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

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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
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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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April 8, 2024 9:55 AM ET

Will the Shockwave Medical Deal Be the Jolt JNJ Stock Needs?

Chris Markoch

Johnson & Johnson's proposed acquisition of Shockwave Medical may be the jolt that JNJ stock needs to break out of a year-long downtrend

NYSE:JNJNASDAQ:SWAVNYSE:KVUE
Read Will the Shockwave Medical Deal Be the Jolt JNJ Stock Needs?
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April 2, 2024 9:25 AM ET

Tesla Stock Drops on Weak Delivery Numbers and it May Fall More

Chris Markoch

Tesla stock dropped nearly 6% after the company reported lighter-than-expected delivery numbers, further fueling concerns about the stock's valuation

NASDAQ:TSLANASDAQ:GOEVNYSE:FSR
Read Tesla Stock Drops on Weak Delivery Numbers and it May Fall More
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March 25, 2024 9:10 AM ET

Should You Buy Boeing Stock After CEO Resignation Announcement?

Chris Markoch

Boeing stock is up slightly after announcing its CEO was stepping down at the end of the year, but it may not change the short-term outlook for BA stock

NYSE:BANASDAQ:QCOMNYSE:DB
Read Should You Buy Boeing Stock After CEO Resignation Announcement?
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March 20, 2024 8:26 AM ET

Chipotle Stock Shoots Higher, Announcing 50 for 1 Stock Split

Chris Markoch

Chipotle stock is approaching a new record high after announcing a 50-for-1 stock split which will make CMG shares more accessible for retail investors

NYSE:CMGNYSE:WMTNYSE:BRK.A
Read Chipotle Stock Shoots Higher, Announcing 50 for 1 Stock Split
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March 19, 2024 5:08 AM ET

Archer-Daniels Midland Stock is Rock Steady, but is it a Buy?

Chris Markoch

Archer-Daniels Midland stock is up more than 8% despite soft earnings and weak guidance; the company shed some light on a DOJ accounting probe

NYSE:ADM
Read Archer-Daniels Midland Stock is Rock Steady, but is it a Buy?
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March 15, 2024 12:35 PM ET

Why Dollar General and Dollar Tree Are Similar Yet Different

Chris Markoch

Dollar General and Dollar Tree issued different earnings reports that showed their core lower-income consumers remain under pressure

NYSE:DGNASDAQ:DLTR
Read Why Dollar General and Dollar Tree Are Similar Yet Different
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March 12, 2024 7:45 AM ET

GameStop Stock Is Giving Investors a Familiar Feeling, But Why?

Chris Markoch

A recent spike in GameStop stock may give investors a familiar feeling, but before getting involved, they should see if there's substance behind the surge

NYSE:GME
Read GameStop Stock Is Giving Investors a Familiar Feeling, But Why?
Palantir Stock price
March 6, 2024 10:33 AM ET

Palantir Stock Spikes 6% on U.S. Army TITAN Contract

Chris Markoch

Palantir stock is surging to three-year highs on news of a $178 million contract from the U.S. Army; but the real catalyst may be coming at its AIPCon event

NYSE:PLTR
Read Palantir Stock Spikes 6% on U.S. Army TITAN Contract
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March 6, 2024 5:15 AM ET

BUD Stock Reverses on Lower Bud Light Sales, Is the Bottom In?

Chris Markoch

Anheuser-Busch stock is down over 4% after mixed earnings reveal it still has a Bud Light problem; the company's turnaround relies on more fundamental factors

NYSE:BUD
Read BUD Stock Reverses on Lower Bud Light Sales, Is the Bottom In?

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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
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April 29, 2024 4:15 AM ET

Roku Trims Losses and Raises Guidance, But Market Isn’t Convinced

Jea Yu

Despite a solid Q1 2024 earnings report that saw thinning losses, ROKU stock can't seem to catch as investors bid the stock higher before a sharp selloff

NASDAQ:ROKUNASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:AAPL
Read Roku Trims Losses and Raises Guidance, But Market Isn’t Convinced
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April 29, 2024 4:10 AM ET

Kimberly-Clark Proves the Best Offense is a Good Defensive Stock

Jea Yu

Kimberly-Clark's strong quarter reminds investors why defensive stocks are ideal for investors looking for stability and growth during periods of volatility

NYSE:KMBNYSE:PGNYSE:CLX
Read Kimberly-Clark Proves the Best Offense is a Good Defensive Stock
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April 28, 2024 1:54 PM ET

Snap Crackles and Pops on Surprise Profit and Raised Guidance

Jea Yu

SNAP stock closed a strong week of tech earnings by reporting a surprise profit in its Q1 2024 earnings report, sending the stock up 30%

NYSE:SNAPNASDAQ:METANYSE:SNOW
Read Snap Crackles and Pops on Surprise Profit and Raised Guidance
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April 24, 2024 4:25 AM ET

Packaging Corporation of America: Buy The Dip

Thomas Hughes

Packaging Corporation of America fell into the buy zone after tepid guidance led the market to reset expectations and align with analysts' sentiment

NYSE:PKG
Read Packaging Corporation of America: Buy The Dip
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April 24, 2024 4:20 AM ET

Duolingo Speaks the Language of Growth for Investors

Jea Yu

Duolingo reported strong first quarter earnings and upbeat guidance, which is likely to translate into a bullish reversal for DUOL stock

NASDAQ:DUOLNASDAQ:EANYSE:CHGG
Read Duolingo Speaks the Language of Growth for Investors
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April 24, 2024 4:15 AM ET

United Parcel Service Is Setting Up for Another Fall

Thomas Hughes

United Parcel Service struggled in Q1 and isn't guiding for much better later in the year, setting the stock up for a fall that could set new lows

NYSE:UPS
Read United Parcel Service Is Setting Up for Another Fall
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April 24, 2024 4:10 AM ET

Crane Stock's Quarter On-Track For a Bullish Year?

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Crane stock's first quarter earnings showed investors why this stock earned Wall Street's love; it's valued over competitors with bullish price action

NYSEARCA:XLINYSE:CRNYSE:GS
Read Crane Stock's Quarter On-Track For a Bullish Year?
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April 24, 2024 4:05 AM ET

Users Refuse to Give Up On Spotify, So Does Wall Street

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Spotify earnings showed investors that it's current premium valuation is more than justified, double-digit upside and EPS growth lies ahead for the name

NYSE:SPOTNASDAQ:NFLXNYSEARCA:XLY
Read Users Refuse to Give Up On Spotify, So Does Wall Street
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April 23, 2024 4:20 AM ET

2 Stocks to Benefit From New Sanctions on Russian Aluminum

Jea Yu

The U.S. and U.K. have issued two new sanctions on Russian-origin metals; here are two aluminum stocks that stand to benefit

NYSE:AANASDAQ:CENX
Read 2 Stocks to Benefit From New Sanctions on Russian Aluminum
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April 23, 2024 4:10 AM ET

IMAX: How It’s Still Cashing In on the Movie Business

Jea Yu

IMAX stock is worth a look as the company swings back to profitability, expands its global reach and moves its technology into non-traditional venues

NYSE:IMAXNYSE:AMCNYSE:APE
Read IMAX: How It’s Still Cashing In on the Movie Business
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April 23, 2024 4:05 AM ET

Analysts Agree, This Could Be Tyson Stock’s Comeback Year

Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

Tyson's comeback is in the making, all the fundamental factors suggest the stock could rally by double-digit rates, leaving its closest competitor in the dust

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:TSNNASDAQ:PPC
Read Analysts Agree, This Could Be Tyson Stock’s Comeback Year