Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Editor Chris MarkochEditor & Contributing AuthorRetirement, Individual InvestingExperienceChris Markoch has been an editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.Areas of ExpertiseValue investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocksEducationBachelor of Arts, The University of AkronPast ExperienceInvestorPlaceLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Chris MarkochJuly 5, 2024 6:41 AM ETTop 3 Retail Stocks Defying the Earnings Trend: AEO, PLAY, ROSTChris MarkochThe broader retail sector is under pressure, but these three retail stocks are beating earnings estimates and continue to issue bullish forecastsNASDAQ:LULUNYSE:AEONASDAQ:PLAYRead Top 3 Retail Stocks Defying the Earnings Trend: AEO, PLAY, ROSTJuly 3, 2024 10:45 AM ETAbbVie Stock: A Perfect Dip for Investors to BuyChris MarkochABBV stock is down over 3% to start the second half of the year; the stock may be overvalued in the short term but still offers value for long-term investorsNYSE:ABBVNYSE:JNJNYSE:PFERead AbbVie Stock: A Perfect Dip for Investors to BuyJuly 2, 2024 7:05 AM ETThe Top 4 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy in the Year's Second HalfChris MarkochAs investors rotated out of NVDA, they rotated into other Magnificent 7 stocks, which could continue their rally in the second half of 2024NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AAPLRead The Top 4 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy in the Year's Second HalfJune 27, 2024 5:04 AM ETAny Pullback in Tech May Signal a Rotation into These 3 SectorsChris MarkochInvestors who believe in diversification are waiting for the market to broaden out; instead of watching the Fed, look at the sectors institutions are buyingNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNYSEARCA:XLERead Any Pullback in Tech May Signal a Rotation into These 3 SectorsJune 18, 2024 5:15 AM ET3 Strong Buy Stocks for a Sizzling Summer RallyChris MarkochInvestors can take a deep breath before the next earnings season, but they should still invest in equities, including these three gems hiding in plain sightNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AVGORead 3 Strong Buy Stocks for a Sizzling Summer RallyJune 17, 2024 9:51 AM ETBuffett Bails on BYD: What It Means for the Future of EV StocksChris MarkochWarren Buffett's hedge fund Berkshire-Hathaway continues to reduce its position in BYD stock, renewing concerns about Buffett's outlook on the EV industryOTCMKTS:BYDDYNYSE:BRK.BNASDAQ:TSLARead Buffett Bails on BYD: What It Means for the Future of EV StocksJune 14, 2024 5:05 AM ET3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Income Now and Growth LaterChris MarkochBuying high-yield dividend stocks at a low price today gives you current income with the opportunity for growth when interest rates come down later this yearNYSE:CVXNYSE:HESNYSE:BMYRead 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Income Now and Growth LaterJune 12, 2024 5:35 AM ETBeyond GME: Top 3 WallStreetBets Stocks Better Than GameStopChris MarkochYou may want to keep an eye on the stocks the WallStreetBets community is watching; here are three that look like solid stocks to ownNYSE:AINASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:LULURead Beyond GME: Top 3 WallStreetBets Stocks Better Than GameStopJune 10, 2024 7:15 AM ETPalantir Was Left Out of the S&P 500; It Still Looks Like a BuyChris MarkochPalantir stock dropped about 2% after news that it will not be added to the S&P 500, but despite the short-term setback, PLTR is still a solid long-term buyNYSE:PLTRNASDAQ:CRWDNYSE:GDDYRead Palantir Was Left Out of the S&P 500; It Still Looks Like a BuyJune 7, 2024 5:52 AM ETChevron Stock Concerns: Perspectives Make the DifferenceChris MarkochAlthough Chevron has underperformed the broader market in the past 12 months, CVX stock is still a good buy for long-term investorsNYSE:CVXNYSE:XOMNYSE:HESRead Chevron Stock Concerns: Perspectives Make the DifferenceJune 4, 2024 7:55 AM ETBirkenstock Looks Like a Fit in Any Growth-Oriented PortfolioChris MarkochBirkenstock is trading close to its fair valuation after a 14% gain in the five days surrounding its earnings report, but investors will be able to buy any dipNYSE:BIRKNASDAQ:CROXNASDAQ:LULURead Birkenstock Looks Like a Fit in Any Growth-Oriented PortfolioMay 31, 2024 5:35 AM ETHormel: A Potential Buy Despite Post-Earnings DeclineChris MarkochHormel stock is down sharply after a mixed earnings report, however, long-term investors