Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Chris Markoch

About Chris Markoch

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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

 In this photo illustration a GameStop logo seen displayed on a smartphone with the stock market graphic in the background
May 13, 2024 9:10 AM ET

GameStop is Roaring Based on Speculation Not Substance

Chris Markoch

Trading on GME stock was halted after the stock jumped 110% higher, but the spike is being fueled by fantasy for a short squeeze, not fundamentals

NYSE:GMENASDAQ:HOOD
Read GameStop is Roaring Based on Speculation Not Substance
Photo of a space ship launch. Rocket Lab Stock Decline: Potential for a Strong Rebound.
May 13, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Rocket Lab Stock Drops but Could Still Launch Higher

Chris Markoch

The dip in Rocket Lab stock after earnings has erased a year of gains, but growing revenue could make this a buying opportunity for risk-tolerant investors

NASDAQ:RKLB
Read Rocket Lab Stock Drops but Could Still Launch Higher
Photo of close ups of Bud and Bud Light bottles. Anheuser-Busch Boosts Efforts to Reclaim Top Spot in Beer Market.
May 13, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Anheuser-Busch Continues Its Push to Retake the Crown

Chris Markoch

BUD stock rose 7% the week after the company reported solid earnings and expects the Bud Light backlash to be over, but a weak consumer may be a bigger concern

NYSE:BUDNYSE:STZ
Read Anheuser-Busch Continues Its Push to Retake the Crown
Evolv Technologies Had a Bad Week, Is it Time to Buy or Fade?
May 13, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Evolv Technologies Had a Bad Week, Is it Time to Buy or Fade?

Chris Markoch

EVLV stock fell more than 30% on news that the company is the target of a class-action lawsuit; the news made a bad earnings report look worse than it was

NASDAQ:EVLV
Read Evolv Technologies Had a Bad Week, Is it Time to Buy or Fade?
Palantir stock price
May 7, 2024 7:16 AM ET

Traders Sell but Investors Still Win After Palantir's Earnings

Chris Markoch

Palantir stock is down sharply after a strong earnings report. The long-term thesis hasn't changed, but it reinforces that PLTR stock is still an active trade

NYSE:PLTR
Read Traders Sell but Investors Still Win After Palantir's Earnings
The Apple Store
May 3, 2024 7:28 AM ET

Apple’s Earnings Show Investors Its Strength and Its Weakness

Chris Markoch

Apple stock is up after the company announced a $110 billion share buyback; however, the report did not provide clarity about the company’s direction on AI

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Apple’s Earnings Show Investors Its Strength and Its Weakness
Cardinal Health building
May 3, 2024 5:18 AM ET

For Cardinal Health, the Proof Will be in Its Performance

Chris Markoch

CAH stock is up after mixed earnings that investors hope is enough to hold support after the company announced its contract for OptumRx will expire in June

NYSE:CAHNYSE:UNHNYSE:WFC
Read For Cardinal Health, the Proof Will be in Its Performance
Abbvie ticker
April 30, 2024 7:10 AM ET

Analyst Sentiment, Revenue Growth Will Lead AbbVie Stock Higher

Chris Markoch

After falling nearly 6% based on concerns about Humira sales, AbbVie stock is recovering, and bullish analyst sentiment is likely to push the stock higher

NYSE:ABBV
Read Analyst Sentiment, Revenue Growth Will Lead AbbVie Stock Higher
In this photo illustration So Fi logo is seen displayed on a smartphone
April 29, 2024 10:29 AM ET

What Bulls and Bears May Be Getting Wrong about SOFI Stock

Chris Markoch

SOFI stock is down nearly 8% in early trading despite a solid earnings report; investors are still trying to get clarity on this polarizing stock

NASDAQ:SOFI
Read What Bulls and Bears May Be Getting Wrong about SOFI Stock
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April 26, 2024 7:15 AM ET

Alphabet Changes the Narrative with Its First-Ever Dividend

Chris Markoch

Alphabet stock is surging after the company delivered a double beat, increased its share buyback program, and announced its first-ever dividend

NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:META
Read Alphabet Changes the Narrative with Its First-Ever Dividend
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April 24, 2024 7:07 AM ET

GE Aerospace is Ready for Liftoff After Strong Earnings

Chris Markoch

GE stock is up sharply after a double beat; the company will be known as GE Aerospace going forward, and a bullish outlook may raise analysts' price targets

