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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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3 Healthcare Stocks On The Move After Raising Guidance
April 23, 2021 4:00 AM ET

3 Healthcare Stocks On The Move After Raising Guidance

Thomas Hughes

We spend trillions of dollars annually on care, drugs, services, and equipment and that money is flowing right now. The company's on our list today represent three facets of the industry and are all poised for big gains in 2021.

NASDAQ:BIIBNYSE:HCANYSE:IQVIA
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It’s Time To Snap Up Some Snap-on Stock
April 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

It’s Time To Snap Up Some Snap-on Stock

Thomas Hughes

Snap-on (NYSE: SNA) has a lot going for both in terms of its business and the stock. The company is a manufacturer, distributor, and service technician for tools, equipment, and diagnostic devices globally.

NYSE:SNA
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Whirlpool Is Why This Market Will Move Higher
April 22, 2021 7:25 AM ET

Whirlpool Is Why This Market Will Move Higher

Thomas Hughes

Whirlpool (NYSE: WHR) is a great example of what we love about the market and the economy today. The company is delivering strong results driven by sustained demand across segments in a way that will help drive economic growth for the next few years.

NYSE:WHR
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High-Yield Verizon Is A Buy On Post-Earnings Weakness
April 22, 2021 4:00 AM ET

High-Yield Verizon Is A Buy On Post-Earnings Weakness

Thomas Hughes

We've like Verizon (NYSE: VZ) for the last 18-months to two years for a variety of reasons that include but not limited to value, yield, growth, the consumer, digital, streaming, 5G, and the IoT.

NYSE:VZ
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A Dip In Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Is An Opportunity For You
April 21, 2021 8:25 AM ET

A Dip In Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Is An Opportunity For You

Thomas Hughes

Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings (NYSE: KNX) reported a good quarter and shares are down because of it. You might think shares are down because of weak guidance but they're not.

NYSE:KNX
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ManpowerGroup, Inc Stock Is About To Go Ballistic
April 21, 2021 7:30 AM ET

ManpowerGroup, Inc Stock Is About To Go Ballistic

Thomas Hughes

If you want to know why ManpowerGroup Inc (NYSE: MAN) was able to beat the consensus target you have only to look at the labor data. The labor data has improved significantly over the past two months and points to two things.

NYSE:MAN
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3 High-Quality Dividend Payers About To Increase Their Payouts
April 21, 2021 4:05 AM ET

3 High-Quality Dividend Payers About To Increase Their Payouts

Thomas Hughes

These high-quality dividend stocks are about to increase their payouts and drive their shares to new all time highs.

NASDAQ:PEPNYSE:PPGNYSE:UNH
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3 Hyper-Growth Stocks Trading Under $5
April 20, 2021 3:50 AM ET

3 Hyper-Growth Stocks Trading Under $5

Thomas Hughes

These three hyper-growth stocks are trading for less than $5 per share and set up to deliver triple-digit gains in 2021.

NASDAQ:LIVXNASDAQ:FLNTNYSE:LITB
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Dividend King Johnson & Johnson Is Ready To Scale New Highs
April 19, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Dividend King Johnson & Johnson Is Ready To Scale New Highs

Thomas Hughes

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is no growth stock, not in the classic sense, but it is a blue-chip company repositioned for growth and one that pays a very healthy dividend

NYSE:JNJ
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Dividend King Proctor & Gamble Is A Buy On Post-Earnings Weakness
April 19, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Dividend King Proctor & Gamble Is A Buy On Post-Earnings Weakness

Thomas Hughes

Like so many other major consumer staples companies Proctor & Gamble (NYSE: PG) is supported not only by repositioning efforts but by COVID-induced trends as well.

NYSE:PG
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Bellwether Alcoa Quietly Rises After Blow Out Quarter
April 19, 2021 8:45 AM ET

Bellwether Alcoa Quietly Rises After Blow Out Quarter

Thomas Hughes

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) was long the bellwether for the market but something changed. The product, the business, and the stock fell out of favor under the influence of multiple factors that have left it the undervalued company it is today

NYSE:AA
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Coca-Cola Exits Recession, Growth On Tap
April 19, 2021 7:45 AM ET

Coca-Cola Exits Recession, Growth On Tap

Thomas Hughes

When it comes to consumer staples and the beverage industry we prefer Pepsico (NASDAQ: PEP) over Coke (NYSE: KO) for its value, dividend growth, and diversification.

