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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Thomas Hughes
About The Author

Thomas Hughes

Contributing Author

Technical and Fundamental Analysis, S&P 500, Retail and Consumer Sectors, Dividends

Experience

Thomas Hughes has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.

  • Professional Background: Thomas Hughes is the Managing Partner of Passive Market Intelligence LLC, a market research platform he launched in 2023 with the mission: “We watch the market so you don't have to.” He has worked as a blogger, stock market commentator, and independent analyst since 2010 and has been actively involved in trading and investing since 2005.
  • Credentials: He holds an Associate of Arts in Culinary Technology—training that honed his discipline, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate outcomes, all of which carry over into his work as a market analyst.
  • Finance Experience: Thomas has been writing about finance and investing since 2011, when he discovered it could be more than a personal passion—it could be a profession. He’s been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.
  • Writing Focus: He specializes in the S&P 500, small-cap stocks, dividend and high-yield strategies, consumer staples, retail, technology, oil, and cryptocurrencies. His analysis blends chart-based technical setups with key fundamental insights, helping readers identify actionable trends.
  • Investment Approach: Thomas takes a hybrid approach that combines technical analysis with deep fundamental research. He often writes about macroeconomic shifts, earnings trends, and sentiment-based trading signals.
  • Inspiration: Thomas first became interested in stocks after attending a seminar on how to buy and sell your own shares. That event opened his eyes to the market's potential and sparked a lifelong interest in investing.
  • Fun Fact: Thomas took up model railroading by accident a few years ago—and now he can’t stop running the rails.
  • Areas of Expertise: Technical and fundamental analysis, S&P 500, retail and consumer sectors, dividends, market trends

Education

Associate of Arts in Culinary Technology

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Latest Articles by Thomas Hughes

Gas Engine Closeup — Photo
July 12, 2025 9:31 AM ET

Power Solutions International Poised for 75% Upside

Thomas Hughes

Power Solutions International has what it takes to drive its stock price higher; the charts are bullish and suggest a significant upside potential.

NASDAQ:PSIX
Read Power Solutions International Poised for 75% Upside
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July 11, 2025 2:32 PM ET

3 Hot Tech Stocks Showing Bullish Price Action Right Now

Thomas Hughes

Amprius Technologies, Ambarella, and Joby Aviation stock charts indicate bullish activity leading up to the Q2 earnings reporting cycle.

NASDAQ:AMBANYSE:AMPXNYSE:JOBY
Read 3 Hot Tech Stocks Showing Bullish Price Action Right Now
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July 11, 2025 6:00 AM ET

These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Not Concerned With Tariff Noise

Thomas Hughes

Dividend stocks like Lockheed Martin, The Coca-Cola Company, and Walmart are well-positioned to deliver for investors in 2025.

NYSE:WMTNYSE:KONYSE:LMT
Read These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Not Concerned With Tariff Noise
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July 10, 2025 2:09 PM ET

5 Hot Stocks With Summer Buybacks You Can Cash In On

Thomas Hughes

The five stocks on this list issued aggressive buyback authorizations in June or July and have the power to follow through with their plans.

NASDAQ:COLLNASDAQ:ENVXNYSE:THO
Read 5 Hot Stocks With Summer Buybacks You Can Cash In On
Stuttgart, Germany - 09-25-2023: Person holding smartphone with webpage of US battery company Enovix Corporation in front of business logo. Focus on center of phone display. — Stock Editorial Photography
July 10, 2025 6:51 AM ET

Enovix Shares Hit 6-Month High; Long-Term Highs to Follow

Thomas Hughes

Enovix is well-positioned to capture share with its innovative silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries. Demand is rising and guidance is improving.

NASDAQ:ENVX
Read Enovix Shares Hit 6-Month High; Long-Term Highs to Follow
YESSENTUKI, RUSSIA - July 27, 2019: Company logo Autodesk, Inc. (ADSK) on smartphone screen, hand of trader holding mobile phone showing BUY or SELL on background of stock chart — Stock Editorial Photography
July 9, 2025 12:42 PM ET

Autodesk Stock Ready to Rip? Q3 May Be the Turning Point

Thomas Hughes

Autodesk is a leader in computer-aided design for many industries, and its growth is outperforming expectations, prompting analysts to lift their price targets.

