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Los Angeles, USA - November 30, 2017: Chargepoint EV Charger on display during LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
March 7, 2025 6:11 AM ET

4 EV Stocks Facing Uncertainty—Which Ones Will Survive?

Thomas Hughes

EV OEMs are in a shaky position, and more are expected to declare bankruptcy before any reach profitability. Dilution and short sellers are a risk.

NASDAQ:NKLANASDAQ:WKHSNASDAQ:LCID
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Decatur, Ga / USA - 07 07 20: View of AutoZone from the side with sign - Stock Editorial Photography
March 7, 2025 5:37 AM ET

AutoZone: Forget the Pullback, This Stock Is Still Climbing

Thomas Hughes

Autozone is among the best-positioned retailers, with growth driven by comps and increased store count. Solid margins sustain aggressive buybacks.

NYSE:AZO
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Occidental Petroleum oil rig
March 6, 2025 9:40 AM ET

Occidental Petroleum Drops to 52-Week Low: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Thomas Hughes

Occidental Petroleum hit a 52-week low in March and may move lower, but investors shouldn't rush to the exits; Berkshire will probably buy more this month.

NYSE:OXY
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Target Retail Store in California — Stock Editorial Photography
March 6, 2025 6:22 AM ET

Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Buy Target Stock

Thomas Hughes

Target is nearing its bottom and unlikely to move lower than $100 due to normalized business, cash flow, and capital returns, including the high-yield dividend.

NYSE:TJXNYSE:DKSNASDAQ:COST
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TJX Companies app
March 6, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Why TJX Companies Belongs in Every Dividend Growth Portfolio

Thomas Hughes

TJX Companies is a solid retailer with a robust capital return that will sustain the uptrend in its share prices in 2025 and 2026.

NASDAQ:CASYNYSE:KRNASDAQ:CTAS
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The logo of Apple Inc. is illuminated with red light to mark the World AIDS Day at the Apple Store on Nanjing Road shopping street in Shanghai, China, 30 November 2018. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 6, 2025 5:41 AM ET

Apple Is Down for the Year—Opportunity or Time to Move On?

Thomas Hughes

Apple's stock price is down in 2025, but the rally isn't over. Investors should hold on for the ride because volatility may come in Q2.

NASDAQ:AAPL
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Business concept about Insider Trading with sign on the page.
March 6, 2025 5:00 AM ET

2 Stocks Insiders Are Buying and 1 They're Selling

Thomas Hughes

Insider buying is a signal to buy for two of the stocks on this list, insider selling raises a red flag for the other but doesn't offset institutional activity.

NASDAQ:NOTVNASDAQ:HLITNYSE:RLI
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July 19, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. logo is displayed on a smartphone screen — Stock Editorial Photography
March 5, 2025 10:44 AM ET

CrowdStrike's Growth Remains Strong—Buy While It's Down

Thomas Hughes

Crowdstrike had a solid Q4 and 2024. The profit outlook for 2025 weighed on sentiment, opening an entry point for investors highlighted by analysts.

NASDAQ:CRWD
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Dhaka, Bangladesh- 22 June 2024: AMD logo is displayed on smartphone. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is an American multinational corporation and semiconductor company. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 5, 2025 7:56 AM ET

Is Advanced Micro Devices Stock Slide Over?

Thomas Hughes

Advanced Micro Devices stock price is oversold and overextended, ready to rebound strongly in 2025. A 50% upside is possible.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMD
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Stuttgart, Germany - 01-29-2025: Person holding smartphone with logo of US identity management company Okta Inc. on screen in front of website. Focus on phone display. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 5, 2025 5:37 AM ET

Okta’s Stock Reversal Gains Momentum—20% Upside Ahead

Thomas Hughes

Okta had a solid Q4, capping off a critical year in which analysts were reassured this company has what it takes to sustain double-digit growth through 2030.

NASDAQ:OKTA
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GitLab DevOps
March 4, 2025 11:03 AM ET

GitLab: Get In While It’s Down—Big Rebound Ahead

Thomas Hughes

GitLab's strong quarter and guidance were overshadowed by high market expectations, causing the stock to pull back into a buy-the-dip opportunity.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:GTLB
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Bratislava, Slovakia, february 4, 2018: Monster energy drink on wooden table with black skin background — Stock Editorial Photography
March 4, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Monster Beverage: Monster Upside or a Risky Buy?

Thomas Hughes

Monster Beverage isn't as scary a buy as some may think, generating solid cash flow and the ability to repurchase shares aggressively.

