MarketBeat | Stock Market News & Analysis

MarketBeat | Stock Market News & Analysis

Welcome to the MarketBeat Podcast, your ultimate destination for expert stock analysis, market trends, and investing education. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just beginning your investment journey, join host Bridget Bennett and MarketBeat's seasoned analysts as they deliver actionable insights, breaking market news, and strategies to help you make informed financial decisions. Discover the latest on stock movements, industry updates, and proven investment tips—all designed to empower you to navigate the stock market with confidence. Tune in and elevate your investing game with MarketBeat!

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December 25, 2025 24 mins
This video looks back at the stock picks we caught early this year and dives into the top growth stocks these experts were most excited about in 2025. You'll hear whether they're still excited about those growth stories for 2026, offering valuable insights for your stock market analysis and overall stock investing strategy.

Get the FREE report on the Top 10 Stocks for 2026: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/2026stocks

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MarketBeat Monday live at 4 PM ET with host Bridget Bennett and analysts Thomas Hughes and Chris Markoch. We break down the close and set up the week so you know what matters next.

We'll cover:
• This week's key catalysts and why they matter
• Today's biggest movers and what's behind the action
• Small-cap and high-momentum names on our radar
• News, earnings, and events that could shake up the week
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Get Marc's FREE Report on the 12 Best Dividend Stocks for 2026: https://www.marketbeat.com/y/income2

Is the AI bubble about to burst — or is the boom just getting started?

AI stocks are soaring, valuations are stretched, and investors are divided. In this video, MarketBeat contributor Marc breaks down the AI boom vs. AI bust debate and explains how investors can position for 2026 — whether AI keeps running higher or the bubble fi...
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The semiconductor boom isn't slowing down. Demand is exploding across AI, cloud and data centers, and this earnings season proved it. Several chip makers just posted incredible results and one company in particular delivered a blowout quarter tied to massive hyperscaler demand.

Wall Street veteran Marc Chaikin is back to break down three semiconductor stocks the smart money is quietly loading up on.

Marc is sharing a special free...
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Quantum computing stocks have been on a wild ride, and after a sharp pullback, investors are asking the same question: does this change the long-term outlook, or is this a potential setup for the ...
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December 14, 2025 19 mins
AI stocks aren't just chips anymore — they're showing up in unexpected corners of the market. In today's episode, Thomas Hughes breaks down five overlooked AI companies that just reported Q3 earnings with themes like accelerating business, raised guidance, and growing institutional interest. These are his top 5 chip stocks for 2026.

See which tech company made Bridget's Buys: https://www.marketbeat.com/bridget

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Check out the Top 7 Energy Stocks for 2026: https://marketbeat.com/y/energy

Looking for obscure energy stocks under $40? In this video, Chris Markoch breaks down three small-cap energy companies flying under the radar and explains what's driving their momentum heading into 2026.

See which obscure energy stock Bridget added to her watchlist: https://marketbeat.com/bridget

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It's MarketBeat Monday and we're kicking off the week with a look at what's heating up in the market. Here are the trends and stories that deserve your attention.

We'll cover:
• This week's key catalysts and why they matter
• Today's biggest movers and what's behind the action
• Small-cap and high-momentum names on our radar
• News, earnings, and events that could shake up the week
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When markets broaden, something has to give. BCA Research macro strategist Marko Papic joins Bridget Bennett to break down why 2026 could bring a major shift in market leadership and the three sectors he believes are positioned for the biggest moves next year. He explains the global political pressures already shaping the outlook and why early 2026 may feel very different from the second half. He also revisits his bold 2025 call an...
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Wild volatility has hit several AI infrastructure stocks this winter, with some names soaring more than 300% and others getting crushed just as fast. As Wall Street argues over whether the AI buildout is racing ahead or running off a cliff, the reality is simple: nobody knows the true value of these massive new data centers until the infrastructure actually exists.

