Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Author Thomas HughesContributing AuthorTechnical and Fundamental AnalysisExperienceThomas Hughes has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.Areas of ExpertiseTechnical analysis, the S&P 500; retail, consumer, consumer staples, dividends, high-yield, small caps, technology, economic data, oil, cryptocurrenciesEducationAssociate of Arts in Culinary TechnologyPast ExperienceMarket watcher, trader and investor for numerous websites. Founded Passive Market Intelligence LLC to provide market research insights. Learn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Thomas HughesOctober 15, 2024 9:49 AM ETAMD Gains Momentum With AI: Can It Beat Expectations?Thomas HughesAdvanced Micro Devices is positioned to regain share from NVIDIA in the data center market and outperform consensus estimates.NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:METANYSE:HPERead AMD Gains Momentum With AI: Can It Beat Expectations?October 15, 2024 6:45 AM ETThe S&P 500 Defies Odds, Extends Rally With 6,000 in SightThomas HughesThe S&P 500 rally is driven by earnings growth, dividends, and share repurchases, which are not expected to end in 2025 but accelerate.NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:GOOGRead The S&P 500 Defies Odds, Extends Rally With 6,000 in SightOctober 14, 2024 10:11 AM ETWhirlpool’s High Dividend Yield Is Too Good to Pass UpThomas HughesWhirlpool's dividend is the most attractive in years, with limited downside risk for the stock price and a yield above 6.5%.NYSE:WHRRead Whirlpool’s High Dividend Yield Is Too Good to Pass UpOctober 14, 2024 8:34 AM ETChampion Homes: The Focus on Affordability Makes It a WinnerThomas HughesChampion Homes is in a position to continue accelerating its business in F2025, putting the stock on track for another $30 to 50% price increase.NYSE:SKYRead Champion Homes: The Focus on Affordability Makes It a WinnerOctober 14, 2024 5:15 AM ETJPMorgan Can Hit New Highs This Year: Here’s WhyThomas HughesJPMorgan Chase Q3 results were better than expected and point to the continuation of long-term trends and high-probability that a new all-time will be set soon.NYSE:JPMRead JPMorgan Can Hit New Highs This Year: Here’s WhyOctober 13, 2024 5:15 AM ETWhy Fastenal Stock Could Hit New Highs After Strong Q3 ResultsThomas HughesDividend Aristocrat Fastenal is on track to reclaim its all-time high and potentially set a new one this year as the diversified business model sustains growth.NASDAQ:FASTRead Why Fastenal Stock Could Hit New Highs After Strong Q3 ResultsOctober 11, 2024 5:45 AM ETAbbVie Stock Eyes New Highs: Analysts See Strong Growth PotentialThomas HughesAbbVie is tracking for a new high that may be reached before the end of the year. Acquisitions fuel the growth outlook, cash flow and capital returns.NYSE:ABBVRead AbbVie Stock Eyes New Highs: Analysts See Strong Growth PotentialOctober 11, 2024 5:30 AM ETAZZ Stock Gains Momentum: Analysts Forecast 25% Upside From HereThomas HughesSmall-cap industrial services company AZZ Inc. is on track to extend its trend and rise by another double-digit amount this year. NYSE:AZZRead AZZ Stock Gains Momentum: Analysts Forecast 25% Upside From HereOctober 10, 2024 9:21 AM ETDomino’s Pizza Stock Delivers: A Hot Buy for Growth InvestorsThomas HughesDomino's Pizza delivered a mixed result for Q3 and trimmed its revenue guidance. The critical tail is that margin strength is present, providing ample cash.NYSE:DPZRead Domino’s Pizza Stock Delivers: A Hot Buy for Growth InvestorsOctober 10, 2024 8:08 AM ETTop 2 Analyst Picks: Stocks Poised for Double-Digit GrowthThomas HughesChewy, Inc. and Gitlab have growing support from analysts and upward revision trends to support their price action in 2025. NASDAQ:GTLBNYSE:CHWYRead Top 2 Analyst Picks: Stocks Poised for Double-Digit GrowthOctober 9, 2024 9:20 AM ET3 Momentum Trades for October With Ample Upside AheadThomas HughesMomentum traders should consider these stocks, which have analysts' support and ample upside potential. The CQ3 earnings report will provide catalysts.NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:METANYSE:ORCLRead 3 Momentum Trades for October With Ample Upside AheadOctober 9, 2024 8:05 AM ETInsiders Hold Tight as Helen of Troy Prepares for a Major ReboundThomas HughesHelen of Troy is on track to complete a reversal soon, with institutions buying, short-covering in play, and fiscal Q2 results that are better than expected. 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