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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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September 28, 2023 4:30 AM ET

5 Cheap Ways to Ride The AI Supercycle to Profits

Thomas Hughes

The 4th Industrial Revolution gained momentum with the advance of AI, and these stocks are poised to benefit over the long term

NYSE:CLSNASDAQ:SANMNYSE:FN
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September 27, 2023 8:45 AM ET

The Odds Are High Costco Will Declare a Special Dividend Soon 

Thomas Hughes

Costco had a solid quarter and continues to build its cash hoard, raising the odds that investors will receive a special dividend.

NASDAQ:COST
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September 27, 2023 5:08 AM ET

Cintas: A Quality Buy and Hold Forever Stock at Any Price

Thomas Hughes

Cintas is a Dividend Aristocrat on track to be crowned King that you can buy at any price; it is in a sustained uptrend supported by results and capital return.

NASDAQ:CTAS
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Communications stocks
September 27, 2023 5:03 AM ET

Communications Sector to Lead Q3 EPS Growth; Stocks to Watch

Thomas Hughes

The Communications Sector will lead the S&P 500 with earnings growth this quarter, but which companies are growing and can outperform consensus?

NYSEARCA:XLCNASDAQ:NFLXNASDAQ:GOOG
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September 27, 2023 4:25 AM ET

3 Growing Tech Stocks To Put On Your M&A Watchlist

Thomas Hughes

Cisco's purchase of Splunk raises many questions, and one of them is which tech companies will be acquired next; here are three possibilities

NASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:CRMNYSE:ORCL
Read 3 Growing Tech Stocks To Put On Your M&A Watchlist
semiconductor stocks
September 26, 2023 7:25 AM ET

5 Oversold Semiconductor Stocks to Nibble On Ahead of Q3 Earnings

Thomas Hughes

Chip stocks have been beaten up over the past few months and present an opportunity for investors ahead of the Q3 reporting season.

NASDAQ:MRVLNASDAQ:AMBANASDAQ:QCOM
Read 5 Oversold Semiconductor Stocks to Nibble On Ahead of Q3 Earnings
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September 26, 2023 4:12 AM ET

5 Retail Trends to Watch During the Holiday Shopping Season

Thomas Hughes

The holiday shopping season is approaching quickly; here are 5 trends shaping the retail environment and which companies are in a position to win

NYSE:TJXNYSE:NKENYSE:WMT
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September 26, 2023 4:05 AM ET

McDonald’s New Fees Won’t Move The Needle, But Growth Will 

Thomas Hughes

McDonald's new fee is unlikely to move the needle, but it doesn't matter; the growth trajectory is solid and driving value for investors

NYSE:MCD
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September 25, 2023 7:43 AM ET

2 Must-Have Silicon Companies That Don't Make Microchips

Thomas Hughes

Silicon anode batteries will alter the EV landscape with higher density, greater output, and quicker charging for lower cost.

OTCMKTS:MBGAFOTCMKTS:POAHYNASDAQ:ENVX
Read 2 Must-Have Silicon Companies That Don't Make Microchips
SelectQuote stock
September 25, 2023 5:05 AM ET

Insiders and Institutions are Scooping Up SelectQuote

Thomas Hughes

SelectQuote is down 95% from its highs and now insiders and institutions are buying: growth and improving profitability are why.

NYSE:SLQTNYSE:BLK
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September 22, 2023 1:00 PM ET

KB Home Price Weakness is a Signal to Buy this Cash Machine

Thomas Hughes

KB Homes is another cash-producing machine buying back shares, paying dividends, building cash, and increasing its book value and discount

NYSE:LEN.BNYSE:KBHNYSEARCA:XHB
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September 22, 2023 5:39 AM ET

Prospect Capital Corporation: A Gold Nugget or Value Trap?

Thomas Hughes

High-yield Prospect Capital has fallen to the bottom of a range where it may rebound and provide a substantial gain while paying an 11% yield.

NASDAQ:PSEC
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September 21, 2023 11:45 AM ET

3 Compelling Reasons to Start Buying Undervalued Amazon

Thomas Hughes

Amazon is gaining traction in 2023 and is expected to continue growing in 2024 which helps explain why analysts and institutions are buying the stock

NASDAQ:AMZN
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September 21, 2023 8:05 AM ET

An Improved FedEx Can Deliver A New High: This Is Why

Thomas Hughes

FedEx results are mixed in the way investors like; margins are wider and earnings robust and sufficient to cover the capital return outlook

NYSE:FDX
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technology stocks
September 21, 2023 5:00 AM ET

5 Sizzling Tech Companies on the Brink of Bullish Reversals

Thomas Hughes

Tech stocks are on the move and some are forming solid reversal patterns that could lead to double-digit gains for investors.

NASDAQ:BRZENASDAQ:FRSHNASDAQ:ZS
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September 21, 2023 4:25 AM ET

5 Reasons Why Amprius is About to Take Flight 

Thomas Hughes

Amprius Technologies silicon anode batteries are in high demand by aviation manufacturers looking to electrify their products.

NYSE:JOBYNYSE:ACHROTCMKTS:EADSY
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September 21, 2023 4:06 AM ET

Small Cap Retail: Signs of Life in a Dead Market?

Thomas Hughes

These beaten-down retail stocks are resilient and show signs that business will improve over the next year; the value may be too good to pass up

NYSE:CHSNASDAQ:SCVLNYSE:BIG
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September 20, 2023 9:45 AM ET

Are These Consumer Staples Too Cheap for Investors To Ignore?

Thomas Hughes

The consumer staples sector is beaten down and offering a significant value and high yield for long-term-minded investors

NYSE:ADMNASDAQ:KHCNYSE:MED
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September 20, 2023 4:45 AM ET

3 Tasty Dividend Stocks With Value and Above-Average Yields

Thomas Hughes

Restaurant stocks are moving lower and offering a discount on their cash flow, dividend, high yield, and share repurchases

NYSE:QSRNYSE:DRINASDAQ:BLMN
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September 20, 2023 4:20 AM ET

5 NYSE-Listed Emerging Market Stocks For Income Investors

Thomas Hughes

Emerging markets could be spotlighted in 2024 due to outsized growth; here are 5 emerging market stocks that pay dividends and trade on US exchanges

ASX:ASXNASDAQ:PSMTNYSE:IBN
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September 19, 2023 10:18 AM ET

Hold-It-Forever AutoZone Pulls into Buy Zone

Thomas Hughes

Auto parts stocks are not all the same: Autozone is a buy-now-and-hold-forever name that offers investors a discount in Q3

NYSE:AAPNYSE:AZO
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ecommerce stocks
September 19, 2023 9:36 AM ET

5 eCommerce Companies that need to be on Your Watch List

Thomas Hughes

Retailers are having a tough time but e-commerce lifestyle names are widening margins and are on track to return to growth.

NYSE:TJXNYSE:TGTNYSE:WMT
Read 5 eCommerce Companies that need to be on Your Watch List
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September 19, 2023 5:45 AM ET

The Top 4 Utilities for Value, Yield, and Upside Potential

Thomas Hughes

The utility sector will be among the fastest growing in Q3 2023, and these 4 stocks are in the best position to deliver capital appreciation and high yield

NYSE:DTENYSE:AEENASDAQ:AEP
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September 19, 2023 5:15 AM ET

Nikola's Stock Could Double in Price Within Weeks

Thomas Hughes

NKLA stock is in the middle of a solid turnaround; the stock is up double-digits and could post additional triple-digit growth

NYSE:GMNASDAQ:JBHTNYSE:UPS
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