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Sam Quirke, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Sam Quirke
About The Author

Sam Quirke

Contributing Author

Technical Analysis

Experience

Sam Quirke has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.

Areas of Expertise

Technical and fundamental analysis, tech stocks, large caps, timing entries and exits

Education

Trinity College, Dublin, IE

Past Experience

Professional futures trader, start-up fund manager

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Latest Articles by Sam Quirke

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April 17, 2025 5:40 AM ET

3 Reasons to Like the Look of Amazon Ahead of Earnings

Sam Quirke

Amazon shares are continuing to stablize into earnings, with analyst support and improving technicals pointing to a bullish setup.

NASDAQ:AMZN
Read 3 Reasons to Like the Look of Amazon Ahead of Earnings
Prague, Czechia - 10 21 2024: Smartphone on surface showing Qualcomm logo. — Stock Editorial Photography
April 16, 2025 8:23 AM ET

Qualcomm Stock Just Earned a Fresh Buy Rating—Get Excited

Sam Quirke

Qualcomm just earned its first Buy rating in months, with TD Cowen targeting 15% upside ahead of earnings in two weeks.

NASDAQ:QCOM
Read Qualcomm Stock Just Earned a Fresh Buy Rating—Get Excited
Baker, California, USA-October 12, 2021 - Tesla supercharging station during the day. — Stock Editorial Photography
April 16, 2025 7:11 AM ET

Tesla Stock Eyes Breakout With Earnings on Deck

Sam Quirke

Tesla is down nearly 50% from its highs, but analysts still see 40% upside ahead of earnings. A double bottom and rising RSI signal a possible reversal.

NASDAQ:TSLA
Read Tesla Stock Eyes Breakout With Earnings on Deck
Kazan, Russia - Oct 02, 2021: Amazon is an American company, one of the world's largest e-commerce platform markets. Amazon logo on a black background surrounded by parcel boxes. — Stock Editorial Photography
April 9, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Amazon Stock Bounces From Lows as Smart Money Steps In

Sam Quirke

Amazon is bouncing off fresh lows with a 60% upside call from Westpark helping to spark what could be a pre-earnings rally.

NASDAQ:AMZN
Read Amazon Stock Bounces From Lows as Smart Money Steps In
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April 8, 2025 9:02 AM ET

Qualcomm Breaks Down But RSI Signals It’s Severely Oversold

Sam Quirke

Qualcomm's RSI has dropped to its lowest level in years. The last time it fell this much, the stock rallied more than 50%.

NASDAQ:QCOM
Read Qualcomm Breaks Down But RSI Signals It’s Severely Oversold
Stores and Galleries Sales_95 Source: Tesla media gallery
April 8, 2025 8:27 AM ET

Tesla’s #1 Bull Cuts Target But Says It’s Still a Buy

Sam Quirke

Dan Ives slashed his Tesla target by 43% but still sees 35% upside, keeping his bullish call intact despite rising brand pressure and political turmoil.

NASDAQ:TSLA
Read Tesla’s #1 Bull Cuts Target But Says It’s Still a Buy
Digital image of stock market data processing against microprocessor connections. global finance and business concept. — Photo
April 3, 2025 8:01 AM ET

NVIDIA vs Qualcomm: Which Is the Better Buy for Q2?

Sam Quirke

Each stock has shown signs of stabilizing after steep declines, but which one deserves your attention? Let's jump in and take a closer look.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:QCOM
Read NVIDIA vs Qualcomm: Which Is the Better Buy for Q2?
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April 3, 2025 5:50 AM ET

Tesla Stock: What To Expect With Their Delivery Numbers Report

Sam Quirke

Tesla’s delivery report today could be the turning point for a comeback or fresh downside. Here's what to expect either way.

NASDAQ:TSLA
Read Tesla Stock: What To Expect With Their Delivery Numbers Report
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April 1, 2025 8:43 AM ET

Amazon Falls Back to a Key Support Line: Here's How to Play It

Sam Quirke

Amazon is back at a major support level, and with earnings approaching, the setup looks bullish. Here's how to play the setup over the coming weeks.

NASDAQ:AMZN
Read Amazon Falls Back to a Key Support Line: Here's How to Play It
Kazan, Russia - May 14, 2021: Amazon is an American multinational technology company, which focuses on e-commerce, cloud computing, digital streaming, and artificial intelligence.
March 27, 2025 6:30 AM ET

4 Reasons Amazon Stock Can't Be Ignored Right Now

Sam Quirke

Amazon is bouncing back after a 20% sell-off. Strong earnings, analyst support and bullish technicals suggest the next move could take it past all-time highs.

NASDAQ:AMZN
Read 4 Reasons Amazon Stock Can't Be Ignored Right Now
Qualcomm Stock Is Coiling for a Breakout
March 26, 2025 9:01 AM ET

Qualcomm Stock Is Coiling for a Breakout

Sam Quirke

Qualcomm is bouncing off a key support level, with bullish technicals and analyst targets suggesting the stock is preparing for a breakout.

NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:QCOM
Read Qualcomm Stock Is Coiling for a Breakout
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March 26, 2025 8:43 AM ET

Tesla Stock: Has the Mother of All Comebacks Begun?

