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Melissa Brock, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Melissa Brock
About The Editor

Melissa Brock

Associate Editor & Contributing Author

Contributing Author

Experience

Melissa Brock worked as an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat from 2021 to 2024.

She currently works as a full-time freelance writer and financial editor covering higher education, investing, personal finance, mortgages, college savings, insurance, and more. 

Areas of Expertise

Dividend Stocks, Retirement

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Central College, Pella, Iowa

Past Experience

Melissa graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts in communication studies with minors in psychology and Spanish from Central College. She's a longtime member of the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC). While working in college admission, Melissa Brock pursued a freelance writing and editing career. 

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Latest Articles by Melissa Brock

Heatmap in Trading: How to Learn What Market Depth Hides
December 27, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Heatmap in Trading: How to Learn What Market Depth Hides

Melissa Brock

The heatmap determines liquidity is in the market and how liquidity providers behave. Learn how to find out about actual orders in the market are made.

Read Heatmap in Trading: How to Learn What Market Depth Hides
Stock Market Sectors: What Are They and How Many Are There? 
December 9, 2022 1:00 AM ET

Stock Market Sectors: What Are They and How Many Are There? 

Melissa Brock

What is a stock market sector? Read through our guide of the 11 various stock market sectors and a few options for how to invest in them.

NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:BACNYSE:CAT
Read Stock Market Sectors: What Are They and How Many Are There? 
How to Invest in Small Cap Stocks 
December 1, 2022 1:00 AM ET

How to Invest in Small Cap Stocks 

Melissa Brock

Wondering how to invest in small cap stocks? Let MarketBeat help you better understand the definition of small-cap stocks and how to invest.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:RAD
Read How to Invest in Small Cap Stocks 
Insider Selling Explained: Can it Inform Your Investing Choices?
September 29, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Insider Selling Explained: Can it Inform Your Investing Choices?

Melissa Brock

Can monitoring insider selling help you invest? Let's walk through some things you may need to know about insider selling.

NYSE:AIGNYSE:STZNASDAQ:OPCH
Read Insider Selling Explained: Can it Inform Your Investing Choices?
Is General Mills the Right Approach for Dividend Investors?
September 29, 2022 7:00 AM ET

Is General Mills the Right Approach for Dividend Investors?

Melissa Brock

Thinking of consumer staples? You may want to consider General Mills Inc. for the long term. Let's take a look at why you might want to consider it.

NYSE:GIS
Read Is General Mills the Right Approach for Dividend Investors?
Insider Buying Explained: What Investors Need to Know
September 28, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Insider Buying Explained: What Investors Need to Know

Melissa Brock

What is insider buying? Take a look at some insider buying factors that can help you decide whether to act on a CEO's, COO's or CFO's actions.

NYSE:OXYNYSE:ASANNASDAQ:SMMT
Read Insider Buying Explained: What Investors Need to Know
Does the Post-Pandemic Company Clorox Company Offer Opportunity?
September 27, 2022 6:00 AM ET

Does the Post-Pandemic Company Clorox Company Offer Opportunity?

Melissa Brock

Think Clorox is on the downhill slide after the pandemic? Let's find out, going through the pros and cons of investing in the stock.

NYSE:CLXNYSE:CHD
Read Does the Post-Pandemic Company Clorox Company Offer Opportunity?
Want to Profit on the Downtrend? Downtrends, Explained.
September 22, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Want to Profit on the Downtrend? Downtrends, Explained.

Melissa Brock

Think you can benefit from stock downtrends? You can! Learn the different methods of doing so in this comprehensive article.

NYSE:CANONASDAQ:KNBENASDAQ:SAVA
Read Want to Profit on the Downtrend? Downtrends, Explained.
Is W.W. Grainger Inc. a Solid Income Dividend King?
September 21, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Is W.W. Grainger Inc. a Solid Income Dividend King?

Melissa Brock

Looking for a worthy Dividend King among the aristocracy? Take a look at W.W. Grainger. Will it add a worthy boost to your portfolio?

NYSE:GWW
Read Is W.W. Grainger Inc. a Solid Income Dividend King?
Should You Purchase Dividend-Paying Costco Wholesale Corporation?
September 20, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Should You Purchase Dividend-Paying Costco Wholesale Corporation?

Melissa Brock

Costco may seem like a no-brainer investment due to its long-term success, but is it right for you? Let's take a look at this popular membership-based company.

NASDAQ:COSTNYSE:WMTNYSE:TGT
Read Should You Purchase Dividend-Paying Costco Wholesale Corporation?
Is Dividend King Hormel Foods Corporation a Worthy Investment?
September 19, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Is Dividend King Hormel Foods Corporation a Worthy Investment?

Melissa Brock

Looking for a Dividend King? Let's go over the pros and cons of investing in one such member of the royal family — Hormel Foods Corporation.

