Chris Markoch

Chris Markoch is a contributor for InvestorPlace and has written several articles on stock picks. He has shown a bias towards recommending small-cap stocks with high growth potential such as Blue Bird (BLBD), Lovesac (LOVE), and VirTra (VTSI). In his article 'Top Stock Picks 2024: 3 Small-Cap Sensations with Huge Growth Potential', he uses a deceptive practice by comparing the P/E ratio of the Russell 2000 index to individual stocks. He has a potential conflict of interest as he is a contributor for InvestorPlace and may benefit financially from increased traffic to the site.

Biography:  https://investorplace.com/author/cmarkoch/

66%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • Chris Markoch has shown a bias towards recommending small-cap stocks with high growth potential such as Blue Bird (BLBD), Lovesac (LOVE), and VirTra (VTSI).

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Chris Markoch has a potential conflict of interest as he is a contributor for InvestorPlace and may benefit financially from increased traffic to the site.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • In the article 'Top Stock Picks 2024: 3 Small-Cap Sensations with Huge Growth Potential', Chris Markoch uses a deceptive practice by comparing the P/E ratio of the Russell 2000 index to individual stocks, which is not an accurate comparison.

Recent Articles

Small-Cap Growth Stocks: Home Furnishings Market and Interest Rates Driving Investment Opportunities in 2024

Small-Cap Growth Stocks: Home Furnishings Market and Interest Rates Driving Investment Opportunities in 2024

Broke On: Thursday, 01 February 2024 Small-cap growth stocks in the home furnishings market, such as Lovesac (LOVE), Blue Bird (BLBD) and VirTra (VTSI), are expected to see growth due to their strong gross margins and direct-to-consumer model. Additionally, potential interest rate falls could drive growth. However, investors should research each company before making any investment decisions.