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High-Yield Kellogg Company Still Has Some Crunch 
November 4, 2021 9:00 AM ET

High-Yield Kellogg Company Still Has Some Crunch 

Thomas Hughes

The Kellogg Company’s (NYSE: K) Q3 results prove the company still has some crunch left for investors. The results show the impacts of supply chain and inflationary pressures but, so far, the company has been able to navigate those hurdles.

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Did Sturm, Ruger & Company Just Fire A Warning Shot? 
November 4, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Did Sturm, Ruger & Company Just Fire A Warning Shot? 

Thomas Hughes

Sturm, Ruger & Company (NYSE: RGR) just lowered its dividend by 21% but it may not be the warning shot it seems to be. The company pays a variable distribution based on earnings and this quarter’s payout is 40% of earnings.

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Why Are Insiders Selling Camping World? 
November 4, 2021 6:00 AM ET

Why Are Insiders Selling Camping World? 

Thomas Hughes

Insiders have been selling shares of Camping World (NYSE: CWH) but it is nothing for investors to be worried about. The total of selling during the last 12 months is less than 3% of the company’s market cap with insiders and institutions holding more than 75% of the stock.

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A Textbook Reversal For Scotts Miracle-Gro Shareholders
November 4, 2021 4:20 AM ET

A Textbook Reversal For Scotts Miracle-Gro Shareholders

Thomas Hughes

Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE: SMG) reported a double-digit decline in YOY sales but that is the only negative thing we can say about the report. The company beat on all other metrics and indicated strong demand for products would carry through into next year.

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SiteOne Landscape Supply Company Breaks To New Highs
November 4, 2021 4:15 AM ET

SiteOne Landscape Supply Company Breaks To New Highs

Thomas Hughes

Shares of SiteOne Landscape Supply Company (NYSE: SITE) just set a new all-time high and we are not surprised. The company has been firing on all cylinders and growing at a phenomenal pace despite the pandemic and headwinds within the economy.

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XPO Logistics Pulls Back To More Attractive Levels 
November 3, 2021 8:00 AM ET

XPO Logistics Pulls Back To More Attractive Levels 

Thomas Hughes

XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) had a great quarter but there are a number of things hanging over the market that has shares moving lower in the wake of the report. The number one, perhaps, is the fact XPO Logistics is a late-reporting company in the realm of truckers, LTL shipping, and logistical needs.

NYSE:XPONASDAQ:JBHTNASDAQ:ODFL
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Rocky Brands Or Weyco Group, Which Is The Better Fit
November 3, 2021 6:05 AM ET

Rocky Brands Or Weyco Group, Which Is The Better Fit

Thomas Hughes

Rocky Brands (NASDAQ: RCKY) and Weyco Group (NASDAQ: WEYS) are two shoe manufacturers/retailers seeing strong demand. The two companies reported earnings simultaneously and reported near-identical results save for one minor detail. That detail is supply chain challenges, challenges they are both facing but to a different degree.

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Supply Chain Hurdles Open Entry Into Ceragon Networks
November 3, 2021 6:00 AM ET

Supply Chain Hurdles Open Entry Into Ceragon Networks

Thomas Hughes

Ceragon Networks (NASDAQ: CRNT) has been on our radar for a year or so due to its exposure to telecommunication and 5G infrastructure. The company makes a wide range of backhaul devices for the telecommunications industry and offers many services to match.

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Rockwell Automation Is Automating Profits
November 3, 2021 3:00 AM ET

Rockwell Automation Is Automating Profits

Thomas Hughes

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is a favorite of ours because we believe in the power of automation the company’s ability to generate growth. The company provides industrial automation and digital transformation assistance in a world that is 1) accelerating the use of digital, IoT, and smart operations and 2) very short on able-bodied hands and looking to automate.

NYSE:ROK
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Beware Insider Selling In LCI Industries 
November 3, 2021 3:00 AM ET

Beware Insider Selling In LCI Industries 

Thomas Hughes

LCI Industries (NASDAQ: LCII) is one of the best-positioned companies in the market today. The company makes OEM and after-market parts for the RV and adjacent industries and demand for products is robust.

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Insider Selling In McKesson Corporation Nothing To Worry About 
November 2, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Insider Selling In McKesson Corporation Nothing To Worry About 

Thomas Hughes

Investors worried about insider selling of McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK) can lay those fears to rest. While insider selling of the sort seen over the last year isn’t necessarily a good thing for market confidence it doesn’t have the appearance of panic selling or impending doom.

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High-Yield The Williams Companies On Track For New Highs
November 2, 2021 8:00 AM ET

High-Yield The Williams Companies On Track For New Highs

Thomas Hughes

The Williams Companies (NYSE: WMB) have proved the U.S. midstream operators are not only immune to the global supply chain issues but benefiting from higher prices as well. The company reported record volume and contracted capacity for the fiscal 3rd quarter and sees demand holding strong for the foreseeable future.

