Jessica Mitacek, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Editor Jessica MitacekAssociate Editor & Contributing AuthorMarket Analysis and ResearchExperienceJessica Mitacek has been an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.Areas of ExpertiseMarket analysis and research, technology, retailEducationBachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of VermontPast ExperienceHedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, long/short equities, distressed debt, investor relationsLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Jessica MitacekMarch 14, 2024 8:51 AM ETMastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIAJessica MitacekWhat is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)? The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes 30 companies, once all industrial companies. Learn more.NYSE:AXPNASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:AAPLRead Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIAMarch 7, 2024 10:00 AM ETHere's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.Jessica MitacekWondering how to invest in Chinese stocks? China has the globe’s largest population and second-largest economy when measured by GDP. NYSE:BABANASDAQ:BIDUOTCMKTS:TCEHYRead Here's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.February 29, 2024 10:57 AM ETHow to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain StocksJessica MitacekBlockchain stocks offer a plethora of investment opportunities. Learn how to invest in blockchain stocks and take advantage of the blockchain boom. NASDAQ:RIOTNASDAQ:OSTKNASDAQ:COINRead How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain StocksFebruary 23, 2024 9:50 AM ETHow to invest in apparel stocksJessica MitacekIf you’re interested in investing in clothing, consider investing in apparel stocks. Learn more about how to invest in apparel stocks with MarketBeat. NYSE:ANFOTCMKTS:ADDYYNYSE:AEORead How to invest in apparel stocksFebruary 13, 2024 10:51 AM ETWhat are earnings reports?Jessica MitacekEarnings reports are part of the legal requirements that publicly held companies follow when disclosing their company performance, issued quarterly.NYSE:ANNNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:LEARead What are earnings reports?January 31, 2024 9:27 AM ET10 best sugar stocks to buy nowJessica MitacekNo individual sugar-producing companies trade on major U.S. stock exchanges, so should you invest? Learn more about the best sugar stocks to buy on MarketBeat.NASDAQ:KRFT)CNSX:AGRONYSE:AGRORead 10 best sugar stocks to buy nowJanuary 4, 2024 12:06 PM ETIs American Airlines a good stock to buy? Jessica MitacekIs American Airlines a good stock to buy? Here’s an analysis of the nation’s largest airline carrier to help you decide if American Airlines is a buy or sell.NASDAQ:AALNASDAQ:UALNYSE:DALRead Is American Airlines a good stock to buy? December 29, 2023 11:50 AM ETDo bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?Jessica MitacekRising interest rates usually negatively affect the stock market, but do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise? Learn more with MarketBeat.NYSE:BACNASDAQ:MOVERead Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?December 14, 2023 11:52 AM ET3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolioJessica MitacekAre home improvement stocks the way forward? Learn more about whether or not home improvement stocks make sense for your portfolio with MarketBeat.NYSE:LOWNYSE:HDNYSE:SHWRead 3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolioDecember 14, 2023 10:53 AM ETWhat is consumer discretionary?Jessica MitacekWhat is consumer discretionary? In a strong economy, consumers spend more on consumer discretionary products. Learn more with MarketBeat.NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNOTCMKTS:CMG.BRead What is consumer discretionary?December 14, 2023 10:03 AM ETComparing IRA vs. CD vs. money market accountsJessica MitacekWhat are the differences between an IRA, CD and money market account? Learn more about a IRA vs CD vs money market account with MarketBeat.Read Comparing IRA vs. CD vs. money market accountsNovember 6, 2023 9:15 AM ETThere’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AIJessica MitacekNVIDIA shares have skyrocketed over 220% so far this