NASDAQ:ADSK
Read Autodesk Stock Ready to Rip? Q3 May Be the Turning Point
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July 9, 2025 8:28 AM ET

Zscaler or CrowdStrike: Which Is the Better Buy in 2025?

Thomas Hughes

Cybersecurity stocks Zscaler and Crowdstrike are well-positioned to grow above the industry pace for years, but only one is a great buy in Q3 2025.

NASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:ZS
Read Zscaler or CrowdStrike: Which Is the Better Buy in 2025?
SoundHound Agentic AI
July 9, 2025 8:03 AM ET

SoundHound Rises as Short Sellers Exit and AI Demand Grows

Thomas Hughes

SoundHound AI is well-positioned for the agentic AI boom, cementing its position as the leading provider of voice-enabled solutions.

NASDAQ:SOUN
Read SoundHound Rises as Short Sellers Exit and AI Demand Grows
STUTTGART, GERMANY - Aug 18, 2021: Person holding smartphone with website of company Chime Financial Inc. on screen in front of logo. Focus on center of phone display. - Stock Editorial Photography
July 9, 2025 6:20 AM ET

Chime Financial: Analysts Ring In—And It’s a Buy

Thomas Hughes

Chime Financial is well-positioned to grow its cloud-native, mobile-first fintech platform and drive robust cash flow for investors.

NASDAQ:CHYM
Read Chime Financial: Analysts Ring In—And It’s a Buy
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July 8, 2025 10:19 AM ET

3 Upgraded Stocks to Load Up on Before Earnings

Thomas Hughes

Analysts are upgrading and lifting price targets for Meta Platforms, Dollar General, and Wingstop, indicating a robust upside potential.

NYSE:DGNASDAQ:WINGNASDAQ:META
Read 3 Upgraded Stocks to Load Up on Before Earnings
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July 8, 2025 8:57 AM ET

Sizzling Insider Buys for Your High-Yield Watchlist

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are buying these higher-yielding dividend stocks, touting them as attractive investments, and analysts and institutions also favor them.

NYSE:VFCNASDAQ:NEWTNYSE:MTDR
Read Sizzling Insider Buys for Your High-Yield Watchlist
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July 7, 2025 2:24 PM ET

Micron Insiders Sell But Investors Should Buy, Buy, Buy

Thomas Hughes

Micron insiders are selling shares, but investors shouldn't worry; institutions and analysts are buying, leading the market to a fresh all-time high.

NASDAQ:AMD
Read Micron Insiders Sell But Investors Should Buy, Buy, Buy
May 24, 2019, Brazil. In this photo illustration the Exxon Mobil Corporation logo is displayed on a smartphone — Stock Editorial Photography
July 7, 2025 2:14 PM ET

ExxonMobil: Limited Risk and Lots of Reward With This Oil Play

Thomas Hughes

Exxon Mobil is well-positioned to deliver shareholder value in 2025 and drive its stock price to new highs over the long term.

NYSE:CVXNYSE:XOMNYSE:HES
Read ExxonMobil: Limited Risk and Lots of Reward With This Oil Play
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June 30, 2025 9:42 AM ET

The Top Insider Sells From Q2: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are selling stocks like Meta Platforms, Carvana, and Magnite in 2025, but investors should think twice. Trends suggest new highs could be reached.

NASDAQ:METANYSE:CVNANASDAQ:MGNI
Read The Top Insider Sells From Q2: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
SP 500 Chart
June 30, 2025 7:53 AM ET

S&P 500 All-Time Highs: 5 Catalysts Driving It Higher

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 is expected to continue rising in 2025, as leading stocks are at or on the cusp of new highs, driven by bullish fundamentals and catalysts.

NYSEARCA:SPYNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFT
Read S&P 500 All-Time Highs: 5 Catalysts Driving It Higher
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June 30, 2025 7:23 AM ET

3 Dividend Kings Trading at Rare Discounts to Buy This Summer

Thomas Hughes

Here are 3 Dividend Kings (HRL, GPC, PG) currently trading near long-term lows, offering attractive yields and growth potential, to buy this summer.