can still cash in on the company's high-yield dividendNYSE:HRLRead Hormel: A Potential Buy Despite Post-Earnings DeclineLatest Articles Reviewed by Chris MarkochMay 28, 2024 6:46 AM ETIs Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?Jea YuCigna looks like a shining star as many health insurance companies fare poorly in 2024 due to higher Medicare Advantage (MA) expensesNYSE:CINYSE:HUMNYSE:UNHRead Is Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?May 28, 2024 6:05 AM ETIs Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?Jea YuAfter beating on earnings in its most recent earnings report, Petco Health and Wellness stock (WOOF) may be ready for a breakout momentNASDAQ:WOOFNYSE:CHWYNASDAQ:PETSRead Is Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?May 28, 2024 4:15 AM ET3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish RatingsRyan HassonThree oversold blue-chip stocks with attractive dividends and valuations, possessing bullish ratings from analysts, are TGT, LOW, and COPNYSE:TGTNYSE:COPNYSE:LOWRead 3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish RatingsMay 28, 2024 4:10 AM ETLi Auto Blows a Tire on EPS Miss and Lowered Guidance. Buy Opp?Jea Yu Li Auto stock may be ready to charge higher after the Chinese EV maker reported a surprise top and bottom line miss on its Q1 2024 earnings reportNASDAQ:LIOTCMKTS:BYDDFNYSE:NIORead Li Auto Blows a Tire on EPS Miss and Lowered Guidance. Buy Opp?May 28, 2024 4:05 AM ETLifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings Jea YuLifeMD is a leading telehealth provider that investors should take note of; the company is entering the GLP-1 market, and its stock could soar as a resultNASDAQ:LFMDNYSE:NVONYSE:LLYRead LifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings May 27, 2024 4:09 AM ETNorwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPSJea YuNorwegian Cruise Line stock is ready to set sail after raising its full-year 2024 EPS guidance for the second time in May 2024 ahead of its Investor DayNYSE:NCLHNYSE:RCLNYSE:CCLRead Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPSMay 27, 2024 4:04 AM ETThe Best EV Stock You Haven't ConsideredMarketbeat StaffDiscover how Albemarle, a global leader in lithium, is leveraging the booming electric vehicle market to drive substantial growthNYSE:ALBNASDAQ:TSLAOTCMKTS:BYDDYRead The Best EV Stock You Haven't ConsideredMay 23, 2024 4:20 AM ET3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIXGabriel Osorio-MazilliThese three stocks offer investors a way to get a more exciting ride out of the stock market, especially as a currently low VIX offers little price actionNYSE:RHNYSE:WNYSE:BROSRead 3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIXMay 23, 2024 4:15 AM ETAnalog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical RecoveryThomas HughesDividend-paying Analog Devices is indicating the start of a cyclical recovery in the semiconductor markets that will drive results for the next few yearsNASDAQ:ADIRead Analog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical RecoveryMay 22, 2024 4:30 AM ETThe Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ DividendMarketBeat StaffThis pipeline company benefits from a 'toll-both' business model amid a boom in production volume - and growing distributionsNYSE:EPDRead The Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ DividendMay 22, 2024 4:20 AM ET3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps BondsGabriel Osorio-MazilliFinancial stocks are outperforming this cycle, all thanks to the Fed's path to keeping interest rates higher; analysts agree there's double-digit upsideNYSE:GSNYSE:JPMNASDAQ:AMTDRead 3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps BondsMay 22, 2024 4:10 AM ETSportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the CurtainJea YuInvestors have been pouring into sports betting stocks, but they may be missing out on Sportradar Group which is the engine that drives the industryNASDAQ:SRADNASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:FLUTRead Sportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the CurtainVideos with Chris Markoch4 Best Tech Stocks to Own in 2024Trump Media Stock Surges on Debate & Legal DramaVolkswagen's $5 Billion Deal: Rivian Stock's Real Boost or Just a Bailout?The Best Single Stock to Own for 5 YearsNVIDIA Tops Microsoft and Apple for Most Valuable Company3 Strong Buy Stocks for a Summer SurgeRoaring Kitty's GameStop Gamble: What Went Wrong?Will FOMC Push Stocks Higher? 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