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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Broadcom Raspberry Pi - single board computer - Stock Editorial Photography
December 13, 2024 10:24 AM ET

Broadcom: Turning the Mag 7 Into 8 Trillion-Dollar Tech Giants

Thomas Hughes

Broadcom will continue trending higher in 2025 as results impress and the dividend is increased, leading analysts to raise their stock price targets.

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Broadcom: Turning the Mag 7 Into 8 Trillion-Dollar Tech Giants
Casey's General Stores logo
December 13, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Why a Stock Split Could Be a Game-Changer for Casey's in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Casey's General Stores is on track for a stock split with shares rising, indicated higher, and on track to hit $500 in 2025.

NASDAQ:CASYNASDAQ:CTAS
Read Why a Stock Split Could Be a Game-Changer for Casey's in 2025
Braze customer engagement platform
December 13, 2024 5:45 AM ET

Investment Opportunity of 2025: Why Braze Stock Stands Out

Thomas Hughes

Braze's CEP platform is seeing high demand and may become a takeover candidate in 2025. Potential buyers include Adobe and Salesforce.

NASDAQ:ADBENYSE:CRMNASDAQ:BRZE
Read Investment Opportunity of 2025: Why Braze Stock Stands Out
Stuttgart, Germany - 11-17-2023: Person holding smartphone with logo of US electric luxury vehicle company Lucid Motors in front of website. Focus on phone display. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 12, 2024 8:19 AM ET

Are 2024’s Top Insider Buys a Good Bet for 2025?

Thomas Hughes

Insiders bought these stocks the most in 2024. The question is whether they are good buys for investors and if the share prices will increase in 2025.

NYSE:VSTSNASDAQ:TTSHNASDAQ:LCID
Read Are 2024’s Top Insider Buys a Good Bet for 2025?
EOG resources oil drilling
December 12, 2024 5:45 AM ET

EOG Resources Stock: Cash Flow King Poised for New Highs in 2025

Thomas Hughes

EOG Resources is among the highest-quality energy stocks. Its robust cash flow and growing capital return have put its stock price on track for a new high.

NYSE:EOG
Read EOG Resources Stock: Cash Flow King Poised for New Highs in 2025
AutoZone auto parts
December 12, 2024 5:15 AM ET

AutoZone Stock Stays in the Zone for Buy-and-Hold Investors

Thomas Hughes

Buy-and-hold investors know that Autozone is in the zone regarding cash flow and building value. The company aggressively repurchases stock.

NYSE:AZO
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GameStop Turns a Profit: So What? It’s Still Not Worth Investing
December 11, 2024 7:25 AM ET

GameStop Turns a Profit: So What? It’s Still Not Worth Investing

Thomas Hughes

GameStop posted a surprising profit, but the reason is bad news for investors as the share count swells and dilution impacts valuation.

NYSE:GME
Read GameStop Turns a Profit: So What? It’s Still Not Worth Investing
MongoDB developer-centric database
December 11, 2024 6:08 AM ET

Why MongoDB’s Drop Could Be Your Best Buy Opportunity for 2025

Thomas Hughes

MongoDB's developer-centric tools make it a leading provider of database services for developers. Demand for its Atlas platform is high.

NYSE:ORCLNASDAQ:MDBNASDAQ:GTLB
Read Why MongoDB’s Drop Could Be Your Best Buy Opportunity for 2025
UiPath AI Workflow Automation
December 11, 2024 5:15 AM ET

UiPath: A Golden Opportunity in AI-Driven Workflow Automation

Thomas Hughes

UiPath's beat-and-raise quarter keeps the company on track to double earnings over the next few years as it dominates workflow automation.

NYSE:PATH
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NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI)
December 11, 2024 4:55 AM ET

Neos S&P 500(R) High Income ETF Harnesses the Power of Options

Thomas Hughes

Neos S&P 500(R) ETF is a high-yield play focused on covered calls. The 12% yield and monthly payout are attractive but not well-suited for all investors.

NYSEARCA:SPYBATS:SPYI
Read Neos S&P 500(R) High Income ETF Harnesses the Power of Options
Oracle sign near computer technology corporation
December 10, 2024 7:14 AM ET

Oracle’s Stock Price Rally Is Far From Over

Thomas Hughes

Oracle shares slid after the Q2 2025 release, presenting an opportunity that will not last long. Oracle is a leading player that is central to AI infrastructure

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:GOOGL
Read Oracle’s Stock Price Rally Is Far From Over
Does China Investigation Change NVIDIA's Outlook; Yes, No, Maybe?
December 9, 2024 11:55 AM ET

Does China Investigation Change NVIDIA's Outlook; Yes, No, Maybe?

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA is getting probed by China for anti-monopoly violations stemming from a 2019 acquisition. Will it alter the company's fundamentals? Probably not.

NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Does China Investigation Change NVIDIA's Outlook; Yes, No, Maybe?
Guidewire Software Provides Long-Awaited Buying Opportunity
December 8, 2024 7:30 AM ET

Guidewire Software Provides Long-Awaited Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

Guidewire Software had another solid quarter, including improved guidance, with analysts lifting their price targets and leading the market to new highs.

NYSE:GWRE
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Lululemon Surges On Q3 Report: Analysts Step in To Support Market
December 6, 2024 7:35 AM ET

Lululemon Surges On Q3 Report: Analysts Step in To Support Market

Thomas Hughes

Lululemon demonstrated its strength and flexibility with the Q3 release and the market is responding favorably; this stock is in rally mode and heading higher.

NASDAQ:LULU
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AeroVironment unmanned aerial vehicle drone
December 6, 2024 6:30 AM ET

AeroVironment Dives Into a Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

AeroVironment is a leader in next-gen defense technology, manufacturing advanced loitering munitions systems with AI enhancements.

NASDAQ:AVAV
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Chewy pet supplies
December 6, 2024 6:15 AM ET

Buy the Dip? Chewy Stock’s Growth Story Is Far From Over

Thomas Hughes

Chewy stock price provided a discount for investors that may not last long. Sequential improvements in user counts point to accelerating growth in 2025.

NYSE:CHWY
Read Buy the Dip? Chewy Stock’s Growth Story Is Far From Over
Indianapolis - November 26, 2024: Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup display. With a grilled cheese sandwich, Campbell's Soup is the ultimate comfort food. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 6, 2024 6:15 AM ET

Savor Steady Dividends With These 2 High-Yield Value Stocks

Thomas Hughes

Consumer staples stocks like Hormel and Campbell Soup Company are trading at historical discounts and paying above-average yields in late 2024.

NASDAQ:CPBNYSE:HRL
Read Savor Steady Dividends With These 2 High-Yield Value Stocks
Nvidia corporation logo shown on smartphone screen. Chittagong, Bangladesh- 08 October 2024 — Stock Editorial Photography
December 5, 2024 11:33 AM ET

NVIDIA’s Blackwell Chips Set for Arizona Manufacturing by TSMC?

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA is in talks to bring Blackwell production to the US, potentially reducing risks and increasing capacity for the in-demand chipset.

NYSE:TSMNASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:AAPL
Read NVIDIA’s Blackwell Chips Set for Arizona Manufacturing by TSMC?
August 30, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the Okta, Inc. logo is displayed on a smartphone screen — Stock Editorial Photography
December 5, 2024 9:23 AM ET

Okta: Bullish Signals Suggest a Market Reversal Is Underway

Thomas Hughes

Okta had a solid quarter and raised guidance, leading analysts to raise their price targets and indicate a robust double-digit move within twelve months.

NASDAQ:OKTA
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New Lisbon, Wisconsin USA - May 15th, 2023: Dollar General sign outside during a sunny day. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 5, 2024 6:30 AM ET

2 Stock Picks for Year-End: 1 to Keep, 1 to Cut

Thomas Hughes

Dollar General and GitLab offer similar value trading near long-term lows, but only one is a buy for investors today. The other will continue to struggle.

NYSE:DGNASDAQ:GTLB
Read 2 Stock Picks for Year-End: 1 to Keep, 1 to Cut
Dhaka, Bangladesh- 29 April 2024: Zscaler Logo is displayed on smartphone. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 5, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Zscaler: A Textbook Buy-the-Dip Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

Zscaler had a solid quarter, outpacing the consensus estimates, but the whisper figures expected strength and weren't impressed, causing a buy-the-dip event.

NASDAQ:ZS
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Salesforce stock
December 4, 2024 7:15 AM ET

The Salesforce Rally is Just Getting Started: Here’s Why

Thomas Hughes

Salesforce had a mixed quarter, but the bar was high, and results are solid, providing ample cash flow to fund a robust capital return.

NYSE:CRM
Read The Salesforce Rally is Just Getting Started: Here’s Why
LAS VEGAS, NV - September 22. 2016 - United Airlines iPhone App In The Apple App Store For Download. Selective Focus.
December 4, 2024 6:30 AM ET

New Highs for Dow Transports: Top 3 Stocks Driving the Surge

Thomas Hughes

The Dow Jones Transportation Average broke to new highs in November and is on track to extend the uptrend in 2025 with the possibility for tailwinds to grow.

NASDAQ:CARNASDAQ:UALNYSE:R
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Dogs of the Dow Jones
December 4, 2024 5:52 AM ET

Dogs of the Dow: 3 Stocks Poised for a 2025 Rebound

Thomas Hughes

These Dow Dogs are set up to rebound in 2025 as headwinds ease. Revenue and earnings growth will fuel the rallies that may be sustained through the year's end.

NYSE:BANYSE:MCDNYSE:NKE
Read Dogs of the Dow: 3 Stocks Poised for a 2025 Rebound