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The Clorox Company Disinfects Its Outlook 
November 2, 2021 5:00 AM ET

The Clorox Company Disinfects Its Outlook 

Thomas Hughes

The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a poster child for both the pandemic and post-pandemic worlds. The company saw a 500% increase in demand for its products that outpaced expectations during both the spike and decline that has shares trading at their lowest levels in nearly a year.

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ArcBest Corporation Delivers Results 
November 1, 2021 11:00 PM ET

ArcBest Corporation Delivers Results 

Thomas Hughes

Anyone surprised by ArcBest Corporation’s (NASDAQ: ARCB) Q3 results isn’t paying attention to the freight market. ArcBest Corporation operates as an integrated trucking outfit with specialization in LTL, supply-chain logistics, and intermodal shipping making it one of the best-positioned outfits in a high-demand industry.

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ON Semiconductors On Time With Q3 Results 
November 1, 2021 9:00 AM ET

ON Semiconductors On Time With Q3 Results 

Thomas Hughes

Shares of ON Semiconductors (NASDAQ: ON) are breaking out to new highs following the Q3 earnings report. The company, as an American-based manufacturer of semiconductor solutions, was expected to report strong numbers and it did.

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It’s Time To Start Buying High-Yield Newell Brands 
November 1, 2021 8:00 AM ET

It’s Time To Start Buying High-Yield Newell Brands 

Thomas Hughes

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) caught the market’s attention when it released Q3 results. While results were mostly in-line with the market’s expectations details within the report including the guidance point to growing momentum.

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High Yielding AbbVie Is A Steal At This Price 
November 1, 2021 7:00 AM ET

High Yielding AbbVie Is A Steal At This Price 

Thomas Hughes

Shares of AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) have been trading a discount to other stocks in the group and went on an even deeper discount over the past two months. A surprise warnings on the class of drugs to which Rinvoq belongs sent the market scurrying for cover but has proven to be a knee-jerk reaction to the news.

NYSE:ABBV
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Tasty Treat Texas Roadhouse Slips On Mixed Results 
October 29, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Tasty Treat Texas Roadhouse Slips On Mixed Results 

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH) moved lower in the wake of the Q3 report but that was a knee-jerk reaction and a mistake, or, more to the point, an opportunity for us today.

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A Cautious Outlook Drives Haverty Furniture Companies To New Lows
October 29, 2021 7:00 AM ET

A Cautious Outlook Drives Haverty Furniture Companies To New Lows

Thomas Hughes

Haverty Furniture Companies (NYSE: HVT) reported a fabulous 3rd quarter and gave a positive outlook for future results but there are three things weighing on the market. The first is that growth is slowing and that is never a good thing. The YOY revenue growth came in at a double-digit rate but the written sales are only up 2%.

NYSE:HVT
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3 Undervalued And Under-the-Radar Automotive Stocks
October 29, 2021 3:30 AM ET

3 Undervalued And Under-the-Radar Automotive Stocks

Thomas Hughes

The automotive industry is struggling with systemic issues but, by all accounts, still doing quite well. While the major OEMs are cutting back on production sales remain robust and the outlook for the industry is healthy.

NASDAQ:PATKNYSE:SMPNYSE:OSK
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LTL Trucker Saia Hammers Down On Growth 
October 29, 2021 3:00 AM ET

LTL Trucker Saia Hammers Down On Growth 

Thomas Hughes

When Saia (NASDAQ: SAIA) decided to open a new terminal in Virginia the move was met with some criticism. Although demand within the industry is high and warrants such a move, ultra-tight labor conditions suggest it may be a bigger bite than the company can chew.

NASDAQ:SAIA
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Ethan Allen Interiors Comfortably Navigates Supply Chain Hurdles
October 28, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Ethan Allen Interiors Comfortably Navigates Supply Chain Hurdles

Thomas Hughes

Ethan Allen Interiors (NYSE: ETD) is one of the best-positioned companies in an industry well-positioned for the current environment. Not only does the company manufacture furniture, one of the highest-demand retail categories today, but it also manufactures 75% of its product in US workshops.

NYSE:ETD
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KLA Corporation Is On Watch For A Major Breakout
October 28, 2021 8:00 AM ET

KLA Corporation Is On Watch For A Major Breakout

Thomas Hughes

KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) is fundamental to the microchip industry and seeing a robust business because of the high demand. Not only are manufacturers ramping production but they are expanding and investing in next-generation technologies that promise to bring the full power of 5G to our fingertips.

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McDonald’s Proves Bigger Is Better
October 28, 2021 4:30 AM ET

McDonald’s Proves Bigger Is Better

Thomas Hughes

Given the state of today’s labor market, it is truly surprising to see McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) not only meet the consensus estimates for revenue but blow right through them. The company is a testament to the idea that bigger is better as it has been able to overcome widespread store closings, cut back hours, and the reduction or elimination of in-store dining.

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