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Chewy pet supplies
December 6, 2024 6:15 AM ET

Buy the Dip? Chewy Stock’s Growth Story Is Far From Over

Thomas Hughes

Chewy stock price provided a discount for investors that may not last long. Sequential improvements in user counts point to accelerating growth in 2025.

NYSE:CHWY
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Indianapolis - November 26, 2024: Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup display. With a grilled cheese sandwich, Campbell's Soup is the ultimate comfort food. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 6, 2024 6:15 AM ET

Savor Steady Dividends With These 2 High-Yield Value Stocks

Thomas Hughes

Consumer staples stocks like Hormel and Campbell Soup Company are trading at historical discounts and paying above-average yields in late 2024.

NASDAQ:CPBNYSE:HRL
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Nvidia corporation logo shown on smartphone screen. Chittagong, Bangladesh- 08 October 2024 — Stock Editorial Photography
December 5, 2024 11:33 AM ET

NVIDIA’s Blackwell Chips Set for Arizona Manufacturing by TSMC?

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA is in talks to bring Blackwell production to the US, potentially reducing risks and increasing capacity for the in-demand chipset.

NYSE:TSMNASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:AAPL
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August 30, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the Okta, Inc. logo is displayed on a smartphone screen — Stock Editorial Photography
December 5, 2024 9:23 AM ET

Okta: Bullish Signals Suggest a Market Reversal Is Underway

Thomas Hughes

Okta had a solid quarter and raised guidance, leading analysts to raise their price targets and indicate a robust double-digit move within twelve months.

NASDAQ:OKTA
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New Lisbon, Wisconsin USA - May 15th, 2023: Dollar General sign outside during a sunny day. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 5, 2024 6:30 AM ET

2 Stock Picks for Year-End: 1 to Keep, 1 to Cut

Thomas Hughes

Dollar General and GitLab offer similar value trading near long-term lows, but only one is a buy for investors today. The other will continue to struggle.

NYSE:DGNASDAQ:GTLB
Read 2 Stock Picks for Year-End: 1 to Keep, 1 to Cut
Dhaka, Bangladesh- 29 April 2024: Zscaler Logo is displayed on smartphone. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 5, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Zscaler: A Textbook Buy-the-Dip Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

Zscaler had a solid quarter, outpacing the consensus estimates, but the whisper figures expected strength and weren't impressed, causing a buy-the-dip event.

NASDAQ:ZS
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Salesforce stock
December 4, 2024 7:15 AM ET

The Salesforce Rally is Just Getting Started: Here’s Why

Thomas Hughes

Salesforce had a mixed quarter, but the bar was high, and results are solid, providing ample cash flow to fund a robust capital return.

NYSE:CRM
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LAS VEGAS, NV - September 22. 2016 - United Airlines iPhone App In The Apple App Store For Download. Selective Focus.
December 4, 2024 6:30 AM ET

New Highs for Dow Transports: Top 3 Stocks Driving the Surge

Thomas Hughes

The Dow Jones Transportation Average broke to new highs in November and is on track to extend the uptrend in 2025 with the possibility for tailwinds to grow.

NASDAQ:CARNASDAQ:UALNYSE:R
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Dogs of the Dow Jones
December 4, 2024 5:52 AM ET

Dogs of the Dow: 3 Stocks Poised for a 2025 Rebound

Thomas Hughes

These Dow Dogs are set up to rebound in 2025 as headwinds ease. Revenue and earnings growth will fuel the rallies that may be sustained through the year's end.

NYSE:BANYSE:MCDNYSE:NKE
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B&G Foods grocery store aisle
December 4, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Insiders Keep Buying These Stocks: 2 to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are buying these stocks and show high conviction in their value, but there is a risk with a dividend cut with one of them.

NYSE:BGSNYSE:GRNTNYSE:CION
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Computer circuit board - stock image
December 3, 2024 9:51 AM ET

Beyond NVIDIA: 5 Semiconductor Stocks Set to Dominate 2025

Thomas Hughes

The five industrial chipmakers on this list are in a position to rebound in 2025 and could easily surpass the robust 40% gain indicated for NVIDIA.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:SMTCNASDAQ:ADI
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Indianapolis - Circa July 2019: Corteva Agriscience global business center. Corteva Agriscience was the agricultural division of DowDuPont II — Stock Editorial Photography
December 3, 2024 6:39 AM ET

3 Hot Buyback Announcements That Will Drive Value in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Share buybacks will boost these stocks' prices in 2025 and beyond. Robust cash flow and healthy balance sheets are two common factors.