NYSE:GENYSE:GEV
Read GE Aerospace is Ready for Liftoff After Strong Earnings
Photo shows 2 cans of Modelo, which recently bested Bud Light as Americas Favorite Beer, and helped its parent company Constellation Brands recently report bullish earnings.
April 11, 2024 9:53 AM ET

Bullish Earnings Means More of the Same for Constellation Brands

Chris Markoch

Constellation Brands is moving higher after a double beat driven by higher beer sales and positioning STZ stock to reach all-time highs

NYSE:STZNYSE:BUD
Read Bullish Earnings Means More of the Same for Constellation Brands

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3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days

Jea Yu

If you missed getting in on Chipotle Mexican Grill, these three restaurant stocks may provide an opportunity for you to take another bite at the sector

NYSE:CAVANYSE:SGNASDAQ:KRUS
Read 3 Stocks That Look Like Chipotle in the Early Days
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Dole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters

Jea Yu

Dole 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 overvalued

NYSE:DOLENYSE:FDPNYSE:TGT
Read Dole is a Tasty Low Hanging Treat for Value Hunters
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May 20, 2024 4:25 AM ET

Canada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC Growth

Jea Yu

Luxury apparel manufacturer Canada Goose Holdings shares shot 15% higher on a strong earnings report highlighted by growth in its DTC business

NYSE:GOOSTSE:GOOSNYSE:TPR
Read Canada Goose Flies Higher Driven By DTC Growth
photo of CVS Health logo on sign with blue sky in background
May 20, 2024 4:20 AM ET

CVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value

Jea Yu

As integrated healthcare retailer and insurer CVS Health prioritizes profits, it presents investors with a value not seen in years

NYSE:CVSNASDAQ:WBANYSE:WMT
Read CVS Health Stock Has a Silver Lining Called Value
Closeup photo of Nvidia chip
May 20, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Magnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?

Ryan Hasson

As we approach the midpoint of 2024, it's a great moment to revisit the performance of the "Magnificent Seven" giants and their evolving market narratives

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Magnificent 7 Still Magnificent as the Halfway Mark Approaches?
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May 20, 2024 4:10 AM ET

3 Vital Copper Stocks Helping EVs and AI Data Centers Take Off

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Three copper stocks could help investors get additional upside for their portfolios, especially if they are missing influence from the AI and EV trends

NYSE:NEMNYSE:ERONYSE:HBM
Read 3 Vital Copper Stocks Helping EVs and AI Data Centers Take Off
closeup photo of Berkshire Hathaway office building
May 20, 2024 4:05 AM ET

Warren Buffett's Mystery Stock Was Just Revealed

Ryan Hasson

On 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:CB
Read Warren Buffett's Mystery Stock Was Just Revealed
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May 6, 2024 4:20 AM ET

Brinker International Heats Up on Spicy Earnings Beat and Raise

Jea Yu

EAT stock surged to 52-week highs after Brinker International reported a solid fiscal Q3 2024 earnings report and raised its full year earnings guidance

NYSE:EATCNSX:EATNYSE:DRI
Read Brinker International Heats Up on Spicy Earnings Beat and Raise
photo of Eli Lilly logo hanging on one of the company's office buildings
May 6, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Eli Lilly Gains on the GLP-1 Weight Loss Phenomenon

Jea Yu

Eli Lilly stock continues to move higher after the company reported continuing momentum for its flagship GLP-1 weight loss drugs

NYSE:LLYNYSE:NVONASDAQ:VKTX
Read Eli Lilly Gains on the GLP-1 Weight Loss Phenomenon
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May 6, 2024 4:10 AM ET

Pfizer Finds a Foothold After a Solid Q1 2024 Earnings Report

Jea Yu

After a painful two-year selloff, Pfizer shareholders may have finally gained a foothold after the company delivered a solid Q1 2024 earnings report

NYSE:PFENASDAQ:MRNANYSE:JNJ
Read Pfizer Finds a Foothold After a Solid Q1 2024 Earnings Report
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May 6, 2024 4:05 AM ET

3 Stocks Getting Boosted by Analysts

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Three stocks show double-digit upside in both EPS projections and price targets today, all part of a wider fundamental tailwind carrying them all forward

NYSE:SHOPNYSE:SHWNASDAQ:ENPH
Read 3 Stocks Getting Boosted by Analysts
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April 29, 2024 4:23 AM ET

3 Companies Buying Back Cheap Stock Lately

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Three companies are now considered cheap enough for insiders to start buying; high profit margins and price discounts make for potential wealth compounders

NASDAQ:ULTANYSE:ADMNYSE:SPG
Read 3 Companies Buying Back Cheap Stock Lately