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The Retail Sector: Winners And Losers From Q2 Earnings 
August 30, 2022 7:00 AM ET

The Retail Sector: Winners And Losers From Q2 Earnings 

Thomas Hughes

The retail sector reported a mixed bag of results that has the group moving lower but not all results were bad, read on to find out the winners and losers in Q2

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The Institutions Choose Dollar General For The 2nd Half 
August 29, 2022 7:00 AM ET

The Institutions Choose Dollar General For The 2nd Half 

Thomas Hughes

The dollar stores are prime targets to benefit from rising inflation and the curb on consumer spending and one of them stands out from the other.

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The S&P 500 Just Flashed A Significant Signal 
August 29, 2022 6:00 AM ET

The S&P 500 Just Flashed A Significant Signal 

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 flashed a significant signal that could lead it down to the 2,800 region by next year if there is not some change in the outlook for earnings.

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Institutional Buying Put A Bottom In Marvell Technology 
August 26, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Institutional Buying Put A Bottom In Marvell Technology 

Thomas Hughes

Marvell Technology is down in the wake of the Q2 report but it may be an opportunity to buy because the outlook is still positive.

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Williams-Sonoma’s High-End Consumers Are Still Spending 
August 25, 2022 7:00 AM ET

Williams-Sonoma’s High-End Consumers Are Still Spending 

Thomas Hughes

William-Sonoma proves sound execution, brand, and eCommerce were enough to sustain growth into another quarter and year and now the shorts are running scared.

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NVIDIA: A Top Choice In Bifurcated Chip Market? 
August 24, 2022 11:00 PM ET

NVIDIA: A Top Choice In Bifurcated Chip Market? 

Thomas Hughes

Shares of NVIDIA are set to underperform the semiconductor market in the back half of the year but Broadcom is not. Datacenter demand should drive good results

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Zoom Video Communications Valuation Is Realigned With Reality 
August 24, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Zoom Video Communications Valuation Is Realigned With Reality 

Thomas Hughes

Zoom Video Communications could be at a bottom but there is still risk in the outlook. Slowing growth could slow further and weigh on profitability.

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The J.M. Smucker Company Proves Why Staples Are Outperforming 
August 24, 2022 7:00 AM ET

The J.M. Smucker Company Proves Why Staples Are Outperforming 

Thomas Hughes

The J.M. Smucker Company beat and raised guidance proving once again why the consumer staples group is one to be in for 2022 and 2023.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Lifted By Institutional Shift 
August 23, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Dick’s Sporting Goods Lifted By Institutional Shift 

Thomas Hughes

A shift in institutional activity and solid results have shares of Dick's Sporting Goods moving higher and on track for new highs.

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Palo Alto Networks Leads Cloud Security Stocks Higher
August 23, 2022 7:00 AM ET

Palo Alto Networks Leads Cloud Security Stocks Higher

Thomas Hughes

Palo Alto Networks rocketed higher in the wake of the Q4 earnings report and guidance and it may soon break out to a new high due to strong guidance.

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Oil Services stocks
August 22, 2022 8:15 AM ET

Oil Services: Who Will Lead The Rebound?

Thomas Hughes

The oil services sector is in the early phases of a multi-year upcycle that will support revenue and earnings as well as dividends and dividend growth.

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Three Ways To Find Hot Stocks In A Tepid Market 
August 22, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Three Ways To Find Hot Stocks In A Tepid Market 

Thomas Hughes

You can find hot investments in all kinds of market conditions, this is a look at three ways to find hot stocks in tepid markets.

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Near-Term Headwinds Present An Opportunity In Ross Stores
August 19, 2022 6:00 AM ET

Near-Term Headwinds Present An Opportunity In Ross Stores

Thomas Hughes

Ross Stores' stock price is pulling back into a buying opportunity on weak results. While weak, the results still support a healthy capital return program.

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Institutional Support For TJX Companies May Cap Gains
August 18, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Institutional Support For TJX Companies May Cap Gains

Thomas Hughes

The TJX Companies was hit by inflation but it is still well-positioned for the current environment with full-priced retailers scrambling to unload inventory.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club Pops, Will Costco Be Next?
August 18, 2022 7:00 AM ET

BJ’s Wholesale Club Pops, Will Costco Be Next?

Thomas Hughes

BJ's Wholesale Club rocketed higher on improved guidance and Costco could be next, either way BJ's is a value among club warehouses.

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Why Blue-Chip Tech Like Cisco Systems Is Rebounding
August 18, 2022 6:05 AM ET

Why Blue-Chip Tech Like Cisco Systems Is Rebounding

Thomas Hughes

Blue chip tech like Cisco Systems is rebounding because of the strength of the business, the value, and the dividend yield ... and Cisco is among the highest.

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Lowe’s Stands Out Amid Q2 Retail Reports 
August 17, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Lowe’s Stands Out Amid Q2 Retail Reports 

Thomas Hughes

Lowe's stands out as a winner in the retail sector after producing a mixed quarter that included bottom-line strength and improved guidance.

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Agilent Technologies Proves Its Worth VS Illumina 
August 17, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Agilent Technologies Proves Its Worth VS Illumina 

Thomas Hughes

Agilent Technologies proved its worth in FQ3 and was able to raise guidance as well, sending its shares higher as it continues to outperform Illumina.

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Target’s Results Cap Upside Potential For Retail Stocks 
August 17, 2022 6:00 AM ET

Target’s Results Cap Upside Potential For Retail Stocks 

Thomas Hughes

Target took a hit on the top and bottom line in an effort to get ahead of a storm that is brewing in the retail sector and could take the market down with it.

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Exxon, Occidental Petroleum Lead Heavy Month Of Insider Buying 
August 16, 2022 11:00 PM ET

Exxon, Occidental Petroleum Lead Heavy Month Of Insider Buying 

Thomas Hughes

Exxon Mobil and Occidental Petroleum are the top two insider buys in August if for different reasons. In both cases, dividends and dividend growth are here.

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Home Depot Results Point To Sluggish 2nd Half
August 16, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Home Depot Results Point To Sluggish 2nd Half

Thomas Hughes

Home Depot had a good quarter but much of this year's strength was seen in the 2nd quarter and the outlook is tepid but the dividend is still safe and growing

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Walmart Leads Retail Higher But Will The Group Follow? 
August 16, 2022 7:00 AM ET

Walmart Leads Retail Higher But Will The Group Follow? 

Thomas Hughes

The price action in Walmart popped in premarket trading but there is a risk the market is at its top and won't follow through on the move.

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Skyworks Solutions Is Worth A Look At These Prices 
August 16, 2022 12:00 AM ET

Skyworks Solutions Is Worth A Look At These Prices 

Thomas Hughes

Skyworks Solutions is an often overlooked name in the semiconductor industry but it's one that income investors should have on their watchlist.

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Is Ford About To Crush Workhorse Group? 
August 15, 2022 11:21 PM ET

Is Ford About To Crush Workhorse Group? 

Thomas Hughes

A potential contract with FedEx has Ford shares in the spotlight but investors shouldn't count out Workhorse Group in the race for EV delivery.

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