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Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Chris Markoch
About The Editor

Chris Markoch

Editor & Contributing Author

Retirement, Individual Investing

Experience

Chris Markoch has been an editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.

Areas of Expertise

Value investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocks

Education

Bachelor of Arts, The University of Akron

Past Experience

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Latest Articles by Chris Markoch

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July 5, 2024 6:41 AM ET

Top 3 Retail Stocks Defying the Earnings Trend: AEO, PLAY, ROST

Chris Markoch

The broader retail sector is under pressure, but these three retail stocks are beating earnings estimates and continue to issue bullish forecasts

NASDAQ:LULUNYSE:AEONASDAQ:PLAY
Read Top 3 Retail Stocks Defying the Earnings Trend: AEO, PLAY, ROST
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July 3, 2024 10:45 AM ET

AbbVie Stock: A Perfect Dip for Investors to Buy

Chris Markoch

ABBV 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 investors

NYSE:ABBVNYSE:JNJNYSE:PFE
Read AbbVie Stock: A Perfect Dip for Investors to Buy
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July 2, 2024 7:05 AM ET

The Top 4 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy in the Year's Second Half

Chris Markoch

As investors rotated out of NVDA, they rotated into other Magnificent 7 stocks, which could continue their rally in the second half of 2024

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AAPL
Read The Top 4 Magnificent 7 Stocks to Buy in the Year's Second Half
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June 27, 2024 5:04 AM ET

Any Pullback in Tech May Signal a Rotation into These 3 Sectors

Chris Markoch

Investors who believe in diversification are waiting for the market to broaden out; instead of watching the Fed, look at the sectors institutions are buying

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNYSEARCA:XLE
Read Any Pullback in Tech May Signal a Rotation into These 3 Sectors
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June 18, 2024 5:15 AM ET

3 Strong Buy Stocks for a Sizzling Summer Rally

Chris Markoch

Investors can take a deep breath before the next earnings season, but they should still invest in equities, including these three gems hiding in plain sight

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AVGO
Read 3 Strong Buy Stocks for a Sizzling Summer Rally
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June 17, 2024 9:51 AM ET

Buffett Bails on BYD: What It Means for the Future of EV Stocks

Chris Markoch

Warren Buffett's hedge fund Berkshire-Hathaway continues to reduce its position in BYD stock, renewing concerns about Buffett's outlook on the EV industry

OTCMKTS:BYDDYNYSE:BRK.BNASDAQ:TSLA
Read Buffett Bails on BYD: What It Means for the Future of EV Stocks
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June 14, 2024 5:05 AM ET

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Income Now and Growth Later

Chris Markoch

Buying 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 year

NYSE:CVXNYSE:HESNYSE:BMY
Read 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks for Income Now and Growth Later
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June 12, 2024 5:35 AM ET

Beyond GME: Top 3 WallStreetBets Stocks Better Than GameStop

Chris Markoch

You may want to keep an eye on the stocks the WallStreetBets community is watching; here are three that look like solid stocks to own

NYSE:AINASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:LULU
Read Beyond GME: Top 3 WallStreetBets Stocks Better Than GameStop
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June 10, 2024 7:15 AM ET

Palantir Was Left Out of the S&P 500; It Still Looks Like a Buy

Chris Markoch

Palantir 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 buy

NYSE:PLTRNASDAQ:CRWDNYSE:GDDY
Read Palantir Was Left Out of the S&P 500; It Still Looks Like a Buy
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June 7, 2024 5:52 AM ET

Chevron Stock Concerns: Perspectives Make the Difference

Chris Markoch

Although Chevron has underperformed the broader market in the past 12 months, CVX stock is still a good buy for long-term investors

NYSE:CVXNYSE:XOMNYSE:HES
Read Chevron Stock Concerns: Perspectives Make the Difference
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June 4, 2024 7:55 AM ET

Birkenstock Looks Like a Fit in Any Growth-Oriented Portfolio

Chris Markoch

Birkenstock 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 dip

NYSE:BIRKNASDAQ:CROXNASDAQ:LULU
Read Birkenstock Looks Like a Fit in Any Growth-Oriented Portfolio
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May 31, 2024 5:35 AM ET

Hormel: A Potential Buy Despite Post-Earnings Decline

Chris Markoch

Hormel stock is down sharply after a mixed earnings report, however, long-term investors can still cash in on the company's high-yield dividend

NYSE:HRL
Read Hormel: A Potential Buy Despite Post-Earnings Decline

Latest Articles Reviewed by Chris Markoch

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May 28, 2024 6:46 AM ET

Is Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?

Jea Yu

Cigna looks like a shining star as many health insurance companies fare poorly in 2024 due to higher Medicare Advantage (MA) expenses

NYSE:CINYSE:HUMNYSE:UNH
Read Is Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?
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May 28, 2024 6:05 AM ET

Is Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?

Jea Yu

After beating on earnings in its most recent earnings report, Petco Health and Wellness stock (WOOF) may be ready for a breakout moment

NASDAQ:WOOFNYSE:CHWYNASDAQ:PETS
Read Is Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?
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May 28, 2024 4:15 AM ET

3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish Ratings

Ryan Hasson

Three oversold blue-chip stocks with attractive dividends and valuations, possessing bullish ratings from analysts, are TGT, LOW, and COP

NYSE:TGTNYSE:COPNYSE:LOW
Read 3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish Ratings
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May 28, 2024 4:10 AM ET

Li 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 report

NASDAQ:LIOTCMKTS:BYDDFNYSE:NIO
Read Li Auto Blows a Tire on EPS Miss and Lowered Guidance. Buy Opp?
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May 28, 2024 4:05 AM ET

LifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings

Jea Yu

LifeMD 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 result

NASDAQ:LFMDNYSE:NVONYSE:LLY
Read LifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings
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May 27, 2024 4:09 AM ET

Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPS

Jea Yu

Norwegian 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 Day

NYSE:NCLHNYSE:RCLNYSE:CCL
Read Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPS
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May 27, 2024 4:04 AM ET

The Best EV Stock You Haven't Considered

Marketbeat Staff

Discover how Albemarle, a global leader in lithium, is leveraging the booming electric vehicle market to drive substantial growth

NYSE:ALBNASDAQ:TSLAOTCMKTS:BYDDY
Read The Best EV Stock You Haven't Considered
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May 23, 2024 4:20 AM ET

3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIX

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

These 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 action

NYSE:RHNYSE:WNYSE:BROS
Read 3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIX
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May 23, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Analog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical Recovery

Thomas Hughes

Dividend-paying Analog Devices is indicating the start of a cyclical recovery in the semiconductor markets that will drive results for the next few years

NASDAQ:ADI
Read Analog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical Recovery
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May 22, 2024 4:30 AM ET

The Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ Dividend

MarketBeat Staff

This pipeline company benefits from a 'toll-both' business model amid a boom in production volume - and growing distributions

NYSE:EPD
Read The Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ Dividend
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May 22, 2024 4:20 AM ET

3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps Bonds

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Financial stocks are outperforming this cycle, all thanks to the Fed's path to keeping interest rates higher; analysts agree there's double-digit upside

NYSE:GSNYSE:JPMNASDAQ:AMTD
Read 3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps Bonds
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May 22, 2024 4:10 AM ET

Sportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the Curtain

Jea Yu

Investors have been pouring into sports betting stocks, but they may be missing out on Sportradar Group which is the engine that drives the industry

NASDAQ:SRADNASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:FLUT
Read Sportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the Curtain