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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Two Dividend Kings: Johnson & Johnson or Abbott Laboratories?
January 25, 2023 11:00 PM ET

Two Dividend Kings: Johnson & Johnson or Abbott Laboratories?

Thomas Hughes

Johnson & Johnson and Abbott Laboratories are 2 dividend kings guiding for growth in 2023 and are on track to increase their yield yet again.

NYSE:ABTNYSE:JNJ
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Is The Bottom In For Cyber-Security Stocks?
January 25, 2023 10:59 AM ET

Is The Bottom In For Cyber-Security Stocks?

Thomas Hughes

F5 Networks hit a bottom and it may be signaling the bottom for the entire cybersecurity complex. Others in the group will report earnigs in February.

NASDAQ:PANWNYSE:PAYCNASDAQ:DDOG
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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Pull Into Buying Zone
January 25, 2023 9:55 AM ET

Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Pull into Buying Zone

Thomas Hughes

Class 1 railroads Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern had solid quarters and offer healthy dividends but one may be the better choice for income investors today.

NYSE:NSCNYSE:UNP
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When Will Crane Holdings Take Flight?
January 25, 2023 1:00 AM ET

When Will Crane Holdings Take Flight?

Thomas Hughes

Crane Holdings' stock price should be taking flight following strong results but the outlook for post-spin-off business isn't as rosy as expected.

NYSE:CR
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Is It Time To Get Aggressive With Defense Stocks? 
January 25, 2023 1:00 AM ET

Is It Time To Get Aggressive With Defense Stocks? 

Thomas Hughes

Raytheon and Lockheed Martin are trending higher over the long term but have pulled back into buying opportunities for defense investors.

NYSE:RTXNYSE:LMT
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High-Yield, Deep-Value Verizon Puts In A Bottom 
January 24, 2023 11:12 PM ET

High-Yield, Deep-Value Verizon Puts In A Bottom 

Thomas Hughes

Verizon is trading at such a low valuation and high yield that it is almost too good to pass up and the institutions aren't.

NYSE:VZ
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Insiders Buy Archer Aviation, Is This Stock About To Take Off?
January 24, 2023 1:00 PM ET

Insiders Buy Archer Aviation, Is This Stock About To Take Off?

Thomas Hughes

Archer Aviation insiders are buying the stock, Joby Aviation has a high insider holding as well, and both are in a position to take flight in late 2023.

NYSE:JOBYNYSE:ACHR
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Analysts Like The Fit Of Skechers USA
January 23, 2023 11:00 PM ET

Analysts Like The Fit Of Skechers USA

Thomas Hughes

Skechers is riding high on a wave of analyst's sentiment that could crest with the Q4 report and bring this stock in for a new high.

ETR:ADSNYSE:NKENYSE:SKX
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Can We Trust The Rally In The S&P 500 
January 23, 2023 12:10 PM ET

Can We Trust The Rally In The S&P 500 

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 is rallying on slower inflation but this move may not hold because the outlook for earnings is still in decline.

NYSEARCA:SPY
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Is Wayfair Still Way Cheap For Investors? 
January 23, 2023 10:25 AM ET

Is Wayfair Still Way Cheap For Investors? 

Thomas Hughes

Wayfair is rising on an improvement in analysts' sentiment but short-sellers are as much to blame and may drive increased volatility in the stock.

NYSE:W
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Tractor Supply Company Shares Could be Headed to New Highs 
January 23, 2023 7:55 AM ET

Tractor Supply Company Shares Could be Headed to New Highs 

Thomas Hughes

Tractor Supply Company is getting a string of upgrades and price target increases ahead of earnings that could send it up to a new high.

NYSE:TGTNYSE:WMTNASDAQ:TSCO
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Nordstrom Puts Fear Of Markdowns Into Retail Sector
January 20, 2023 7:00 AM ET

Nordstrom Puts Fear Of Markdowns Into Retail Sector

Thomas Hughes

Nordstrom cut its guidance and shares are imploding, it this is a trend in retail the entire complex will move lower and drag on the S&P 500 too.

NYSEARCA:SPYNYSEARCA:XRTNASDAQ:TSCO
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Is Intel a Buy for Dividend Investors?
January 19, 2023 11:00 AM ET

Is Intel a Buy for Dividend Investors?

