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Jea Yu, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Jea Yu
About The Author

Jea Yu

Contributing Author

Trading Strategies

Experience

Jea Yu has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2018.

Areas of Expertise

Equities, options, ETFs and futures; fundamental, qualitative, quantitative and technical analysis and pattern identification; active and swing trading; trading systems and methodology development

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Maryland, College Park

Past Experience

U.S. equity markets trader, writer and analyst for over 25 years. Published four books by publishers McGraw-Hill, John Wiley & Sons, Marketplace Books and Bloomberg Press. Speaker at various expos and seminars and has been quoted and featured in USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Traders Magazine, The Financial Times and various trade publications, including Stocks & Commodities, Active Trader and Online Investor.

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Latest Articles by Jea Yu

Washington, DC / USA - June 16, 2015: Donald Trump's Presidential Announcement Speech, holding and showing paper documents evidence to the press. - Stock Editorial Photography
January 20, 2025 7:36 AM ET

3 Stocks to Gain From Donald Trump’s External Revenue Service

Jea Yu

Imagine no longer having to pay income taxes. Trump wants to replace the IRS with the External Revenue Service to collect tariffs to fund the Federal Government

NYSE:SCHWNYSE:TGTNYSE:TPR
Read 3 Stocks to Gain From Donald Trump’s External Revenue Service
Gas stove lit, with stacks of coins above it. Increase in gas costs and tariffs. — Photo
January 16, 2025 5:30 AM ET

2 Top ETFs to Profit From the Natural Gas Price Surge

Jea Yu

Natural gas prices have been surging from geopolitical, political and now artic weather hitting temperatures not seen in almost 30 years in the East Coast.

NYSEARCA:UNGNYSEARCA:BOIL
Read 2 Top ETFs to Profit From the Natural Gas Price Surge
Medical staff team with doctor nurse and healthcare specialist professions working together with laptop and tablet in hospital. Medical workplace and healthcare community in panoramic banner. Neoteric — Photo
January 15, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Can Integrated Healthcare Stocks Succeed in Public Markets?

Jea Yu

An integrated healthcare model sees healthcare providers merge with health insurers. While CVS Health proves it can't be done, UnitedHealth may prove it can.

NYSE:UNHNYSE:CVSNYSE:HCA
Read Can Integrated Healthcare Stocks Succeed in Public Markets?
Cozumel, Mexico - May 04, 2022: Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Valor anchored in Cozumel Port.
January 15, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Carnival: 4 Reasons to Set Sail in This Stock in 2025

Jea Yu

Carnival Corp posted a record 2024 and has already booked third thirds of the inventory for 2025. Q4 2024 had record booking volumes for 2026 cruises.

NYSE:CCLNYSE:RCLNYSE:VIK
Read Carnival: 4 Reasons to Set Sail in This Stock in 2025
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January 15, 2025 5:30 AM ET

AAR Corp Jets Higher on Robust Demand for Aircraft Components

Jea Yu

Demand is booming for AAR Corp., a leading aviation services provider offering maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for aftermarket aircraft.

NYSE:BAOTCMKTS:EADSYNYSE:AIR
Read AAR Corp Jets Higher on Robust Demand for Aircraft Components
Eli Lilly weight loss drug
January 14, 2025 7:00 AM ET

Eli Lilly: 4 Reasons Investors Shouldn’t Miss This Opportunity

Jea Yu

Eli Lilly shares are down 17.7% from its highs. The company posted 128% YoY revenue jump in its Mounjaro GLP-1/GIP treatment with no signs of slowing down.

NYSE:LLYNYSE:NVO
Read Eli Lilly: 4 Reasons Investors Shouldn’t Miss This Opportunity
Ford motor company logo on dealership building — Stock Editorial Photography
January 14, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Is a Ford Stock Turnaround on the Horizon?

Jea Yu

Ford stock severely underperformed rival GM in 2025, but could be poised for a comeback in 2025 as it sticks by it EV strategy despite losing $1.5 billion.

NYSE:FNYSE:GMNASDAQ:TSLA
Read Is a Ford Stock Turnaround on the Horizon?
Cintas uniform services
January 14, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Cintas: Trade Uncertainty Creates a Buy-the-Dip Opportunity

Jea Yu

The nation's largest work uniform rental and sales service stock took a tumble despite solid earnings growth and raised guidance. A buying opportunity?

NASDAQ:CTASNYSE:UNF
Read Cintas: Trade Uncertainty Creates a Buy-the-Dip Opportunity
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January 14, 2025 5:23 AM ET

3 Stocks to Benefit From China’s Rare Earth Export Ban on U.S.

Jea Yu

China flexed its dominance by banning certain rare earth elements for export to the United States, but some companies may actually benefit from the decision.

NYSE:MPNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMD
Read 3 Stocks to Benefit From China’s Rare Earth Export Ban on U.S.
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January 13, 2025 4:00 PM ET

2 Stocks to Gain From Trump Universal Tariffs on Critical Imports

Jea Yu

President Trump denied rumors of paring back his levy of 10% to 25% tariffs on all exports and 60% for China, but there 2 stocks will gain with or without.

NYSE:NUENASDAQ:TSLA
Read 2 Stocks to Gain From Trump Universal Tariffs on Critical Imports
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January 9, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Discover 2 Under-the-Radar Aerospace Stocks Set for 2025 Growth

Jea Yu

Aerospace stocks have had a mixed 2024 thanks to Boeing. These 2 smaller aerospace players may be grabbing market share during Boeing's PR nightmare.

