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Building Portfolio Value With Adobe
June 18, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Building Portfolio Value With Adobe

Thomas Hughes

Adobe (NASDAQ: ADBE) is one of those blue-chip, legacy tech companies that almost became irrelevant. Not to say that Adobe was ever really in danger of going out of business, only that it had reached the end of its visible growth cycle.

NASDAQ:ADBE
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Smith & Wesson Brands Fires Off A Dividend Increase 
June 18, 2021 6:00 AM ET

Smith & Wesson Brands Fires Off A Dividend Increase 

Thomas Hughes

To say that there are tailwinds driving Smith & Wesson Brands’ (NASDAQ: SWBI) business is a bit of an understatement. The first is America's re-infatuation with outdoor lifestyles, a re-infatuation sparked by the pandemic but no longer tied to it.

NASDAQ:SWBI
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Commercial Metals Company Is Hidden Gold
June 18, 2021 3:03 AM ET

Commercial Metals Company Is Hidden Gold

Thomas Hughes

Not even a day after analyst Michael Glick of JPMorgan initiated coverage on the steel industry calling it a generational opportunity, Commercial Metals Company (NYSE: CMC) released its calendar Q2 earnings report

NYSE:CMC
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Jabil Inc Moves Higher On Rising Demand
June 17, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Jabil Inc Moves Higher On Rising Demand

Thomas Hughes

Jabil Inc is in a perfect position to accelerate revenue and earnings.

NYSE:JBL
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Lennar Corporation Is Building Value For Investors
June 17, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Lennar Corporation Is Building Value For Investors

Thomas Hughes

Rising lumber prices, rising mortgage rates, and tepid housing data cast a pall on shares of Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN) but that is turning into a buying opportunity.

NYSE:LEN
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These Hot Upgrades Are Moving Markets Now
June 17, 2021 4:00 AM ET

These Hot Upgrades Are Moving Markets Now

Thomas Hughes

It doesn't matter to us if the analyst’s consensus is bullish or bearish if there is a clear trend of bullishness or bearishness within the community. That said today's news includes upgrades on 3 stocks that we think have big gains ahead of them.

NYSE:FDXNASDAQ:COINNASDAQ:SOFI
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La-Z-Boy Is Just Hitting Its Stride
June 16, 2021 7:00 AM ET

La-Z-Boy Is Just Hitting Its Stride

Thomas Hughes

La-Z-Boy (NYSE: LZB) and the furniture industry are among the most durable winners in the post-pandemic world. The industry suffered a blow when the pandemic struck but has since been able to bounce back very strongly.

NYSE:LZB
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Oracle Plunges On Lackluster Results 
June 16, 2021 6:00 AM ET

Oracle Plunges On Lackluster Results 

Thomas Hughes

Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) just released its fiscal Q4 earnings and the shares are down nearly 5% in premarket trading. The report is important for more reasons than one, not only is the report pertinent to Oracle but Oracle's Q4 ended on May 31st. 

NASDAQ:ORCL
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3 EV Companies That Are Still Good Investments
June 16, 2021 3:00 AM ET

3 EV Companies That Are Still Good Investments

Thomas Hughes

The SPAC boom may be over but EV is still big business for these established companies.

NYSE:GMNASDAQ:TSLANYSE:REVG
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Put These 2 Micro-Cap Fintech Stocks On Your Watchlist
June 15, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Put These 2 Micro-Cap Fintech Stocks On Your Watchlist

Thomas Hughes

Fintech has been a hot topic for many years now. Secular trends are driving mass adoption of digital commerce and other financial transactions around the world.

NASDAQ:GBOXNASDAQ:KPLT
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RF Industries Is A Micro-Cap You Need To Own
June 15, 2021 7:00 AM ET

RF Industries Is A Micro-Cap You Need To Own

Thomas Hughes

We think RF Industries (NASDAQ: RFIL) is a micro-cap that should be on your watchlist if not in your portfolio.  The company is a specialist in interconnect products and its business is supported by multiple tailwinds.

NASDAQ:RFIL
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3 Reasons Why You Should Be Scared Of Inflation
June 15, 2021 3:00 AM ET

3 Reasons Why You Should Be Scared Of Inflation

Thomas Hughes

This is why the market should be ready for aggressive FOMC policy changes this year.

