Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Author Thomas HughesContributing AuthorTechnical and Fundamental AnalysisExperienceThomas Hughes has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.Areas of ExpertiseTechnical analysis, the S&P 500; retail, consumer, consumer staples, dividends, high-yield, small caps, technology, economic data, oil, cryptocurrenciesEducationAssociate of Arts in Culinary TechnologyPast ExperienceMarket watcher, trader and investor for numerous websites. Founded Passive Market Intelligence LLC to provide market research insights. Learn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Thomas HughesNovember 22, 2024 6:30 AM ETSnowflake Melts Up as Analysts Shift Gears; Higher Prices To ComeThomas HughesSnowflake's stock price is melting up after a solid report and a new deal with Anthropic that will help the company sustain double-digit growth in 2025. NYSE:SNOWRead Snowflake Melts Up as Analysts Shift Gears; Higher Prices To ComeNovember 22, 2024 5:30 AM ETSanta Claus Rally: 4 Reasons Stocks Could End the Year StrongThomas HughesThe S&P 500 can continue to rally through year's end due to earnings growth, cash flow and the growing capital returns from blue chip companies. NYSE:WMTNYSE:TJXNYSE:WSMRead Santa Claus Rally: 4 Reasons Stocks Could End the Year StrongNovember 21, 2024 8:31 AM ETWhy Palo Alto Networks' Multi-Year Uptrend Is Far From OverThomas HughesPalo Alto Networks can sustain its multi-year uptrend because it is the leading cyber security provider, supported by numerous business tailwinds. NASDAQ:PANWRead Why Palo Alto Networks' Multi-Year Uptrend Is Far From OverNovember 21, 2024 7:00 AM ETTJX Companies Stock Poised to Hit a New High This YearThomas HughesThe TJX Companies is trending higher and likely to continue rising due to its quality operations, robust cash flow, and capital returns. NYSE:TJXRead TJX Companies Stock Poised to Hit a New High This YearNovember 21, 2024 6:33 AM ETNVIDIA Growth Slows: So What? The Uptrend Will ContinueThomas HughesNVIDIA's Q3 results are impressive as ever, with data center revenue growing by triple digits and the demand outlook for Blackwell improving. NASDAQ:NVDARead NVIDIA Growth Slows: So What? The Uptrend Will ContinueNovember 21, 2024 6:30 AM ETMedtronic: A Dividend Aristocrat Powering Up for 2025 and BeyondThomas HughesMedtronic's stock price is in a classic head-and-shoulders reversal that could take it back to record highs within the next two years. NYSE:MDTRead Medtronic: A Dividend Aristocrat Powering Up for 2025 and BeyondNovember 21, 2024 5:45 AM ETLowe’s Stock Dip: Don’t Miss This Second-Chance Entry PointThomas HughesLowe's has headwinds in 2024 but they should revert to tailwinds in 2025 as lower interest rates and easing regulations impact the economy. NYSE:HDNYSE:WMTNYSE:LOWRead Lowe’s Stock Dip: Don’t Miss This Second-Chance Entry PointNovember 21, 2024 5:30 AM ETTailwinds Drive Walmart Higher, Uptrend Shows No Signs of SlowingThomas HughesWalmart had a strong quarter, outpacing the analyst's consensus and raising guidance, pointing to a merry and bright holiday shopping season. NYSE:WMTRead Tailwinds Drive Walmart Higher, Uptrend Shows No Signs of SlowingNovember 20, 2024 8:36 AM ETTarget Results Are Not a Retail Bellwether: Why the Dip Is a BuyThomas HughesTarget had a weak quarter and reduced its guidance, sending shares to seek stronger support levels. The time to buy it is now, with shares down more than 20%.NYSE:WMTNYSE:WSMNYSE:TJXRead Target Results Are Not a Retail Bellwether: Why the Dip Is a BuyNovember 20, 2024 7:22 AM ETWilliams-Sonoma Stock: Buy It and Never Let It GoThomas HughesEarnings from retailer Williams-Sonoma are beyond compare and drive a healthy capital return while sustaining robust share buybacks. NYSE:WSMRead Williams-Sonoma Stock: Buy It and Never Let It GoNovember 20, 2024 5:00 AM ETDon't Miss a Second Chance to Buy These 2024 Winners for 2025Thomas HughesMeta Platforms and Amazon stock prices are pulling back from highs, opening buying opportunities that can pay off by double-digits in 2025. NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:METARead Don't Miss a Second Chance to Buy These 2024 Winners for 2025November 19, 2024 7:59 AM ET3 Hot Stock Trends to Ride Into 2025 Thomas HughesAnalysts are lifting their price targets for these companies and leading their markets to new highs. Growth is expected to be sustained in 2023.NYSE:CRMNASDAQ:BKNGNASDAQ:PANWRead 3 Hot Stock Trends to Ride Into 2025 November 19, 2024 5:00 AM ETInsiders Selling Into 3 Rallies: Investors Should Do the OppositeThomas HughesInsiders are selling into these three rallies, but investors shouldn't. The stocks rally for a reason, and insiders simply take advantage of high prices.NASDAQ:NFLXNASDAQ:FASTNASDAQ:ISRGRead Insiders Selling Into 3 Rallies: Investors Should Do the OppositeNovember 18, 2024 7:32 AM ETApplied Materials Market Capitulates: Now is the Time to BuyThomas HughesApplied