S&P 500   5,026.61
DOW   38,671.69
QQQ   437.05
Israel's finance minister blasts Moody's downgrade of the the country's credit rating
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?
Super Bowl Live Updates | 49ers are Super Bowl favorites in 2025
Massive "Lightning Line" Rollout Underway Across America… (Ad)
Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy
Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts
Massive "Lightning Line" Rollout Underway Across America… (Ad)
Stock market today: World shares mostly higher after S&P 500 tops 5,000
FMC stock just set a new ceiling higher, 50% higher indeed
S&P 500   5,026.61
DOW   38,671.69
QQQ   437.05
Israel's finance minister blasts Moody's downgrade of the the country's credit rating
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?
Super Bowl Live Updates | 49ers are Super Bowl favorites in 2025
Massive "Lightning Line" Rollout Underway Across America… (Ad)
Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy
Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts
Massive "Lightning Line" Rollout Underway Across America… (Ad)
Stock market today: World shares mostly higher after S&P 500 tops 5,000
FMC stock just set a new ceiling higher, 50% higher indeed
S&P 500   5,026.61
DOW   38,671.69
QQQ   437.05
Israel's finance minister blasts Moody's downgrade of the the country's credit rating
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?
Super Bowl Live Updates | 49ers are Super Bowl favorites in 2025
Massive "Lightning Line" Rollout Underway Across America… (Ad)
Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy
Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts
Massive "Lightning Line" Rollout Underway Across America… (Ad)
Stock market today: World shares mostly higher after S&P 500 tops 5,000
FMC stock just set a new ceiling higher, 50% higher indeed
S&P 500   5,026.61
DOW   38,671.69
QQQ   437.05
Israel's finance minister blasts Moody's downgrade of the the country's credit rating
Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467% (Ad)
Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?
Super Bowl Live Updates | 49ers are Super Bowl favorites in 2025
Massive "Lightning Line" Rollout Underway Across America… (Ad)
Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy
Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts
Massive "Lightning Line" Rollout Underway Across America… (Ad)
Stock market today: World shares mostly higher after S&P 500 tops 5,000
FMC stock just set a new ceiling higher, 50% higher indeed

Claire Shefchik, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Claire Shefchik

About Claire Shefchik

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Contributing Author

Energy, Commodities

Experience

Claire Shefchik has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2023.

Areas of Expertise

Finance, business

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Writing, University of Arizona; Master of Fine Arts in Writing, Sarah Lawrence College

Past Experience

Business editor, BVI Beacon, senior writer, Business BVI

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Latest Articles by Claire Shefchik

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February 8, 2024 8:52 AM ET

The 5 best small cap AI companies to buy now

Claire Shefchik

Small-cap AI stocks represent companies with smaller market capitalizations. Learn more about our top picks for the best small-cap AI stocks to buy now.

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Stock market chart showing a bear market; learn more about bear market ETFs
January 31, 2024 10:14 AM ET

7 best bear market ETFs to battle a decline

Claire Shefchik

While there’s no guaranteed hedge against a bear market, you can learn more about various options available to you, including bear market ETFs. Learn more.

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Fintech banks image on tech background on MarketBeat
January 25, 2024 11:01 AM ET

5 best fintech banks to invest in now

Claire Shefchik

Online banks combine finance and technology. Should you invest in these digital assets? Learn more about the best fintech banks to invest in now.

NASDAQ:SOFINYSE:DFSNASDAQ:ON
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Close up of ripe wheat ears against beautiful sky with clouds. Learn more about how to invest in wheat.
January 19, 2024 10:24 AM ET

How to invest in wheat: Is it a hedge against inflation?

Claire Shefchik

Wheat, one of the world’s foremost commodities, is often used as an inflation hedge and for portfolio diversification. Learn more about how to invest in wheat.

NASDAQ:EXA)NYSE:ADMNYSE:BG
Read How to invest in wheat: Is it a hedge against inflation?
CPI - Consumer Price Index acronym, business concept background
January 18, 2024 9:00 AM ET

What does consumer price index measure?

Claire Shefchik

What does the Consumer Price Index measure? It measures the average change over time in the prices consumers pay for goods and services. Learn more.

Read What does consumer price index measure?
plane rising over clouds
January 17, 2024 12:10 PM ET

Will airline stocks recover? What is the outlook?

Claire Shefchik

Will airline stock recover from pre-pandemic highs — ever? Learn more about the various airlines and how they’ve handled the recovery in a complex environment.

NYSE:DALNASDAQ:AALOTCMKTS:AAMRQ
Read Will airline stocks recover? What is the outlook?
Dividend payment dates calendar
January 12, 2024 12:12 PM ET

What are dividend payment dates?

Claire Shefchik

What are dividend payment dates? The payment date is the day a company pays its eligible shareholders dividends. Learn more.

NYSE:GENYSE:JNJNYSE:PFE
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Image of stock growth
January 12, 2024 10:18 AM ET

How to calculate stock growth

Claire Shefchik

Stocks can help your portfolio grow. Learn how to calculate stock growth rates to get the most out of your investment with MarketBeat.

NASDAQ:AAPL
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Hotel by the ocean; Overview of Hotel REITs
January 11, 2024 10:39 AM ET

7 best hotel REITs to buy now

Claire Shefchik

Interested in investing in hotel REITs? Hospitality REITs invest in real estate, but short-term leases like one night at a hotel. Learn more.

NYSE:DRHNYSE:PEBNYSE:RH
Read 7 best hotel REITs to buy now
Using a futuristic smartphone to invest in central bank digital currency.
January 5, 2024 10:00 AM ET

Central bank digital currency: What it is and how to invest

Claire Shefchik

How do you invest in central bank digital currency? We’ll show you how to invest in central bank digital currency, step by step.

Read Central bank digital currency: What it is and how to invest
Image of Delta plane; learn more about whether you should buy Delta Air Lines stock
January 4, 2024 10:16 AM ET

Is Delta Air Lines stock a buy?

Claire Shefchik

Is Delta Airlines stock a buy? Learn more about Delta Airlines has handled the recovery after the pandemic in a complex demand and supply environment.

NYSE:DALNYSE:LEANYSE:BA
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Saving for retirement with IRA
January 4, 2024 9:27 AM ET

What is an IRA account? All about IRAs

Claire Shefchik

What is an IRA account? An individual retirement account (IRA) is a tax-advantaged investment account created to help you save for retirement. Learn more.

Read What is an IRA account? All about IRAs

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