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Simpson Manufacturing (NYSE:SSD) Slaughtered After EPS Beat, Upside Guidance
October 27, 2020 4:10 AM ET

Simpson Manufacturing (NYSE:SSD) Slaughtered After EPS Beat, Upside Guidance

Thomas Hughes

Simpson Manufacturing Co, Inc (NYSE:SSD) just reported a stellar quarter and updated its guidance, and yet shares are down nearly 4.0% on the news

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Is The Simply Good Food Company A Simply Good Investment?
October 27, 2020 4:00 AM ET

Is The Simply Good Food Company A Simply Good Investment?

Thomas Hughes

The Simply Good Food Company (NASDAQ:SMPL) reported a fantastic 4th quarter and full-year 2020 with one caveat. The results are driven more by acquisition than core strength but that may not matter.

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This Is Why You Should Buy Packaging Corporation Of America (NYSE:PKG)
October 26, 2020 11:00 PM ET

This Is Why You Should Buy Packaging Corporation Of America (NYSE:PKG)

Thomas Hughes

Packaging Corporation of America (NYSE:PKG) reported its Q3 2020 results and beat consensus to little fanfare. I make note of this because the packaging sector, and this stock, have seen a flurry of positive activity from the community

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Flexsteel Surges After Transformational Results (NASDAQ:FLXS)
October 26, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Flexsteel Surges After Transformational Results (NASDAQ:FLXS)

Thomas Hughes

I last wrote about Flexsteel Industries, Inc (NASDAQ:FLXS) way back in August when the company reported 4th quarter results. The results weren’t awesome when compared on a YOY basis

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Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) Reports Earnings, It’s Time To Go Toy Shopping
October 25, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) Reports Earnings, It’s Time To Go Toy Shopping

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Hasbro (NASDAQ:HAS) began to move higher on Friday after its competitor Mattel (NASDAQ:MAT) surprised the market.

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PetMed Express (NASDAQ:PETS) Is A High-Yield Value For Income Investors
October 25, 2020 11:00 PM ET

PetMed Express (NASDAQ:PETS) Is A High-Yield Value For Income Investors

Thomas Hughes

PetMed Express (NASDAQ:PETS), like its larger competitor Chewy, Inc (NYSE:CHWY), is well-positioned for the pandemic. As a 100% eCommerce play on pet care it is riding not one but three waves of growth

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The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) Is A Buy For Dividend-Growth Investors
October 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) Is A Buy For Dividend-Growth Investors

Thomas Hughes

The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) has been lagging its largest competitor Pepsico (NASDAQ:PEP) all year and it’s no wonder.

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Almost Time To Buy Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK)
October 20, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Almost Time To Buy Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK)

Thomas Hughes

The pandemic spurred a massive shift to eCommerce that relies heavily on the packaging industry and that includes Graphic Packaging Holding Company (NYSE:GPK).

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It Is Time To Take A Bite Out Of Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ:TACO)
October 19, 2020 11:00 PM ET

It Is Time To Take A Bite Out Of Del Taco Restaurants (NASDAQ:TACO)

Thomas Hughes

Del Taco Restaurants Inc (NASDAQ:TACO) is a small-cap taco chain with big aspirations. It is, technically, the U.S. 2nd largest taco chain by units but that’s only compared to Taco Bell (NYSE:YUM).

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It’s Time To Pull The Trigger On PPG Industries
October 19, 2020 11:00 PM ET

It’s Time To Pull The Trigger On PPG Industries

Thomas Hughes

Demand enough to not only issue guidance but raise it in a world where few CEOs feel it’s safe to commit. And that story is true with PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG).

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Is Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRNE) More Than Just A COVID-19 Play
October 18, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Is Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRNE) More Than Just A COVID-19 Play

Thomas Hughes

Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRNE) emerged as an early contender in the fight against COVID-19 and fast cementing its position. The company has multiple vaccine and therapy candidate trials in the works and stands to profit from at least one of them.

