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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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October 7, 2024 5:00 AM ET

3 Undervalued Dividend Stocks Primed for Growth in 2025

Chris Markoch

These quality dividend stocks look significantly undervalued which gives you an opportunity to pair a high-yield dividend with strong capital appreciation

NYSE:CVXNYSE:HESNASDAQ:PEP
Read 3 Undervalued Dividend Stocks Primed for Growth in 2025
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October 5, 2024 5:15 AM ET

3 Small-Cap Stocks on the Way to Bigger and Better Days

Chris Markoch

Borrowing conditions should improve for small-cap stocks, particularly those that already show solid fundamentals like the stocks mentioned here

NASDAQ:SBLKNASDAQ:EVLVNASDAQ:CENTA
Read 3 Small-Cap Stocks on the Way to Bigger and Better Days
Dallas, Texas, USA - March 19, 2022: Night view of Chevron gas station sign. Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 4, 2024 6:42 AM ET

Chevron-Hess Merger Approved: Should You Buy Before Earnings?

Chris Markoch

After the FTC approval of its merger with Hess, Chevron stock may look attractive to value-hunting investors prior to the company’s earnings report

NYSE:CVXNYSE:HESNYSE:XOM
Read Chevron-Hess Merger Approved: Should You Buy Before Earnings?
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October 2, 2024 10:46 AM ET

S&P 500 Hitting Resistance: These 3 Stocks Offer the Best Upside

Chris Markoch

If you’re investing in individual stocks a choppy S&P 500 is an opportunity to look for stocks with strong fundamentals that are being overlooked by investors

NYSEARCA:SPYNYSE:SLBNYSE:ALB
Read S&P 500 Hitting Resistance: These 3 Stocks Offer the Best Upside
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September 30, 2024 7:46 AM ET

Earnings Season Countdown: 4 Stocks Poised for Growth

Chris Markoch

Earnings growth is the single-best predictor of stock price growth; here are four names that investors should watch closely when they report earnings

NASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:PSTGNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Earnings Season Countdown: 4 Stocks Poised for Growth
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September 26, 2024 9:50 AM ET

Rocket Lab Stock Soars: Should Investors Chase the Rally?

Chris Markoch

Rocket Lab stock recently made a 52-week high after another successful launch, but RKLB stock is trading well above analyst estimates and is still unprofitable

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab Stock Soars: Should Investors Chase the Rally?
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September 26, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Analysts Weigh In: How Will Lower Rates Impact Carvana Stock?

Chris Markoch

Lower interest rates may be bullish for CVNA stock, but analysts aren’t so sure, with some believing that all the growth in CVNA stock is already priced in

NYSE:CVNANYSE:ALLY
Read Analysts Weigh In: How Will Lower Rates Impact Carvana Stock?
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September 25, 2024 6:45 AM ET

3 Stocks Raising Dividends 4X Higher Than Inflation

Chris Markoch

Here are three stocks with a history of raising their dividend at more than 4x the rate of inflation and are likely to benefit from lower interest rates

NYSE:HSYNYSE:HDNYSE:UNH
Read 3 Stocks Raising Dividends 4X Higher Than Inflation
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September 25, 2024 6:38 AM ET

Palantir Stock Joins the S&P 500; Is It Time to Buy?

Chris Markoch

Palantir stock is now officially in the S&P 500 index, but valuation concerns make buying decisions more complicated; here's where things stand

NYSE:PLTRNYSE:BAC
Read Palantir Stock Joins the S&P 500; Is It Time to Buy?
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September 19, 2024 5:15 AM ET

3 Beaten-Down Stocks Ready for a Comeback

Chris Markoch

if you're looking for a way to escape the market volatility, here are three stocks that are trading near their 52-week lows with solid catalysts for growth

NYSE:ALBNYSE:NEPNASDAQ:MRNA
Read 3 Beaten-Down Stocks Ready for a Comeback
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September 18, 2024 5:38 AM ET

What the Bulls and Bears Are Saying About NVIDIA Stock

Chris Markoch

Your decision to buy or sell NVDA stock is yours to make, but here are four bearish arguments and bullish counterpoints to consider.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMD
Read What the Bulls and Bears Are Saying About NVIDIA Stock
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September 16, 2024 5:10 AM ET

NVIDIA May Send Chips to Saudi Arabia - Should You Sell the News?

Chris Markoch

The U.S. government may allow NVIDIA to sell its GPUs to Saudi Arabia, but recent price action suggests traders may be ready to sell the news

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:BAC
Read NVIDIA May Send Chips to Saudi Arabia - Should You Sell the News?

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