year, mainly thanks to increased interest in artificial intelligence, causing demand to for chips soar.NASDAQ:NVDARead There’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AILatest Articles Reviewed by Jessica MitacekOctober 3, 2024 1:32 PM ETWhen Is the Best Time to Invest in Mutual Funds?Dan SchmidtThere is no single perfect time to invest in mutual funds. Keep reading to learn more about why time in the market beats timing the market.Read When Is the Best Time to Invest in Mutual Funds?October 1, 2024 7:00 AM ETMomentum vs. Value Investing: What's the Difference?Sarah HorvathDiscover the key differences between momentum and value investing strategies. Learn which approach best suits your investment style and market conditions. Read Momentum vs. Value Investing: What's the Difference?September 26, 2024 7:00 AM ETHow to Invest in Bonds: A Beginner's GuideJeffrey Neal JohnsonLearn how to invest in different types of bonds, including municipal, corporate, government, and foreign bonds – and which is right for your portfolio.Read How to Invest in Bonds: A Beginner's GuideSeptember 24, 2024 7:00 AM ETIs Aggressive Trading Your Path to Quick Profits?Dan SchmidtWant to build an aggressive stock trading strategy? Learn about the risks and methods of aggressive trading in the latest MarketBeat article. Read Is Aggressive Trading Your Path to Quick Profits?September 23, 2024 10:50 AM ETThe Average 401k Balance by Age ExplainedSarah HorvathWondering how much money you need to retire? Or how much savings you should have in your 401k account based on your age? MarketBeat is here to help. Read The Average 401k Balance by Age ExplainedSeptember 18, 2024 5:40 PM ETHow Much Can You Make in Stocks in One Month?Dan SchmidtWondering how much you can make from stocks in a month? This article covers what short-term trading is and the risks and rewards that go along with it. Read How Much Can You Make in Stocks in One Month?September 17, 2024 5:00 AM ETWhy Zillow Group Could Soar with the Upcoming Interest Rate CutsJea YuReal estate brokers and online real estate marketplace stocks are surging in anticipation of the U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate cut cycle commencingNASDAQ:ZGNASDAQ:RDFNNYSE:COMPRead Why Zillow Group Could Soar with the Upcoming Interest Rate CutsSeptember 16, 2024 10:35 AM ETPalo Alto Analysts Drive it to New Highs: 50% Upside Is PossibleThomas HughesPalo Alto Networks is on track to continue its uptrend and may set a new high soon. If so, investors can expect another 50% upside within 12 months. NASDAQ:PANWRead Palo Alto Analysts Drive it to New Highs: 50% Upside Is PossibleSeptember 11, 2024 7:57 AM ETDividend Aristocrats or Dividend Kings: Which Is Best for You?Sarah HorvathThis article discusses the difference between dividend aristocrats and kings and helps investors decide which option is better for their portfolios. NYSE:AWRNYSE:CWTNASDAQ:CINFRead Dividend Aristocrats or Dividend Kings: Which Is Best for You?September 11, 2024 5:45 AM ETVerint Systems' AI Bots Revolutionize Customer Service EfficiencyJea YuVerint's AI bots help automate customer service, cutting call times and improving efficiency, making it a key player in AI-driven customer experience solutions.NASDAQ:VRNTNASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:HUMRead Verint Systems' AI Bots Revolutionize Customer Service EfficiencySeptember 11, 2024 5:15 AM ETWhy Hedge Funds Are Betting Big on Alibaba and Baidu for 2024Gabriel Osorio-MazilliHedge funds are betting on undervalued Chinese tech stocks like Alibaba and Baidu using long/short strategies. Here's why retail investors should pay atetntion.NYSE:BABANASDAQ:GOOGLNYSEARCA:KWEBRead Why Hedge Funds Are Betting Big on Alibaba and Baidu for 2024September 10, 2024 6:45 AM ETHormel: Time to Feast on the Dip as Yield Gets TastierJea YuHormel stock recovers despite lowered 2024 guidance; SPAM drives international growth and efforts to overcome factory disruptions and turkey price impacts.Read Hormel: Time to Feast on the Dip as Yield Gets TastierReports by Jessica MitacekUnlock the Potential in Options Trading 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. Start Your 30-Day Trial MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. 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