Jessica Mitacek, Associate Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Jessica Mitacek

About Jessica Mitacek

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Associate Editor & Contributing Author

Market Analysis and Research

Experience

Jessica Mitacek has been an associate editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Market analysis and research, technology, retail

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English & Spanish, University of Vermont

Past Experience

Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, long/short equities, distressed debt, investor relations

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Latest Articles by Jessica Mitacek

Image of the stocks in the Dow
March 14, 2024 8:51 AM ET

Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA

Jessica Mitacek

What is the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA)? The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes 30 companies, once all industrial companies. Learn more.

NYSE:AXPNASDAQ:AMGNNASDAQ:AAPL
Read Mastering Stocks in the Dow: Insights into the DJIA
Chinese stock chart representative with flag and candlesticks
March 7, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Here's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.

Jessica Mitacek

Wondering how to invest in Chinese stocks? China has the globe’s largest population and second-largest economy when measured by GDP.

NYSE:BABANASDAQ:BIDUOTCMKTS:TCEHY
Read Here's How to Dip into Chinese Stocks if You Live in the U.S.
Image of a blockchain; learn how to invest in blockchain stocks with MarketBeat
February 29, 2024 10:57 AM ET

How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks

Jessica Mitacek

Blockchain stocks offer a plethora of investment opportunities. Learn how to invest in blockchain stocks and take advantage of the blockchain boom.

NASDAQ:RIOTNASDAQ:OSTKNASDAQ:COIN
Read How to Get in on the Blockchain Boom with Blockchain Stocks
Teenage clothing on display in store; learn how to invest in apparel stocks
February 23, 2024 9:50 AM ET

How to invest in apparel stocks

Jessica Mitacek

If 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:AEO
Read How to invest in apparel stocks
What are earnings reports?
February 13, 2024 10:51 AM ET

What are earnings reports?

Jessica Mitacek

Earnings reports are part of the legal requirements that publicly held companies follow when disclosing their company performance, issued quarterly.

NYSE:ANNNASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:LEA
Read What are earnings reports?
10 best sugar stocks to buy now
January 31, 2024 9:27 AM ET

10 best sugar stocks to buy now

Jessica Mitacek

No 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:AGRO
Read 10 best sugar stocks to buy now
Is American Airlines a good stock to buy? Image of American plane
January 4, 2024 12:06 PM ET

Is American Airlines a good stock to buy?

Jessica Mitacek

Is 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:DAL
Read Is American Airlines a good stock to buy?
Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise? Image of a bank manager rolling back the safe in a bank
December 29, 2023 11:50 AM ET

Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?

Jessica Mitacek

Rising interest rates usually negatively affect the stock market, but do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise? Learn more with MarketBeat.

NYSE:BACNASDAQ:MOVE
Read Do bank stocks go up when interest rates rise?
Young couple renovating a home; learn more about home improvement stocks to invest in with MarketBeat
December 14, 2023 11:52 AM ET

3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolio

Jessica Mitacek

Are 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:SHW
Read 3 home improvement stocks to renovate your portfolio
What is consumer discretionary? Image of a ticker symbol on a screen labeled consumer discretionary
December 14, 2023 10:53 AM ET

What is consumer discretionary?

Jessica Mitacek

What is consumer discretionary? In a strong economy, consumers spend more on consumer discretionary products. Learn more with MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:EXANASDAQ:AMZNOTCMKTS:CMG.B
Read What is consumer discretionary?
ira vs cd vs money market: Which should you choose? Image of a piggy bank and documents
December 14, 2023 10:03 AM ET

Comparing IRA vs. CD vs. money market accounts

Jessica Mitacek

What 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 accounts
Nvida stock price outlook
November 6, 2023 9:15 AM ET

There’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AI

Jessica Mitacek

NVIDIA shares have skyrocketed over 220% so far this year, mainly thanks to increased interest in artificial intelligence, causing demand to for chips soar.

NASDAQ:NVDA
Read There’s nothing artificial about NVIDIA’s relationship with AI

Latest Articles Reviewed by Jessica Mitacek

Photo of the Squarespace logo on a laptop. Squarespace acquisition indicates a recovering financial market.
May 17, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Squarespace’s Buyout Signals a Recovering Financial Market

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Private equity firm Permira's offer to acquire Squarespace in a $6.9 billion all-cash deal indicates a recovering financial market.

NASDAQ:ADBENASDAQ:SOFINYSE:SQSP
Read Squarespace’s Buyout Signals a Recovering Financial Market
Photo illustrating 5G technology with earth dot in center of various icon internet of thing. Why investing in 5G stocks presents a unique opportunity.
May 16, 2024 11:54 AM ET

Investing in 5G Stocks: Still an Opportunity

Jea Yu

5G technology represents a foundational shift in how we connect and interact with technology, and provides opportunities for potential growth and innovation.

