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April 14, 2025 5:45 AM ET

5 Highly Rated Dividends With 50% Upside According to Analysts

Thomas Hughes

The analysts still love these stocks that have overcorrected to levels offering deep values and high yields for investors.

NYSE:DELLNYSE:MTDRNYSE:SU
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Prague, Czechia - October 21, 2024: Modern laptop screen on surface background showing oracle logo — Stock Editorial Photography
April 14, 2025 5:30 AM ET

Oracle Stock: Resilient, Undervalued, and Ready to Rebound

Thomas Hughes

Oracle's business is more resilient than it may appear; its cloud shift was a game-changer that makes it central to cloud and AI infrastructure.

NASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:CRMNASDAQ:AMZN
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CarMax Auto Dealership. CarMax is the largest used and pre-owned car retailer in the US.
April 13, 2025 5:15 AM ET

CarMax Pulls Guidance: Shares Falling To Buyable Levels 

Thomas Hughes

Carmax had a solid Q4, but clouds have entered the picture. However, cash flow is improved, and tariffs may enhance the demand for used cars.

NYSE:KMX
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Delta Airlines Stock
April 12, 2025 5:07 AM ET

Delta Air Lines: This Phoenix Can Rise From the Ashes

Thomas Hughes

Delta Air Lines' stock price crash is a chance to buy into this quality dividend payer at an ultra-low price; analysts see it advancing at least 15% this year.

NYSE:DAL
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J.P.Morgan bank corporation headquarters glass building concept.
April 11, 2025 8:05 AM ET

JPMorgan Is a Buy, If You Can Handle The Volatility 

Thomas Hughes

JPMorgan Chase & Company issued a solid Q1 report and reaffirmed its guidance; the bank is well-capitalized and can withstand a financial meltdown.

NYSE:JPM
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Micron semiconductors
April 11, 2025 5:52 AM ET

Micron Tumbles on Tariff Threat: Risk/Reward Outlook Improves

Thomas Hughes

Despite the risk of tariffs, Micron is well-positioned to benefit from the AI boom in the long term. The stock has overcorrected to deep value levels.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MU
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April 11, 2025 5:20 AM ET

Greenbrier: Don’t Buy It For Revenue Growth—Buy It For Margin

Thomas Hughes

Greenbrier Companies is well-positioned in an industry where demand outstrips supply. Margin and recurring revenue grow and provide clear visibility.

NYSE:GBX
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April 10, 2025 6:43 AM ET

Delta, Walmart Cut Profit Targets: Could Start Domino Effect

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 will remain under selling pressure until tariff cloudiness is replaced with certainties; the risk for the market is a cycle of guidance reduction.

NYSE:WMTNYSE:DALNYSE:WMT
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April 10, 2025 6:30 AM ET

5 Highest-Rated Dividend Stocks According to MarketBeat

Thomas Hughes

Dividends from investments like REITs and infrastructure stocks have higher-than-average yields and can enhance portfolio return while reducing volatility.

NYSE:FBRTNYSE:BIPNASDAQ:SEI
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BANGKOK, THAILAND - APRIL 25, 2017: Close up of the details of new LEVI'S 501CT (Customized and Tapered) Jeans. LEVI'S is a brand name of Levi Strauss and Co, founded in 1853. - Stock Editorial Photography
April 10, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Levi’s Stock Gains Momentum With DTC Turnaround

Thomas Hughes

Levi Strauss & Company is set up to sustain capital returns as it widens margins and drives growth with its direct-to-consumer strategy.

NYSE:LEVI
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Dave and Buster's logo on the building in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - June 27, 2023. Dave and Buster's is a chain Restaurant offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food and arcade games. - Stock Editorial Photography
April 10, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Dave & Buster’s Stock: A Short-Squeeze PLAY for Q2

Thomas Hughes

Dave & Buster's turnaround efforts begin to gain traction and could spark a short-squeeze in Q2. Analysts see this stock advancing at least 30%.

NASDAQ:PLAY
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KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 29, 2025 Nvidia corporation logo displayed on smartphone. Nvidia is a global leader in artificial intelligence hardware and software — Stock Editorial Photography
April 7, 2025 10:27 AM ET

NVIDIA Stock: Oversold, Undervalued — How Low Can It Go?

