHBATS:ITA
Read 3 Sector ETFs Catching Fire After Earnings Beats
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August 5, 2025 2:33 PM ET

Ride the Rally: 3 Earnings Winners With More Upside Ahead

Nathan Reiff

Three unassuming companies in the small- and mid-cap categories notched major earnings wins midway through 2025, and there may be time to catch the rally.

NYSE:MODNASDAQ:CECONYSE:XPRO
Read Ride the Rally: 3 Earnings Winners With More Upside Ahead
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August 4, 2025 5:45 PM ET

Analysts Make a Quantum Bet on D-Wave's Cryogenic Packaging

Nathan Reiff

Investors should add cryogenic packaging as the latest development in D-Wave's efforts to build up its quantum technology; but what does it mean for the firm?

NYSE:QBTSNASDAQ:GOOGLNYSE:IBM
Read Analysts Make a Quantum Bet on D-Wave's Cryogenic Packaging
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August 3, 2025 6:26 AM ET

Buy the Dip on 3 Overlooked Names With Major Potential

Nathan Reiff

QFIN, EXE, and FTAI are three stocks worth adding to a list of potential undervalued plays that could be poised for future growth.

NASDAQ:QFINNASDAQ:EXENASDAQ:FTAI
Read Buy the Dip on 3 Overlooked Names With Major Potential
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August 2, 2025 8:04 AM ET

Bitcoin and Dividends: A Winning Combo in These 3 ETFs

Nathan Reiff

If a spot Bitcoin ETF is too risky, consider a fund structured to track the price of the cryptocurrency while also providing regular distributions.

NYSEARCA:BTCINYSEARCA:FBTCNYSEARCA:BITO
Read Bitcoin and Dividends: A Winning Combo in These 3 ETFs
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July 31, 2025 2:05 PM ET

Why Byrna Could Be the Top Defense Stock to Watch Now

Nathan Reiff

Down 20% year-to-date, "less-lethal" self-defense tool firm Byrna may be a defense play with massive growth potential that is trading at a bargain.

NASDAQ:BYRNNASDAQ:AMZNNYSEARCA:SHLD
Read Why Byrna Could Be the Top Defense Stock to Watch Now
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July 30, 2025 7:27 AM ET

3 Materials Stocks Everyone Is Talking About Right Now

Nathan Reiff

These three top-rated materials stocks—Agnico, Barrick, and Carpenter—are outperforming in 2025 and still have room to run, according to analysts.

NYSE:AEMNYSEARCA:XLBNYSE:B
Read 3 Materials Stocks Everyone Is Talking About Right Now
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July 28, 2025 2:29 PM ET

D-Wave, SuperQ, and Verge: A New Path Forward for Quantum?

Nathan Reiff

D-Wave's massive investor attention obscures its difficulty sustaining revenue performance, but the success of a recent partnership could show a path forward.

NYSE:QBTS
Read D-Wave, SuperQ, and Verge: A New Path Forward for Quantum?
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July 28, 2025 7:22 AM ET

3 Value Stocks Flying Under the Radar—For Now

Nathan Reiff

TEN, GTN, and VYX may not be on many investors' radar, but these potential value plays have garnered interest from analysts.

NYSE:TENNYSE:GTNNASDAQ:SSP
Read 3 Value Stocks Flying Under the Radar—For Now
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July 26, 2025 8:16 AM ET

Crypto Skeptics Can Still Win Big With These Risk-Limiting ETFs

Nathan Reiff

Gain exposure to the cryptocurrency space through the relative safety of an ETF, with added risk mitigation from traditional assets as well.

NASDAQ:FDIGNYSEARCA:ARKZBATS:ARKZ
Read Crypto Skeptics Can Still Win Big With These Risk-Limiting ETFs
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July 23, 2025 2:22 PM ET

Falling Fast, Rising Soon? 3 Stocks With Upside Ahead

Nathan Reiff

Three down-on-their-luck companies with recent share price declines could be signaling a chance to buy cheaply, if analysts are to be believed.

