Chris Markoch, Editor & Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Editor Chris MarkochEditor & Contributing AuthorRetirement, Individual InvestingExperienceChris Markoch has been an editor & contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.Areas of ExpertiseValue investing, retirement stocks, dividend stocksEducationBachelor of Arts, The University of AkronPast ExperienceInvestorPlaceLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Chris MarkochAugust 21, 2024 6:15 AM ET3 Must-Buy Stocks Boosting Value with Buybacks—Act NowChris MarkochA company that buys back its shares gives investors confidence that the stock is a good buy; here are three companies that fit that are doing bothNYSE:BWANASDAQ:ULTANYSE:BRK.BRead 3 Must-Buy Stocks Boosting Value with Buybacks—Act NowAugust 20, 2024 6:00 AM ET3 High P/E Stocks That Are Still Worth Buying Right NowChris MarkochMany investors are told to avoid stocks with high P/E ratios; however, these three stocks give long-term investors reasons to buy them anywayNYSE:PLTRNASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDARead 3 High P/E Stocks That Are Still Worth Buying Right NowAugust 19, 2024 5:45 AM ETMicrovast vs. FREYR: Which Battery Stock Holds the Power?Chris MarkochMicrovast and FREYR Battery are at the forefront of next-generation lithium-ion battery solutions however both companies are facing near-term hurdlesNASDAQ:MVSTNYSE:FREYRead Microvast vs. FREYR: Which Battery Stock Holds the Power?August 19, 2024 5:15 AM ETIs YETI Stock an Outlier or a Sign of a Strong Brand?Chris MarkochYETI stock jumped approximately 17% after a strong earnings report; however, the stock is still down 19% year-to-date which could create a buying opportunityRead Is YETI Stock an Outlier or a Sign of a Strong Brand?August 16, 2024 6:00 AM ET3 Beaten-Down Tech Stocks That Shouldn’t Be OverlookedChris MarkochMany top tech stocks have fallen sharply, with some now trading at or near their 52-week lows, but these three stocks may be a case of mistaken identityNASDAQ:ABNBNASDAQ:GTLBNYSE:WOLFRead 3 Beaten-Down Tech Stocks That Shouldn’t Be OverlookedAugust 16, 2024 5:15 AM ETLock in Gains: 3 Dividend Stocks Poised to Boost Payouts SoonChris MarkochThese three stocks have a long history of increasing their dividends and are likely to benefit from sector rotation on expectations of lower interest ratesNASDAQ:PEPNYSE:ABBVNYSE:KVUERead Lock in Gains: 3 Dividend Stocks Poised to Boost Payouts SoonAugust 15, 2024 8:35 AM ET3 Stocks to Buy for a Soft Landing, If There Is OneChris MarkochRecent economic data is reigniting talk about a soft landing for the economy; here are three stocks to consider if a soft landing materializesNYSE:TSNNYSE:KMINASDAQ:EXELRead 3 Stocks to Buy for a Soft Landing, If There Is OneAugust 13, 2024 6:15 AM ETWhich Pet Stock Should Get Your Tail Wagging in 2024?Chris MarkochZTS stock and CHWY stock have different investment cases, but here's what investors may want to consider before buying either of these pet stocksNYSE:ZTSNYSE:CHWYRead Which Pet Stock Should Get Your Tail Wagging in 2024?August 8, 2024 10:15 AM ETOwens-Corning Stock: Good Value or Recession Red Flag?Chris MarkochA solid earnings report wasn't enough to reverse the pre-earnings selloff in OC stock, but solid fundamentals and past history suggest this is a buyable dipNYSE:OCNYSE:JPMNYSE:RYRead Owens-Corning Stock: Good Value or Recession Red Flag?August 7, 2024 11:00 AM ETSuper Micro Stock Drops Sharply After Earnings on Margin ConcernsChris MarkochSuper Micro Computer stock is down more than 15% on profit margin concerns, but management's bullish guidance and a stock split may create an opportunity NASDAQ:SMCIRead Super Micro Stock Drops Sharply After Earnings on Margin ConcernsAugust 7, 2024 8:44 AM ETAre Lower Interest Rates the Right Bet on Bloomin’ Brands Stock? Chris MarkochLower interest rates may not be much help for Bloomin' Brands in 2024, but patient investors may find BLMN stock attractive near its 52-week lowNASDAQ:BLMNNASDAQ:TXRHNYSE:DRIRead Are Lower Interest Rates the Right Bet on Bloomin’ Brands Stock? August 6, 2024 8:24 AM ETPalantir Stock Surges After Strong Earnings: Is $30 Too Low? Chris