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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Thomas Hughes
About The Author

Thomas Hughes

Contributing Author

Technical and Fundamental Analysis, S&P 500, Retail and Consumer Sectors, Dividends

Experience

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

  • Professional Background: Thomas Hughes is the Managing Partner of Passive Market Intelligence LLC, a market research platform he launched in 2023 with the mission: “We watch the market so you don't have to.” He has worked as a blogger, stock market commentator, and independent analyst since 2010 and has been actively involved in trading and investing since 2005.
  • Credentials: He holds an Associate of Arts in Culinary Technology—training that honed his discipline, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate outcomes, all of which carry over into his work as a market analyst.
  • Finance Experience: Thomas has been writing about finance and investing since 2011, when he discovered it could be more than a personal passion—it could be a profession. He’s been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.
  • Writing Focus: He specializes in the S&P 500, small-cap stocks, dividend and high-yield strategies, consumer staples, retail, technology, oil, and cryptocurrencies. His analysis blends chart-based technical setups with key fundamental insights, helping readers identify actionable trends.
  • Investment Approach: Thomas takes a hybrid approach that combines technical analysis with deep fundamental research. He often writes about macroeconomic shifts, earnings trends, and sentiment-based trading signals.
  • Inspiration: Thomas first became interested in stocks after attending a seminar on how to buy and sell your own shares. That event opened his eyes to the market's potential and sparked a lifelong interest in investing.
  • Fun Fact: Thomas took up model railroading by accident a few years ago—and now he can’t stop running the rails.
  • Areas of Expertise: Technical and fundamental analysis, S&P 500, retail and consumer sectors, dividends, market trends

Education

Associate of Arts in Culinary Technology

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Latest Articles by Thomas Hughes

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NVIDIA Stock Could Pull Back in September, But Don’t Bet on It

NASDAQ:NVDA
Read NVIDIA Stock Could Pull Back in September, But Don’t Bet on It
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August 27, 2025 12:51 PM ET

Williams-Sonoma Q2 Results Prove Its Buy-and-Hold Quality

NYSE:WSM
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August 27, 2025 11:08 AM ET

Okta: Market Comes to a Boil, Explosive Upside Is Possible

NASDAQ:OKTA
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August 27, 2025 8:23 AM ET

MongoDB Roars Back to Life: It’s Not Too Late to Buy More

NASDAQ:MDB
Read MongoDB Roars Back to Life: It’s Not Too Late to Buy More
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August 27, 2025 7:17 AM ET

Semtech: Bullish Market Forces Come Into Alignment for This Stock

NASDAQ:SMTC
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August 26, 2025 9:44 AM ET

Reynolds Consumer Products Stock Price: Insiders Signal a Bottom

NASDAQ:REYN
Read Reynolds Consumer Products Stock Price: Insiders Signal a Bottom
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August 25, 2025 11:07 AM ET

BJ’s Wholesale Club Pulls Back to Trend: It’s Time for an Entry

NYSE:BJ
Read BJ’s Wholesale Club Pulls Back to Trend: It’s Time for an Entry
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August 23, 2025 6:23 AM ET

Workday: Institutions Are Buying This Stock, Shouldn’t You?

NASDAQ:WDAY
Read Workday: Institutions Are Buying This Stock, Shouldn’t You?
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August 22, 2025 2:25 PM ET

TJX Stock Price Hits Fresh High, Signals More Highs to Follow

NYSE:TJX
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August 21, 2025 9:37 AM ET

Nextracker Stock Rockets as AI and Solar Tailwinds Align

NASDAQ:NXT
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August 21, 2025 7:50 AM ET

Analog Devices and an AI-Driven Semiconductor Supercycle

NASDAQ:ADI
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August 21, 2025 5:09 AM ET

Toll Brothers: A Great Buy and Hold Stock With Risks in 2025

NYSE:TOL
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August 20, 2025 5:13 PM ET

Lowe’s Builds Value for Investors: Still a Good Buy in 2025

NYSE:LOW
Read Lowe’s Builds Value for Investors: Still a Good Buy in 2025
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August 20, 2025 12:11 PM ET

Target: Missing the Mark in 2025—Downtrend May Continue

NYSE:TGT
Read Target: Missing the Mark in 2025—Downtrend May Continue
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August 20, 2025 9:47 AM ET

5 High Short-Interest Stocks to Buy Before November

NYSE:SMRNASDAQ:SYMNASDAQ:ASTS
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August 20, 2025 5:08 AM ET

The Case for Buying NVIDIA Stock Ahead of the Robotics Surge

NASDAQ:NVDA
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August 19, 2025 12:42 PM ET

Buy, Sell, or Hold? Insiders Pile Into These 3 Healthcare Stocks

NASDAQ:CALCNYSE:TFXNYSE:LLY
Read Buy, Sell, or Hold? Insiders Pile Into These 3 Healthcare Stocks
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August 19, 2025 10:27 AM ET

Palo Alto Networks Uptrend Confirmed! New Highs Set by Year’s End

NASDAQ:PANW
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August 19, 2025 9:40 AM ET

Medtronic: The Opportunity Gets Healthier for Income Investors

NYSE:MDT
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August 18, 2025 2:46 PM ET

Grab Holdings: Get a Grip Now—Explosive Upside Brewing 

NASDAQ:GRAB
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August 18, 2025 9:17 AM ET

Is Whirlpool A Screamin’ Buy in 2025? Signs Say Yes

NYSE:WHR
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August 15, 2025 3:34 PM ET

3 Restaurant Stocks That Will Outperform in Q3 and Q4

NASDAQ:SBUXNASDAQ:WINGNYSE:CMG
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August 15, 2025 9:08 AM ET

Applied Materials' Knee-Jerk Sell-Off Is Your Signal to Buy

NASDAQ:AMAT
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August 15, 2025 7:25 AM ET

Microchip Technologies on Track for Macro Reversal and Rebound

NASDAQ:MCHP
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Videos with Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA Earnings: All Signs Point to More Growth Ahead
The Market’s Next Big Winners? Start Here
5 High Short Interest Stocks to Buy Before November
Strong Earnings? Market Says NVIDIA-Level Growth or Be Forgotten
3 Stocks With Explosive Upside
3 Buy-the-Dip Stocks Poised to Rebound Soon
5 Stocks to BUY NOW in August 2025

Reports by Thomas Hughes

Elon Musk’s Next Move
10 Best Stocks to Own: Fall 2025
7 Stocks to Ride The A.I. Megaboom
 The Best Nuclear Energy Stocks to Buy
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