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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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Meta Platforms stock price outlook
July 27, 2023 7:15 AM ET

Meta Platform Shares Rocket Higher! Are More Highs To Come?

Thomas Hughes

Meta Platforms surges higher after the Q2 results reveal the impact of AI, and the results are better than expected; new highs are coming for this stock.

NASDAQ:META
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Check Point Software stock price
July 27, 2023 5:00 AM ET

Cyber Security Stocks Quietly Advance On Check Point Results

Thomas Hughes

Check Point Software had a mixed quarter but impressed on the bottom line and shares are moving higher; repurchases help support the market.

NASDAQ:PANWNASDAQ:CHKP
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NXP Semiconductors stock price forecast
July 27, 2023 4:59 AM ET

Analysts Will Push NXP Semiconductors To A New High 

Thomas Hughes

NXP Semiconductors is at an inflection point that means capital returns will continue, and the share price could move to a new high.

NASDAQ:NXPI
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Verizon stock price
July 26, 2023 9:30 AM ET

Nothing But Upside For High-Yield Verizon? 

Thomas Hughes

High-yield Verizon is still on sale and has the support of analysts and institutions; the analysts see at least a 4% of upside, and it could be double-digits.

NYSE:VZ
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Coca-Cola stock price
July 26, 2023 7:55 AM ET

Will Coca-Cola Stock Move To New Highs Or Fall Flat In 2023?

Thomas Hughes

The Coca-Cola Company had a good quarter, but it may not be enough to get this high-yielding stock to move higher in 2023.

NASDAQ:PEPNYSE:KO
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Microsoft stock price outlook
July 26, 2023 7:20 AM ET

Microsoft Corrects On Solid Results: AI Is Priced Into The Market

Thomas Hughes

Microsoft had a stellar quarter but failed to inspire a rally because the strength of AI and guidance was priced into the market.

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:MSFT
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Simpson Manufacturing stock price
July 26, 2023 5:35 AM ET

Simpson Manufacturing Can Scale New Highs In 2023

Thomas Hughes

Simpson Manufacturing had a solid quarter driven by its diversified operation and operational improvements that are driving wider margin.

NYSE:SSD
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Lamb Weston stock image on a phone
July 26, 2023 5:03 AM ET

Why Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. Got Fried for Solid Results 

Thomas Hughes

Lamb Weston stock had a smash quarter, but shares got fried. The stock is among the highest-valued staple stocks and pays the lowest dividend.

NASDAQ:PEPNASDAQ:KHCNYSE:GIS
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Packages representing Packaging Corporation of America stock
July 26, 2023 5:01 AM ET

Should You Wait to Buy Packaging Corporation of America? 

Thomas Hughes

Packaging Corporation of America had a mixed quarter, but shares surged; the analysts see the stock moving lower, so don't chase this market.

NYSE:PKG
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highpeak energy stock oil rigs at sunset
July 26, 2023 5:00 AM ET

HighPeak Energy Prepares to Gush Higher as Insiders Buy

Thomas Hughes

HighPeak Energy stock is getting bought by its insiders, buying in bulk; they and the institutions have the stock at the bottom and ready to reverse.

NASDAQ:HPK
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NextEra Energy stock price
July 25, 2023 7:55 AM ET

NextEra Energy: Power Your Income Portfolio With Green Energy

Thomas Hughes

NextEra Energy can electrify an income portfolio with its 2.5% yield and outlook for double-digit distribution growth this year and next.

NYSE:NEE
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Logitech stock price
July 25, 2023 6:56 AM ET

Rebound And Reversal For Logitech International 

Thomas Hughes

Logitech had a mixed quarter but shares are up; cash flow is strong and the dividend sound, a potential play for dividend capture strategies.

NASDAQ:LOGI
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Domino’s Pizza stock price forecast
July 24, 2023 7:17 AM ET

Can Domino’s Pizza Rise To New Highs In 2023?

Thomas Hughes

Domino's Pizza is posting EPS growth in the face of revenue declines and is set up for leverage once growth returns; analysts think the stock could rise.

NYSE:UBERNYSE:DPZ
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Oil field stocks
July 21, 2023 8:55 AM ET

Winners And Losers In The Oilfield Supercycle 

Thomas Hughes

The oilfield services supercycle has long legs and Halliburton is in the best position to deliver returns to shareholders.

NASDAQ:BKRNYSE:SLBNYSE:HAL
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CSX stock price
July 21, 2023 7:55 AM ET

Did CSX Corporation’s Rebound Just Go Off The Rails? 

Thomas Hughes

CSX business is normalizing above the 2019 levels with a return to growth coming soon; capital returns are stable and should continue to grow.

NASDAQ:CSX
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PPG Industries stock price
July 21, 2023 6:50 AM ET

PPG Industries Diversified Model Pays Off For Investors

Thomas Hughes

Dividend King PPG Industries beat and raised guidance, causing shares to fall: a buying opportunity may be at hand for income investors.

NYSE:PPG
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