In this video, MarketBeat's Chris Markoch breaks down three AI inf...
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December 6, 2025 24 mins
Robotics might be the next trillion-dollar technology wave… but the smartest opportunities aren't where most investors are looking. Engineering expert Kuran from the @FinTek channel joins to reveal three overlooked areas of robotics that could reshape everything from warehouses to home technology to global manufacturing. And the companies positioned to win in these spaces might surprise you.

Kuran breaks down the engineering behin...
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AI stocks have been unstoppable — but can this rally really last? 💥

📊 Get Dan Ferris's latest report on how to invest safely in the AI era: https://marketbeat.com/y/ferris

Stansberry Research's Dan Ferris joins Bridget Bennett to break down the volatility behind the AI boom, why it rhymes with the dot-com era, and what smart investors should do now to profit from the innovation without getting burned.

From tech giants like App...
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Wall Street is upgrading AI leaders at a rapid pace, and this month's most-upgraded list is packed with big tech. In this episode, MarketBeat analyst Thomas Hughes breaks down the five most-upgraded stocks for December and what their surge in positive analyst revisions could mean for the AI trade going into 2026.

These are not small speculative names. They are blue chip tech giants central to AI infrastructure, cloud growth, semic...
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November was a tough month for obscure small-cap stocks, but the ultimate insiders still landed some huge gains even as the rest of the market sank. Members of Congress scored big on a few little-known names — while others took major hits. We break down six obscure congressional trades that outperformed a down month… and three that went the other direction.

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The Rare Earth sector has been crushed in recent weeks — but could a recovery be building beneath the surface? Today, Jeffrey Neal Johnson breaks down the geopolitical triggers behind the volatility and walks through three U.S.-focused mining companies working to build a domestic magnet-dirt supply chain.

Which Rare Earth Stock made Bridget's Buys Watchlist? Find out here: https://marketbeat.com/bridget

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MarketBeat Mondays is live at 4PM ET with host Bridget Bennett and analysts Thomas Hughes and Chris Markoch. We break down the close and set up the week so you know what matters next.

We'll cover:
• This week's key catalysts and why they matter
• Today's biggest movers and what's behind the action
• Small-cap and high-momentum names on our radar
• News, earnings, and events that could shake up the week
Have a ticker you want cover...
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The Rare Earth sector has been crushed in recent weeks — but could a recovery be building beneath the surface? Today, Jeffrey Neal Johnson breaks down the geopolitical triggers behind the volatility and walks through three U.S.-focused mining companies working to build a domestic magnet-dirt supply chain.

Which Rare Earth Stock made Bridget's Buys Watchlist? Find out here: https://marketbeat.com/bridget

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Get Thomas Hughes' 5 top stock picks for December, including two major AI names, a fast-growing GPU-as-a-service player, a drone stock with rapid contract momentum, and a rare earth company coming off a massive pullback.

Find out which one Bridget adds to Bridget's Buys — see what made her paper-trading watch list https://marketbeat.com/bridget

📈 FREE Report: 10 Best AI Stocks for 2026 https://marketbeat.com/y/ai

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The housing market is back in the spotlight—tweets, rate cuts, and investor anxiety all colliding at once. But is a real recovery finally setting up, or are homebuilder stocks still in trouble?

Bridget sits down with MarketBeat analyst Thomas Hughes to break down what's actually happening in the housing sector. They dig into the president's recent housing tweets, mortgage-rate pressure, pending home sales, and what FOMC rate cuts ...
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Consumers are worried—but are retail stocks flashing buy-the-dip or real trouble?

Bridget sits down with Thomas Hughes to unpack the so-called "consumer collapse," digging into sentiment, inflation, rate-cut expectations, and what it all really means for retail stocks. They walk through six major names — Home Depot, Target, BJ's Wholesale Club, Williams-Sonoma, Walmart, and TJX — breaking down earnings, guidance, and analyst senti...
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