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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Chipotlet Mexican Grill
April 29, 2024 7:00 AM ET

The Meteoric Rise of Chipotle Mexican Grill Stock is Not Over

Thomas Hughes

Chipotle Mexican Grill had a solid quarter in Q1 and guided continued strength this year, leading the analysts to raise their targets.

NYSE:CMG
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Microsoft Midwest District Headquarters
April 26, 2024 6:40 AM ET

Microsoft Fires a Trend Following Signal: Targets Move Higher

Thomas Hughes

Microsoft is cementing its position as a leader in AI infrastructure and services across the stack. Analysts raise price targets.

NYSE:SAPNYSE:KONASDAQ:AMD
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Photo of a piece of Caterpillar machinery working in a field. Caterpillar's Market Reset Continues: Expect Further Price Drops.
April 25, 2024 8:36 AM ET

Caterpillar’s Market Reset Isn’t Over: Get Ready for Lower Prices

Thomas Hughes

Caterpillar is a solid dividend-paying stock whose price is heading to lower levels. The uptrend is intact; get ready to buy in when the signal comes.

NYSE:CAT
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Menlo Park, USA, May 5, 2023: Meta corporation headquarters glass building concept. Metaverse facebook virtual reality network company symbol on front facade 3d illustration.
April 25, 2024 6:45 AM ET

A Mega Market Reset for Meta Platforms Stock

Thomas Hughes

Meta Platforms has had a robust quarter and is guiding for another year of double-digit gains. The market hoped for more, and the stock price has been reset.

NASDAQ:META
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Upclose photo of steel screw bolts connecting massive industrial steel construction. Is Simpson Manufacturing a Future Dividend King?
April 25, 2024 5:10 AM ET

Simpson Manufacturing: Buy This Future Dividend King While Down

Thomas Hughes

Simpson Manufacturing is a company stock on track to be crowned Dividend King one day, making it an attractive opportunity for investors today.

NYSE:SSD
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Photo of a Texas Instruments chip; the company's stock could hit new highs soon.
April 24, 2024 9:27 AM ET

High-Yield Texas Instruments Could Hit New Highs Soon

Thomas Hughes

Texas Instruments struggled in Q1, but details indicate a trough in the cycle and a return to growth ahead. Analysts are raising their price targets.

NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:TXN
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Photo of a woman touching hologram AI related technology. Pagaya Tech is an AI fintech company that insiders are buying.
April 24, 2024 9:12 AM ET

Pagaya Technologies: An AI Fintech That Insiders Are Buying

Thomas Hughes

Pagaya Technologies is an AI-powered fintech that insiders are buying. Purchases align with a bottom in the market and may lead to a price rebound.

NASDAQ:PGY
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The Bottom is in For Tesla: Read This Before Buying the Bounce
April 24, 2024 6:45 AM ET

The Bottom is in For Tesla: Read This Before Buying the Bounce

Thomas Hughes

Tesla had a tough quarter with deliveries and revenue down, a peak in TTM growth, and rising costs cutting into the cash pile.

NASDAQ:TSLA
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packaging corporation of america logo on white background
April 24, 2024 4:25 AM ET

Packaging Corporation of America: Buy The Dip

Thomas Hughes

Packaging Corporation of America fell into the buy zone after tepid guidance led the market to reset expectations and align with analysts' sentiment

NYSE:PKG
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close-up photo of side of UPS delivery van
April 24, 2024 4:15 AM ET

United Parcel Service Is Setting Up for Another Fall

Thomas Hughes

United Parcel Service struggled in Q1 and isn't guiding for much better later in the year, setting the stock up for a fall that could set new lows

NYSE:UPS
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Lockheed Martin Stock Aims for a Fresh All-Time High
April 23, 2024 7:59 AM ET

Lockheed Martin Stock Aims for a Fresh All-Time High

Thomas Hughes

Lockheed Martin is a solid dividend-paying stock with a relatively high 2.75% yield, and it is growing, outperforming consensus estimates.

NYSE:LMT
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PepsiCo Stock earnings
April 23, 2024 6:55 AM ET

Put Some PEP in Your Income Portfolio With PepsiCo Stock

Thomas Hughes

Discover how consumer staples and Dividend Kings like PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) can add substantial value to your portfolio.

