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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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3 Under-the-Radar Semiconductor Stocks
August 14, 2023 9:30 AM ET

3 Under-the-Radar Semiconductor Stocks

Thomas Hughes

Silicon carbide semiconductors are becoming an important growth market due to demand from EV and solar OEMs; the chips are more rugged and withstand high temp.

NASDAQ:ONNASDAQ:NVTSNYSE:STM
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Economy
August 14, 2023 7:47 AM ET

Inflation, The Fed, and Oil Prices: Interest Rates Are Going Up

Thomas Hughes

The CPI data was cooler than expected, but rising oil prices threaten to keep inflation hot and accelerating which will drive the FOMC to additional rate hikes.

NYSEARCA:USO
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 Plug Power stock price
August 11, 2023 7:20 AM ET

Is It Time To Plug Into Some Shares Of Plug Power? 

Thomas Hughes

Plug Power shares fell double-digits after releasing a weak report and pushing out the commissioning of major projects into 2024.

NASDAQ:PLUG
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FREYR Battery stock price
August 11, 2023 5:45 AM ET

Is It Time To Get Into the FREY: FREYR Battery

Thomas Hughes

FREYR Battery is hammering out a bottom and could begin to move higher within the next few quarters on ramping production and successful testing.

NYSE:FREY
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Disney Stock Price
August 11, 2023 4:45 AM ET

Disney: The Magic Is Coming Back 

Thomas Hughes

Disney is on track to grow and widen its margin over the next several years with Bob Iger at the helm; shares are at historically low levels and a great value.

NYSE:DIS
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Roblox Stock chart
August 10, 2023 7:55 AM ET

Is It Time To Game The Roblox Market? 

Thomas Hughes

Roblox had a solid quarter but was not strong enough to keep the bulls running; the range-bound stock is set up for another rebound this year.

NYSE:RBLX
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Stocks Insiders are buying
August 10, 2023 7:55 AM ET

2 Cheap Stocks The Insiders Are Buying 

Thomas Hughes

Aspire Women's Health and Genesco are turning corners and their insiders are buying after several quarters of inactivity.

NASDAQ:AWHNYSE:GCO
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Wendy's stock price
August 9, 2023 8:45 AM ET

High-Yield Wendy’s Ready To Rally After Sizzling Quarter

Thomas Hughes

High-yield Wendy's could undergo a price-multiple expansion that will align it with peer McDonald's and reduce the 4.6% yield to lower levels.

NYSE:MCDNASDAQ:WEN
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Rivian Automotive stock price
August 9, 2023 7:35 AM ET

The Rivian Market Is About To Shift Into A Higher Gear 

Thomas Hughes

Rivian ramped up production and figured out its supply chain issues resulting in an increase to guidance and outperformance in Q2.

NASDAQ:RIVN
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UPS stock price
August 8, 2023 7:48 AM ET

UPS Slipping To More Attractive Levels On Weak Outlook 

Thomas Hughes

UPS had a tough quarter, but its dividend is safe enough in 2023. The stock returns to firming support levels and may produce a buy signal soon.

NYSE:UPS
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Palantir Technologies stock price
August 8, 2023 6:47 AM ET

Palantir Slips: An Entry Point Comes Into Focus

Thomas Hughes

Palantir had a solid quarter, but the strength was priced in, and the guidance was not strong enough to spark a rally. A repurchase plan was announced.

NASDAQ:TSLANYSE:PLTR
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Tyson Foods stock price
August 8, 2023 6:34 AM ET

Tyson Foods: Is There Any Meat On This Bone? 

Thomas Hughes

Tyson Foods shares fell to a critical level and maybe a hot buy for patient investors; risk to the dividend is the number 1 concern.

NYSE:TSN
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Beverage stocks to buy
August 8, 2023 5:33 AM ET

3 Hot Beverage Stocks Trading At Trigger Points 

Thomas Hughes

Beverage stocks are hot this year and on track to grow in 2024; there are opportunities for growth and income investors.

