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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is A Buy Going Into Earnings
February 7, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) Is A Buy Going Into Earnings

Thomas Hughes

The Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) story is one that is fast becoming a signficant theme for Wall Street stocks. The company which was ailing in the years going into the pandemic is emerging from the crisis stronger and in a better position.

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These Two Catalysts Are Pushing Crypto Markets To New Highs
February 7, 2021 11:00 PM ET

These Two Catalysts Are Pushing Crypto Markets To New Highs

Thomas Hughes

Bitcoin (BTC) made headlines this morning when it surged to set a new all-time. The new high which was just shy of $45,000 comes exactly one month after the last record-setting high was reached

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Saia Stock A Buy After Beating 4th Quarter Consensus?
February 7, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Saia Stock A Buy After Beating 4th Quarter Consensus?

Thomas Hughes

There is a rising tide of demand lifting the entire trucking industry and Saia is no different. What makes Saia (NASDAQ:SAIA) different from competitors like J.B. Hunt (NASDAQ:JBHT), Old Dominion (NASDAQ:ODFL), and even Schneider International (NYSE:SNDR) is its focus.

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An Investment In Hershey’s Stock Looks Sweeter Than Ever
February 4, 2021 11:00 PM ET

An Investment In Hershey’s Stock Looks Sweeter Than Ever

Thomas Hughes

Hershey’s (NYSE:HSY) became an attractive investment last year when the COVID-driven sell-off resulted in ultra-low prices for this consumer staple. The company was not only well-positioned to weather the storm

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3 Growing Companies That Are Raising Their Guidance
February 4, 2021 4:09 AM ET

3 Growing Companies That Are Raising Their Guidance

Thomas Hughes

Often times the results are a one-off thing, hampered by an outlook for slowing growth, or coupled with weak guidance. That’s why the companies are on our list today are so attractive. They not only beat their consensus targets but

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Manpower (NYSE:MAN) Is A Buy On Post-Earnings Weakness
February 3, 2021 4:10 AM ET

Manpower (NYSE:MAN) Is A Buy On Post-Earnings Weakness

Thomas Hughes

Manpower had a solid 4th quarter and I can’t say I am not surprised. Not only is the core employment data, not just the weekly jobless claims or monthly payroll figures, showing steady and marked improvements from month to month

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Your Portfolio, Feed It Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG)
February 2, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Your Portfolio, Feed It Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG)

Thomas Hughes

The Scotts Miracle-Gro (NYSE:SMG) story is a rare one in today’s market but not entirely unique. The company had begun a major transformation years before the pandemic

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It’s Almost Time To Stock Up On Grainger
February 2, 2021 11:00 PM ET

It’s Almost Time To Stock Up On Grainger

Thomas Hughes

Grainger (NYSE:GWW) is not a pandemic winner. It did not see its revenue surge by double-digits or its growth accelerate. Grainger is one of those lucky companies that was not only able to weather the storm and emerge stronger

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It’s Not Too Late To Buy Into Big Lots (NYSE:BIG)
February 1, 2021 11:00 PM ET

It’s Not Too Late To Buy Into Big Lots (NYSE:BIG)

Thomas Hughes

Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) has long been a favorite of us here at MarketBeat because of its value, dividend, and turnaround story. The turnaround, labeled Operation North Star, got underway long before the pandemic struck

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Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) Moves Up After Raising Guidance
February 1, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Emerson Electric (NYSE:EMR) Moves Up After Raising Guidance

Thomas Hughes

We became interested in Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:EMR) early in the pandemic because of its status as a dividend grower. The company is a blue-chip business manufacturing electrical components for virtually all industries

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This Is Why Bitcoin (BTC) Will Hit $59,000 In 2021
January 31, 2021 11:00 PM ET

This Is Why Bitcoin (BTC) Will Hit $59,000 In 2021

Thomas Hughes

As technical as cryptocurrency and Bitcoin (BTC) markets are there are some fundamentals driving the market. These include cryptocurrency’s growing mainstream acceptance, the amount of power put into mining the coin, and its availability to name a few.

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Buying The Bounce In ON Semiconductors
January 31, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Buying The Bounce In ON Semiconductors

Thomas Hughes

Not only that but the auto market is also shifting to smart cars, electric vehicles, and autonomous driving which are all chip-heavy avenues of growth. And this can all be seen in results from ON Semiconductor (NASDAQ:ON),

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Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) Is On Breakout Alert
January 31, 2021 11:00 PM ET

Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) Is On Breakout Alert

Thomas Hughes

The post-pandemic investing world is filled those “perfectly positioned” companies and Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) is one of them.

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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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