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Earnings Season Winners
May 8, 2025 6:30 AM ET

5 Stocks That Crushed Earnings and Guidance Forecasts

Thomas Hughes

The stocks on this list crushed earnings. Analysts are leading their markets to new high prices, critical to investors because of three Magnificent 7 stocks.

NASDAQ:NFLXNYSE:RBLXNASDAQ:MSFT
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Clinical Research Concept with Medical Icons on Light Bulb - Medical Research and Medical Technology - MedTech — Photo
May 8, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Tempus AI Stock: Time to Double Down or Cut and Run?

Thomas Hughes

Tempus AI is gaining traction and on track for profits this year; high short interest and rising institutional activity point to significant upside potential.

NASDAQ:AZNNASDAQ:TEM
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KONSKIE, POLAND - August 18, 2019: Amd company logo on mobile phone — Stock Editorial Photography
May 7, 2025 8:08 AM ET

AMD Relieves Market Despite Ongoing Share Price Outlook Caution

Thomas Hughes

Advanced Micro Devices analysts lowered their price targets despite a beat-and-raise report, creating a headwind for price action in Q2.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMD
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Lemonade Insurance form
May 7, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Lemonade Delivers Sweet Results, Price Reversal to Accelerate

Thomas Hughes

AI-powered insurance provider Lemonade is on track to reach profitability next year and may exceed forecasts in 2025 because of increasing leverage.

NYSE:LMND
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Official shakes hands with businessman after receiving bribe for unfair judicial decision or closure of criminal case. Judge with bribe symbolizes problems in field of law and jurisprudence — Vector
May 6, 2025 10:43 AM ET

The Top-Ranked Insider Buys From April by Market Cap

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are buying stock in 2025, and the purchases are not limited to a single market cap, sector, or industry. Analysts see deep value in these stocks.

NYSE:FTAINYSE:MTDRNASDAQ:NEOG
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Tyson Foods Anytizers Wings Source: Tyson Foods Media Kit
May 6, 2025 7:44 AM ET

Uncertainty Creates Opportunity for Tyson Foods Investors

Thomas Hughes

Tyson Foods' stock price provides an attractive entry point for investors looking to expand their positions or initiate new ones in high-yielding stocks.

NYSE:TSN
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KYIV, UKRAINE - APRIL 20, 2024 Can of Monster Energy Drink ultra on fabric background. Introduced in 2002 Monster now has over 30 different drinks with high a caffeine content — Stock Editorial Photography
May 5, 2025 10:59 AM ET

Monster Beverage Stock: Short Report Risks vs Upside Potential

Thomas Hughes

Monster Beverage is on track for new highs despite a short report from Spruce Pine that highlights numerous headwinds in 2025,

NASDAQ:MNST
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April 09th 2024 , Phoenix, Arizona. Close up on logo of ON Semiconductor on the screen of an exchange. ON Semiconductor price stocks, $ON on a device. — Stock Editorial Photography
May 5, 2025 10:43 AM ET

Onsemi Stock Confirms Bottom, But What’s the Upside?

Thomas Hughes

Onsemi's stock price correction reached bottom in April and is on track to begin rebounding in 2025, and it only needs a catalyst to drive it.

NASDAQ:ON
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ExxonMobil sign
May 5, 2025 5:42 AM ET

ExxonMobil: Production Offset Prices, Capital Return Safe in 2025

Thomas Hughes

ExxonMobil had a mixed quarter in Q1, but positioning and increased production sustained cash flow and the capital return for 2025.

NYSE:XOM
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UPS Stock Forecast: Rebound Underway for United Parcel Service?
May 4, 2025 5:41 AM ET

UPS Stock Forecast: Rebound Underway for United Parcel Service?

Thomas Hughes

United Parcel Service is a deep-value, high-yielding stock you can't ignore in Q2 2025. The market is at or nearing a bottom and preparing for a large rebound.

NYSE:UPS
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Roblox Stock Price
May 2, 2025 5:28 AM ET

Roblox Stock Gains Momentum and Can Top $100 in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Roblox is gaining momentum, outperforming and guiding higher; a recipe for analysts upgrades and an upwardly trending stock price in 2025.

NYSE:RBLX
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McDonald’s Insiders Sell Shares! Investors Should Do the Opposite
May 1, 2025 8:04 AM ET

McDonald’s Insiders Sell Shares! Investors Should Do the Opposite

Thomas Hughes

McDonald's faces headwinds in 2025, and its stock price may correct, but the dip will be a buying opportunity for investors, and the value deal may not last.

