Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat About Chris MarkochCTMarkoch@msn.comEditor & Contributing AuthorRetirement, Individual InvestingExperience Chris Markoch has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018. Areas of Expertise Value investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocks Education B.A., The University of Akron Past Experience InvestorPlaceLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Chris MarkochDecember 19, 2023 5:20 AM ET3 Fitness Stocks Ready to Rally in the New YearChris MarkochThis is the time for New Year's resolutions, which makes it a good time to consider these three fitness stocks as additions to your portfolio in 2024NYSE:NKENYSE:GSNYSE:SKXRead 3 Fitness Stocks Ready to Rally in the New YearDecember 19, 2023 5:01 AM ETApple may be a 4T company by next year, but is it a buy now?Chris MarkochA bullish analyst call on Apple stock includes a prediction of a $4T market cap by the end of 2024; investors need to decide if this is a buying opportunityNASDAQ:AAPLRead Apple may be a 4T company by next year, but is it a buy now?December 13, 2023 5:00 AM ETRocket Lab trading under $5, will it ever rocket higher?Chris MarkochIs Rocket Lab worthy of penny stock status, or is this a buying opportunity for investors? Here are some factors for you to considerNASDAQ:RKLBRead Rocket Lab trading under $5, will it ever rocket higher?December 12, 2023 7:21 AM ETWhich stocks benefited from mentioning AI in their Q3 earnings?Chris MarkochCompanies continue to mention AI in their earnings reports; a recent report helps you understand which stocks are getting a lift from these mentionsNASDAQ:ADBENASDAQ:METANASDAQ:MTCHRead Which stocks benefited from mentioning AI in their Q3 earnings?December 12, 2023 4:59 AM ET3 stocks that are primed for an end-of-year Santa Claus rallyChris MarkochIf Santa Claus does rally the market this year, you'll want to consider investing in these three stocks that insiders have been buyingNASDAQ:KDPNASDAQ:ENPHNASDAQ:BYONRead 3 stocks that are primed for an end-of-year Santa Claus rallyNovember 30, 2023 5:00 AM ETAs Dollar Tree Goes, So Goes the Consumer?Chris MarkochAt first glance, a weak earnings report should have investors bailing on Dollar Tree, but there were signs that DLTR stock could be attractive down the roadNASDAQ:DLTRNYSE:GMNYSE:TFCRead As Dollar Tree Goes, So Goes the Consumer?November 29, 2023 11:12 AM ETWhat’s next for GM stock: Buybacks and a dividend increaseChris MarkochGM stock is surging after the company announced a $10 billion share buyback program and a dividend increase, but the stock may not hold its gainsNYSE:GMNYSE:FRead What’s next for GM stock: Buybacks and a dividend increaseNovember 24, 2023 7:00 AM ETCan Kohl's keep its momentum after earnings dip?Chris MarkochHeading into the earnings report, KSS stock was up over 7% for the month, but mixed to soft guidance may slow the stock's momentum.NYSE:KSSNYSE:WMTNYSE:TGTRead Can Kohl's keep its momentum after earnings dip?November 15, 2023 5:02 AM ETIs it time to buy EVOLV Technologies after post-earnings dip?Chris MarkochEvolv Technologies stock is down over 6% after a strong earnings report, but you don't have to look too far to see bullish signs in the company's reportNASDAQ:EVLVRead Is it time to buy EVOLV Technologies after post-earnings dip?November 14, 2023 11:12 AM ETAnalyst says Archer Aviation may double. Is it time to buy?Chris MarkochArcher Aviation stock is up nearly 3% after a bullish analyst call, but heavy options activity may keep some long-term investors on the sidelines.NYSE:ACHRNYSE:JOBYNASDAQ:UALRead Analyst says Archer Aviation may double. Is it time to buy?November 8, 2023 9:25 AM ETWhy you can make Vertex Pharmaceuticals a buy on any pullbackChris MarkochVertex stock is off its all-time highs after a slight miss on revenue, but the company's robust pipeline gives investors a reason to watch VRTX stock closelyNASDAQ:VRTXNYSE:PFENASDAQ:CRSPRead Why you can make Vertex Pharmaceuticals a buy on any pullbackOctober 25, 2023 5:00 AM ET3M Posts Stable Earnings, is that a Reason for Investors to Buy?Chris Markoch3M stock is up over 5% after a strong earnings report. At 11-year lows, the stock looks oversold, but the report didn't do much to address long-term issues NYSE:MMMRead 3M Posts Stable Earnings, is that a Reason for Investors to Buy?Latest Articles Reviewed by Chris MarkochDecember 28, 2023 4:15 AM ETWill DoubleVerify form handle to offer early buy opportunity?Kate StalterDoubleVerify roared