Read Investing in 5G Stocks: Still an Opportunity
Photo of a McDonalds quarter pounder with cheese in Spanish. rcos Dorados is McDonald's largest independent franchisee and the largest restaurant operator in Latin America.
May 16, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Arcos Dorados: McDonald’s, But Cheaper With Better Growth

Thomas Hughes

Arcos Dorados is McDonald's largest franchisee and is growing at double the parent's pace, dominating the restaurant industry in Latin America.

NYSE:MCDNYSE:ARCO
Read Arcos Dorados: McDonald’s, But Cheaper With Better Growth
Photo of two men installing a solar panel on a roof. Nextracker: Solar Stock Soars with New Highs on the Horizon.
May 16, 2024 5:20 AM ET

Nextracker: Solar Stock Rising With New Highs in Sight

Thomas Hughes

Nextracker had a blowout quarter driven by rising demand and a growing backlog. Results are highlighted by wider margins and surging profits.

NASDAQ:NXT
Read Nextracker: Solar Stock Rising With New Highs in Sight
Photo of the Cash App logo on a mobile phone. Block Reports Significant Gains in Cash App and Afterpay Segments.
May 16, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Block Gains on its Cash App and Afterpay Segment Blowouts

Jea Yu

Block Inc. beat Q1 2024 EPS by two cents as revenues rose 19.6% YoY to $5.97 billion, beating $5.83 billion consensus analyst estimates.

NYSE:SQNASDAQ:PYPLNASDAQ:AFRM
Read Block Gains on its Cash App and Afterpay Segment Blowouts
Photo of Morgan Stanely building. Morgan Stanley Fuels Growth Through Strategic Investment Management.
May 16, 2024 5:10 AM ET

Morgan Stanley Drives Growth Powered by Investment Management

Jea Yu

Morgan Stanley posted blowout Q1 2024 earnings with all its major segments showing robust growth, most notably investment management with revenues of 6.8% YoY.

NYSE:MSNYSE:GSNYSE:JPM
Read Morgan Stanley Drives Growth Powered by Investment Management
Photo of power lines at dusk. Vistra Co.: How a Utility Company Trades Like a Meme Stock.
May 16, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Vistra Co. is a Utility that Trades Like Meme Stock

Jea Yu

It’s hard to believe that a company in the utilities sector can be trading up 142.5%YTD, but it is for integrated retail electricity and power company Vistra Co

NYSE:VSTNYSE:NRGNYSE:NEE
Read Vistra Co. is a Utility that Trades Like Meme Stock
Photo of WB logo on a pillar at company headquarters. Can Warner Bros. Discovery-Disney Bundle Challenge Netflix?
May 15, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Can a Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney Bundle Fend Off Netflix?

Jea Yu

Media and entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NYSE: WBD) shares initially tanked to $7.50 on its Q1 2024 earnings results.

NASDAQ:WBDNASDAQ:NFLXNASDAQ:CMCSA
Read Can a Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney Bundle Fend Off Netflix?
Photo of crowd cheering at a live music concert. Live Nation Beats Expectations with $500 Million Revenue Surge.
May 15, 2024 5:45 AM ET

Live Nation’s Revenue Funnels Deliver a Half-Billion-Dollar Beat

Jea Yu

Live Nation Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: LYV) shares surged 10% on its Q1 2024 earnings release despite missing EPS estimates by 53 cents and still losing money

NYSE:LYVNYSE:TKONYSE:MSG
Read Live Nation’s Revenue Funnels Deliver a Half-Billion-Dollar Beat
Photo of El Pollo Loco restaurant exterior and sign.El Pollo Loco: Growth Potential in Fire-Grilled Franchise
May 15, 2024 5:30 AM ET

EL Pollo Loco Is a Fire Grilled Franchise with a Growing Runway

Jea Yu

Quick-service Mexican chicken restaurant operator El Pollo Loco Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LOCO) specializes in the flame-grilled, citrus-marinated

NASDAQ:LOCONYSE:CMGNYSE:QSR
Read EL Pollo Loco Is a Fire Grilled Franchise with a Growing Runway
Photo of a person sitting in front of a TV. DoubleVerify makes sure ads are seen by real people.
May 15, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Is DoubleVerify’s 39% Haircut a Buying Opportunity?

Jea Yu

Digital advertising verification and measurement solutions provider DoubleVerify Holdings Inc. (NYSE: DV) shares took a 39% plunge on its Q1 2024 earnings

NYSE:DVNASDAQ:IASNYSE:SNAP
Read Is DoubleVerify’s 39% Haircut a Buying Opportunity?
Photo of The Patriot, a product by Raytheon. Triple Threat Raytheon Capitalizes on Defense Boom.
May 15, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Raytheon Rides the Defense Boom as a Triple Threat

Jea Yu

The world’s largest aerospace and defense company, Raytheon Technologies Co. (NYSE: RTX), shares have launched to new 52-week highs. A $95 billion foreign

NYSE:RTXNYSE:LMTNYSE:LHX
Read Raytheon Rides the Defense Boom as a Triple Threat