NYSE:SPY
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Lordstown Motors Investors Get Taken For A Ride
June 14, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Lordstown Motors Investors Get Taken For A Ride

Thomas Hughes

What was once one of the most promising SPAC-related EV growth stories in the market, Lordstown Motors (NASDAQ: RIDE), may be falling apart. Lordstown Motors’ decline began earlier this year

NASDAQ:RIDE
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 HEXO Corp Is A Growing Concern For Your Portfolio
June 14, 2021 7:05 AM ET

 HEXO Corp Is A Growing Concern For Your Portfolio

Thomas Hughes

HEXO Corp (NYSE: HEXO) has been one of our favorite Canadian cannabis companies for quite some time. The company started as one of Canada's smaller yet better run vertically integrated producers but is about to edge out its larger competitors

NYSE:HEXO
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Dave & Buster's Recovery Is Well Underway 
June 11, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Dave & Buster's Recovery Is Well Underway 

Thomas Hughes

Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY) was not immune to the pandemic. At the height of the pandemic, sales were down more than 85%. For most, that would be a death knell but not for Dave & Buster's.

NASDAQ:PLAY
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Hyper-Growth Stock Zedge Outperforms All Expectations
June 11, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Hyper-Growth Stock Zedge Outperforms All Expectations

Thomas Hughes

Zedge (NYSEAMERICAN: ZDGE) caught our attention last quarter when it reported earnings. The company operates a mobile app that allows users to customize their smartphones including ringtones, wallpaper, icons, and many other features.

NYSE:ZDGE
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These 3 Micro-Cap Stocks Are Making A Buzz
June 11, 2021 4:00 AM ET

These 3 Micro-Cap Stocks Are Making A Buzz

Thomas Hughes

The Russell Microcap Index is an index of the smallest 1000 companies in the Russell 2000 Index plus the next thousand smallest companies eligible for inclusion. Today, we're going to take a look at 3 micro-cap stocks that are about to be included

NASDAQ:NTWKNASDAQ:BWENNYSEAMERICAN:WTT
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Buy Into United Parcel Service Investor Day Weakness
June 9, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Buy Into United Parcel Service Investor Day Weakness

Thomas Hughes

When United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS)released its fiscal Q1 2021 earnings report it caused quite a stir. The company reported not only Revenue growth but Revenue growth acceleration and acceleration far above the analysts’ consensus.

NYSE:UPS
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The Lovesac Company Hyper-Growth Story Accelerates Again
June 9, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The Lovesac Company Hyper-Growth Story Accelerates Again

Thomas Hughes

The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ: LOVE), along with the furniture industry at large, are among the most durable winners of the pandemic. The switch to stay at home/play at home/home and lifestyle Improvement has driven sales higher across the industry

NASDAQ:LOVE
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Calavo Growers, Inc Rebound Is Blossoming
June 9, 2021 7:01 AM ET

Calavo Growers, Inc Rebound Is Blossoming

Thomas Hughes

We started getting interested in Calavo Growers (NASDAQ: CVGW) during the fourth quarter of 2020. The company was not immune to the pandemic but underlying trends within the business pointed to fundamental strength in the face of an expected economic rebound.

NASDAQ:CVGW
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Lightning Strikes Again For Thor Industries
June 8, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Lightning Strikes Again For Thor Industries

Thomas Hughes

To say that Thor Industries (NYSE: THO) has benefited from the pandemic is a bit of an understatement. The entire RV and camping industry has seen a sustained uptick in business that is not only sustaining itself but accelerating.

NYSE:THO
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Rev Group Rockets Higher After Raising Guidance Again
June 8, 2021 6:00 AM ET

Rev Group Rockets Higher After Raising Guidance Again

Thomas Hughes

REV Group moves to new highs after blowout results and improved guidance.

NYSE:REVG
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3 More Reasons To Invest In The Reopening
June 7, 2021 9:00 AM ET

3 More Reasons To Invest In The Reopening

Thomas Hughes

The reopening may take some time to gain momentum, but by the end of the year, we expect the economic picture to look much different than it does now. Until then here are three more stocks to put on your watch list that we think are well-positioned to benefit from the reopening.

NASDAQ:BBCPNYSE:NCLHNASDAQ:GIII
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Upgrade Your Exposure To E-commerce With These Stocks
June 7, 2021 6:00 AM ET

Upgrade Your Exposure To E-commerce With These Stocks

Thomas Hughes

As explosive as the growth was over the past year, there is still plenty of room for growth within the space. Today's lineup features three companies that are paving a path to profitability for their shareholders and their clients.

NASDAQ:ETSYNYSE:SMWBNASDAQ:GLBE
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