NASDAQ:MNSTNASDAQ:SBUXNASDAQ:PEP
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Oil Prices
August 7, 2023 9:35 AM ET

Three Ways To Play The Rise In Oil Prices

Thomas Hughes

Oil prices are rising again and may deliver another round of windfall profits to the energy sector later this year or in early 2024.

NYSEARCA:USONYSEARCA:XLENYSE:OXY
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The 10 Stocks MarketBeat Readers Like Best 
August 7, 2023 7:30 AM ET

The 10 Stocks MarketBeat Readers Like Best 

Thomas Hughes

Marketbeat readers have spoken! These are the 10 most-followed stocks on the platform and momentum is building for some interesting names.

NASDAQ:AMDNYSE:NIONASDAQ:AMZN
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Starbucks logo on a store; learn what's happening with the Starbucks stock price
August 4, 2023 9:45 AM ET

Starbucks Market at a Turning Point: Is a Breakout Imminent? 

Thomas Hughes

Starbucks had a record-setting quarter that made analysts yawn. Starbucks stock dipped, but investors were ready to buy, and now a breakout is imminent.

NASDAQ:SBUX
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Kellogg  Company stock price
August 4, 2023 6:38 AM ET

Is Kellogg Company A Buy Before It Splits Into 2 Businesses?

Thomas Hughes

Kellogg Company had a mixed quarter but widened margin and beat on the bottom line: the split into 2 companies is on track to close in Q4.

NYSE:POSTNYSE:K
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Kraft Heinz stock price
August 3, 2023 5:45 AM ET

High-Yielding Kraft Heinz Gains Momentum In Q2 

Thomas Hughes

Kraft Heinz remains on track for a multiple expansion that could double the share price over the next few years; margin improvement and dividends will help.

NYSE:HRLNYSE:MKCNASDAQ:KHC
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Advanced Micro Devices stock outlook
August 2, 2023 6:35 AM ET

Is AMD Ready To Rocket Higher? 

Thomas Hughes

Advanced Micro Devices had a solid quarter, with demand for AI products up 7X and the MI300 chip ready to ramp in Q4 2023.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMD
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ONSemi stock price
August 1, 2023 5:02 AM ET

ONSemi Is On Target For New Highs In 2023 

Thomas Hughes

ONSemi lifted the semiconductor industry after reporting a beat-and-raise quarter supported by automotive and industrial markets.

NASDAQ:ON
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Keurig Dr Pepper stock price
July 28, 2023 7:00 AM ET

Is It Time To Buy Keurig Dr Pepper Or Cut Losses? 

Thomas Hughes

Keurig Dr Pepper is a relatively high-yielding stock that trades at a value to its peers. The stock is up after solid results and may move higher.

NASDAQ:KDPNYSE:KONASDAQ:PEP
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The Patent Cliff Is Why AbbVie Is Moving Higher 
July 28, 2023 5:09 AM ET

The Patent Cliff Is Why AbbVie Is Moving Higher 

Thomas Hughes

High-yielding AbbVie will retest the all-time high after posting a solid quarter underpinned by new treatments and relative strength in Humira.

NYSE:ABBV
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Chipotle Mexican Grill stock price
July 27, 2023 10:15 AM ET

Chipotle Mexican Grill Serves Up Another Entry Point 

Thomas Hughes

Chipotle Mexican Grill had a solid quarter but was not strong enough to excite the market. The stock is down 10% and offering another tasty entry point.

NYSE:CMG
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Tractor Supply Company stock price outlook
July 27, 2023 8:50 AM ET

Four Reasons Tractor Supply Company Can Plow New Highs In 2023

Thomas Hughes

Tractor Supply Company can plow to new highs given the update to the growth outlook: the store count target was increased and will drive long-term value.

NYSE:LOWNYSE:TGTNYSE:WMT
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