MarkochPalantir stock is surging the day after the company delivered a stellar earnings report that included increased full-year guidance but skeptics remainNYSE:PLTRRead Palantir Stock Surges After Strong Earnings: Is $30 Too Low? Latest Articles Reviewed by Chris MarkochMay 28, 2024 6:46 AM ETIs Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?Jea YuCigna looks like a shining star as many health insurance companies fare poorly in 2024 due to higher Medicare Advantage (MA) expensesNYSE:CINYSE:HUMNYSE:UNHRead Is Cigna Group the Nation's Best-Run Health Insurance Company?May 28, 2024 6:05 AM ETIs Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?Jea YuAfter beating on earnings in its most recent earnings report, Petco Health and Wellness stock (WOOF) may be ready for a breakout momentNASDAQ:WOOFNYSE:CHWYNASDAQ:PETSRead Is Petco Health & Wellness Out of the Doghouse on an EPS beat?May 28, 2024 4:15 AM ET3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish RatingsRyan HassonThree oversold blue-chip stocks with attractive dividends and valuations, possessing bullish ratings from analysts, are TGT, LOW, and COPNYSE:TGTNYSE:COPNYSE:LOWRead 3 High-Yielding Oversold Stocks with Bullish RatingsMay 28, 2024 4:10 AM ETLi 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 reportNASDAQ:LIOTCMKTS:BYDDFNYSE:NIORead Li Auto Blows a Tire on EPS Miss and Lowered Guidance. Buy Opp?May 28, 2024 4:05 AM ETLifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings Jea YuLifeMD 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 resultNASDAQ:LFMDNYSE:NVONYSE:LLYRead LifeMD Can Surge on Its GLP-1 Offerings May 27, 2024 4:09 AM ETNorwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPSJea YuNorwegian 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 DayNYSE:NCLHNYSE:RCLNYSE:CCLRead Norwegian Cruise Line Sets Sail on Record Bookings Raised EPSMay 27, 2024 4:04 AM ETThe Best EV Stock You Haven't ConsideredMarketbeat StaffDiscover how Albemarle, a global leader in lithium, is leveraging the booming electric vehicle market to drive substantial growthNYSE:ALBNASDAQ:TSLAOTCMKTS:BYDDYRead The Best EV Stock You Haven't ConsideredMay 23, 2024 4:20 AM ET3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIXGabriel Osorio-MazilliThese 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 actionNYSE:RHNYSE:WNYSE:BROSRead 3 High Beta Stocks to Beat a Low VIXMay 23, 2024 4:15 AM ETAnalog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical RecoveryThomas HughesDividend-paying Analog Devices is indicating the start of a cyclical recovery in the semiconductor markets that will drive results for the next few yearsNASDAQ:ADIRead Analog Devices Extends Rally: Signals Start to Cyclical RecoveryMay 22, 2024 4:30 AM ETThe Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ DividendMarketBeat StaffThis pipeline company benefits from a 'toll-both' business model amid a boom in production volume - and growing distributionsNYSE:EPDRead The Only A-Rated Stock with a 7%+ DividendMay 22, 2024 4:20 AM ET3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps BondsGabriel Osorio-MazilliFinancial stocks are outperforming this cycle, all thanks to the Fed's path to keeping interest rates higher; analysts agree there's double-digit upsideNYSE:GSNYSE:JPMNASDAQ:AMTDRead 3 Financial Stocks Outperforming as The Fed Dumps BondsMay 22, 2024 4:10 AM ETSportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the CurtainJea YuInvestors have been pouring into sports betting stocks, but they may be missing out on Sportradar Group which is the engine that drives the industryNASDAQ:SRADNASDAQ:DKNGNYSE:FLUTRead Sportradar Rides the Sports Betting Trend From Behind the CurtainVideos with Chris MarkochNVIDIA Faces High Expectations: Is a Pullback Possible?Top 3 Growth ETFs to Add to Your PortfolioTech Investment Strategy: Is QQQ the Best Choice?Nvidia Earnings Preview: Buy Now or Wait?ETF Battle: SPY or VOO – Which One Should You Buy?Set It and Forget It: Top ETFs for Stress-Free InvestingCEO Exit: Is Chipotle Still a Buy?Starbucks Stock Rises as Chipotle Falls: CEO TransitionPalantir’s Earnings Push: Why the Stock is Climbinge.l.f. 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