Ryan Hasson, Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Author Ryan HassonContributing AuthorTechnical Analysis, Momentum Trading, Risk Management ExperienceRyan Hasson has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.Areas of ExpertiseEquity research and analysis, technical analysis and price action, market sentiment and underlying themes, risk management and trading psychologyEducationBachelor of Commerce in Financial ManagementPast ExperienceEquities trader, Kershner Trading Group, business analysis consultant, SMB Capital Zoom International: Business Analysis Consultant.Learn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Ryan Hasson6 hours agoTop 5 Stocks Hedge Funds Are Buying Right NowRyan HassonFiled 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:ELRead Top 5 Stocks Hedge Funds Are Buying Right NowMay 19, 2025 8:42 AM ETBuffett's Latest Portfolio Moves, and Another Secret StockRyan HassonBuffett's latest 13F shows no new positions in publicly traded companies, but includes a confidential mystery stake, sparking significant speculation.NYSE:BRK.BNYSE:BACNASDAQ:POOLRead Buffett's Latest Portfolio Moves, and Another Secret StockMay 16, 2025 11:04 AM ETRetail Investors Are Betting Big on Rocket Lab—Should You Too?Ryan HassonRocket 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:RKLBRead Retail Investors Are Betting Big on Rocket Lab—Should You Too?May 16, 2025 5:00 AM ETAnalysts and Institutions Continue to Bet Big on AlphabetRyan HassonDespite challenges, analysts and institutions remain bullish on GOOGL, with $96.4B in institutional inflows over the past year and a Moderate Buy rating.NASDAQ:GOOGLRead Analysts and Institutions Continue to Bet Big on AlphabetMay 15, 2025 5:00 AM ETHomebuilders: Oversold, Undervalued, and Ready to Run?Ryan HassonHomebuilding 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:TOLRead Homebuilders: Oversold, Undervalued, and Ready to Run?May 13, 2025 9:43 AM ETeBay Nears Big Breakout: Time to Buy the Under-the-Radar Winner?Ryan HassoneBay 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:EBAYRead eBay Nears Big Breakout: Time to Buy the Under-the-Radar Winner?May 12, 2025 5:45 AM ETRocket Lab: Earnings Miss But Neutron Momentum HoldsRyan HassonRKLB 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:RKLBRead Rocket Lab: Earnings Miss But Neutron Momentum HoldsMay 8, 2025 7:29 AM ETAlphabet Slumps as Apple Eyes AI Search—Is the Sell-Off Overdone?Ryan HassonApple’s plan to integrate AI-powered search into Safari could end its $20 billion partnership with Google, threatening Alphabet's major revenue stream.NASDAQ:GOOGLRead Alphabet Slumps as Apple Eyes AI Search—Is the Sell-Off Overdone?May 7, 2025 6:45 AM ETGold’s Record Run in 2025: Here Are 3 Ways to Ride the SurgeRyan HassonGold 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:GLDRead Gold’s Record Run in 2025: Here Are 3 Ways to Ride the SurgeMay 6, 2025 10:50 AM ET3 Mid-Cap Medical Stocks Outperforming the MarketRyan HassonSeveral mid-cap medical stocks, such as ADMA, PEN, and TMDX, are outperforming in 2025, showing resilience despite broader market weakness. NYSE:PENNASDAQ:ADMANASDAQ:TMDXRead 3 Mid-Cap Medical Stocks Outperforming the MarketMay 5, 2025 5:38 AM ETRocket Lab Braces for Q1 Earnings Amid Soaring ExpectationsRyan HassonRocket Lab’s first-quarter 2025 earnings report on May 8 comes amid high expectations, mixed sentiment, and significant short interest.NASDAQ:RKLBRead Rocket Lab Braces for Q1 Earnings Amid Soaring ExpectationsMay 2, 2025 5:06 AM ETBuffett's Top 5 Stock Holdings Ahead of Next 13F FilingRyan HassonAhead 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:BACRead Buffett's Top 5 Stock Holdings Ahead of Next 13F FilingApril 30, 2025 7:11 AM ET3 Dividend Kings Outshining the Market in 2025Ryan HassonAmid 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:TRead 3 Dividend Kings Outshining the Market in 2025April 29, 2025 8:03 AM ETThese 3 Cybersecurity Stocks Are Defying the DownturnRyan HassonThe cybersecurity sector has shown standout relative strength in 2025, outperforming the broader tech space amid market volatility and uncertainty.NASDAQ:ZSNASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:FTNTRead These 3 Cybersecurity Stocks Are Defying the DownturnApril 28, 2025 9:23 AM ETAlphabet Rebounds After Strong Earnings and Buyback AnnouncementRyan HassonAlphabet shares rallied after the company reported a strong Q1 2025 earnings beat, announced a dividend increase, and authorized a $70 billion buyback.NASDAQ:GOOGLRead Alphabet Rebounds After Strong Earnings and Buyback AnnouncementApril 25, 2025 7:34 AM ET3 Boring Stocks Outperforming the Market This YearRyan HassonWhile the broader market remains under pressure in 2025, SO, KO, and VZ have quietly outperformed with strong returns and resilient fundamentals.NYSE:KONYSE:SONYSE:VZRead 3 Boring Stocks Outperforming the Market This YearApril 24, 2025 9:00 AM ETRocket Lab Lands New Contract, Builds Momentum Ahead of EarningsRyan HassonRocket 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:RKLBRead Rocket Lab Lands New Contract, Builds Momentum Ahead of EarningsApril 24, 2025 6:15 AM ETMercadoLibre: Latin American Leader Beating Global Market TrendsRyan HassonMercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) has surged over 25% year-to-date, defying global market weakness thanks to its diversified e-commerce and fintech ecosystem.NASDAQ:MELIRead MercadoLibre: Latin American Leader Beating Global Market TrendsApril 23, 2025 5:00 AM ET2 Smart Investments to Follow Warren Buffett’s LeadRyan HassonDespite 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:DPZRead 2 Smart Investments to Follow Warren Buffett’s LeadApril 21, 2025 9:19 AM ETIs Alphabet Misunderstood? Here’s Why the Bulls Are BuyingRyan HassonDespite challenges and a sharp decline in stock value, Alphabet’s strong fundamentals and historically low valuation present a compelling long-term opportunity.NASDAQ:GOOGLRead Is Alphabet Misunderstood? Here’s Why the Bulls Are BuyingApril 17, 2025 8:18 AM ETRocket Lab's Growth Potential Gains Altitude on Defense NewsRyan HassonRKLB announced on Monday that it had been selected for two major hypersonic defense programs, opening the door to multi-billion-dollar contracts.NASDAQ:RKLBRead Rocket Lab's Growth Potential Gains Altitude on Defense NewsApril 16, 2025 5:55 AM ETThe 2 Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks YTD: Buy, Sell, or Avoid?Ryan HassonAmid 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:CRLRead The 2 Worst Performing S&P 500 Stocks YTD: Buy, Sell, or Avoid?April 15, 2025 5:43 AM ETFinancial Sector: Pullback Opportunity or Warning Sign?Ryan HassonWhile 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:WFCRead Financial Sector: Pullback Opportunity or Warning Sign?April 11, 2025 6:55 AM ETRocket Lab Stock: Weathering the Storm, Time for a Comeback?Ryan HassonRocket Lab shows relative strength, holding above its 200-day SMA despite a sharp 2025 selloff, suggesting potential leadership in a future market rebound.NASDAQ:RKLBRead Rocket Lab Stock: Weathering the Storm, Time for a Comeback? 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