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 QuirkeJuly 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?June 27, 2025 6:58 AM ETNike Stock: The Mother of All Comebacks Might Have Just BegunSam QuirkeNike has beaten expectations, shares are jumping 10%, and the stock is garnering fresh Buy ratings. After a multi-year downtrend, this could be the turnaround. NYSE:NKERead Nike Stock: The Mother of All Comebacks Might Have Just BegunJune 27, 2025 5:46 AM ETTesla: The Next Month Could Make or Break the YearSam QuirkeTesla’s rally is stalling, and while bulls still see upside, fresh bearish calls mean the next few weeks could make or break the stock’s fortunes.NASDAQ:TSLARead Tesla: The Next Month Could Make or Break the YearJune 26, 2025 11:13 AM ETAmazon: Why Some Are Growing Bearish, and Why They’re WrongSam QuirkeDespite some tech frothiness and cooling inflows, Amazon's strong fundamentals, bullish analysts, and intact uptrend suggest more upside is likely. NASDAQ:AMZNRead Amazon: Why Some Are Growing Bearish, and Why They’re WrongJune 24, 2025 2:09 PM ETWhy Qualcomm’s Latest Price Target Can't Be IgnoredSam QuirkeQualcomm just got a rare analyst boost. Here’s why it matters so much, and what it could mean for the stock’s fragile-looking uptrend. NASDAQ:QCOMRead Why Qualcomm’s Latest Price Target Can't Be IgnoredJune 21, 2025 6:44 AM ETThese 3 Consumer Staple Giants Are Oversold and Set to SkyrocketSam QuirkeThese 3 large-cap consumer staples all have RSIs sitting below 30, and each offers a compelling risk-reward setup for investors with an appetite for bounces. NYSE:TAPNYSE:STZNYSE:SJMRead These 3 Consumer Staple Giants Are Oversold and Set to SkyrocketJune 20, 2025 11:03 AM ET3 Reasons AMD Could Be the Hottest Stock of the SummerSam QuirkeA perfect storm of catalysts is positioning Advanced Micro Devices as one of the hottest tech stocks to own for this summer. NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDARead 3 Reasons AMD Could Be the Hottest Stock of the SummerJune 19, 2025 5:10 AM ETWhy Amazon Could Be About To Breakout To $250Sam QuirkeAmazon is trading right around a key resistance zone, but bullish analysts and strong technicals suggest a potential breakout to $250 is on the cards. NASDAQ:AMZNRead Why Amazon Could Be About To Breakout To $250June 18, 2025 9:56 AM ETTesla Bulls and Bears Collide: What Investors Should KnowSam QuirkeTesla faces some near-term headwinds, but the widening gap between the bears and the bulls is creating an opportunity for believers.NASDAQ:TSLARead Tesla Bulls and Bears Collide: What Investors Should KnowJune 18, 2025 7:52 AM ETQualcomm: A Technical Setup Is Emerging, and It's BullishSam QuirkeQualcomm's technical setup looks increasingly attractive as shares consolidate recent gains while maintaining the uptrend. NASDAQ:QCOMRead Qualcomm: A Technical Setup Is Emerging, and It's BullishJune 12, 2025 2:27 PM ETIgnore the Noise—Samsara Stock Is Still a Strong BuySam QuirkeShares of Samsara have dipped after last week's earnings. But the fundamentals are on fire and analysts see 35% upside - get excited. NYSE:IOTRead Ignore the Noise—Samsara Stock Is Still a Strong BuyJune 12, 2025 8:37 AM ETNetflix Sets New Highs—Price Targets Keep ClimbingSam QuirkeShares of Netflix have been hitting fresh all time highs after bullish analyst updates. With more upside forecasted, the rally is far from over.NASDAQ:NFLXRead Netflix Sets New Highs—Price Targets Keep ClimbingJune 11, 2025 8:21 AM ETAmazon Is on Track to Hit a Critical Level: Watch OutSam QuirkeAmazon is approaching the critical $220 level with strong analyst backing and some serious rally momentum behind it. It's time to get excited. NASDAQ:AMZNRead Amazon Is on Track to Hit a Critical Level: Watch OutJune 11, 2025 7:03 AM ETTesla Stock: Why These 2 Downgrades Are Actually a Buy SignalSam QuirkeTesla shares are climbing despite dual downgrades, creating a rare entry opportunity for investors who believe in their long-term potential. NASDAQ:TSLARead Tesla Stock: Why These 2 Downgrades Are Actually a Buy SignalJune 10, 2025 8:19 AM ETQualcomm: What Monday’s Jump Tells Us About the Stock's ProspectsSam QuirkeQualcomm jumped 4% on its latest acquisition, which could be just what the stock needed to break out of its ongoing slumber. NASDAQ:QCOMNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AVGORead Qualcomm: What Monday’s Jump Tells Us About the Stock's ProspectsJune 7, 2025 8:16 AM ETX: 1 Reason to Bet on U.S. Steel, and 1 Reason to Hold BackSam QuirkeShares of U.S. Steel are surging on the revived Nippon deal, but union pushback and overbought signals raise doubts about further upside.NYSE:CLFNYSE:NUENYSE:XRead X: 1 Reason to Bet on U.S. Steel, and 1 Reason to Hold BackJune 7, 2025 7:47 AM ET3 Oversold Stocks Flashing Bullish Reversal SignalsSam QuirkeHere are three stocks that each have oversold RSIs. However, improving signals and catalysts could suggest we're looking at some great entry points. NASDAQ:CPRTNASDAQ:COONYSE:UNHRead 3 Oversold Stocks Flashing Bullish Reversal SignalsJune 4, 2025 5:03 AM ETTesla’s Lofty 200 P/E Could Mean More UpsideSam QuirkeTesla’s P/E ratio may seem overheated right now, but compared to past multiples, and future potential, it could still be undervalued. NASDAQ:TSLANYSE:FRead Tesla’s Lofty 200 P/E Could Mean More UpsideJune 3, 2025 12:19 PM ETQualcomm: A Technical Deep-Dive Confirms the WorstSam QuirkeQualcomm's technicals paint a bleak picture. Momentum is gone, support is cracking, and without a catalyst, the stock looks set for further decline.NASDAQ:QCOMNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MURead Qualcomm: A Technical Deep-Dive Confirms the WorstJune 3, 2025 10:22 AM ET3 Reasons Amazon Could Be the Best Tech Performer in JuneSam QuirkeOnce again, Amazon is gaining momentum. As we head into June, analysts are bullish, fundamentals are solid, and the chart setup looks like more upside is ahead.NASDAQ:AMZNRead 3 Reasons Amazon Could Be the Best Tech Performer in JuneMay 30, 2025 8:37 AM ETAckman Takes a Swing at Amazon — Should You? Sam QuirkeBill Ackman's Pershing Square has taken a stake in Amazon, boosting investor confidence as analysts point to major upside potential in the stock. NASDAQ:AMZNRead Ackman Takes a Swing at Amazon — Should You? Page 1 of 31 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. 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