Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat About The Author Thomas HughesContributing AuthorTechnical and Fundamental Analysis, S&P 500, Retail and Consumer Sectors, DividendsExperienceThomas 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 EducationAssociate of Arts in Culinary TechnologyLearn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Thomas HughesAugust 7, 2025 8:31 AM ETUber Technologies Is Driving Cash Flow: Ride It Higher for LifeThomas HughesUber Technologies is transitioning into a buy-and-hold quality tech stock capable of sustaining robust capital returns long into the future.NYSE:UBERRead Uber Technologies Is Driving Cash Flow: Ride It Higher for LifeAugust 7, 2025 7:02 AM ETShopify Stock Will Hit $200 Soon, Here’s WhyThomas HughesShopify affirmed its robust growth outlook, catalyzing a 15% stock price increase that set the market up for a run to $200.NYSE:SHOPRead Shopify Stock Will Hit $200 Soon, Here’s WhyAugust 6, 2025 3:08 PM ETDisney’s Iger-Led Turnaround Gains TractionThomas HughesDisney is set up for an accelerated earnings recovery and rapidly improving capital return. The stock price is set up to complete a reversal and trend higher.NYSE:DISRead Disney’s Iger-Led Turnaround Gains TractionAugust 6, 2025 9:23 AM ETUp Nearly 300% in 2 Years, It’s Not Too Late to Buy Mercado LibreThomas HughesMercado Libre can sustain its high double-digit growth and warrants a higher multiple for its stock price: another triple-digit gain lies ahead.NASDAQ:MELIRead Up Nearly 300% in 2 Years, It’s Not Too Late to Buy Mercado LibreAugust 6, 2025 8:22 AM ETAMD’s Results Sparked a Sell-Off—But That’s Your Buy SignalThomas HughesAdvanced Micro Devices' Q2 results provide a reason to take profits, but don't expect a deep decline. The results also give a reason for investors to buy. NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMDRead AMD’s Results Sparked a Sell-Off—But That’s Your Buy SignalAugust 6, 2025 8:06 AM ETCaterpillar Can (and Will) Crawl Higher: Buy It on the DipThomas HughesCaterpillar's stock price can crawl to new highs this year and next due to its capital return and the return to revenue growth forecasted by management.NYSE:CATRead Caterpillar Can (and Will) Crawl Higher: Buy It on the DipAugust 6, 2025 6:42 AM ETDiagnosis: Hims & Hers' August Price Dip Is an Opportunity to BuyThomas HughesHims & Hers falls into a buying opportunity followng the Q2 release and guidance update but investors shouldn't rush to get in, wait for this market to bottom.NYSE:HIMSRead Diagnosis: Hims & Hers' August Price Dip Is an Opportunity to BuyAugust 5, 2025 4:42 PM ETUnusual Machines: A Speculation With Tailwinds to Lift Its PriceThomas HughesUnusual Machines' stock price action is heating up again and may lead to another solid increase. The Q2 results are the trigger for this meme-quality stock.NYSEAMERICAN:UMACRead Unusual Machines: A Speculation With Tailwinds to Lift Its PriceAugust 5, 2025 4:10 PM ETZebra Technologies: Riding the Automation Wave to ProfitsThomas HughesZebra Technologies is set up for a stock price rebound that could take it well above the $400 level by early 2026. Analysts are optimistic and raising targets.NASDAQ:ZBRARead Zebra Technologies: Riding the Automation Wave to ProfitsAugust 4, 2025 2:25 PM ETOnsemi’s August Pullback Is a Signal to Buy for Tech InvestorsThomas HughesOnsemi is set up for a robust rebound that will likely gain traction late in Q3 2025 and carry the market back to record high levels.NASDAQ:ONRead Onsemi’s August Pullback Is a Signal to Buy for Tech InvestorsAugust 4, 2025 9:57 AM ETStrategy Insiders Buy In While Analysts Predict Big UpsideThomas HughesStrategy insiders are buying preferred shares, and the analysts like it. However, risks remain for this Bitcoin proxy, and common stockholders may lose.NASDAQ:MSTRRead Strategy Insiders Buy In While Analysts Predict Big UpsideJuly 31, 2025 5:02 AM ET5 Stocks to Buy in August With Tremendous Upside PotentialThomas HughesAugust could be a particularly strong month for the S&P 500, driven by earnings season and the growth outlook; this examines five buys investors should considerNYSE:CMGNASDAQ:SBUXNYSE:AMPXRead 5 Stocks to Buy in August