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Lennox International Inc (NYSE:LII) Is On Breakout Watch After Q3 Earnings
October 18, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Lennox International Inc (NYSE:LII) Is On Breakout Watch After Q3 Earnings

Thomas Hughes

Lennox International (NYSE:LII) was not immune to the pandemic. The company saw a 14% decline in YOY revenue last quarter but the bad times are already over.

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3 Beaten Down Stocks On The Cusp Of A Major Reversal
October 16, 2020 4:00 AM ET

3 Beaten Down Stocks On The Cusp Of A Major Reversal

Thomas Hughes

Bargain hunting. The act of buying stocks when they’re cheap with the hopes of selling them later at a profit. But what makes a bargain?

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What Went Wrong With J.B. Hunt Transportation Services (NASDAQ:JBHT)?
October 15, 2020 11:00 PM ET

What Went Wrong With J.B. Hunt Transportation Services (NASDAQ:JBHT)?

Thomas Hughes

Shares of J.B. Hunt (NASDAQ:JBHT) made a strong bounce the first two weeks of October. The stock rose 13% in two weeks and came close to setting a new all-time high because of a bullish outlook driven by rising tailwinds

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General Electric (NYSE:GE) Is A Bargain Basement Buy
October 14, 2020 11:00 PM ET

General Electric (NYSE:GE) Is A Bargain Basement Buy

Thomas Hughes

General Electric (NYSE:GE) has seen no end to its troubles over the last few years but the end may be in sight. The company has been working hard to restructure, refocus, and reinvigorate growth

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Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRNE) Quietly Moves Higher On COVID News
October 14, 2020 4:00 AM ET

Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRNE) Quietly Moves Higher On COVID News

Thomas Hughes

Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRNE) emerged as a COVID-19 play earlier this year. The company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on antibody-derived treatments.

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It’s Time To Buy Some Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC)
October 13, 2020 11:00 PM ET

It’s Time To Buy Some Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC)

Thomas Hughes

Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) has had a rough couple of years. Scandal after scandal set the stock up for a big fall when the pandemic struck and now it is trading at the lowest levels in a decade.

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Investors Buy The Dip In UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH)
October 13, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Investors Buy The Dip In UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH)

Thomas Hughes

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) is only the latest evidence that American healthcare and the industry that surrounds it is as strong as ever. And growing.

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JP Morgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) Ushers In Another Better-Than-Expected Quarter
October 12, 2020 11:00 PM ET

JP Morgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) Ushers In Another Better-Than-Expected Quarter

Thomas Hughes

After reviewing the JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) calendar Q3 earnings report and looking at the chart I cannot believe this stock is still trading at such a low valuation.

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Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Pays A Safe Dividend But Wait To Buy
October 12, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Pays A Safe Dividend But Wait To Buy

Thomas Hughes

you might think building supply companies like Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)would be well-positioned to reap the benefits and they are. But that doesn’t make them a buy

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Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) Is What A Retail Winner Looks Like
October 11, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) Is What A Retail Winner Looks Like

Thomas Hughes

Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) reported earnings about a week ago and blew away the consensus. The company proved that established brands with a healthy eCommerce presence

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5 Reasons To Bet Big On eCommerce
October 9, 2020 4:00 AM ET

5 Reasons To Bet Big On eCommerce

Thomas Hughes

eCommerce grew in the mid-teens last year and will grow in the mid-20% range this year. And those gains are sticky. The switch to digital and the demise of brick&mortar has accelerated.

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Buy International Paper (NYSE:IP) 4.75% Yield, But Wait For A Pullback
October 8, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Buy International Paper (NYSE:IP) 4.75% Yield, But Wait For A Pullback

Thomas Hughes

There is a melt-up occurring in International Paper (NYSE:IP) that has yet to run its course. Not only is the company well-positioned for the pandemic but conditions within the industry have it set up for big gains.

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3 Dividend-Payers That Are About To Increase Their Payouts
October 8, 2020 4:00 AM ET

3 Dividend-Payers That Are About To Increase Their Payouts

Thomas Hughes

The companies I’ve listed all have a solid track record of dividend growth, insulation from the pandemic, and results to back up their outlook.

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