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Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) Surges And May Be Ready To Rally
January 29, 2021 3:49 AM ET

Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) Surges And May Be Ready To Rally

Thomas Hughes

Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA), a would-be leader in the EV market, was not immune to the updraft in sentiment and up 100% from its lows. The question is if the updraft for this stock will last, and how far will it go?

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2021 Is A New Era For Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO)
January 28, 2021 11:00 PM ET

2021 Is A New Era For Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO)

Thomas Hughes

Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO) was one of the hottest names among the stay-at-home/play-at-home winnerslast year. The company is a modern-day general store for outdoor enthusiasts of all variety from hobby urban gardeners all the way through full-blown agricultural operators.

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Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) Still A Favorite For Dividend-Growth Investors
January 28, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) Still A Favorite For Dividend-Growth Investors

Thomas Hughes

Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT) has long been a favorite of ours here at MarketBeat. The company is not only well-positioned as a biotech/pharma whose business is anchored in consumer and staple-type products

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GameStop(NYSE:GME) : Who Is The Greater Fool?
January 27, 2021 11:00 PM ET

GameStop(NYSE:GME) : Who Is The Greater Fool?

Thomas Hughes

I am sure by now that most people with an interest in the stock market or even just the news have heard a little about GameStop (NYSE:GME). The stock is more than 1,600% in about two weeks

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D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI) Is A Buy On Post-Earnings Weakness
January 26, 2021 11:00 PM ET

D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE:DHI) Is A Buy On Post-Earnings Weakness

Thomas Hughes

D.R. Horton (NYSE:DHI) reported a very strong quarter for fiscal Q4 and we are not surprised. Not only did the company’s previous two quarters lead up to it but the recent data suggest a robust acceleration

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Rockwell International (NYSE:ROK) Falls On Improved Guidance
January 26, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Rockwell International (NYSE:ROK) Falls On Improved Guidance

Thomas Hughes

Rockwell International (NYSE:ROK) reported a bit of a mixed quarter and one that sent share prices reeling but investors shouldn’t get too worked up about it.

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Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) Falls On Cautious Guidance
January 26, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) Falls On Cautious Guidance

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) fell hard in the wake of the calendar Q4/fiscal Q1 earnings report. The primary culprit is the guidance. The guidance came in weaker than consensus in market expecting

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3 Growing Small-Cap Banks For Dividend-Growth Investors
January 26, 2021 4:00 AM ET

3 Growing Small-Cap Banks For Dividend-Growth Investors

Thomas Hughes

The stocks we are highlighting today are not only well-positioned for the 2021 rebound but also pay dividends. Better, they are all dividend growers with above-average yields and a positive outlook for future increases.

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Flexsteel Industries, Inc (NASDAQ:FLXS) Is Flexing Its Muscles
January 25, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Flexsteel Industries, Inc (NASDAQ:FLXS) Is Flexing Its Muscles

Thomas Hughes

Flexsteel Industries, Inc (NASDAQ:FLXS) has been on our radar for some time now. The company emerged as a pandemic-play and turnaround story early in the year and ensuring rebound has only surpassed our expectations

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H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL): The One Stock To Rule Them All?
January 25, 2021 11:00 PM ET

H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL): The One Stock To Rule Them All?

Thomas Hughes

If you are looking for a single stock to ride out the post-pandemic boom then H.B. Fuller Company (NYSE:FUL)  may be it. The company manufactures specialty chemicals worldwide which doesn’t sound all that exciting

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This Is Why Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Will Pop After Reporting Q4 Earnings
January 24, 2021 11:00 PM ET

This Is Why Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) Will Pop After Reporting Q4 Earnings

Thomas Hughes

 Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) is one of the company’s that you may not see as a big pandemic winner but let me remind you of two things. The first is that the shift to stay-at-home, home-improvement and the flight to the ‘burbs caused an industry-wide shortage of product.

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Another Buying Opportunity In Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB)
January 24, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Another Buying Opportunity In Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB)

Thomas Hughes

We have highlighted Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:KMB) as a stock you can own forever on more than one occasion. The company offers value, a safe dividend, and growth in a well-established bluechip name.

