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Katapult Holdings Fails To Launch
August 10, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Katapult Holdings Fails To Launch

Thomas Hughes

We had such high hopes for Katapult Holdings (NASDAQ: KPLT) and they’ve been dashed. Katapult Holdings, Inc is a point of sale option for eCommerce portals that provides financing and rent-to-own services to lower credit quality individuals.

NASDAQ:KPLT
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Building A Quality Portfolio With Ethan Allen Interiors
August 10, 2021 6:10 AM ET

Building A Quality Portfolio With Ethan Allen Interiors

Thomas Hughes

It's no secret that we are fond of the furniture industry and Ethan Allen Interiors (NYSE: ETH) is part of this big picture. The company is a mostly North American-based manufacturer of premium furniture and its business is being supported by the same secular trends as its competitors

NYSE:ETH
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Kandi Technologies Is Focused On Profits
August 9, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Kandi Technologies Is Focused On Profits

Thomas Hughes

Kandi Technologies (NASDAQ: KNDI) embarked upon a strategic shift last year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company's prior focus on off-road vehicles and Ev parts manufacturing wasn't getting the job done so the company turned its attention to what it calls intelligent transportation.

NASDAQ:KNDI
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Tailwinds Continue To Blow For Johnson Outdoor Brands
August 9, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Tailwinds Continue To Blow For Johnson Outdoor Brands

Thomas Hughes

Johnson Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ: JOUT) is among the least loved of the outdoor stocks being boosted by the pandemic. That is a shame because the stock is a high-quality company with a fortress balance sheet and a long-term outlook for solid growth

NASDAQ:JOUT
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Tyson Foods Could Gain 50% By The End Of The Year
August 9, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Tyson Foods Could Gain 50% By The End Of The Year

Thomas Hughes

Tyson Foods (NYSE: TSN) just reported a very strong fiscal third-quarter and one that proves the value of the company. Shares are moving higher in the pre-market action on this news and concrete sign the company is undervalued.

NYSE:TSNNASDAQ:SAFM
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Cronos Group Proves It’s No Flash In The Pan
August 6, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Cronos Group Proves It’s No Flash In The Pan

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Cronos are ready to move higher after a surprising profit and results in the Canadian adult-use market.

NASDAQ:CRON
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Jack In The Box Is Reloading For Another Bounce Higher
August 5, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Jack In The Box Is Reloading For Another Bounce Higher

Thomas Hughes

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) is among our favorite picks in the fast-food industry. The stock is incredibly undervalued relative to its peers and deep into a nationwide rationalization that has revenue growing and profitability on the rise.

NASDAQ:JACK
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The Clorox Company Got Sanitized, Now Is The Time To Buy
August 5, 2021 7:00 AM ET

The Clorox Company Got Sanitized, Now Is The Time To Buy

Thomas Hughes

Shares of The Clorox Company have pulled back to long-term support where they look like a good buy.

NYSE:CLX
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Is Freshpet Getting Stale? 
August 4, 2021 4:07 AM ET

Is Freshpet Getting Stale? 

Thomas Hughes

Freshpet (NASDAQ: FRPT) has been a very interesting story for the past year. The company was supported by accelerating trends within the pet care industry, those trends were accelerated by the pandemic,

NASDAQ:FRPT
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ON Semiconductors, Another Reason To GET Bullish On Microchips
August 3, 2021 2:00 AM ET

ON Semiconductors, Another Reason To GET Bullish On Microchips

Thomas Hughes

ON Semiconductors (NASDAQ: ON) has given another confirmation of what we already knew to be true about the semiconductor industry. Global systemic demand for microchips has sparked a secular upcycle in the microchip industry. 

NASDAQ:ON
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5 Reasons To Own KLA Corporation
August 2, 2021 5:00 AM ET

5 Reasons To Own KLA Corporation

Thomas Hughes

We have been fond of KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) for several years. The company is fundamental to the microchip industry as a manufacturer and servicer of the equipment with which microchip wafers are made and that can be seen in the quarterly results.

NASDAQ:KLAC
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iRobot Struggles With Systemic Headwinds
July 29, 2021 7:00 AM ET

iRobot Struggles With Systemic Headwinds

Thomas Hughes

iRobot (NASDAQ: IRBT) has confirmed the market’s fears and more. The company reported a fantastic quarter but one that was severely impacted by the global chip shortage and systemic supply chain challenges.