NYSE:HRLNYSE:GPCNYSE:PG
Read 3 Dividend Kings Trading at Rare Discounts to Buy This Summer
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June 30, 2025 6:30 AM ET

3 Summer Short-Squeeze Candidates With Catalysts for Covering

Thomas Hughes

Short squeeze candidates SoundHound AI, Etsy, and Brinker International are fundamentally sound businesses with analysts' support.

NYSE:EATNASDAQ:ETSYNASDAQ:SOUN
Read 3 Summer Short-Squeeze Candidates With Catalysts for Covering
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June 30, 2025 5:02 AM ET

Top 5 Stocks for July: Momentum-Driven Picks to Watch Now

Thomas Hughes

July is expected to be a hot month, but not hotter than the markets for these stocks, which are rising due to factors such as results, guidance, and analysts.

NYSE:SNOWNASDAQ:AMDNYSE:ORCL
Read Top 5 Stocks for July: Momentum-Driven Picks to Watch Now
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June 28, 2025 7:37 AM ET

Value Alert: 3 High-Yield Stocks Trading at 52-Week Lows

Thomas Hughes

Stocks trading near their 52-week lows offer opportunity and higher yields but come with risk. The question is if these three stocks are a buy, sell, or hold?

NYSE:TROXNYSE:SXCNASDAQ:SWBI
Read Value Alert: 3 High-Yield Stocks Trading at 52-Week Lows
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June 26, 2025 12:04 PM ET

NVIDIA’s Stock Price Hits New Highs: This Is What’s Next

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA's stock price reached a new high in late June and is expected to continue rising in 2025 due to positive earnings and analyst sentiment trends.

NASDAQ:NVDA
Read NVIDIA’s Stock Price Hits New Highs: This Is What’s Next
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June 26, 2025 8:06 AM ET

Micron: A Hot Buy Heats Up, Fresh All-Time Highs Are Coming

Thomas Hughes

Micron stock is poised to surge by 50% or more over the summer and is likely to sustain an uptrend long into 2026, driven by rising demand for AI.

NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MU
Read Micron: A Hot Buy Heats Up, Fresh All-Time Highs Are Coming
FedEx Building
June 26, 2025 6:37 AM ET

FedEx Stock Is at Its Bottom—And It May Be Time to Buy

Thomas Hughes

FedEx's results and guidance reflect improving business momentum that the freight segment spin-off will amplify; the bottom is in for this market.

NYSE:FDX
Read FedEx Stock Is at Its Bottom—And It May Be Time to Buy
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June 26, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Analysts Supercharge AMD Stock Ahead of Q2 AI Catalyst

Thomas Hughes

Advanced Micro Devices' advantages to NVIDIA put it at an inflection point with the MI400 line due out next year; soon, AMD will come in rack-scale solutions.

NYSE:ORCLNASDAQ:METANASDAQ:NVDA
Read Analysts Supercharge AMD Stock Ahead of Q2 AI Catalyst
KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 2022: Ukrainian national defense plane flies in the blue sky over Kyiv. Air Force of Ukraine. Protecting the Ukrainian skies from invasion — Stock Editorial Photography
June 25, 2025 10:51 AM ET

AeroVironment Will Hit New Highs This Year: Bull Flag Confirmed

Thomas Hughes

AeroVironment is well-positioned as a next-gen defense contractor focused on uncrewed and loitering munitions systems across domains.

NASDAQ:AVAV
Read AeroVironment Will Hit New Highs This Year: Bull Flag Confirmed

Videos with Thomas Hughes

3 Hot Growth Stocks to Watch Right Now!
5 Stocks to BUY NOW in July 2025
NVIDIA: Another 200% Growth Ahead? (PLUS 2 Companies Riding Along)
Congress Bought This Stock at the Bottom—Will You Miss It?
3 Tech Stocks Insiders Are Buying: Speculative Plays for June
Congress Is Pouring Millions Into These 6 Surprising Stocks
Top 5 Stocks for June: AI Picks That Aren’t NVIDIA

Reports by Thomas Hughes

Elon Musk’s Next Move
10 Stocks Set to Soar in Summer 2025
7 AI Stocks to Invest in Today: Capitalizing on AI and Tech Trends in 2025
 The Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy
The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2025
These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2025
The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2025