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Shannon Tokheim, Associate Editor at MarketBeat

Shannon Tokheim
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Shannon Tokheim

Associate Editor

Associate Editor

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Shannon Tokheim has been an associate editor for MarketBeat since 2024.

Shannon leverages her background in English to produce clear, concise, and engaging financial news. With a degree in English from South Dakota State University, Shannon excels in transforming complex market data into accessible content. She is dedicated to maintaining high editorial standards and providing valuable insights to MarketBeat readers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English/History, South Dakota State University

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Latest Articles Reviewed by Shannon Tokheim

LMT Military defense aircraft spending - This image is an original composition by MarketBeat using licensed and editorial elements. Not for redistribution or reuse.
July 5, 2025 10:18 AM ET

3 Defense Leaders Set to Gain From Rising Military Spend

Chris Markoch

Rising global tensions and defense tech upgrades make LMT, GD, and LHX strong large-cap stocks to watch in the second half of 2025

NYSE:LMTNYSE:GDNYSE:LHX
Read 3 Defense Leaders Set to Gain From Rising Military Spend
April 09th 2024 , Westlake, Texas. Close up on logo of Charles Schwab Corporation on the screen of an exchange. Charles Schwab Corporation price stocks, $SCHW on a device. — Stock Editorial Photography
July 5, 2025 7:08 AM ET

Why the Schwab Dividend ETF Rallied—and Can It Keep Climbing?

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

The Schwab Dividend ETF just delivered an 8% rally over the past month, which might be only the beginning for this vehicle in the coming quarters.

NYSE:COPNYSEARCA:SCHD
Read Why the Schwab Dividend ETF Rallied—and Can It Keep Climbing?
Helsinki, Finland, January 10, 2020: Apple logo on Apple iPhone 11 mobile phone.  Detail of Apple company logo on the new iphone 11
July 4, 2025 9:44 AM ET

The Apple Comeback Will Be Better Than the Setback

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Apple stock now offers a significant price-performance gap compared to the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500, allowing investors to profit at low risk.

NASDAQ:AAPL
Read The Apple Comeback Will Be Better Than the Setback
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July 4, 2025 8:53 AM ET

How a Government Loan Changes the Game for Plug Power

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

A $1.66 billion DOE loan validates Plug Power's vision, signaling a pivotal shift from financing risk to operational execution in the hydrogen economy.

NASDAQ:PLUG
Read How a Government Loan Changes the Game for Plug Power
Qualcomm semiconductor chips and wafer - This image is an original composition by MarketBeat using licensed and editorial elements. Not for redistribution or reuse.
July 4, 2025 8:34 AM ET

Qualcomm’s Hold Rating Misses Strong Growth Story

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Qualcomm's strong growth in automotive and IoT, plus its entry into AI PCs, suggests a significant undervaluation compared to its current market perception.

NASDAQ:QCOMNASDAQ:AAPL
Read Qualcomm’s Hold Rating Misses Strong Growth Story
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July 3, 2025 11:12 AM ET

Rigetti Computing: Cantor's Bullish Call May Be Just the Start

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Rigetti's financial stability, combined with growing analyst confidence and strategic partnerships, positions the quantum computing pioneer for future growth.

NASDAQ:RGTI
Read Rigetti Computing: Cantor's Bullish Call May Be Just the Start
A closeup shot of a businessman giving money to another hand, doing exchanging — Photo
July 3, 2025 10:41 AM ET

Big Bank Buybacks: Morgan Stanley, Citi, & Wells Fargo Lead

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

The banking sector is now pushing for some of the most aggressive buyback programs in the market, pointing to higher prices ahead in the space.

NYSE:WFCNYSE:CNYSE:MS
Read Big Bank Buybacks: Morgan Stanley, Citi, & Wells Fargo Lead
Made in America Sign — Vector
July 3, 2025 9:48 AM ET

3 Top Stocks Under $20 Riding the “Made in America” Wave

Chris Markoch

Three Made-in-America stocks under $20 offer investors exposure to U.S. steel, consumer goods, and energy infrastructure

NYSE:CLFNASDAQ:NWLNYSE:ET
Read 3 Top Stocks Under $20 Riding the “Made in America” Wave
OXY stock dip - This image is an original composition by MarketBeat using licensed and editorial elements. Not for redistribution or reuse.
July 3, 2025 8:47 AM ET

Why Occidental's Price Dip Signals a Buying Opportunity

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Occidental Petroleum's stock price seems disconnected from its operational success, financial discipline, and leadership in new carbon capture technologies.

NYSE:OXYNYSE:BRK.ANYSE:JPM
Read Why Occidental's Price Dip Signals a Buying Opportunity
Applied Materials headquarters in Santa Clara, California, USA - June 10, 2023. Applied Materials, Inc. is an American corporation. — Stock Editorial Photography
July 3, 2025 8:08 AM ET

Micron’s Big Q3 Drives Applied Materials’ Bullish Outlook

Leo Miller

Micron's strong results just poured fuel on the fire of Applied Materials bulls, strengthening the prospects for AMAT to generate big long-term gains.

NASDAQ:AMATNASDAQ:MU
Read Micron’s Big Q3 Drives Applied Materials’ Bullish Outlook
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July 3, 2025 6:10 AM ET

Why Hims & Hers Is a Buy Below $35 After Its 16% Pullback

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Hims & Hers stock dipped after Novo Nordisk pulled back its partnership for a weight loss drug distribution, though that may not mean much.

NYSE:HIMS
Read Why Hims & Hers Is a Buy Below $35 After Its 16% Pullback
Nike running shoes box with Just Do It and nike logo on orange box in the store : Bangkok Thailand November 4, 2020 — Stock Editorial Photography
July 3, 2025 5:41 AM ET

Nike's Stock Just Got an Upgrade: Is a Real Comeback Brewing?

