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Ryan Hasson, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Ryan Hasson
About The Author

Ryan Hasson

Contributing Author

Technical Analysis, Momentum Trading, Risk Management

Experience

Ryan Hasson has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Equity research and analysis, technical analysis and price action, market sentiment and underlying themes, risk management and trading psychology

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management

Past Experience

Equities trader, Kershner Trading Group, business analysis consultant, SMB Capital

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Latest Articles by Ryan Hasson

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Top 5 Stocks Hedge Funds Are Buying Right Now

Ryan Hasson

Filed quarterly with the SEC, 13F filings offer a peek into the minds of top investors like Bill Ackman and Buffett, highlighting where smart money is flowing.

NASDAQ:AVGONASDAQ:DLTRNYSE:EL
Read Top 5 Stocks Hedge Funds Are Buying Right Now
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May 19, 2025 8:42 AM ET

Buffett's Latest Portfolio Moves, and Another Secret Stock

Ryan Hasson

Buffett's latest 13F shows no new positions in publicly traded companies, but includes a confidential mystery stake, sparking significant speculation.

NYSE:BRK.BNYSE:BACNASDAQ:POOL
Read Buffett's Latest Portfolio Moves, and Another Secret Stock
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May 16, 2025 11:04 AM ET

Retail Investors Are Betting Big on Rocket Lab—Should You Too?

Ryan Hasson

Rocket Lab is a retail favorite that surged over 300% in 2024 and remains a top speculative play for investors betting on long-term growth in the space sector.

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Retail Investors Are Betting Big on Rocket Lab—Should You Too?
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May 16, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Analysts and Institutions Continue to Bet Big on Alphabet

Ryan Hasson

Despite challenges, analysts and institutions remain bullish on GOOGL, with $96.4B in institutional inflows over the past year and a Moderate Buy rating.

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Analysts and Institutions Continue to Bet Big on Alphabet
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May 15, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Homebuilders: Oversold, Undervalued, and Ready to Run?

Ryan Hasson

Homebuilding stocks show signs of a turnaround, with the XHB ETF breaking its downtrend and gaining momentum amid easing inflation and macro conditions.

NYSEARCA:XHBNYSE:LENNYSE:TOL
Read Homebuilders: Oversold, Undervalued, and Ready to Run?
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May 13, 2025 9:43 AM ET

eBay Nears Big Breakout: Time to Buy the Under-the-Radar Winner?

Ryan Hasson

eBay is outperforming the market in 2025, up nearly 12% year-to-date, and is just 3% below a key breakout level that could spark a move to fresh all-time highs.

NASDAQ:EBAY
Read eBay Nears Big Breakout: Time to Buy the Under-the-Radar Winner?
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May 12, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Rocket Lab: Earnings Miss But Neutron Momentum Holds

Ryan Hasson

RKLB beat revenue expectations with $123 million (up 32% YoY) but reported a wider-than-expected EPS loss, driven by rising R&D and infrastructure costs.

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab: Earnings Miss But Neutron Momentum Holds
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May 8, 2025 7:29 AM ET

Alphabet Slumps as Apple Eyes AI Search—Is the Sell-Off Overdone?

Ryan Hasson

Apple’s plan to integrate AI-powered search into Safari could end its $20 billion partnership with Google, threatening Alphabet's major revenue stream.

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Alphabet Slumps as Apple Eyes AI Search—Is the Sell-Off Overdone?
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May 7, 2025 6:45 AM ET

Gold’s Record Run in 2025: Here Are 3 Ways to Ride the Surge

Ryan Hasson

Gold has surged nearly 15% over the past month and almost 30% YTD, fueled by safe-haven demand, geopolitical risks, and economic uncertainty.

NYSEARCA:GDXNYSE:NEMNYSEARCA:GLD
Read Gold’s Record Run in 2025: Here Are 3 Ways to Ride the Surge
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May 6, 2025 10:50 AM ET

3 Mid-Cap Medical Stocks Outperforming the Market

Ryan Hasson

Several mid-cap medical stocks, such as ADMA, PEN, and TMDX, are outperforming in 2025, showing resilience despite broader market weakness.

NYSE:PENNASDAQ:ADMANASDAQ:TMDX
Read 3 Mid-Cap Medical Stocks Outperforming the Market
Rocket Lab Braces for Q1 Earnings Amid Soaring Expectations
May 5, 2025 5:38 AM ET

Rocket Lab Braces for Q1 Earnings Amid Soaring Expectations

Ryan Hasson

Rocket Lab’s first-quarter 2025 earnings report on May 8 comes amid high expectations, mixed sentiment, and significant short interest.

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab Braces for Q1 Earnings Amid Soaring Expectations
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May 2, 2025 5:06 AM ET

Buffett's Top 5 Stock Holdings Ahead of Next 13F Filing

Ryan Hasson

Ahead of Berkshire's upcoming 13F filing, expected mid-May, Apple, American Express, and Bank of America remain core pillars of its equity portfolio.

NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:AXPNYSE:BAC
Read Buffett's Top 5 Stock Holdings Ahead of Next 13F Filing
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April 30, 2025 7:11 AM ET

3 Dividend Kings Outshining the Market in 2025

Ryan Hasson

Amid a turbulent 2025, several defensive dividend stocks have emerged as top performers while the S&P 500 remains down 5.5% year-to-date.

NYSE:PMNYSE:WMBNYSE:T
Read 3 Dividend Kings Outshining the Market in 2025
Cybersecurity
April 29, 2025 8:03 AM ET

These 3 Cybersecurity Stocks Are Defying the Downturn

Ryan Hasson

The cybersecurity sector has shown standout relative strength in 2025, outperforming the broader tech space amid market volatility and uncertainty.

NASDAQ:ZSNASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:FTNT
Read These 3 Cybersecurity Stocks Are Defying the Downturn
Bavaria, Germany - Apr. 6, 2025: In this photo illustration, Alphabet Inc. logo seen displayed on a monitor. This company is one of the ones that lost the most market value after January 20, 2025. — Stock Editorial Photography
April 28, 2025 9:23 AM ET

Alphabet Rebounds After Strong Earnings and Buyback Announcement

Ryan Hasson

Alphabet shares rallied after the company reported a strong Q1 2025 earnings beat, announced a dividend increase, and authorized a $70 billion buyback.

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Alphabet Rebounds After Strong Earnings and Buyback Announcement
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April 25, 2025 7:34 AM ET

3 Boring Stocks Outperforming the Market This Year

Ryan Hasson

While the broader market remains under pressure in 2025, SO, KO, and VZ have quietly outperformed with strong returns and resilient fundamentals.

NYSE:KONYSE:SONYSE:VZ
Read 3 Boring Stocks Outperforming the Market This Year
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April 24, 2025 9:00 AM ET

Rocket Lab Lands New Contract, Builds Momentum Ahead of Earnings

Ryan Hasson

Rocket Lab announced that it was selected for a major Department of Defense hypersonic test flight under the $1.45 billion MACH-TB 2.0 program.

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab Lands New Contract, Builds Momentum Ahead of Earnings
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April 24, 2025 6:15 AM ET

MercadoLibre: Latin American Leader Beating Global Market Trends

Ryan Hasson

MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) has surged over 25% year-to-date, defying global market weakness thanks to its diversified e-commerce and fintech ecosystem.

NASDAQ:MELI
Read MercadoLibre: Latin American Leader Beating Global Market Trends
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April 23, 2025 5:00 AM ET

2 Smart Investments to Follow Warren Buffett’s Lead

Ryan Hasson

Despite recent market turmoil, Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is outperforming, up nearly 12% year-to-date compared to the S&P 500's 12% decline.

NYSEARCA:VOONASDAQ:DPZ
Read 2 Smart Investments to Follow Warren Buffett’s Lead
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April 21, 2025 9:19 AM ET

Is Alphabet Misunderstood? Here’s Why the Bulls Are Buying

Ryan Hasson

Despite challenges and a sharp decline in stock value, Alphabet’s strong fundamentals and historically low valuation present a compelling long-term opportunity.

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Is Alphabet Misunderstood? Here’s Why the Bulls Are Buying
Rocket Launch
April 17, 2025 8:18 AM ET

Rocket Lab's Growth Potential Gains Altitude on Defense News

Ryan Hasson

RKLB announced on Monday that it had been selected for two major hypersonic defense programs, opening the door to multi-billion-dollar contracts.

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab's Growth Potential Gains Altitude on Defense News
S&P 500
April 16, 2025 5:55 AM ET

The 2 Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks YTD: Buy, Sell, or Avoid?

Ryan Hasson

Amid market turbulence and policy shifts, do two of the S&P 500’s steepest decliners, DECK and CRL, offer deep value or signal deeper trouble ahead?

NYSE:DECKNYSE:CRL
Read The 2 Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks YTD: Buy, Sell, or Avoid?
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April 15, 2025 5:43 AM ET

Financial Sector: Pullback Opportunity or Warning Sign?

Ryan Hasson

While the overall market has seen a steep selloff, financials (XLF ETF) have outperformed, declining just 3.4% YTD versus nearly 9% for the S&P 500.

NYSEARCA:XLFNYSE:JPMNYSE:WFC
Read Financial Sector: Pullback Opportunity or Warning Sign?
Rocket Lab stock
April 11, 2025 6:55 AM ET

Rocket Lab Stock: Weathering the Storm, Time for a Comeback?

Ryan Hasson

Rocket Lab shows relative strength, holding above its 200-day SMA despite a sharp 2025 selloff, suggesting potential leadership in a future market rebound.

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab Stock: Weathering the Storm, Time for a Comeback?