Sam Quirke, Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Author Sam QuirkeContributing AuthorTechnical and Fundamental Analysis, Tech Stocks, Large CapsExperienceSam Quirke has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019. Professional Background: Sam Quirke is a stock analyst and investor with a strong background in financial markets, trading, and equity strategy. He previously worked as a professional futures trader and helped manage a start-up investment fund, building a hands-on understanding of both risk and timing. Credentials: He holds a finance degree from Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, which is recognized as one of the country’s top universities. Finance Experience: Sam has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019. With over 12 years of experience in the investing world, he brings a dual focus on technical and fundamental analysis to every article. Writing Focus: He specializes in technology stocks, ETFs, and value investing. His writing is designed to help readers time entries and exits more effectively while understanding the long-term fundamentals that drive performance. Investment Approach: Sam combines long-term and growth-oriented investing with a tactical mindset, applying technical analysis to spot key market turning points. Inspiration: Sam began his writing journey as the first opinion columnist for his university’s financial newspaper. That early experience evolved into his own investing blog as he started trading professionally for a proprietary trading firm. Today, he channels that same drive into helping readers decode complex market trends. Fun Fact: Away from the markets, Sam is an avid hiker and lover of the outdoors. Areas of Expertise: Technical and fundamental analysis, tech stocks, large caps, timing entries and exits EducationTrinity College, Dublin, IELearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Sam Quirke5 hours agoIBM: The Last Time This Happened, the Stock Rallied 35%Sam QuirkeIBM’s relative strength index just hit levels not seen since last October. Its shares went on to rally hard, and history could be about to repeat itself.NYSE:IBMRead IBM: The Last Time This Happened, the Stock Rallied 35%August 8, 2025 2:35 PM ETNetflix Bulls vs. Bears: Who Wins This Pullback?Sam QuirkeNetflix delivered a standout quarter, yet its shares are still down 15%. Don't expect this selloff to last much longer though. NASDAQ:NFLXRead Netflix Bulls vs. Bears: Who Wins This Pullback?August 8, 2025 9:21 AM ETTesla Is Balanced on a Knife Edge: Time to Tread CarefullySam QuirkeTesla stock is tightening within a key pennant pattern, suggesting a breakout is coming. Investors should tread carefully ahead of any confirmation. NASDAQ:TSLARead Tesla Is Balanced on a Knife Edge: Time to Tread CarefullyAugust 5, 2025 9:17 AM ETAmazon Enters Correction Zone: Time to Panic or Be Brave?Sam QuirkeAmazon has slipped 10% since last week's earnings, but solid headline beats and bullish analyst outlooks mean the dip could actually be a great entry point. NASDAQ:AMZNRead Amazon Enters Correction Zone: Time to Panic or Be Brave?August 5, 2025 8:33 AM ETStop Overlooking Qualcomm—Here’s What the Market’s MissingSam QuirkeQualcomm has sold off on Apple fears despite beats and stronger guidance. But with RSI already verging on oversold, buyers have the edge here.NASDAQ:QCOMRead Stop Overlooking Qualcomm—Here’s What the Market’s MissingAugust 1, 2025 7:10 AM ETAmazon's Earnings: What Comes Next and How to Play ItSam QuirkeAmazon smashed expectations on their Q2 headline numbers but still the stock sold off. Here are two ways to think about playing it over the next few weeks. NASDAQ:AMZNRead Amazon's Earnings: What Comes Next and How to Play ItJuly 30, 2025 8:18 AM ETNVIDIA: A Major Indicator Just Flashed Sell, But Should You?Sam QuirkeNVIDIA just flashed a rare sell signal after a 100% rally. But with strong fundamentals and analyst backing, the bulls may not be done just yet.NASDAQ:NVDARead NVIDIA: A Major Indicator Just Flashed Sell, But Should You?July 29, 2025 9:42 AM ETAmazon's Pre-Earnings Setup Is Almost Too Clean—Red Flag?Sam QuirkeAmazon’s rally is looking pretty flawless heading into Q2 earnings. But with high expectations and a frothy P/E, is a breather coming?NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Amazon's Pre-Earnings Setup Is Almost Too Clean—Red Flag?July 29, 2025 5:03 AM ETCan Qualcomm Shock Wall Street With Its Q3 Earnings?Sam QuirkeQualcomm heads into earnings with bullish analyst upgrades, a steady uptrend, and breakout potential. This report could finally unlock its next leg higher.NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:QCOMRead Can Qualcomm Shock Wall Street With Its Q3 Earnings?July 28, 2025 12:39 PM