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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Thomas Hughes
About The Author

Thomas Hughes

Contributing Author

Technical and Fundamental Analysis

Experience

Thomas Hughes has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.

Areas of Expertise

Technical analysis, the S&P 500; retail, consumer, consumer staples, dividends, high-yield, small caps, technology, economic data, oil, cryptocurrencies

Education

Associate of Arts in Culinary Technology

Past Experience

Market watcher, trader and investor for numerous websites. Founded Passive Market Intelligence LLC to provide market research insights. 

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Latest Articles by Thomas Hughes

New York, NY - April 9, 2023: Microsoft logo on glass door on SoHo Manhattan shop with green tree reflection. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 31, 2024 8:46 AM ET

Microsoft Can Hit New All-Time Highs This Year - Here’s Why

Thomas Hughes

Microsoft had a strong quarter but trimmed guidance, causing shares to fall by 5%. The market is at a critical juncture and a technical buying opportunity.

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFT
Read Microsoft Can Hit New All-Time Highs This Year - Here’s Why
Caterpillar heavy duty equipment vehicle and logo - Stock Editorial Photography
October 31, 2024 6:45 AM ET

Caterpillar Stock: Market Points to a Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

Caterpillar's operational quality can sustain the capital return and capital return growth in 2024 while investors wait for top- and bottom-line growth.

NYSE:CAT
Read Caterpillar Stock: Market Points to a Buying Opportunity
LAS VEGAS, NV - September 22. 2016 - Chipotle App On Apple iPhone Screen. Splash Screen Display. Selective Focus.
October 31, 2024 6:15 AM ET

 Chipotle Serves Up a Price Dip - The Market Is Buying

Thomas Hughes

Chipotle Mexican Grill had a solid quarter despite falling short of the consensus estimate for revenue. The analysts raise the consensus price target.

NYSE:CMG
Read  Chipotle Serves Up a Price Dip - The Market Is Buying
Logo of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) on CPU fan. AMD is an American multinational semiconductor company based in Santa Clara, California, USA.
October 30, 2024 7:59 AM ET

Advanced Micro Devices is Building Momentum with AI: Buy the Dip

Thomas Hughes

Advanced Micro Devices price plunge is an opportunity for investors they shouldn't pass up. The long-term opportunity outweighs near-term market sentiment.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMD
Read Advanced Micro Devices is Building Momentum with AI: Buy the Dip
Ft. Wayne - Circa November 2022: Fastenal industrial products and services distributor. Fastenal resells industrial, safety, and construction supplies.
October 30, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Double-Digit Gains Ahead? Top 2 Stocks Positioned to Outperform

Thomas Hughes

Cintas and Fastenal are business services companies that can rise by double-digits in 2025 as cash flow sustains capital returns and shareholder value growth.

NASDAQ:CTASNASDAQ:FAST
Read Double-Digit Gains Ahead? Top 2 Stocks Positioned to Outperform
Abbott Laboratories logo and sign near company office in Silicon Valley. Abbott Labs is an American health care company. - Sunnyvale, California, USA , 2022 — Stock Editorial Photography
October 30, 2024 6:36 AM ET

These Are The Top Health Stocks to Own for Buy-and-Hold Investing

Thomas Hughes

The stocks on this list are the top three buy-and-hold stocks in healthcare, producing significant value for shareholders while leading their respective fields.

NYSE:UNHNASDAQ:ISRGNYSE:ABT
Read These Are The Top Health Stocks to Own for Buy-and-Hold Investing
New York, USA - 1 August 2024: ON Semiconductor on semi Logo on Phone Screen, Company Icon on Display. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 29, 2024 6:15 AM ET

Onsemi Stock Is Down, But Not for Long – Is It Time to Buy?

Thomas Hughes

Onsemi stock is well-positioned to capture market share in the SiC chip industry. It has a fortress balance sheet and ample capital returns to drive value.

NASDAQ:ON
Read Onsemi Stock Is Down, But Not for Long – Is It Time to Buy?
Cameco nuclear power
October 29, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Cameco Is the Leading Play on Nuclear Power, And It Pays to Own

Thomas Hughes

Cameco is well-positioned to deliver positive cash flow and improve shareholder value as demand for uranium grows. Rising uranium prices are aiding margins.

NYSE:CCJ
Read Cameco Is the Leading Play on Nuclear Power, And It Pays to Own
New York, USA - 30 June 2024: Delek Logistics Logo on Phone Screen, Company Icon. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 29, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Insiders Are Buying High-Yielding Delek Logistics Partners

Thomas Hughes

Delek Logistics Partners pays a high yield, over 10% with shares near a long-term low, and the insiders are buying it. Analysts and institutions also buy.

NYSE:DKNYSE:DKL
Read Insiders Are Buying High-Yielding Delek Logistics Partners
WOODBURY, MN, USA - DECEMBER 4, 2023: Texas Roadhouse restaurant exterior and trademark logo at night. - Stock Editorial Photography
October 25, 2024 8:12 AM ET

Texas Roadhouse Stock Steering for New Highs This Year

Thomas Hughes

Texas Roadhouse had a solid quarter, producing wider margins and serving up leveraged earnings growth and a dividend worth owning.

NASDAQ:TXRH
Read Texas Roadhouse Stock Steering for New Highs This Year
Pickerington,OH/USA April 11,2019 Tractor Supply Co is a hardware and tool supply retailer. - Stock Editorial Photography
October 25, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Tractor Supply Stock Pulls Back: A Prime Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

Tractor Supply Company is a solid buy in retail. The stock trades at a discounted price despite the solid Q3 release, growth outlook, and capital return.

NASDAQ:TSCO
Read Tractor Supply Stock Pulls Back: A Prime Buying Opportunity
UPS stock price
October 25, 2024 5:44 AM ET

The Downtrend in UPS Stock Isn’t Over Yet

Thomas Hughes

United Parcel's high-yielding dividend is safe because of turnaround efforts taking hold and driving margin improvement. Gains will stick in 2025.

NYSE:UPS
Read The Downtrend in UPS Stock Isn’t Over Yet