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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

J.B. Hunt logo stock market smartphone
April 19, 2025 5:45 AM ET

J.B. Hunt Transport Overcorrects Into a Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

J.B. Hunt Transport Services is moving to a new low in April but setting up a solid rebound as it overextends and overcorrects.

NASDAQ:JBHT
Read J.B. Hunt Transport Overcorrects Into a Buying Opportunity
Kinder Morgan logo on phone
April 18, 2025 5:47 AM ET

Tariff-Resistant Kinder Morgan Is a Good Buy in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Kinder Morgan is well-positioned to benefit from rising natural gas demand despite economic slowdowns or natural gas prices.

NYSE:KMI
Read Tariff-Resistant Kinder Morgan Is a Good Buy in 2025
Prague, Czechia - October 21, 2024: Modern smartphone device on surface background showing abbott logo. — Stock Editorial Photography
April 17, 2025 5:37 AM ET

Tariff-Resistant Abbott Laboratories on Track for New Highs

Thomas Hughes

Abbott Laboratories stock price is on track to hit a new high in 2025 and could do it before the end of the first half. Dividends and buybacks help.

NYSE:ABT
Read Tariff-Resistant Abbott Laboratories on Track for New Highs
United Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplane at Los Angeles airport (LAX) in the United States.
April 17, 2025 5:23 AM ET

United Airlines Is in Reversal—If the Economy Doesn’t Stall

Thomas Hughes

United Airlines forecasts a robust year if the economy doesn't stall. While risks are present, a stall is unlikely until the second half or later.

NASDAQ:UALNYSE:DAL
Read United Airlines Is in Reversal—If the Economy Doesn’t Stall
Penny stocks
April 16, 2025 5:31 AM ET

2 Penny Stocks With $10 Potential 

Thomas Hughes

Penny stocks are a dime a dozen, but KORE Group Holdings and Banzai International stand out as high-probability winners that could reach $10 quickly.

NYSE:KORENASDAQ:BNZI
Read 2 Penny Stocks With $10 Potential 
Congress
April 15, 2025 7:20 AM ET

Congress! Who Traded What During the Tariff-Induced Meltdown 

Thomas Hughes

Members of Congress were active traders during the tariff-induced market meltdown, and the activity wasn't isolated to a single party or house.

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMZN
Read Congress! Who Traded What During the Tariff-Induced Meltdown 
Photo of a hand flipping letters on wooden blocks between up and down grade
April 14, 2025 12:36 PM ET

Why NVIDIA Stock Could Soar Despite Wall Street Downgrades

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA analysts trimmed targets and reduced ratings in early April, setting the market up to rebound strongly in late Q2 with the next earnings release.

NYSE:TSMNASDAQ:NVDA
Read Why NVIDIA Stock Could Soar Despite Wall Street Downgrades
Dr Pepper
April 14, 2025 9:20 AM ET

Top 3 Large Cap Stocks Insiders Bought in Q1: Buy, Sell, or Hold

Thomas Hughes

Texas Pacific Land, TKO Group, and Keurig Dr Pepper are the most-bought large-cap stocks by insiders in Q1 2025. Each has tailwinds to drive it.

NASDAQ:KDPNYSE:TPLNYSE:TKO
Read Top 3 Large Cap Stocks Insiders Bought in Q1: Buy, Sell, or Hold
Don’t Fear, New Highs for Fastenal Will Soon Be Here
April 14, 2025 7:39 AM ET

Don’t Fear, New Highs for Fastenal Will Soon Be Here

Thomas Hughes

Fastenal's dividend distribution and distribution growth are safe and reliable for 2025 and 2026. The company is working to mitigate tariffs and executing well.

NASDAQ:FAST
Read Don’t Fear, New Highs for Fastenal Will Soon Be Here
Technical price graph and indicator, red and green candlestick chart on blue theme screen, market volatility, up and down trend. Stock trading, crypto currency background.
April 14, 2025 6:45 AM ET

5 Winning Plays Outperforming the S&P This Year

Thomas Hughes

Not all stocks are moving lower in 2025; some are rising due to their positions, tariff insulation, and robust capital returns.

NYSE:UNHNYSE:AMTNYSE:DUK
Read 5 Winning Plays Outperforming the S&P This Year
dividends
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
Read 5 Highly Rated Dividends With 50% Upside According to Analysts
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
Read Oracle Stock: Resilient, Undervalued, and Ready to Rebound
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
Read CarMax Pulls Guidance: Shares Falling To Buyable Levels 
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
Read Delta Air Lines: This Phoenix Can Rise From the Ashes
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
Read JPMorgan Is a Buy, If You Can Handle The Volatility 
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
Read Micron Tumbles on Tariff Threat: Risk/Reward Outlook Improves
Photo of Greenbriar Margin
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
Read Greenbrier: Don’t Buy It For Revenue Growth—Buy It For Margin
Red color ink rubber stamp in word earning on white paper background,
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
Read Delta, Walmart Cut Profit Targets: Could Start Domino Effect
Businessman is given a slice of money on a fork and dollar sign coin pie (cake) with slice missing — Vector
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
Read 5 Highest-Rated Dividend Stocks According to MarketBeat
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
Read Levi’s Stock Gains Momentum With DTC Turnaround
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
Read Dave & Buster’s Stock: A Short-Squeeze PLAY for Q2
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
Read NVIDIA Stock: Oversold, Undervalued — How Low Can It Go?
Strategy bitcoin
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
Read MicroStrategy Sees Insider Buy-Sell Action in Q1
Photo of an umbrella over piggy bank
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
Read 4 Dividend Growth Stocks the Trade Tariffs Can’t Touch

Videos with Thomas Hughes

Congress Bought THESE Stocks as Tariffs Tanked the Market
MicroStrategy’s Bold Bitcoin Bet: Genius Move or Dangerous Gamble?
5 Big Reasons the S&P 500 Could Soar in 2025
 5 Stocks to BUY NOW in April 2025
Time to Buy SoFi? Fintech’s Next Big Move
Stock Market on Sale – Buy Now Before the Next Big Surge
AMD at Rock Bottom? Analysts Predict a MAJOR Rebound!

Reports by Thomas Hughes

10 Stocks Set to Soar in Spring 2025
7 AI Stocks to Invest in Today: Capitalizing on AI and Tech Trends in 2025
7 Top Nuclear Stocks To Buy Now
The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2025
These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2025
The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2025
7 Stocks to Buy And Hold Forever