NASDAQ:IRBT
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Haverty Furniture Company Is Ready To Spring Higher
July 28, 2021 6:00 AM ET

Haverty Furniture Company Is Ready To Spring Higher

Thomas Hughes

Haverty Furniture Company is a deep value for dividend growth investors and ready to spring higher.

NYSE:HVT
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Simpson Manufacturing Company Is Building Strong Cash Flow
July 27, 2021 5:01 AM ET

Simpson Manufacturing Company Is Building Strong Cash Flow

Thomas Hughes

Simpson Manufacturing Company (NYSE: SSD) just announced a great second-quarter report but one that reveals an underlying problem within the economy.

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RPM International Is About To Get A Lot Cheaper
July 26, 2021 6:00 AM ET

RPM International Is About To Get A Lot Cheaper

Thomas Hughes

Shares of RPM are pulling back into a buying opportunity you won't want to pass up.

NYSE:RPM
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Kimberly-Clark Investors In Need Of A Tissue
July 23, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Kimberly-Clark Investors In Need Of A Tissue

Thomas Hughes

Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) bucked the Q2 earnings trend by reporting weaker-than-expected earnings and guiding the market lower. This news has shares down more than 3% in early trading and they may move lower.

NYSE:KMB
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4 Companies Raising Guidance That You Should Buy
July 23, 2021 3:00 AM ET

4 Companies Raising Guidance That You Should Buy

Thomas Hughes

While the pace of earnings growth will slow from high double digits in the second quarter to low double digits in the third quarter that's because of the COVID-comp, not any fundamental change in the economy. The salient point is that earnings growth is going to continue on top of tough comps in the second half of the year

NASDAQ:CROXNYSE:RSNYSE:AAL
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Buy Genuine Parts Company While You Can Still Get It Cheap
July 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Buy Genuine Parts Company While You Can Still Get It Cheap

Thomas Hughes

In the quest for value, investors should not discount Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC). It is not a lightly valued stock at 21X this year's earnings and 19X next year's earnings but it is one of the higher quality dividend growth stocks you will find.

NYSE:GPC
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Abbott Laboratories Proves Its Worth Again 
July 22, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Abbott Laboratories Proves Its Worth Again 

Thomas Hughes

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) is a highly valued stock trading at 27X this year's consensus target and 25X next year's consensus EPS estimate but remember, you get what you pay for

NYSE:ABT
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Domino's Pizza, Delivering What The Market Ordered
July 22, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Domino's Pizza, Delivering What The Market Ordered

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Domino's Pizza (NYSE: DPZ) look ready to continue what has been a very strong uptrend. The second-quarter results were everything the market could ask for and more including growth, better-than-expected results

NYSE:DPZ
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The Value Deepens In Knight-Swift Transportation
July 22, 2021 4:00 AM ET

The Value Deepens In Knight-Swift Transportation

Thomas Hughes

Knight-Swift Transportation (NYSE: KNX) is one of the nation's largest trucking outfits and one bent on growth. The company has been actively acquiring businesses across the country for the past few years and that can be seen in the revenue.

NYSE:KNX
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Harley-Davidson Hammers Down On Growth
July 21, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Harley-Davidson Hammers Down On Growth

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Harley-Davidson are set up for a rebound and short-covering rally.

NYSE:HOG
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The Coca-Cola Company Bubbles Over On Strong Results
July 21, 2021 7:00 AM ET

The Coca-Cola Company Bubbles Over On Strong Results

Thomas Hughes

In the head-to-head comparison, we prefer Pepsico (NASDAQ: PEP) to The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) but that does not mean The Coca-Cola Company is not a great investment.

NYSE:KONASDAQ:PEP
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Crown Holdings Is A Jewel For Your Portfolio
July 20, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Crown Holdings Is A Jewel For Your Portfolio

Thomas Hughes

Crown Holdings (NYSE: CCK) is a fundamental play on the beverage industry. It doesn't matter if we're talking about sodas, sports drinks, coffee drinks, tea drinks, beer, or the burgeoning Seltzer industry.

NYSE:CCK
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