NASDAQ:PEP
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SuperMicro Computer stock
April 22, 2024 10:33 AM ET

It’s Time to Buy Into the Super Micro Computer Stock Implosion

Thomas Hughes

Super Micro Computers sell-off is a knee-jerk reaction to non-news that has the market set up for a rapid rebound provided a good earnings report.

NASDAQ:NVDANYSE:TSMNASDAQ:SMCI
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Albertsons Stock price
April 22, 2024 8:38 AM ET

Merger or Not, Albertson’s Companies is a Good Buy

Thomas Hughes

Albertsons Companies is a value for investors and it pays a higher yield than competitor Kroger. A merger is in the works but shareholders win either way.

TSE:GONASDAQ:GONYSE:KR
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Verizon sign at the entrance, stock outlook
April 22, 2024 6:45 AM ET

High-Yielding Verizon’s Stock Price Reversal is Imminent

Thomas Hughes

Verizon is a high-yielding value that may not be a value much longer. The Q1 results align with slow, steady growth and capital returns.

NYSE:VZ
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Intuitive Surgical stock price
April 19, 2024 8:59 AM ET

Intuitive Surgical Stock Can Trend Much Higher This Year 

Thomas Hughes

Intuitive Surgical is the leading medtech. It outpaces industry growth and analysts' expectations. Cash flow is solid and improves shareholder value.

NASDAQ:ISRG
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Salesforce Tower stock analysis
April 19, 2024 7:30 AM ET

Salesforce Stock Analysis: Deep Dive into CRM Market Performance

Thomas Hughes

Salesforce.com is the leading player in CRM software services, and its stock is being led higher by capital returns and analysts.

NYSE:CRM
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Netflix Stock price
April 19, 2024 6:32 AM ET

Buy the Dip in Netflix Stock, It Won’t Last Long

Thomas Hughes

Consumer tech giant Netflix is transitioning from a growth stock to a mature, blue-chip tech stock with a widening margin, cash flow, and capital returns.

NASDAQ:NFLX
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Pepsico stock analysis
April 18, 2024 10:05 AM ET

Comprehensive PepsiCo Stock Analysis

Thomas Hughes

PepsiCo is a blue-chip dividend payer with growth in the forecast. Growth for its business and growth for capital returns which include share buybacks.

NASDAQ:MDLZNASDAQ:KDPNYSE:KO
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D.R. Horton Stock Has Tailwinds To Drive it Higher
April 18, 2024 6:30 AM ET

D.R. Horton Stock Has Tailwinds To Drive it Higher

Thomas Hughes

D.R. Horton had a solid quarter, with growth outpacing consensus, and the guidance improved. Cash flow is robust and drives a healthy capital return.

NYSE:DHI
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Photo of a stock ticker that says Stock Buyback. Let's look at the top 4 stocks for buybacks in 2024.
April 18, 2024 5:00 AM ET

These are the Top 4 Stocks for Buybacks in 2024

Thomas Hughes

Share repurchases are a powerful force for share prices. Companies that buy back shares help support the market for their stocks and boost investor confidence.

NYSE:FDXNASDAQ:MRVLNYSE:HCA
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photo illustration the stock market information of J.B. Hunt Transport Services
April 17, 2024 10:28 AM ET

J.B. Hunt Hits the Skids: Lower Prices to Come

Thomas Hughes

J.B. Hunt's weak quarter spells bad news for transportation stocks and the S&P 500 this year. A pivot back to growth is coming, but not until next year.

NASDAQ:JBHT
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Photo showing Abbott Laboratories logo and two medicine vials. Abbott's outlook is healthy - is it time to buy the dip?
April 17, 2024 8:41 AM ET

Abbott Laboratories Outlook is Healthy: Buy the Dip

Thomas Hughes

Abbott Laboratories had a steady quarter, producing growth, better-than-expected earnings, and raising the guidance. Analysts see the stock moving higher.

NYSE:ABTNYSE:C
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ASML stock chart
April 17, 2024 7:05 AM ET

ASML Fires Warning Shot For Tech Investors

Thomas Hughes

ASML is a leading indicator of the semiconductor industry, and its results were weak, compounded by weak net new orders and guidance that may be too optimistic.

NYSE:TSMNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:INTC
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