ET3 Reasons Tesla's Post-Earnings Hangover Looks Like a BuySam QuirkeTesla’s pullback looks like a setup, not a selloff. With better-than-feared earnings and bullish momentum, this dip may be very short-lived.NASDAQ:TSLARead 3 Reasons Tesla's Post-Earnings Hangover Looks Like a BuyJuly 24, 2025 7:54 AM ETTesla Just Hit a Fork in the Road—Could the Bulls Lose Control?Sam QuirkeTesla’s Q2 report mightn't be enough to keep the rally going, but with fundamentals starting to improve this could be a buy-the-dip opportunity. NASDAQ:TSLARead Tesla Just Hit a Fork in the Road—Could the Bulls Lose Control?July 23, 2025 5:03 AM ETDuolingo: This Beaten-Down Growth Stock May Bounce BackSam QuirkeDuolingo stock is down 30%, but bullish signals and unyielding analyst support could mark the start of a strong rebound.NASDAQ:DUOLRead Duolingo: This Beaten-Down Growth Stock May Bounce BackJuly 22, 2025 3:26 PM ETAmazon Stock Rally Hits New Highs: Buy Into Earnings?Sam QuirkeAmazon continues to rally ahead of earnings, helped by analyst upgrades and bullish momentum. But a high valuation means they must deliver the goods next week. NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZNRead Amazon Stock Rally Hits New Highs: Buy Into Earnings?July 22, 2025 7:16 AM ETAnalysts Are Backing Qualcomm: Is a Breakout Coming?Sam QuirkeQualcomm just got a major price target upgrade from JPMorgan. With earnings on the horizon and momentum building, this undervalued semi is heating up.NASDAQ:QCOMRead Analysts Are Backing Qualcomm: Is a Breakout Coming?July 21, 2025 2:27 PM ETTSLA Earnings Week: Can Tesla Break Through $350?Sam QuirkeTesla’s chart setup is nearing a breaking point, but looks bullish. This week's earnings report will decide whether this rally is for real.NASDAQ:TSLARead TSLA Earnings Week: Can Tesla Break Through $350?July 21, 2025 2:20 PM ETGoldman, Morgan Stanley, & BofA: Diverging Paths After EarningsSam QuirkeMorgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are decent options post-earnings, but Bank of America still looks stuck in neutral despite its recent rally. NYSE:GSNYSE:BACNYSE:MSRead Goldman, Morgan Stanley, & BofA: Diverging Paths After EarningsJuly 21, 2025 7:42 AM ETQ2 Could Be the Catalyst PayPal Investors Have Been Waiting ForSam QuirkePayPal is showing signs of life after a multi-year slump, but it’ll need a strong Q2 to turn momentum into a real breakout. NASDAQ:PYPLRead Q2 Could Be the Catalyst PayPal Investors Have Been Waiting ForJuly 17, 2025 9:23 AM ETIs Amazon Really the Best Forever Stock for Your Portfolio?Sam QuirkeAmazon’s multi-month rally is impressive, and there are reasons to think it could be trending north for a long time yet.NASDAQ:AMZNRead Is Amazon Really the Best Forever Stock for Your Portfolio?July 17, 2025 8:34 AM ETQualcomm: Undervalued Chip Stock in Breakout UptrendSam QuirkeQualcomm's current valuation could be considered cheap, but depending on your appetite for risk, that could be a good or a bad thing. NASDAQ:QCOMNASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDARead Qualcomm: Undervalued Chip Stock in Breakout UptrendJuly 15, 2025 2:05 PM ETTesla: 2 Plays Ahead of Next Week's Earnings ReportSam QuirkeTesla's earnings are due out next week, providing two clear strategies: bet big on a breakout or cautiously manage your exposure.NASDAQ:TSLARead Tesla: 2 Plays Ahead of Next Week's Earnings ReportJuly 1, 2025 2:22 PM ETBreakout Alert: Disney Stock Hits Multi-Year HighSam QuirkeDisney just hit its highest level since 2022. With a breakout almost confirmed and analysts piling in, shares should still have plenty more to run. NYSE:DISRead Breakout Alert: Disney Stock Hits Multi-Year HighJuly 1, 2025 9:33 AM ET2 Reasons to Buy Trade Desk Stock Now and 1 Warning SignSam QuirkeThe Trade Desk's recovery has real momentum, and while Wall Street debates competitive risks, the technicals hint the best part of the rally might be next.NASDAQ:TTDRead 2 Reasons to Buy Trade Desk Stock Now and 1 Warning SignJune 30, 2025 2:13 PM ETTesla’s Robotaxi Hype Fuels Bullish Price Targets to $500Sam QuirkeLast week saw Tesla receiving both firm Sell rating and firm Buy ratings. This is a rare event, but upon closer expectation, the stock knows what it wants. NASDAQ:TSLARead Tesla’s Robotaxi Hype Fuels Bullish Price Targets to $500June 27, 2025 2:32 PM ETEA Just Caught a Monster Upgrade: Bullish Breakout Ahead?Sam QuirkeEA just got a big upgrade and looks like it's gearing up for new highs. With a strong release pipeline and bullish technicals, this could be a summer standout.NASDAQ:EARead EA Just Caught a Monster Upgrade: Bullish Breakout Ahead? Page 1 of 32 1234567 Earlier › Earliest » Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. 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