NYSE:CTVANYSE:ACMNYSE:EOG
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Zoom Video Communications
December 3, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Zoom Video Communications Positioned for Growth in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Zoom Video Communications is sustaining growth and setting up for a market reversal and uptrend in 2025; analysts are raising their price targets for this stock

NASDAQ:ZM
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Chess on stack of money coins and red background — Photo
December 3, 2024 5:45 AM ET

5 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Now and Hold Through 2025

Thomas Hughes

The Dividend Aristocrats offer reliable yields; buying them when they are down provides a lever for total returns and a vehicle for market-beating returns.

NYSE:MDTNASDAQ:PEPNYSE:GPC
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Ambarella freeway computer circuit board
December 2, 2024 6:45 AM ET

Ambarella’s Traction Drives Stock Surge: Market Reversal Underway

Thomas Hughes

Ambarella had a solid quarter in Q3 and raised guidance, leading the analysts to lift their stock price targets and send the market into a melt-up.

NASDAQ:ADINASDAQ:SMCINASDAQ:GFS
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Workday logo on smartphone screen. - Stock Editorial Photography
December 2, 2024 6:30 AM ET

Contrarian Play: Why Workday Stock Is a Buy After Guidance Cut

Thomas Hughes

Workday is well-positioned to benefit from AI demand with its easy-to-use, scalable solutions for HR and financial departments.

NASDAQ:WDAY
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August 6, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the Semtech Corporation logo is displayed on a smartphone screen - Stock Editorial Photography
December 2, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Semtech Stock Leads Industrial Semiconductors' Comeback

Thomas Hughes

Semtech emerged strongly from inventory correction. A surge in data center business tied to AI helped with strength and is expected to drive results in 2025.

NASDAQ:SMTC
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Computer circuit Board closeup — Photo
December 2, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Dogs of Tech: 3 Semiconductor Stocks Set for a 2025 Rebound

Thomas Hughes

Semiconductor manufacturers like GlobalFoundries, Microchip Technologies, and Intel are down in the dumps in 2024 but expected to revert to growth in 2025.

NASDAQ:MCHPNASDAQ:INTCNASDAQ:GFS
Read Dogs of Tech: 3 Semiconductor Stocks Set for a 2025 Rebound
April 04th 2024. The logo of Analog Devices on the screen of an exchange. Analog Devices price stocks, $ADI on a device. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 1, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Analog Devices: Why the Uptrend Could Accelerate in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Analog Devices is on track to resume growth in fiscal 2025 and is cautiously optimistic it will be a strong year with improvement in all end markets.

NASDAQ:ADI
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Dhaka, Bangladesh- 20 Aug 2024: Zeta logo is displayed on smartphone. — Stock Editorial Photography
November 29, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Zeta Global Holdings Insiders Buy Stock After Short-Report

Thomas Hughes

Insider trading in Zeta Global Holdings is a much-needed sign of financial stability following a scathing short report that shaved 50% off the stock price.

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Columbus,Ohio-USA June 20,2019: Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. is an American sporting goods retail company, based in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. — Stock Editorial Photography
November 28, 2024 5:30 AM ET

DICK'S Sporting Goods: The Under-the-Radar Buy-and-Hold Winner

Thomas Hughes

Dick's Sporting Goods is worthy of a place in a dividend-growth portfolio sustaining healthy cash flow, growth, the balance sheet, and capital returns.

NYSE:DKSNYSE:WMTNYSE:TGT
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Photo of silver balls making the shape of an arrow, with a red ball at the tip; symbolizing how leadership can increase company value
November 26, 2024 9:05 AM ET

2 Magnificent CEOs: Why Buy Stock in Any Company They Are Running

Thomas Hughes

Strong CEOs like Brian Niccol and Laura Alber drive growth, profitability, and shareholder returns, making their companies smart investment choices.

NYSE:DISNASDAQ:SBUXNYSE:WSM
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photo of two robot hands pointing at a Bitcoin
November 26, 2024 5:13 AM ET

MicroStrategy Stock Could Gain 50%, But Be Ready for Volatility

Thomas Hughes

MicroStrategy stock is on fire and could rise by another 50% in 2025 as Bitcoin prices rise and crypto-friendly regulators take office.

NASDAQ:MSTR
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July 21, 2022, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the Super Micro Computer, Inc. logo seen displayed on a smartphone screen — Stock Editorial Photography
November 25, 2024 7:03 AM ET

Super Micro’s Stock Price Is Ready to Rebound After Market Reset

Thomas Hughes

The Super Micro Computer stock price is at bottom, waiting for the accounting issues to be resolved: a positive outcome will spark a short squeeze.

NASDAQ:SMCI
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