With Tremendous Upside PotentialJuly 25, 2025 11:20 AM ETServiceNow: The 2nd Wave of AI Spending Is HereThomas HughesServiceNow's Q2 provided a much-needed catalyst to drive this market higher. It's on track to hit new highs and could gain as much as 30% this year. NYSE:NOWNYSE:NOWRead ServiceNow: The 2nd Wave of AI Spending Is HereJuly 25, 2025 10:10 AM ETTractor Supply Revs Up on Forecast Hike and Bullish SignalsThomas HughesTractor Supply Company is plowing to new highs in Q3 and can sustain the uptrend over time due to an expanding store count and market penetration.NASDAQ:TSCORead Tractor Supply Revs Up on Forecast Hike and Bullish SignalsJuly 25, 2025 5:22 AM ETCongress Is Dumping These 5 Stocks—Should You Follow?Thomas HughesCongress members sold these stocks in 2025 and may cap gains as the year progresses. However, analysts suggest that some will move higher despite the hurdle.NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:LRCXNASDAQ:BWINRead Congress Is Dumping These 5 Stocks—Should You Follow?July 24, 2025 2:10 PM ETA Smokin’ Hot Entry Point for Chipotle Stock Opens in Q3Thomas HughesChipotle Mexican Grill stock is poised to rebound in the back half of 2025 and could extend its gain into the triple digits as comp sales return to growth.NYSE:CMGRead A Smokin’ Hot Entry Point for Chipotle Stock Opens in Q3July 24, 2025 2:03 PM ETTop Stocks Powering the Fourth Industrial RevolutionThomas HughesThe Fourth Industrial Revolution gains momentum in 2025, driving value for shareholders. This is a look at the what, how, why and where for investors.NYSE:ROKNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AMDRead Top Stocks Powering the Fourth Industrial RevolutionJuly 24, 2025 7:29 AM ETThe 4 Dividend Stocks Smart Money Is Grabbing Right NowThomas HughesHigh-yield dividend stocks offer a more attractive reward profile than bonds in 2025 and will likely see their share prices increase over time.NASDAQ:PEPNYSE:SJMNYSE:SWKRead The 4 Dividend Stocks Smart Money Is Grabbing Right NowJuly 23, 2025 9:14 AM ET5 Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Rise of Physical AIThomas HughesPhysical AI is the ultimate goal of AI and one that will be realized within the next few years. This is a look at the leaders to buy and hold for the long term.NASDAQ:SYMNASDAQ:AMBANASDAQ:TSLARead 5 Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Rise of Physical AIJuly 23, 2025 9:10 AM ETThe Bottom Is in For These 3 Small-Cap Stocks Insiders Are BuyingThomas HughesInsiders are buying small-cap stocks that are set up for technical reversals: these markets have catalysts to drive them, along with institutional supportNYSE:SDHCNYSE:ENRNYSE:MAGNRead The Bottom Is in For These 3 Small-Cap Stocks Insiders Are BuyingJuly 23, 2025 7:53 AM ETThe Bottom Is in for Kohl’s, But Let the Share Price Come to YouThomas HughesKohl's stock price hit its lowest point in 2025, but the exact bottom is unconfirmed. Short selling is a risk; investors should expect significant volatility.NYSE:KSSRead The Bottom Is in for Kohl’s, But Let the Share Price Come to YouJuly 22, 2025 12:11 PM ETA Bullish Storm Is Brewing for High-Yield Verizon’s Share PriceThomas HughesDeep-value, high-yielding Verizon is on track to reach new multi-year highs in 2025 and then extend the gains in 2026 as cash flow improves and dividends paid.NYSE:VZRead A Bullish Storm Is Brewing for High-Yield Verizon’s Share PriceJuly 22, 2025 9:14 AM ETDefense Sector Q2 Recap: Lockheed, RTX, Northrop GrummanThomas HughesDefense stocks are well-positioned to benefit from increased spending globally, but Q2 results set them apart; this is a look at the winners and losers for Q3.NYSE:NOCNYSE:LMTNYSE:RTXRead Defense Sector Q2 Recap: Lockheed, RTX, Northrop GrummanJuly 22, 2025 6:11 AM ETGameStop: Clarity Brings Renewed Confusion for Meme StockThomas HughesReseller GameStop is on track to decline in 2025 due to short-selling trends, a lack of clarity, and an increased risk of dilution.NYSE:GMERead GameStop: Clarity Brings Renewed Confusion for Meme StockVideos with Thomas HughesReports by Thomas Hughes Page 1 of 142 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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