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Buy Kinder Morgan, Inc While It Still Yields 6.75%
January 22, 2021 4:45 AM ET

Buy Kinder Morgan, Inc While It Still Yields 6.75%

Thomas Hughes

Kinder Morgan, Inc (NYSE:KMI) is very well-positioned for the coming rebound and a great example of why energy infrastructure is more valuable than energy, at least to an investor.

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Down 28.5% In 24 Hours, Where Does Ethereum (ETH) Go From Here?
January 21, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Down 28.5% In 24 Hours, Where Does Ethereum (ETH) Go From Here?

Thomas Hughes

After rising more than 1,475% from the 2020 low of $90 Ethereum set a new all-time high of $1,1440 and then went into a tailspin. The price for the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency network by market cap fell 28.5% in a 24-hour period

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Alcoa (NYSE:AA) Falls After Earnings Beat, Weak Guidance
January 20, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) Falls After Earnings Beat, Weak Guidance

Thomas Hughes

 Alcoa’s (NYSE:AA) place as a bellwether of the economy has long-passed at least in its importance to the market. The company is no longer hailed as the first major report of the season,

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These Dapps Are Taking Some Of The Risk Out Of Defi
January 20, 2021 4:00 AM ET

These Dapps Are Taking Some Of The Risk Out Of Defi

Thomas Hughes

You may think that rocketing prices is the biggest trend in cryptocurrency this year but you’d be wrong, it’s defi. Rocketing prices are certainly something to get excited about but the underlying cause is defi.

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JB Hunt (NASDAQ:JBHT) Crashes After Mixed Quarter
January 19, 2021 11:00 PM ET

JB Hunt (NASDAQ:JBHT) Crashes After Mixed Quarter

Thomas Hughes

J.B. Hunt (NASDAQ:JBHT) and the entire trucking industry is at a crossroads. Rising demand is driving revenue gains across the industry while a shortage of drivers impairs profitability.

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Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Down On Tepid Earnings
January 19, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Down On Tepid Earnings

Thomas Hughes

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) reported an OK quarter but not a great one and one with a puzzling surprise. While the homebuilding market seems to be ramping up sales of fastener products are lagging.

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Logitech (NASDAQ:LOGI) Rides An Accelerating Trend To New Highs
January 18, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Logitech (NASDAQ:LOGI) Rides An Accelerating Trend To New Highs

Thomas Hughes

stay-at-home, play-at-home not only put a heavy demand on the tech industry but proved to us all that tech works. That demand is driving strong results across the tech space and no company is better positioned for growth than Logitech International (NASDAQ:LOGI).

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Is Canada Goose (NYSE:GOOS) A Buy Before Earnings
January 18, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Is Canada Goose (NYSE:GOOS) A Buy Before Earnings

Thomas Hughes

Canada Goose (NYSE:GOOS) is an interesting play on the consumer for many reasons. Not only is it a luxury apparel manufacturer but it is also a seasonal play that is coming up on a hurdle, the Q3 earnings report.

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Defi Is The Next Generation For Cryptocurrency Investors
January 15, 2021 4:12 AM ET

Defi Is The Next Generation For Cryptocurrency Investors

Thomas Hughes

Defi or decentralized finance is the next generation for the cryptocurrency market and investors. Also known as smart contracts, defi is a means of locking value into a blockchain and then leveraging it for profits.

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JP Morgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) Is A Buy On Post-Earnings Weakness
January 14, 2021 11:00 PM ET

JP Morgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) Is A Buy On Post-Earnings Weakness

Thomas Hughes

The entire banking sector began moving higher late in 2020 following the Fed’s stress tests. While some banks were found deficient others, like JP Morgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), were not

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Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) Slips After Weak Guidance
January 14, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) Slips After Weak Guidance

Thomas Hughes

Progress Software (NASDAQ:PRGS) is well-positioned for 2021 as the purveyor of business applications and related solutions. The company experienced a small hiccup during the middle of 2020 but that is no surprise.

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Exxon’s (NYSE:XOM) 7% Yield Is A Buy And Hold For 2021
January 14, 2021 4:13 AM ET

Exxon’s (NYSE:XOM) 7% Yield Is A Buy And Hold For 2021

Thomas Hughes

The bull case or oil and energy stocks only gets stronger. That’s why it’s no surprise to see that Exxon (NYSE:XOM) has been getting upgraded and that its shares prices are moving higher as well.

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