NYSE:KONASDAQ:PEP
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UnitedHealth Group Rockets To New High
April 16, 2021 3:00 AM ET

UnitedHealth Group Rockets To New High

Thomas Hughes

Let's face it, the healthcare industry is growing and supported by government policy and that's why UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is moving higher. Shares of UnitedHealth are moving up to a new all-time on better than expected results and raised guidance.

NYSE:UNH
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J.B. Hunt Transport Services Is Driving To New All-Time Highs
April 15, 2021 11:00 PM ET

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Is Driving To New All-Time Highs

Thomas Hughes

The J.B. Hunt Transportation Services (NASDAQ: JBHT) Q1 results prove the rebound in trucking is on. The industry has been in high demand over the last year but struggled to gain momentum until only very recently.

NASDAQ:JBHT
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It’s Time To Make A Play On Oil 
April 15, 2021 4:05 AM ET

It’s Time To Make A Play On Oil 

Thomas Hughes

Based on the data it sure looks like oil prices are about to move higher. Not only is the world demand picture brightening but production has yet to pick up. The latest inventory data from EIA underscores this statement as it shows not only an acceleration of weekly drawdowns but a continuation of the trend of weaker than expected data. 

NYSE:XOMNYSEARCA:XLE
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Labor Is Leading This Market Higher
April 14, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Labor Is Leading This Market Higher

Thomas Hughes

This market is due for a correction but the timing, depth, and duration are questionable. In our view, a correction, if it comes, will set up the next truly great buying opportunity

NYSEARCA:SPY
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The Lovesac Hyper-Growth Story Hits New High 
April 13, 2021 11:00 PM ET

The Lovesac Hyper-Growth Story Hits New High 

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Lovesac are down following blowout results that point to solid growth in the year ahead and set up a buying opportunity for savvy investors.

NASDAQ:LOVE
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Fastenal Is Why You Should Be Worried About The Broad Market
April 12, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Fastenal Is Why You Should Be Worried About The Broad Market

Thomas Hughes

Fastenal (NASDAQ: FAST) reported a decent FQ1 but the report is a great example of what we have begun to fear in the market. The results were completely as expected,  margins are under pressure, and costs are rising throughout the supply chain.

NASDAQ:FAST
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China's EV Market Ready To Charge Higher
April 11, 2021 11:00 PM ET

China's EV Market Ready To Charge Higher

Thomas Hughes

The latest data out of China shows that not only is China's auto market back to pre-pandemic levels but the EV market continues to take share. Data from China's Passenger Car Association show sales of passenger vehicles in the nation grew 70% in the first quarter

NYSE:NIO
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3 Sectors To Buy When The Market Pulls Back 
April 9, 2021 3:30 AM ET

3 Sectors To Buy When The Market Pulls Back 

Thomas Hughes

It’s been only a month since the S&P 500's last 5% correction and 5 months since the last 10% correction but we think another is on the way. Not because of any underlying weakness in the market but because of frothiness

NYSE:HVTNYSE:WSMNYSE:HD
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Levi Strauss & Co Is A Good Fit For Dividend-Growth Investors
April 8, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Levi Strauss & Co Is A Good Fit For Dividend-Growth Investors

Thomas Hughes

Levi Strauss & Co (NYSE: LEVI) caught our eye in the early spring of 2020 and has since outlived our expectations. The company represents what to us is the next generation of iconic American retailers,

NYSE:LEVI
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WD-40 Company In Tight Spot After FQ2 Results 
April 8, 2021 11:00 PM ET

WD-40 Company In Tight Spot After FQ2 Results 

Thomas Hughes

Shares of WD-40 Company (NASDAQ: WDFC) are down 15% in the wake of the Q2 results opening up a deep discount into a post-pandemic, economic-reopening winner.

NASDAQ:WDFC
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Lamb Weston Patiently Waiting For Reopening Surge
April 8, 2021 4:05 AM ET

Lamb Weston Patiently Waiting For Reopening Surge

Thomas Hughes

Lamb Weston (NYSE: LW) is among the very few consumer staples companies that have not had a fantastic post-COVID experience. The company, hampered by its exposure to restaurants and hospitality, saw its revenue drop sharply in the fiscal Q4 period of 2020

NYSE:LW
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Conagra Brands Will Sustain Growth This Year And Next
April 7, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Conagra Brands Will Sustain Growth This Year And Next

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Conagra Brands (NYSE: CAG) are holding steady in pre-market action following the release of FQ3/CQ1 results. The company reports a solid quarter and gave updated guidance that takes a certain point of view to fully appreciate.

NYSE:CAG
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