NYSE:HRL
Read Is Dividend King Hormel Foods Corporation a Worthy Investment?
Colgate-Palmolive Dividend
September 15, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Colgate-Palmolive Company: Is it the Dividend King for You?

Melissa Brock

Ready to sink your cash into a Dividend King stock? Let's take a look at the pros and cons of the Colgate-Palmolive Company.

Read Colgate-Palmolive Company: Is it the Dividend King for You?

Latest Articles Reviewed by Melissa Brock

Defocused shot of a handsome young businessman in his workplace
March 20, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Is it Time to Take Profits in Financial Stocks?

Ryan Hasson

As the financial sector reaches a pivotal point after six months of strong growth, investors may question if now is the right time to cash in on profits.

NYSE:JPMNYSE:BRK.BNYSE:V
Read Is it Time to Take Profits in Financial Stocks?
Xpeng car surrounded by prospective buyers
March 19, 2024 10:03 AM ET

Growing Twice as Fast as Tesla, XPeng is a Buy

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Can XPeng stock lead the way this time? Wall Street analysts and institutions believe it will, right on time for a potential earnings beat this week.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:TSLANYSE:XPEV
Read Growing Twice as Fast as Tesla, XPeng is a Buy
Chipotle Mexican Grill Sign
March 19, 2024 5:30 AM ET

This Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New Report

Kate Stalter

Consumer discretionary stocks are likely to outpace consumer staples, says Bank of America. Consumers' resilience and greater automation are driving growth.

NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:AZONYSE:CMG
Read This Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New Report
Bear warning in the woods signage or camping danger sign as a scary predator as a risk for Bears in the wild with 3D illustration elements.
March 18, 2024 8:59 AM ET

Are We in a Bear Market? Here are the Signs

Dan Schmidt

Are we in a bear market? We’ll help you better understand the reasons why (or why not) it's worth it to worry about bear markets.

Read Are We in a Bear Market? Here are the Signs
Electricity lightning in white servers data center room storage systems 3D rendering
March 15, 2024 9:46 AM ET

Jabil Stock Implodes: Market Manufactures Entry for New Money

Thomas Hughes

JBL had a weak quarter after selling its mobility business; Guidance is also weak, but a turning point is close, and growth will resume next year.

NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:JBL
Read Jabil Stock Implodes: Market Manufactures Entry for New Money
Dollar General sign at a discount store
March 15, 2024 8:42 AM ET

Dollar General: Discount Giant Weathers Economic Storms

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Dollar General navigates economic headwinds with resilient sales figures, declining profitability, and a strategic focus on operational efficiency.

NYSE:DGNYSE:WMTNASDAQ:PDD
Read Dollar General: Discount Giant Weathers Economic Storms
Man using online sports betting services on phone and laptop
March 15, 2024 8:29 AM ET

Flutter Receives Major Upgrades: Investor Interest Skyrockets

Sam Quirke

With Flutter shares starting to show some serious momentum, the company has earned its place on any investor's watchlist for the year ahead. 

NYSE:FLUT
Read Flutter Receives Major Upgrades: Investor Interest Skyrockets
Taiwan Semiconductor sign logo on headquarters in Silicon Valley of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company - San Jose, California, USA - 2021
March 14, 2024 5:39 AM ET

$5 Billion Boost for Taiwan Semiconductor Aids Nvidia Expansion

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Taiwan Semiconductor stock is quickly becoming a top pick this year as the core chip manufacturing play, earning $5 billion through the U.S. government.

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:SUSQ
Read $5 Billion Boost for Taiwan Semiconductor Aids Nvidia Expansion
Marvell logo on the outside of a building
March 8, 2024 12:12 PM ET

Marvell Technology: Riding the AI Wave Despite Market Turbulence

Jeffrey Neal Johnson

Marvell Technology is a semiconductor leader navigating the dynamic landscape of AI-powered growth amidst broader market challenges.

NASDAQ:MRVLNASDAQ:BRCMNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Marvell Technology: Riding the AI Wave Despite Market Turbulence
The three piggy bank for saving to illustrate what is a microcap
March 8, 2024 11:33 AM ET

What is a Microcap Stock? Everything You Need to Know

Dan Schmidt

What is a microcap stock? We’ll help you better understand the definition of a microcap stock and why you may want to invest in microcap stocks.

Read What is a Microcap Stock? Everything You Need to Know
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March 8, 2024 10:48 AM ET

How to Invest in Casino Stocks: Pros and Cons and More

Claire Shefchik

Ready to invest in the heady world of casino stocks? Learn how to invest in casino stocks and “Sin City” with MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:CHDNNASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:IGT
Read How to Invest in Casino Stocks: Pros and Cons and More
Image of cannabis and money
March 8, 2024 9:43 AM ET

How to Invest in Cannabis in 8 Easy Steps

Claire Shefchik

How do you invest in cannabis? Let MarketBeat guide you on how to invest in cannabis, from understanding the risks to choosing a cannabis company.

NYSE:LEA
Read How to Invest in Cannabis in 8 Easy Steps