NYSE:MCD
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May 1, 2025 5:45 AM ET

BigBear.ai: A Short-Squeeze Is Possible, a Sharp Drop Is Likely

Thomas Hughes

BigBear.ai could be setting up for a short-squeeze with support rising in 2025, but other factors suggest otherwise: investors and traders beware.

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:PLTRNYSE:ORCL
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Starbucks stock price
May 1, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Starbucks Stock: Turnaround Strategy Opportunity for Investors

Thomas Hughes

Starbucks' turnaround gains traction, but analysts enter wait-and-see mode as margin contraction tied to investments cuts into earnings.

NASDAQ:SBUX
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New Jersey, United States of America - February 5: AMD semiconductor chip computer processor — Stock Editorial Photography
May 1, 2025 5:00 AM ET

AMD Stock Signals Strong Buy Ahead of Earnings

Thomas Hughes

Advanced Micro Devices is setting up for a robust rebound, which will likely start with the Q1 earnings release and gain momentum as the year progresses.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMD
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May stock chart
April 30, 2025 6:00 AM ET

The 5 Top Buys for May: Strong Signals at Critical Support Levels

Thomas Hughes

The best buys for May include leading tech names like NVIDIA and Amazon, which are setting up for robust rebounds likely catalyzed by their Q1 results.

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AMZNNYSE:ORCL
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NXP Semiconductors Stock
April 30, 2025 5:30 AM ET

NXP Semiconductors: A Buy-and-Hold Stock in the Buy Zone

Thomas Hughes

NXP Semiconductors is contracting in 2025, but sequential improvement is expected in Q2, cash flow is robust, and the capital return is safe.

NASDAQ:NXPI
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Richmond, Virginia. Close up on logo of Altria on the screen of an exchange. Altria price stocks, $MO on a device. — Stock Editorial Photography
April 30, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Altria’s Resilient Strategy Keeps It a Top Dividend Play in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Altria is setting up for a run to new highs before the 2nd half and then extend the rally due to its improved earnings quality and capital return.

NYSE:MO
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POZNAN, POL - FEB 25, 2021: Crown cap on a Coca-Cola bottle, a carbonated soft drink manufactured by The Coca-Cola Company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, USA — Stock Editorial Photography
April 29, 2025 9:46 AM ET

Coca-Cola Company Stock Can Bubble to New Highs This Year

Thomas Hughes

The Coca-Cola Company builds leverage with increased market share and expanding reach in 2025. Analyst trends lead to new highs.

NASDAQ:KDPNASDAQ:PEPNYSE:KO
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April 29, 2025 8:47 AM ET

Domino’s Pizza Builds Leverage: Analysts Raise Price Targets

Thomas Hughes

Domino's Pizza is building leverage and raising dough as it leans into the 'Hungry for MORE' strategy. Analysts are raising their price targets in Q2.

NASDAQ:DPZ
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April 29, 2025 5:26 AM ET

5 Mid-Cap Stocks Insiders Are Buying This Year

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are buying mid-cap stocks in 2025. Mid-caps are important because they offer a blend of risk and reward not found with other market caps.

NASDAQ:HLITNYSE:AMPYNASDAQ:CVGW
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PepsiCo’s Stock Price is Disconnected From Reality: Time to Buy
April 28, 2025 5:22 AM ET

PepsiCo’s Stock Price is Disconnected From Reality: Time to Buy

Thomas Hughes

PepsiCo's 2025 hurdles are macroeconomic and not company-specific; the price plunge is setting up a deep value opportunity for long-term investors.

NASDAQ:PEP
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O'Reilly Auto Parts Store. O'Reilly is a retailer and distributor of automotive parts.
April 27, 2025 5:15 AM ET

O’Reilly Automotive: An Anytime Buy for Buy-and-Hold Investors

Thomas Hughes

O'Reilly Automotive is set up to trend higher now and over the long term, but may pull back briefly this year after an expected stock split.

NASDAQ:CASYNYSE:AZONASDAQ:CTAS
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
April 27, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Chipotle Mexican Grill Serves Smoking Hot Entry Point in Q2

Thomas Hughes

Chipotle Mexican Grill builds leverage for revenue growth by increasing its store count while comp sales lag. Cash flow and capital returns are safe.

NYSE:CMG
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