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA's stock price correction has opened up a deep value, but there is a risk of buying in too early. This stock could continue to fall until headwinds ease.

NYSE:TSMNASDAQ:NVDA
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April 7, 2025 9:43 AM ET

MicroStrategy Sees Insider Buy-Sell Action in Q1

Thomas Hughes

MicroStrategy is building a sizeable Bitcoin reserve, but it comes at the cost of shareholder value; dilution and debt will be the story in 2025.

NASDAQ:MSTR
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April 7, 2025 6:18 AM ET

4 Dividend Growth Stocks the Trade Tariffs Can’t Touch

Thomas Hughes

Discover why SJM, VZ, MO, and COLB could thrive in 2025 as trade tariffs reshape the market: high yields, low risk, and upside potential.

NYSE:SJMNYSE:MONYSE:VZ
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Ft. Wayne - Circa September 2016: Advance Auto Parts Retail Location. Advance Auto Parts is the largest retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the US III — Stock Editorial Photography
April 6, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Advance Auto Parts Stock: A Classic Rebound Play in the Making

Thomas Hughes

Advance Auto Parts is set up for a short squeeze that could be triggered by the Q1 results and guidance update scheduled for July.

NYSE:AZONASDAQ:ORLYNYSE:AAP
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Unifirst Uniform Services Solutions
April 5, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Cintas Ends UniFirst Talks—What’s Next for UNF Stock?

Thomas Hughes

Unifirst is a young capital return machine cut from the same cloth as Cintas and on track to improve shareholder value annually including dividends and buybacks

NASDAQ:CTASNYSE:UNF
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April 4, 2025 6:15 AM ET

2 High-Yield Values for Dividend Growth and Capital Gains

Thomas Hughes

Consumer staples like Lamb Weston and Conagra Brands provide value and yield with a low risk-to-reward ratio for investors in 2025.

NYSE:CAGNYSE:LW
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April 4, 2025 5:15 AM ET

Sportsman’s Warehouse Trading Volume Spike Signals Opportunity 

Thomas Hughes

Sportsman's Warehouse stock is in reversal after it delivered evidence its turnaround plan is working. Guidance is favorable and leading analysts to lift target

NASDAQ:SPWH
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Berlin, Germany - October 11, 2018: Tommy Hilfiger sign. Tommy Hilfiger Corporation is a manufacturer of clothing. It produces and sells sporting men's and women clothing — Stock Editorial Photography
April 3, 2025 6:11 AM ET

PVH Stock Is Surging—Here’s What’s Fueling the Rebound

Thomas Hughes

Apparel leader PVH Corp. is on track to continue with aggressive repurchases in 2025 and could see its stock price rise by 50%.

NYSE:PVH
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April 3, 2025 5:43 AM ET

First Watch Restaurant Group: A First-Rate Small-Cap Growth Stock

Thomas Hughes

First Watch is a small-cap growth stock serving an above-average breakfast, taking share in its territories, and growing the footprint.

NASDAQ:FWRG
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April 3, 2025 5:21 AM ET

5 Reasons the S&P 500 Could Rebound Strongly in 2025

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 price pullback was caused by uncertainty and an earnings outlook reset that have left the market set up to rebound.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AMZN
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5 Reasons Why Halliburton Is a Good Buy in 2025
April 3, 2025 5:00 AM ET

5 Reasons Why Halliburton Is a Good Buy in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Halliburton is set up to move higher with its stock deeply undervalued and cash flow sufficient to sustain a robust outlook.

NYSE:HAL
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April 2, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Salesforce: The Most Resilient Software Stock for Downturns

Thomas Hughes

Salesforce is one of the most resilient software stocks. It is used by 95% of surveyed industries and 90% of Fortune 500 companies.

NYSE:CRM
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April 1, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Amprius Market Gets Amped Up on Growth Outlook

Thomas Hughes

Amprius Technologies is ramping production while its client list and order count grow, tracking for a sustained period of hypergrowth.

OTCMKTS:BAESFNASDAQ:AVAVNYSE:AMPX
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