Thomas Hughes

Is Intel a buy for dividend investors? Learn more about Intel, its dividend capture strategy and whether or not you should purchase the stock for dividends.

NASDAQ:INTC
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More Than 1 Reason To Buy Fastenal, Quickly
January 19, 2023 8:45 AM ET

More Than One Reason To Buy Fastenal, Quickly

Thomas Hughes

Fastenal beat on the top and bottom lines but, more importantly, it announced the 25th consecutive dividend increase earning it Dividend Aristocrat status.

NASDAQ:FASTNYSEARCA:SDYNYSEARCA:NOBL
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Mid-Stream Operator Kinder Morgan: A High-Yield Value For 2023
January 19, 2023 7:55 AM ET

Mid-Stream Operator Kinder Morgan: A High-Yield Value For 2023

Thomas Hughes

Kinder Morgan reported a mixed quarter that is ultimately good news for investors looking to cash in on this 6% yielding dividend.

NYSE:KMI
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AbbVie Stock: Dividend King ABBV Overview
January 19, 2023 1:00 AM ET

AbbVie Stock: Dividend King ABBV Overview

Thomas Hughes

Thinking about investing in AbbVie Inc.? Learn more about the pharmaceutical company and decide whether it deserves a spot in your portfolio.

NYSE:ABTNYSE:ABBVNYSE:JNJ
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KLA Corp Stock and Dividend: What You Should Know
January 19, 2023 1:00 AM ET

KLA Corp Stock and Dividend: What You Should Know

Thomas Hughes

What do you need to know about the KLA Corp stock and dividend? Learn more about the company’s history and the dividend capture strategy for KLA Corp.

NASDAQ:KLAC
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J.B. Hunt Gets A Flat, Logistic Companies Come Into Focus 
January 18, 2023 7:08 AM ET

J.B. Hunt Gets A Flat, Logistic Companies Come Into Focus 

Thomas Hughes

J.B. Hunt Tranport Services Inc. missed on the top and bottom line but other truckers may still show strength because weakness is centered in a single segment.

NYSE:GXONYSE:XPONYSE:KNX
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Is Dividend King PPG Industries A Buy Before Earnings?
January 17, 2023 9:20 AM ET

Is Dividend King PPG Industries A Buy Before Earnings?

Thomas Hughes

PPG Industries should not be counted on for strength in Q4 or in 2023, the odds are high that results will be weak and the outlook will dim.

NYSE:DHINYSE:KBHNYSE:RPM
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UnitedHealth Group Stock: Is This The Bottom?
January 17, 2023 7:00 AM ET

UnitedHealth Group Stock: Is This The Bottom?

Thomas Hughes

UnitedHealth Group outperformed in Q4 but the margin of outperformance was slim and the guidance is mixed so a rally may not be in the works.

NYSE:UNH
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2 Hot Stocks The Insiders Are Buying 
January 17, 2023 5:00 AM ET

2 Hot Stocks The Insiders Are Buying 

Thomas Hughes

Dave & Buster's and U-Haul are seeing a rise in insider trading that have the shares moving higher in the near term and ready to test resistance.

NASDAQ:UHALNASDAQ:PLAY
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Will Halliburton And The Oilfield Supercycle Reach New Highs?
January 16, 2023 11:00 PM ET

Will Halliburton And The Oil Field Supercycle Reach New Highs?

Thomas Hughes

Halliburton is getting upgraded ahead of its Q4 earnings and the expectations are high that business will accelerate in 2023.

NYSE:SLBNYSE:HAL
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4 High-Yield Dividend Kings For 2023 
January 16, 2023 8:20 AM ET

4 High-Yield Dividend Kings For 2023 

Thomas Hughes

These 3 Dividend Kings offer value and yield to investors and could outperform the group in 2023. That's good news for income investors.

NYSE:MMMNYSE:ABBVNYSE:LOW
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JPMorgan Chase Falls As Banks Brace For Recession 
January 13, 2023 7:30 AM ET

JPMorgan Chase Falls As Banks Brace For Recession 

Thomas Hughes

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) stock and the banks are moving lower after strong results and weak outlook cut into the expectation for 2023 earnings.

NYSE:WFCNYSEARCA:XLFNYSE:BAC
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