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 in Business and Organizational Communication, The University of Akron, Akron, OhioPast ExperienceInvestorPlaceLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Chris MarkochApril 2, 2025 6:30 AM ETAnalyst Targets Signal More Growth in CrowdStrike StockChris MarkochAfter its infamous July 2024 outage, CRWD stock soared to an all-time high; even after a drop of approximately 7,5% analysts still see upside for the stockNASDAQ:CRWDNYSE:TFCNASDAQ:PANWRead Analyst Targets Signal More Growth in CrowdStrike StockApril 2, 2025 5:15 AM ET 2 Reasons to Buy Apple Stock and 1 Significant RiskChris MarkochCitigroup remains bullish on AAPL stock; the company has plans to become a healthcare juggernaut, but in the short term regulatory concerns may weigh on revenueNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:CRead 2 Reasons to Buy Apple Stock and 1 Significant RiskApril 1, 2025 6:45 AM ETTech Sell-Off Makes Microsoft Stock Look Like a StealChris MarkochMSFT stock is now trading at a level not seen since January 2024, but with revenue and earnings continuing to grow YoY, this looks like a buyable dipNASDAQ:MSFTRead Tech Sell-Off Makes Microsoft Stock Look Like a StealApril 1, 2025 6:45 AM ETPalantir Stock Builds Momentum on New PartnershipChris MarkochThe latest example of Palantir's formidable growth outlook is its partnership with Everfox, and the sheer number of recent wins is starting to woo analystsNASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:ACHRNYSE:GSRead Palantir Stock Builds Momentum on New PartnershipApril 1, 2025 5:45 AM ETPaychex and Cintas Show Surprising Labor Market ResilienceChris MarkochPaychex and Cintas delivered solid earnings reports that suggest the labor market may be stronger than it may seem to people on Main StreetNASDAQ:PAYXNASDAQ:CTASRead Paychex and Cintas Show Surprising Labor Market ResilienceMarch 31, 2025 6:30 AM ETNetflix Poised for Significant Rally as a Safe Haven StockChris MarkochSince hitting a new all-time high in May 2024, NFLX stock is finding support near its 50-day SMA; here's why more the stock is likely to move higherNASDAQ:NFLXNYSEARCA:IYCRead Netflix Poised for Significant Rally as a Safe Haven StockMarch 28, 2025 6:18 AM ET3 Momentum Stocks Near 52-Week Highs to Watch for More GrowthChris MarkochThese three stocks are trading near their respective 52-week highs and have catalysts that suggest it's safe for investors to chase them higherNYSE:FINYSE:DRINYSE:KGCRead 3 Momentum Stocks Near 52-Week Highs to Watch for More GrowthMarch 28, 2025 6:00 AM ETMicrosoft’s Big Malaysia Bet Could Pay Off for InvestorsChris MarkochMicrosoft's Malaysia West investment while reducing some data center spending strengthens a strength while maintaining a commitment to shareholder valueNASDAQ:MSFTRead Microsoft’s Big Malaysia Bet Could Pay Off for InvestorsMarch 28, 2025 5:23 AM ETHome Depot Stock: Is Magic Apron a Gimmick or a Game Changer?Chris MarkochHome Depot has launched its generative AI tool, Magic Apron, but the company's fundamentals are a better reason to buy and hold HD stockNYSE:HDNYSE:LOWRead Home Depot Stock: Is Magic Apron a Gimmick or a Game Changer?March 27, 2025 5:23 AM ETIntuitive Machines Gains After Earnings Beat, NASA Missions AheadChris MarkochIntuitive Machine's unsuccesful Athena mission illustrates the risk of investing in space stocks; however solid financial news may offset that inherent riskNASDAQ:LUNRNASDAQ:UFORead Intuitive Machines Gains After Earnings Beat, NASA Missions AheadMarch 26, 2025 6:45 AM ETPalantir Setting Up to Be a Big Winner With New Defense SpendingChris MarkochPalantir's alliance with Archer Aviation and Anduril may change the U.S. defense industry; analysts agree and are raising their price targets for PLTR stockNASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:ACHRNYSE:LMTRead Palantir Setting Up to Be a Big Winner With New Defense SpendingMarch 25, 2025 6:15 AM ETWill CrowdStrike's FedRAMP Authorization Move CRWD Stock?Chris MarkochCrowdStrike announced that its Falcon platform achieved FedRAMP High Authorization; however some investors may already feel the stock is fairly valuedNASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:GOOGLNYSE:BACRead Will CrowdStrike's FedRAMP Authorization Move CRWD Stock?March 24, 2025 5:45 AM ETMcDonald's Value Proposition: Outshining DPZ and PEPChris MarkochMcDonald’s is battling back from a tough 2024 with its $5 Meal Deal reasserting the company as a value brand and a sound investment for investors seeking safetyNYSE:MCDNASDAQ:PEPNASDAQ:DPZRead McDonald's Value Proposition: Outshining DPZ and PEPMarch 23, 2025 5:19 AM ETAbbVie Stock Boosts Portfolios With Entry Into Weight Loss MarketChris MarkochAbbvie made an all-time high after announcing an agreement that puts it in the weight loss market; but that just continues a general uptrend in ABBV stockNYSE:ABBVNYSE:NVONYSE:LLYRead AbbVie Stock Boosts Portfolios With Entry Into Weight Loss MarketMarch 21, 2025 6:19 AM ETCould Palantir’s R1 Deal Be the Catalyst for a Stock Surge?Chris MarkochPalantir stock is finding support at a key level after announcing a deal with R1 to improve healthcare financial operations; institutions may have to buyNASDAQ:PLTRRead Could Palantir’s R1 Deal Be the Catalyst for a Stock Surge?March 20, 2025 6:37 AM ETAluminum Tariff Woes: Between 2 Stocks, 1 Shines BrighterChris MarkochThe announcement of 25% tariffs on aluminum is going to impact aluminum stocks; here is one name to consider buying and one that still looks like a HoldNASDAQ:CENXNYSE:AARead Aluminum Tariff Woes: Between 2 Stocks, 1 Shines BrighterMarch 20, 2025 6:37 AM ET3 Defense Stocks Set to Benefit From Increased Military SpendingChris MarkochThe recently passed CR by Congress gives the Department of Defense an additional $7 billion in funding; here are three defense stocks that are likely to benefitNYSE:LMTNYSE:NOCNASDAQ:AXONRead 3 Defense Stocks Set to Benefit From Increased Military SpendingMarch 20, 2025 5:51 AM ETMarch Madness: Flutter Stock Is a Solid Bet on Sustained Growth Chris MarkochFlutter Entertaiment is the leading online sports betting and gaming operator; aggressive growth targets are causing analysts to raise their price targetsNYSE:FLUTNASDAQ:DKNGRead March Madness: Flutter Stock Is a Solid Bet on Sustained Growth March 19, 2025 6:30 AM ETDollar General Stock Jumps—Will Its Turnaround Plan Work?Chris MarkochDollar General stock turned positive for the year after a mixed earnings report, but the company's right-size strategy will have to help it overcome headwindsNYSE:DGNYSE:WMTNASDAQ:DLTRRead Dollar General Stock Jumps—Will Its Turnaround Plan Work?March 18, 2025 5:15 AM ETMicrosoft’s AI Strategy Eases Analyst Concerns—Is It a Buy?Chris MarkochMicrosoft was one of the worst-performing technology stocks in the last year, but analysts continue to raise their price targets on news of prudent AI spendingNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:AMZNRead Microsoft’s AI Strategy Eases Analyst Concerns—Is It a Buy?March 18, 2025 5:07 AM ETCrowdStrike Stock Attracts Congressional Buyers—Time to Invest?Chris MarkochCrowdStrike stock is off its recent lows and the combination of institutional and Congressional buying should give investors conviction in CRWD stockNASDAQ:CRWDRead CrowdStrike Stock Attracts Congressional Buyers—Time to Invest?March 16, 2025 5:15 AM ETDutch Bros or Starbucks: Which Coffee Stock Has More Growth?Chris MarkochSBUX and BROS stocks are under pressure with coffee prices at record highs; both have expensive valuations but BROS may have more upside if it moves lowerNASDAQ:SBUXNYSE:BROSRead Dutch Bros or Starbucks: Which Coffee Stock Has More Growth?March 14, 2025 6:24 AM ETD-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps on "Quantum Supremacy" NewsChris MarkochQBTS stock shot higher after announcing a key achievement with its quantum annealing chip and with high short interest, conditions for a squeeze could emergeNYSE:QBTSNASDAQ:RGTINYSE:IONQRead D-Wave Quantum Stock Jumps on "Quantum Supremacy" NewsMarch 14, 2025 5:38 AM ETPalantir’s Deal With Archer Aviation Keeps AI’s Future in FocusChris MarkochPalantir's partnership with Archer Aviation is the latest win for one of the most polarizing technology companies, but selling pressure favors the bearsNASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:ACHRRead Palantir’s Deal With Archer