Sam Quirke

Tesla has surged 30% in two weeks after losing half its value. Analysts are turning bullish again, and technicals suggest the stock may have bottomed.

NASDAQ:TSLA
Read Tesla Stock: Has the Mother of All Comebacks Begun?
Amazon shipping box with branded tape. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 20, 2025 8:37 AM ET

Everything About Amazon Stock Signals a Buy—Time to Load Up?

Sam Quirke

Amazon is down 20%, but analysts see huge upside. With strong earnings and bullish technicals, this pullback may be a rare long-term buying opportunity.

NASDAQ:AMZN
Read Everything About Amazon Stock Signals a Buy—Time to Load Up?
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March 19, 2025 10:43 AM ET

Alphabet’s Officially In A Bear Market—Time To Buy?

Sam Quirke

Alphabet is down 20% from its high, meaning it's officially in a bear market. But analysts see 25% upside and technicals suggest a potential bottom.

NASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Alphabet’s Officially In A Bear Market—Time To Buy?
Qualcomm stock price
March 19, 2025 6:31 AM ET

Qualcomm's Low PE Ratio Makes It A Seriously Attractive Stock

Sam Quirke

Qualcomm trades at a PE of just 17 despite strong earnings, while its technicals suggest a bottom could be forming, making this a prime target.

NASDAQ:QCOMNASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:MU
Read Qualcomm's Low PE Ratio Makes It A Seriously Attractive Stock
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March 19, 2025 5:54 AM ET

Tesla: 1 Reason to Love It, 1 Reason to Be Cautious

Sam Quirke

Tesla is down 50% in three months, but analysts are split. Some see more downside, while others see 150% upside. With its RSI at 29, is a reversal finally near?

NASDAQ:TSLA
Read Tesla: 1 Reason to Love It, 1 Reason to Be Cautious
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March 15, 2025 5:21 AM ET

Why Costco Stock Is Poised to Hit $1,000 Again Soon

Sam Quirke

Costco is down nearly 15% from its record high, but analysts still see solid upside. An RSI at 30 also suggests a bottom is near.

NASDAQ:COST
Read Why Costco Stock Is Poised to Hit $1,000 Again Soon
Dhaka, Bangladesh- 15 Dec 2024: samsara logo is displayed on smartphone. Samsara Inc. is an American IoT company. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 12, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Samsara Stock Plunges, But Technicals Flash a Buy Signal

Sam Quirke

Samsara is down 45% despite strong earnings and bullish ratings. An RSI of 18 suggests extreme oversold conditions, making this a rare buying opportunity.

NYSE:IOT
Read Samsara Stock Plunges, But Technicals Flash a Buy Signal
Tesla Stock Is Oversold - Is Now the Time to Be Brave?
March 11, 2025 8:05 AM ET

Tesla Stock Is Oversold - Is Now the Time to Be Brave?

Sam Quirke

Tesla is down 55% from its high, but analysts still see 150% upside. In addition, an RSI of 20 suggests extreme oversold conditions.

NASDAQ:TSLA
Read Tesla Stock Is Oversold - Is Now the Time to Be Brave?
2021: Chipotle Mexican Grill is a chain of fast casual restaurants servings tacos and burritos made to order. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 7, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Wall Street Says Chipotle Has 30% Upside—Should You Bite?

Sam Quirke

Chipotle is down 20% from its December high, but analysts see 30% upside. Can it regain momentum, or is this rally target too optimistic?

NYSE:MCDNYSE:CMG
Read Wall Street Says Chipotle Has 30% Upside—Should You Bite?
August 26, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the Elastic N.V. logo is displayed on a smartphone and in the background - Stock Editorial Photography
March 6, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Elastic: The Under-the-Radar Tech Stock You Need to See

Sam Quirke

Elastic crushed earnings with record revenue and strong AI demand, yet shares dipped 8%. But analysts still see nearly 40% upside, so get excited.

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:NVDANYSE:ESTC
Read Elastic: The Under-the-Radar Tech Stock You Need to See
Smartphone with the DUOLINGO logo which is a website and social project aimed at free language learning and certification of the level of English.United States, New York, Friday, November 1, 2019 — Illustration by Daniel.Constante
March 4, 2025 8:51 AM ET

Duolingo: This Beaten-Down Stock Is About to Rally 38%

Sam Quirke

The stock is down more than 30% in barely two weeks, and it’s approaching key support levels that could make this a turning point.

NASDAQ:DUOL
Read Duolingo: This Beaten-Down Stock Is About to Rally 38%
Stocks in March
February 28, 2025 5:55 AM ET

3 Mid-Caps Worth Watching Closely in March 

Sam Quirke

Unlike their mega-cap counterparts, which tend to grind, mid-caps can soar or crash within days, driven by headlines and pure speculation.

NASDAQ:AKRONASDAQ:HEESNYSE:OKLO
Read 3 Mid-Caps Worth Watching Closely in March 
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February 26, 2025 9:38 AM ET

3 Stocks With Triple-Digit PEs That Are Still Worth a Look

Sam Quirke

Sometimes steep declines create attractive entry opportunities for those willing to bet on a stock's long-term potential, even if its PE ratio is high.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:TSLA
Read 3 Stocks With Triple-Digit PEs That Are Still Worth a Look