NASDAQ:ALLTNYSE:ARDTNYSE:GPI
Read Falling Fast, Rising Soon? 3 Stocks With Upside Ahead
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July 22, 2025 9:02 AM ET

3 Reasons Palo Alto Networks Is Becoming a Wall Street Favorite

Nathan Reiff

Institutions have shown a lot of interest in cybersecurity giant Palo Alto Networks—here are three reasons why it may be a good idea to follow their lead.

NASDAQ:PANWNASDAQ:OKTA
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July 22, 2025 5:17 AM ET

D-Wave Rises 12% in 1 Day, Beating Rivals: What Caused the Spike?

Nathan Reiff

D-Wave shares spiked in mid-July after trading mostly sideways for several weeks; does the bump appear to be the start of a longer rally or is it short-lived?

NYSE:QBTSNASDAQ:NVDANYSE:IONQ
Read D-Wave Rises 12% in 1 Day, Beating Rivals: What Caused the Spike?
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July 21, 2025 2:02 PM ET

Build Stability and Income With 3 Overlooked Dividend Leaders

Nathan Reiff

Three dividend-paying stocks with high yields present an opportunity for significant passive income but a potentially high dividend payout ratio.

NYSE:EPDNYSE:KONYSE:JNJ
Read Build Stability and Income With 3 Overlooked Dividend Leaders
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July 21, 2025 5:31 AM ET

3 ETFs to Buy as the One Big Beautiful Bill Rolls Out

Nathan Reiff

Three ETFs with unique focuses on domestic defense, manufacturing, and energy could be positioned to benefit as the One Big Beautiful Bill takes effect.

BATS:ITANYSE:CVXNYSE:XOM
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July 20, 2025 6:25 AM ET

3 Retailers Poised to Outmaneuver Tariff and Recession Concerns

Nathan Reiff

A handful of retailers may stand out from the crowd as being uniquely positioned to thrive amid external tariff, inflation, and recession challenges.

NYSE:TJXNASDAQ:GLBEOTCMKTS:BOSSY
Read 3 Retailers Poised to Outmaneuver Tariff and Recession Concerns
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July 16, 2025 7:46 AM ET

3 High-Risk, High-Reward Stocks With Explosive Upside

Nathan Reiff

Rezolve, Aurora, and Cybin are 2025's top growth stocks in AI, driverless trucks, and psychedelics, with huge upside potential and key catalysts unfolding.

NASDAQ:RZLVNYSE:CYBNNASDAQ:AUR
Read 3 High-Risk, High-Reward Stocks With Explosive Upside
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July 14, 2025 2:40 PM ET

Tilray Shares Blazing: What's Behind the 55% Rally This Month?

Nathan Reiff

Tilray's recent 55% rally may draw investor attention, but do the potential benefits outweigh the continued risks of this cannabis leader?

NASDAQ:TLRY
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July 12, 2025 7:12 AM ET

Why Wall Street Is Betting on These 3 Comeback Stocks

Nathan Reiff

Major firms that underperformed the market in the first half of 2025 might present a buy opportunity, but only if they can address underlying issues.

NYSE:UNHNYSE:EIXNYSE:CRM
Read Why Wall Street Is Betting on These 3 Comeback Stocks
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July 10, 2025 2:09 PM ET

Why Now Could Be the Smartest Time to Buy Crypto Stocks

Nathan Reiff

Crypto mining firms could benefit from a surge in interest in the space as the U.S. dollar falls and regulations appear broadly supportive.

NASDAQ:MARANYSE:BLKNASDAQ:CIFR
Read Why Now Could Be the Smartest Time to Buy Crypto Stocks
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July 10, 2025 5:37 AM ET

Will Oracle's Cloud and AI Deals Propel It to New Highs?

Nathan Reiff

Oracle has been among the top-performing U.S. stocks in the last year, and signs point to continued growth as the company asserts AI and cloud dominance.

NYSE:ORCLNASDAQ:AMZN
Read Will Oracle's Cloud and AI Deals Propel It to New Highs?