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

A strong stock rally and fresh analyst upgrades signal that Nike's strategic pivot toward innovation may be the catalyst for a significant new growth cycle.

NYSE:NKE
Read Nike's Stock Just Got an Upgrade: Is a Real Comeback Brewing?
Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket on the pad at Launch Complex 1 on Mahia, New Zealand before launch 53 for French Internet of Things customer Kinéis. Source: Rocket Lab Media Library
July 3, 2025 5:07 AM ET

Rocket Lab: Latest Catalysts Bolster the Bull Case

Ryan Hasson

Rocket Lab has surged nearly 600% over the past year and continues to build momentum with significant contract wins and flawless execution.

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab: Latest Catalysts Bolster the Bull Case
Timisoara, Romania - April 05, 2020: Close-up of a Broadcom BCM6358KFBG network controller. Electronic components.
July 2, 2025 2:34 PM ET

Jefferies Raises Broadcom Price Target to $315: 19% Upside Ahead

Leo Miller

A new price target places Broadcom's upside at nearly 20%. Networking could help facilitate a rally — raising AVGO's chance of luring new custom-AI chip buyers.

NASDAQ:AVGO
Read Jefferies Raises Broadcom Price Target to $315: 19% Upside Ahead
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July 2, 2025 2:27 PM ET

Whiplash for Investors: AeroVironment's Confusing Stock Signals

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

AeroVironment's capital raise, although causing a short-term stock dip, will fund manufacturing expansion to meet record demand and fortify its balance sheet.

NASDAQ:AVAVNYSE:GS
Read Whiplash for Investors: AeroVironment's Confusing Stock Signals
New York Stock Exchange — Stock Editorial Photography
July 2, 2025 12:09 PM ET

The Ultimate Trump Bump: These Gov't Backed Stocks Are Exploding

Leo Miller

Two stocks are taking the lion's share of gains in the "Trump Bump." Investors hope these financial crisis remnants can return to pre-2008 form.

OTCMKTS:FNMAOTCMKTS:FMCC
Read The Ultimate Trump Bump: These Gov't Backed Stocks Are Exploding
KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 29, 2025 Nvidia corporation logotype showed on iPhone 15 smartphone display screen. Nvidia is a global leader in artificial intelligence hardware and software — Stock Editorial Photography
July 2, 2025 10:19 AM ET

Insider Selling at NVIDIA Could Turn Into an Opportunity

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

NVIDIA's CEO has just sold a large block of stock in June 2025, creating some doubt as to whether the stock's future is now in trouble.

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Insider Selling at NVIDIA Could Turn Into an Opportunity
Electric pole, High voltage post and sky in twilight time - stock image
July 2, 2025 8:39 AM ET

3 Utility Stocks That Combine Income and Stability

Chris Markoch

These 3 utility stocks offer stable income, low beta, and defensive strength — a solid play if economic growth slows or market volatility rises

NYSE:NEENASDAQ:AEPNYSE:D
Read 3 Utility Stocks That Combine Income and Stability
Modern SUV Car on the road with technology of automatic navigation sensors and autonomous driving. Professional 3d rendering of own designed generic non existing car model. — Photo
July 2, 2025 7:38 AM ET

Aeva & Mobileye: LiDAR Stocks Powering the Autonomous Revolution

Dan Schmidt

Tesla had its anticipated Robotaxi debut this month, but Waymo remains ahead in the AV race thanks to LiDAR. Learn more about 2 companies making these systems.

NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:GOOGNASDAQ:MBLY
Read Aeva & Mobileye: LiDAR Stocks Powering the Autonomous Revolution
Finance bar graph with market volatility — Photo
July 2, 2025 6:24 AM ET

Capitalize on Volatility: 3 Finance Stocks Thriving in 2025

Chris Markoch

These three financial stocks can turn market volatility into profit, offering investors potential upside as trading activity and credit spreads rise

NASDAQ:CMENYSE:GSNASDAQ:MKTX
Read Capitalize on Volatility: 3 Finance Stocks Thriving in 2025
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July 2, 2025 6:20 AM ET

Dan Ives’ Bold $5 Trillion Forecast for Microsoft Stock

Chris Markoch

Dan Ives sees Microsoft reaching a $5 trillion market cap on AI momentum, but OpenAI tensions and rich valuation could challenge the stock’s upside

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Dan Ives’ Bold $5 Trillion Forecast for Microsoft Stock
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July 2, 2025 6:18 AM ET

3 Stocks With Near-Unanimous Buys That Could Rally Higher

Nathan Reiff

Three firms with substantial analyst bullishness may be worth a closer look for investors looking to ride recent rallies.

NYSE:BKSYNASDAQ:AMBANASDAQ:CORZ
Read 3 Stocks With Near-Unanimous Buys That Could Rally Higher
San Diego, California. Close up on logo of Realty Income on the screen of an exchange. Realty Income price stocks, $O on a device. — Stock Editorial Photography
July 2, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Why Realty Income’s 5.59% Yield Makes It a Must-Buy REIT

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Realty Income's proven business model and compelling dividend yield present a unique opportunity for income investors ahead of potential Fed rate cuts.

NYSE:O
Read Why Realty Income’s 5.59% Yield Makes It a Must-Buy REIT
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July 1, 2025 3:26 PM ET

Toast Stock: A Fast-Growing Mid-Cap Eyeing Further Upside

Ryan Hasson

Toast shares are up over 21% year-to-date and nearly 200% over the past three years, with strong earnings and technical momentum.

NYSE:TOST
Read Toast Stock: A Fast-Growing Mid-Cap Eyeing Further Upside