Melissa Brock, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Editor Melissa BrockAssociate Editor & Contributing AuthorContributing AuthorExperienceMelissa 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 ExpertiseDividend Stocks, RetirementEducationBachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, Central College, Pella, IowaPast ExperienceMelissa 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. Learn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Melissa BrockDecember 27, 2022 1:00 AM ETHeatmap in Trading: How to Learn What Market Depth HidesMelissa BrockThe 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 HidesDecember 9, 2022 1:00 AM ETStock Market Sectors: What Are They and How Many Are There? Melissa BrockWhat 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:CATRead Stock Market Sectors: What Are They and How Many Are There? December 1, 2022 1:00 AM ETHow to Invest in Small Cap Stocks Melissa BrockWondering 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:RADRead How to Invest in Small Cap Stocks September 29, 2022 11:00 PM ETInsider Selling Explained: Can it Inform Your Investing Choices?Melissa BrockCan monitoring insider selling help you invest? Let's walk through some things you may need to know about insider selling. NYSE:AIGNYSE:STZNASDAQ:OPCHRead Insider Selling Explained: Can it Inform Your Investing Choices?September 29, 2022 7:00 AM ETIs General Mills the Right Approach for Dividend Investors?Melissa BrockThinking 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:GISRead Is General Mills the Right Approach for Dividend Investors?September 28, 2022 11:00 PM ETInsider Buying Explained: What Investors Need to KnowMelissa BrockWhat 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:SMMTRead Insider Buying Explained: What Investors Need to KnowSeptember 27, 2022 6:00 AM ETDoes the Post-Pandemic Company Clorox Company Offer Opportunity?Melissa BrockThink 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:CHDRead Does the Post-Pandemic Company Clorox Company Offer Opportunity?September 22, 2022 11:00 PM ETWant to Profit on the Downtrend? Downtrends, Explained.Melissa BrockThink you can benefit from stock downtrends? You can! Learn the different methods of doing so in this comprehensive article.NYSE:CANONASDAQ:KNBENASDAQ:SAVARead Want to Profit on the Downtrend? Downtrends, Explained.September 21, 2022 11:00 PM ETIs W.W. Grainger Inc. a Solid Income Dividend King?Melissa BrockLooking 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:GWWRead Is W.W. Grainger Inc. a Solid Income Dividend King?September 20, 2022 11:00 PM ETShould You Purchase Dividend-Paying Costco Wholesale Corporation?Melissa BrockCostco 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:TGTRead Should You Purchase Dividend-Paying Costco Wholesale Corporation?September 19, 2022 11:00 AM ETIs Dividend King Hormel Foods Corporation a Worthy Investment?Melissa BrockLooking 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:HRLRead Is Dividend King Hormel Foods Corporation a Worthy Investment?September 15, 2022 11:00 PM ETColgate-Palmolive Company: Is it the Dividend King for You?Melissa BrockReady 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 BrockMarch 20, 2024 5:30 AM ETIs it Time to Take Profits in Financial Stocks?Ryan HassonAs 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:VRead Is it Time to Take Profits in Financial Stocks?March 19, 2024 10:03 AM ETGrowing Twice as Fast as Tesla, XPeng is a BuyGabriel Osorio-MazilliCan 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:XPEVRead Growing Twice as Fast as Tesla, XPeng is a BuyMarch 19, 2024 5:30 AM ETThis Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New ReportKate StalterConsumer discretionary stocks are likely to outpace consumer staples, says Bank of America. Consumers' resilience and greater automation are driving growth.NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:AZONYSE:CMGRead This Sector Ready to Outshine Key Rival, Says New ReportMarch 18, 2024 8:59 AM ETAre We in a Bear Market? Here are the Signs Dan SchmidtAre 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 March 15, 2024 9:46 AM ETJabil Stock Implodes: Market Manufactures Entry for New MoneyThomas HughesJBL 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:JBLRead Jabil Stock Implodes: Market Manufactures Entry for New MoneyMarch 15, 2024 8:42 AM ETDollar General: Discount Giant Weathers Economic StormsJeffrey Neal JohnsonDollar General navigates economic headwinds with resilient sales figures, declining profitability, and a strategic focus on operational efficiency.NYSE:DGNYSE:WMTNASDAQ:PDDRead Dollar General: Discount Giant Weathers Economic StormsMarch 15, 2024 8:29 AM ETFlutter Receives Major Upgrades: Investor Interest SkyrocketsSam QuirkeWith Flutter shares starting to show some serious momentum, the company has earned its place on any investor's watchlist for the year ahead. NYSE:FLUTRead Flutter Receives Major Upgrades: Investor Interest SkyrocketsMarch 14, 2024 5:39 AM ET$5 Billion Boost for Taiwan Semiconductor Aids Nvidia ExpansionGabriel Osorio-MazilliTaiwan 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:SUSQRead $5 Billion Boost for Taiwan Semiconductor Aids Nvidia ExpansionMarch 8, 2024 12:12 PM ETMarvell Technology: Riding the AI Wave Despite Market TurbulenceJeffrey Neal JohnsonMarvell Technology is a semiconductor leader navigating the dynamic landscape of AI-powered growth amidst broader market challenges. NASDAQ:MRVLNASDAQ:BRCMNASDAQ:NVDARead Marvell Technology: Riding the AI Wave Despite Market TurbulenceMarch 8, 2024 11:33 AM ETWhat is a Microcap Stock? Everything You Need to Know Dan SchmidtWhat 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 March 8, 2024 10:48 AM ETHow to Invest in Casino Stocks: Pros and Cons and MoreClaire ShefchikReady to invest in the heady world of casino stocks? Learn how to invest in casino stocks and “Sin City” with MarketBeat.NASDAQ:CHDNNASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:IGTRead How to Invest in Casino Stocks: Pros and Cons and MoreMarch 8, 2024 9:43 AM ETHow to Invest in Cannabis in 8 Easy StepsClaire ShefchikHow 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:LEARead How to Invest in Cannabis in 8 Easy Steps Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. 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