NYSE:ERJNYSE:BANYSE:TXT
Read Discover 2 Under-the-Radar Aerospace Stocks Set for 2025 Growth
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January 8, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Top 2 Auto Maintenance Stocks Gearing Up for 2025

Jea Yu

A robust auto sales market bodes well for auto maintenance stocks, which can still flourish in weak auto sales environments. These 2 stocks can thrive in 2025.

NASDAQ:DRVNNASDAQ:GT
Read Top 2 Auto Maintenance Stocks Gearing Up for 2025
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January 8, 2025 5:00 AM ET

3 Stocks Set to Benefit From Trump’s “Drill, Baby, Drill" Policy

Jea Yu

President Trump's "Drill baby drill" initiative is meant to bolster domestic oil and gas production to drive down energy costs. Here's 3 stocks can benefit.

NASDAQ:UALNYSE:LBRTNYSE:DAL
Read 3 Stocks Set to Benefit From Trump’s “Drill, Baby, Drill" Policy
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January 7, 2025 6:45 AM ET

2 Gene-Editing Stocks Positioned for a Strong Comeback in 2025

Jea Yu

Gene editing is a reality and it has potential to cure hereditary diseases in a single treatment. These 2 stocks are pioneers in the CRISPR/Cas-9 space.

NASDAQ:CRSPNASDAQ:VRTXNASDAQ:NTLA
Read 2 Gene-Editing Stocks Positioned for a Strong Comeback in 2025
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January 7, 2025 6:15 AM ET

2 Agriculture Stocks To Benefit From a Trump Presidency in 2025

Jea Yu

President Trump's return to the White House could mean lower corporate taxes, less red tape, favorable trade deals to help the U.S. agriculture industry.

NYSE:CTVANASDAQ:TSCO
Read 2 Agriculture Stocks To Benefit From a Trump Presidency in 2025
BLOOMINGTON, MN/USA - APRIL 11, 2020: Target retail store exterior and trademark bullseye logo. — Stock Editorial Photography
January 7, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Here’s Why Target Stock Could Outperform Walmart in 2025

Jea Yu

Target and Walmart are the most popular retailers in the country, but Target stock may have more upside in 2025 as Walmart is more heavily exposed to tariffs.

NYSE:TGTNYSE:WMT
Read Here’s Why Target Stock Could Outperform Walmart in 2025
Raytheon Technologies
January 7, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Is Raytheon the Best Defense and Aerospace Stock to Own in 2025?

Jea Yu

Defense stocks ended 2024 in a downdraft, but Raytheon Technologies continues to close billions in deals on top of its $221 billion backlog. Buy the dip?

NYSE:RTXNYSE:NOCNYSE:LMT
Read Is Raytheon the Best Defense and Aerospace Stock to Own in 2025?
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January 6, 2025 8:27 AM ET

Build-Your-Bowl Battle: CAVA, Chipotle, and Sweetgreen Face Off

Jea Yu

Fast casual "build-your-bowl" (BRB) format restaurants had a big 2024, but one stock leads the pack into 2025 as Mediterranean may be the new cuisine trend.

NYSE:CAVANYSE:CMGNASDAQ:SBUX
Read Build-Your-Bowl Battle: CAVA, Chipotle, and Sweetgreen Face Off
New York, USA - December 21, 2024: Cigna website homepage displayed on laptop screen with logo. Health insurance company offering medical, dental, and wellness plans — Stock Editorial Photography
January 6, 2025 7:49 AM ET

How Cigna Remains at the Top of the Health Insurance Food Chain

Jea Yu

The Cigna Group has been agile and nimbly navigating the trends in managed care as it unloaded its Medicare Advantage business before the storm hit its peers.

NYSE:CINYSE:HUMNYSE:UNH
Read How Cigna Remains at the Top of the Health Insurance Food Chain
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January 6, 2025 7:35 AM ET

Steel Stocks: 1 Steel Stock to Buy and 1 to Sell on Trump Tariffs

Jea Yu

President Biden blocked the Nippon Steel acquisition of US Steel due to national security issues, but US Steel needs the cash inflow from Nippon to survive.

NYSE:XNYSE:CLFNASDAQ:STLD
Read Steel Stocks: 1 Steel Stock to Buy and 1 to Sell on Trump Tariffs
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January 1, 2025 5:15 AM ET

SAP: AI Tailwinds Accelerating Enterprise Cloud Business

Jea Yu

Global enterprise software giant SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) has been scratching at all-time highs as its business gets lifted by artificial intelligence (AI) tailwinds.

NYSE:SAPNASDAQ:EBAYNYSE:IBM
Read SAP: AI Tailwinds Accelerating Enterprise Cloud Business
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December 31, 2024 6:31 AM ET

Boeing: 4 Reasons It Will Be the Comeback Story of 2025

Jea Yu

The Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA) is coming off a rocky 2024 as it got plied with regulatory issues, terrible public relations, regulatory scrutiny from the FAA and NT

NYSE:BANYSE:DALNYSE:COL
Read Boeing: 4 Reasons It Will Be the Comeback Story of 2025
CarMax stock price forecast
December 31, 2024 6:20 AM ET

CarMax Is Firing on All Pistons as Growth Returns

Jea Yu

When it comes to used cars in the United States, CarMax Inc. (NYSE: KMX) stands out as the largest used car dealership. The auto/tires/trucks sector giant opera

NYSE:KMXNYSE:ANNYSE:CVNA
Read CarMax Is Firing on All Pistons as Growth Returns
Photo of pilots at the flight deck control station.
December 31, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Woodward: Delivering Critical Components for the Aerospace Boom

Jea Yu

Woodward Inc. reports record 2024 growth. With strong aerospace sales and a promising 2025 outlook, WWD stock presents opportunities for savvy investors.

NASDAQ:WWDNYSE:RTXNYSE:CAT
Read Woodward: Delivering Critical Components for the Aerospace Boom