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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Jabil Inc (NYSE:JBL) A Buy After Earnings Topper
September 23, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Jabil Inc (NYSE:JBL) A Buy After Earnings Topper

Thomas Hughes

Formerly known as Jabil Circuit, Jabil Inc (NYSE:JBL) is more than a technology company. Jabil is, according to company materials anyway, the most technologically advanced manufacturing services solutions company in the world.

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The Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) 4% Dividend Is Worth Your Time
September 22, 2020 11:00 PM ET

The Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) 4% Dividend Is Worth Your Time

Thomas Hughes

At first glance, Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) might seem like a great pandemic-stock. It’s a furniture maker, after all, and the furniture industry is booming from strong home-improvement demand.

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UPS Stock Is Ready To Pop
September 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

UPS Stock Is Ready To Pop

Thomas Hughes

The chart of UPS (NYSE:UPS) looks like a stock about to pop. The stock has been trending in a tight range at an all-time high for weeks and the indicators are setting up nicely.

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It’s Time To Pull The Trigger On Walmart (NYSE:WMT)
September 20, 2020 11:00 PM ET

It’s Time To Pull The Trigger On Walmart (NYSE:WMT)

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Walmart (NYSE:WMT) hit an all-time earlier this month driven by rising revenue, growing profits, and tailwinds from the pandemic.

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Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) Rises On Wave Of Analyst Upgrades
September 17, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) Rises On Wave Of Analyst Upgrades

Thomas Hughes

Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) has a long history of analysts upgrades. Since the first quarter of 2020 there have been at least 25 major analysts calls and they are all bullish.

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Three More Stock Upgrades You Need To Buy
September 17, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Three More Stock Upgrades You Need To Buy

Thomas Hughes

I have been predicting an upgrade-led rally almost since the beginning of the 2nd quarter earnings reporting cycle. The consensus targets for 2nd quarter earnings were too low and the targets for 3rd quarter, 4th quarter

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Three Ways To Invest In EV That Aren’t Tesla
September 13, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Three Ways To Invest In EV That Aren’t Tesla

Thomas Hughes

The Electric Car market is going to be huge. If even only 10% of all cars globally go EV we’re still talking about exponential growth over the coming years.

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Three Reasons To Buy Labor Stocks
September 13, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Three Reasons To Buy Labor Stocks

Thomas Hughes

There is still a lot of weakness in the labor market, don’t get me wrong, but the labor market is still strong and the rebound is on.

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Is Zumiez Inc. Another Retail Winner For The 2nd Half?
September 10, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Is Zumiez Inc. Another Retail Winner For The 2nd Half?

Thomas Hughes

Zumiez Inc. (NASDAQ:ZUMZ) produced a surprising 2nd quarter in more ways than one. The company is heavily reliant on brick&mortar not to mention malls so was not expected to rebound very strongly but it did.

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Yes, Kroger (NYSE:KR) Is Still A Bargain
September 10, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Yes, Kroger (NYSE:KR) Is Still A Bargain

Thomas Hughes

Kroger (NYSE:KR) has been at the forefront of the pandemic rebound and is no danger of losing its position. The stock is up more than 30% from the pandemic bottom, revenue is still accelerating,

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Upgrades Are Why This Pull-Back Is A Buying Opportunity
September 9, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Upgrades Are Why This Pull-Back Is A Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

What this means for the market is astounding. Not only is the trajectory of earnings growth positive, as in negative growth is expected to shrink in the 3rd and 4th quarters, but negative growth is also expected to turn positive and accelerate in 2021.

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Accelerating Growth Make Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) A Buy
September 9, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Accelerating Growth Make Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) A Buy

Thomas Hughes

It’s risky to access the Internet, there are bad people with sophisticated programs just waiting for a target, which is why security companies like Zscaler (NASDAQ:ZS) are doing such good business.

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3 Upgrades You Can Buy Right Now
September 7, 2020 11:00 PM ET

3 Upgrades You Can Buy Right Now

Thomas Hughes

That situation led to a historic market melt-up that is yet to play-out despite this correction because the analyst’s projections are still too low.

NYSE:CWHNYSE:FLNYSE:DIS
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3 Beaten Down Stocks To Put On Your Buy List
September 4, 2020 4:00 AM ET

3 Beaten Down Stocks To Put On Your Buy List

Thomas Hughes

The opportunity for investors is two-fold. On the one hand, share prices offer a value, often a deep-value, over comparable stocks. On the other, high short-interest will fuel a sharp short-covering rally in these beaten-up names once the bulls regain control.

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Ambarella (NASDAQ:AMBA) Is Ready To Ride The 5G Wave
September 2, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Ambarella (NASDAQ:AMBA) Is Ready To Ride The 5G Wave

Thomas Hughes

Ambarella (NASDAQ:AMBA) made a name for itself providing chips and technology for GoPro’s (NASDAQ:GPRO) popular line of digital, connected, cameras.

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3 Undervalued Cloud Stocks To Buy Now
September 2, 2020 4:00 AM ET

3 Undervalued Cloud Stocks To Buy Now

Thomas Hughes

If there was ever a need for businesses to adopt technology it is now and the cloud is where the growth will be strongest.

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Shoe Carnival’s (SCVL) Bubble Bursts, Now It’s Time To Buy Some
September 1, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Shoe Carnival’s (SCVL) Bubble Bursts, Now It’s Time To Buy Some

Thomas Hughes

To look at the pre-market action you’d think Shoe Carnival (NASDAQ:SCVL) just died. The stock is down more than 12% putting it deep into correction territory and well on its way to a bear market.

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Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) Is A Buy On Restructuring News
August 30, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) Is A Buy On Restructuring News

Thomas Hughes

Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) was not immune to the pandemic. The company is a maker of electrical components for business, industry, and residential use, and its markets were hit hard.

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A Big Opportunity In Big Lots (NYSE:BIG)
August 30, 2020 11:00 PM ET

A Big Opportunity In Big Lots (NYSE:BIG)

Thomas Hughes

Looking at Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) second-quarter report I can find absolutely no reason why the stock tanked 10% after its release. Looking into the company’s expectations

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Time To Buy More Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL), But Wait For Lower Prices
August 26, 2020 4:05 AM ET

Time To Buy More Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL), But Wait For Lower Prices

Thomas Hughes

There are many reasons why Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) stock has done so well during the pandemic. To start, the company is a blue-chip consumer staple with a long history of steady, even returns.

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Buy Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) While It’s Still Cheap
August 19, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Buy Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) While It’s Still Cheap

Thomas Hughes

Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) is well-positioned to benefit from the rapidly accelerating trend of technological adoption. As a maker of integrated circuits, it is fundamental to the entire tech industry.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) Is A Buy Buy Buy
August 19, 2020 11:00 PM ET

BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) Is A Buy Buy Buy

Thomas Hughes

there are some businesses that have not done well during the pandemic, but there are oh so many more doing record levels of business. BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) is only one.

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Nothing But Good News For America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT)
August 19, 2020 3:20 AM ET

Nothing But Good News For America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT)

Thomas Hughes

That's why it's no surprise that America's Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) just turned in a stellar report.

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La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) Reinstates Dividend, Shares Pop
August 18, 2020 11:00 PM ET

La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) Reinstates Dividend, Shares Pop

Thomas Hughes

Furniture-maker La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) reported a mixed quarter that’s only if you read the headlines. Revenue missed, sure, but by a slim margin but EPS more than mitigated the shortfall.

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