Materials is well-positioned to sustain profitable growth, cash flow, and capital returns in 2025. The market capitulation is the time to buy. NASDAQ:AMATRead Applied Materials Market Capitulates: Now is the Time to BuyNovember 18, 2024 5:13 AM ET2 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy and Hold for 2025Thomas HughesThe accelerating pace of cyberattacks make cybersecurity a pressing need for businesses; these two stocks are well-positioned to capture demand and grow in 2025NASDAQ:FTNTNASDAQ:DDOGRead 2 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy and Hold for 2025November 15, 2024 5:28 AM ETCisco Systems Long-Term AI Play Turns a Corner: New Highs LikelyThomas HughesCisco Systems is well-positioned for a global networking upcycle driven by AI needs as applications come to the fore. Analysts are raising their estimates. NASDAQ:CSCORead Cisco Systems Long-Term AI Play Turns a Corner: New Highs LikelyNovember 14, 2024 8:44 AM ETMouse Rising: The Iger Investment Pays Off for Disney InvestorsThomas HughesDisney had a great quarter and is tracking to extend the trend for the next 3 years, forecasting a double-digit earnings growth CAGR.NYSE:DISRead Mouse Rising: The Iger Investment Pays Off for Disney InvestorsNovember 14, 2024 8:16 AM ETOccidental Petroleum Hits New Low: Will Buffett Take the Bait?Thomas HughesOccidental Petroleum's share price hits a new low and maybe the bait this market needs to get re-engaged. Cash flow is robust, and debt is falling. OTCMKTS:BRK-ANYSE:BRK.ANYSE:OXYRead Occidental Petroleum Hits New Low: Will Buffett Take the Bait?November 14, 2024 6:00 AM ETShopify Stock Rally Continues: Why the Growth Story Isn’t OverThomas HughesShopify's eCommerce platform gains traction with businesses of all sizes flocking to its services, including cross-border transactions. NYSE:SHOPRead Shopify Stock Rally Continues: Why the Growth Story Isn’t OverNovember 14, 2024 5:45 AM ETMercer Near Rock Bottom: Is This High-Yield Play Set to Soar?Thomas HughesMercer International is a high-yielding small-cap trading at rock-bottom prices and on track to rise nearly 180% over the next two years. NASDAQ:MERCRead Mercer Near Rock Bottom: Is This High-Yield Play Set to Soar?November 14, 2024 5:32 AM ETInsiders Bet Big on These Small Cap StocksThomas HughesInsiders are buying stocks like CalciMedica and BKV Corporation because they have value and catalysts in 2025 to drive higher share prices. NYSE:BKVNASDAQ:CALCRead Insiders Bet Big on These Small Cap StocksNovember 13, 2024 7:10 AM ETSoundHound AI Will Advance By Triple Digits in 2025: Here’s WhyThomas HughesSoundHound AI is perfectly positioned to capture the growing demand for AI services, connecting brands with people and growing at a hyper pace. NYSE:CMGNASDAQ:CASYOTCMKTS:HYMTFRead SoundHound AI Will Advance By Triple Digits in 2025: Here’s WhyNovember 13, 2024 5:32 AM ETCloudflare Is a Solid Buy for 2025Thomas HughesCloudflare sustains traction in 2024 and raises guidance, reaffirming the outlook for earnings to growth by 400% over the next four years. NYSE:NETRead Cloudflare Is a Solid Buy for 2025November 12, 2024 7:48 AM ETHome Depot Stock: Targeting 12% in 2024 and 25% More in 2025Thomas HughesHome Depot stock is rising after its Q3 results. New highs are likely to come soon and with them an outlook for another 12% gain this year; 25% more next year.NYSE:HDRead Home Depot Stock: Targeting 12% in 2024 and 25% More in 2025Videos with Thomas HughesThese Top Stocks in 2024 Will Continue to be Big Winners in 2025'Best Report in 2 Years': NVIDIA Earnings Crushes Expectations AgainWhy SoundHound Stock Dip Could Mean Big Gains for 2025 InvestorsHow to Profit from NVIDIA’s Earnings: Short-Term Trading GuideMassive Market Moves Following Trump Win: Tesla, JP Morgan, & Bitcoin SoarISRG Stock Surges: AI and Healthcare Innovation at the CoreAnalysts Bullish on AI-Powered Healthcare: Intuitive Surgical’s 30% UpsideOracle’s Cloud Shift Pays Off: Will Momentum Continue?Palo Alto Networks Gains Momentum: What’s Next for This Cybersecurity Giant?Tesla Stock Rockets 15% Post-EarningsReports by Thomas Hughes7 Stocks to Buy And Hold Forever2025 Gold Forecast: A Perfect Storm for DemandA Beginner's Guide to Investing in Cannabis5G Stocks: The Path Forward is Profitable(Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketMetaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemReduce the RiskBeginners Guide To Retirement StocksTen Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowThe Next 7 Blockbuster Stocks for Growth Investors7 Stocks That Could Be Bigger Than Tesla, Nvidia, and GoogleThese 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2024The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Elon Musk's Next MoveThe 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024 Page 1 of 138 1234567 Earlier › Earliest » Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools. 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