back in November and December, forming the right side of a cup base; analysts recently increased their earnings forecasts for 2023 and 2024NYSE:DVNASDAQ:GOOGLNYSE:HUBSRead Will DoubleVerify form handle to offer early buy opportunity?December 28, 2023 4:10 AM ETIf Ray Dalio took profits here, then this stock needs to catch upGabriel Osorio-MazilliThe semiconductor space has squeezed out most of its upside, but there is one stock left to have its own private party; consider this your invitation to buyNASDAQ:AVGONASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:MURead If Ray Dalio took profits here, then this stock needs to catch upDecember 28, 2023 4:05 AM ET3 tech stocks on the verge of major breakoutsRyan HassonWhile the end of the year is just around the corner, three high-flying industry leaders are shaping up for further upside: MSFT, UPST, and UBERNASDAQ:UPSTNASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:UBERRead 3 tech stocks on the verge of major breakoutsDecember 21, 2023 4:24 AM ETPfizer's chaotic year wraps up with plunging stock, grim guidanceKate StalterPfizer's tumultuous 2023 included a 41.84% stock plunge as revenue from Covid drugs fell. Disappointing 2024 guidance resulted in analysts slashing targets. NYSE:PFENYSEARCA:XLVNASDAQ:MRNARead Pfizer's chaotic year wraps up with plunging stock, grim guidanceDecember 21, 2023 4:20 AM ETAmazon surges: breaking through a pivotal levelRyan HassonAmazon's 80% stock surge in 2023 reflects its rebound from economic challenges, and a recent breakout is signaling sustained upward momentumNASDAQ:AMZNRead Amazon surges: breaking through a pivotal levelDecember 21, 2023 4:05 AM ETUS Steel forges ahead on news of $14.1 billion acquisitionKate StalterUS Steel soared on Japanese giant Nippon Steel's $14.1 billion offer, which outbid Cleveland-Cliffs. Politicians and unions have concerns over the acquisitionNYSE:XNYSE:CLFNYSEARCA:XLBRead US Steel forges ahead on news of $14.1 billion acquisitionDecember 20, 2023 4:15 AM ETFuelCell Energy could be turning a corner Thomas HughesFuelCell Energy had a mixed quarter but could be turning a corner with large projects ready for commercial operation and new in the wingsNASDAQ:FCELRead FuelCell Energy could be turning a corner December 19, 2023 4:25 AM ET2 former tech trailblazers rising like a phoenix Jea YuHere are two iconic companies that were leaders on the cutting edge of technology whose stocks have risen from the grave like a phoenixNYSE:XRXNYSE:UISNASDAQ:AAPLRead 2 former tech trailblazers rising like a phoenix December 19, 2023 4:17 AM ET2 retail stocks to watch as potential takeover targets in 2024Jea YuThe investor-led bid to buy Macy's is making investors wonder if other retailers may get taken over in 2024; here are two potential takeover targetsNYSE:KSSNYSE:JWNNYSE:MRead 2 retail stocks to watch as potential takeover targets in 2024December 19, 2023 4:10 AM ETTop semiconductor stocks for 2024 that aren’t NVIDIA Thomas HughesNVIDIA stands to lose market share to up-and-comers like Advanced Micro Devices and Intel which are launching powerful AI chips in 2024NASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:MUNASDAQ:AMDRead Top semiconductor stocks for 2024 that aren’t NVIDIA December 19, 2023 4:05 AM ETBoeing finds its wings, but is the stock now overbought?Ryan HassonBoeing shares have surged almost 50% from their October lows just two months ago, leaving investors to wonder if BA stock has traveled too far too soonNYSE:BARead Boeing finds its wings, but is the stock now overbought?December 18, 2023 4:30 AM ETNu Holdings is the backdoor play on the BRIC's economyJea YuWhile not a direct benefactor of the whole BRIC economy, Nu Holdings has become the dominant digital banking platform for Brazil and Latin America NYSE:NUNASDAQ:SOFIRead Nu Holdings is the backdoor play on the BRIC's economyVideos with Chris MarkochApple Stock - Best Days Ahead or Behind It?Top Retail Stock Upgrades to WatchIs Rocket Lab Stock Worthy of Penny Stock Status?3 Stocks Primed For End of Year RallyThe Lure of GameStop Stock Still PowerfulDollar Tree Stock Plunge, What It Says About the EconomyHome Depot Oversold or Further to Fall?Plug Power on the Brink of Bankruptcy?Is it Time to Buy Evolv Technologies Stock?Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock a Buy on Any PullbackReports by Chris MarkochInvesting Strategies To Help Grow Your Retirement Income Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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