Aviation Keeps AI’s Future in FocusLatest 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 CurtainMay 22, 2024 4:05 AM ETDoximity is the Facebook and LinkedIn of the Medical CommunityJea YuDoximity stock is surging as analysts and investors are taking note of the cloud-based digital platform's strong revenue and earnings growthNASDAQ:DOCSNYSE:TDOCNYSE:AMWLRead Doximity is the Facebook and LinkedIn of the Medical CommunityMay 21, 2024 4:25 AM ETInternational Game Technology Isn’t Playing Games With Guidance Jea YuIGT stock is surging higher as the company plans to merge with Everi to form a one-stop shop that offers land-based gaming, sports betting, iGaming and fintechNYSE:IGTNYSE:EVRINASDAQ:LNWRead International Game Technology Isn’t Playing Games With Guidance May 21, 2024 4:20 AM ETArista Networks Advances the Era of AI and Microperimeters Jea YuArista Networks is outperforming other networking companies due to its early adoption of microsegmentation and microperimeters in data center environmentsNYSE:ANETNASDAQ:CSCONYSE:JNPRRead Arista Networks Advances the Era of AI and Microperimeters May 21, 2024 4:15 AM ETGrab Holdings: It’s Time to Snatch Up Shares While They’re Cheap Jea YuGrab Holdings is a penny stock, but its recent performance and guidance show investors that it may be too cheap to pass upNASDAQ:GRABNYSE:UBERNASDAQ:DASHRead Grab Holdings: It’s Time to Snatch Up Shares While They’re Cheap May 21, 2024 4:05 AM ET2 Stocks Providing Medical Insurance for Your Pets Jea YuHere are two pet health insurance stocks that investors can watch for as pet owners seek ways to mitigate the medical costs of aging petsNASDAQ:TRUPNYSE:LMNDRead 2 Stocks Providing Medical Insurance for Your Pets May 20, 2024 6:09 AM ET3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days Jea YuIf you missed getting in on Chipotle Mexican Grill, these three restaurant stocks may provide an opportunity for you to take another bite at the sectorNYSE:CAVANYSE:SGNASDAQ:KRUSRead 3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days May 20, 2024 6:04 AM ETDole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters Jea YuDole is providing a tasty combination of slow and steady growth that appeals to value investors at a time when the stock market continues to look overvaluedNYSE:DOLENYSE:FDPNYSE:TGTRead Dole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters May 20, 2024 4:25 AM ETCanada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC GrowthJea YuLuxury apparel manufacturer Canada Goose Holdings shares shot 15% higher on a strong earnings report highlighted by growth in its DTC businessNYSE:GOOSTSE:GOOSNYSE:TPRRead Canada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC GrowthMay 20, 2024 4:20 AM ETCVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value Jea YuAs integrated healthcare retailer and insurer CVS Health prioritizes profits, it presents investors with a value not seen in yearsNYSE:CVSNASDAQ:WBANYSE:WMTRead CVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value May 20, 2024 4:15 AM ETMagnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?Ryan HassonAs we approach the midpoint of 2024, it's a great moment to revisit the performance of the "Magnificent Seven" giants and their evolving market narrativesNASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:GOOGLRead Magnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?May 20, 2024 4:10 AM ET3 Vital Copper Stocks Helping EVs and AI Data Centers Take OffGabriel Osorio-MazilliThree copper stocks could help investors get additional upside for their portfolios, especially if they are missing influence from the AI and EV trendsNYSE:NEMNYSE:ERONYSE:HBMRead 3 Vital Copper Stocks Helping EVs and AI Data Centers Take OffMay 20, 2024 4:05 AM ETWarren Buffett's Mystery Stock Was Just RevealedRyan HassonOn Wednesday, regulatory filings revealed that Berkshire Hathaway had quietly amassed a substantial $6.7 billion position in Chubb (NYSE: CB)NYSE:BRK.BNYSE:BRK.ANYSE:CBRead Warren Buffett's Mystery Stock Was Just RevealedVideos with Chris Markoch Page 1 of 38 1234567 Earlier › Earliest » 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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