NASDAQ:MNST
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3M logo - mask
March 3, 2025 7:22 AM ET

3M to Hit $175 by Mid-Year, and Higher Highs Are Likely

Thomas Hughes

3M is on track for its stock to hit the $180 level or higher by midyear and then continue on to set a new all-time high because of its improved outlook.

NYSE:MMM
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May 10, 2020, Brazil. In this photo illustration the Autodesk logo seen displayed on a smartphone. - Stock Editorial Photography
March 1, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Autodesk Designs Value for Investors: Uptrend Set to Continue

Thomas Hughes

Autodesk is making value for investors, generating solid cash flow with nearly 100% free cash flow conversion and an expectation for a wider margin this year.

NASDAQ:ADSK
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Marion - Circa October 2021: Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse. Lowe's operates retail home improvement and appliance stores in North America.
February 28, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Lowe’s Stock Eyes New Highs as Growth, Dividends Drive Gains

Thomas Hughes

Lowe's better-than-expected quarter and capital return are lifting market sentiment, and the stock is on track to hit new highs this year.

NYSE:HDNYSE:LOW
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March 2025 calendar
February 28, 2025 5:26 AM ET

March’s Hottest Stocks: 5 Buys to Consider Now

Thomas Hughes

These five stocks present compelling buys for investors in February because they have tailwinds to drive their businesses and offer value to investors.

NYSE:SHOPNYSE:CRMNASDAQ:SOUN
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Salesforce displayed on mobile device — Stock Editorial Photography
February 28, 2025 5:06 AM ET

Salesforce’s Hidden Strengths Could Fuel a Powerful Rebound

Thomas Hughes

Salesforce is the leading CRM platform and is consolidating its position with new products like Data Cloud and Agentforce that resonate with clients.

NYSE:CRM
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Rheinbach, Germany 28 November 2022, The brand logo of the developer of graphics processors and chipsets "Nvidia" on the display of a smartphone in front of the website (focus on the brand logo) — Stock Editorial Photography
February 27, 2025 8:24 AM ET

2 Catalysts That Could Push NVIDIA Stock Up 30% This Year

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA had a solid Q4 and issued better-than-expected guidance, lifting the entire AI complex and helping the S&P 500 rally get back on track.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:ORCL
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West Bangal, India - August 21, 2021 : Dominos pizza on box stock image. - Stock Editorial Photography
February 27, 2025 5:45 AM ET

Domino’s Pizza Delivers a Buying Opportunity 

Thomas Hughes

Domino's Pizza is sustaining growth and widening its margin despite business headwinds. The company expects to post mid-single-digit growth this year.

NASDAQ:DPZ
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U.S. investor and philanthropist Warren Buffet listens to a question during a press conference in Beijing, China, 30 September 2010.Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffett met Chinas super-rich Wednesday (29 Sept
February 26, 2025 11:33 AM ET

Buffett’s on the Sidelines – Should You Follow?

Thomas Hughes

Warren Buffett moved to cash in 2024 suggesting a stock market correction is due. How deep it gets depends on tariffs, inflation, and the FOMC.

NASDAQ:AAPLNYSE:BACNYSE:AXP
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Twilio, Braze: The Top 2 CEP Platforms to Own in 2025
February 26, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Twilio, Braze: The Top 2 CEP Platforms to Own in 2025

Thomas Hughes

CEP platforms can leverage AI benefits today and capitalize on them, driving significant value for investors that will be unlocked in 2025.

NASDAQ:BRZENYSE:TWLO
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Tempus AI lab
February 26, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Tempus AI Is a Buy, If You Can Handle the Volatility

Thomas Hughes

Tempus AI is well-positioned to capitalize on its extensive clinical data database. It can provide personalized treatment for hard-to-treat illness.

NASDAQ:TEM
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Aisle at The Home Depot hardware store, San Diego, USA — Stock Editorial Photography
February 25, 2025 8:51 AM ET

Home Depot Turns a Corner: New Highs Likely This Year

Thomas Hughes

Home Depot's mixed guidance is enough to keep the market interested. HD shares confirmed support following the release and are on track to reach new highs.

NYSE:HD
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DoorDash logo with smartphone with food delivery service, background map. — Stock Editorial Photography
February 25, 2025 6:45 AM ET

February’s Top 3 Stock Upgrades: What Investors Need to Know

Thomas Hughes

Consumer-focused names like Lululemon, Ulta Beauty, and DoorDash are set up to rise by 25% or more, aided by analysts' sentiment and upgrade trends.

NASDAQ:LULUNASDAQ:DASHNASDAQ:ULTA
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