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7 Reasons To Go Long Kraft Heinz Now
September 29, 2021 4:34 AM ET

7 Reasons To Go Long Kraft Heinz Now

Thomas Hughes

We've been interested in The Kraft Heinz Company (NASDAQ: KHC) for several years now and it looks like another great time to buy some shares.

NASDAQ:KHC
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The Bull Market Is Over For IHS Markit Ltd.
September 29, 2021 4:00 AM ET

The Bull Market Is Over For IHS Markit Ltd.

Thomas Hughes

IHS Markit might be merged with S&P Global and it might not. That deal is under regulatory scrutiny right now which means investors need to remain wary. The  Q3 results were good but marred by a glaring issue that has shares down more than 6% and on the verge of breaking the uptrend. 

NYSE:INFO
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Thor Industries Hammered Out A Bottom
September 28, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Thor Industries Hammered Out A Bottom

Thomas Hughes

After months of uncertainty, Thor Industries has proven beyond doubt that it is capable of producing RVs. The company's fiscal fourth-quarter results were so strong the shares were up 2.5% in premarket action and on track to confirm a full reversal.

NYSE:THOR
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Aurora Cannabis Is Shifting Gears 
September 28, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Aurora Cannabis Is Shifting Gears 

Thomas Hughes

Aurora Cannabis is shifting gears and we like it. After years of fruitless effort spent on wild growth campaigns chasing the consumer dollar, the company has decided to focus on the medical end of the business.

NYSE:ACB
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This Is What To Expect From The Q3 Earnings Cycle
September 28, 2021 4:30 AM ET

This Is What To Expect From The Q3 Earnings Cycle

Thomas Hughes

The analysts are expecting good things from the S&P 500 (NYSEARCA: SPY) during the Q3 earnings season, as are we, but that's not what investors should be worried about.

NYSEARCA:SPY
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3 Restaurant Stocks The Analysts Are Buying
September 27, 2021 7:00 AM ET

3 Restaurant Stocks The Analysts Are Buying

Thomas Hughes

One of the sectors that analysts are warming to in the face of the growing headwinds is the restaurant stocks. While they face many of the same pressures as other business types they're far less exposed to the global supply chain which is what is really having an impact on the outlook.

NYSE:CMGNYSE:DRINASDAQ:CAKE
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2 Mega Cap Business Services The Analysts Love
September 26, 2021 11:00 PM ET

2 Mega Cap Business Services The Analysts Love

Thomas Hughes

Business is booming around the world and driving business for business services stocks like Salesforce.com (NYSE: CRM) and Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

NYSE:CRMNYSE:ACN
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Highly Valued Costco Is Still A Buy
September 24, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Highly Valued Costco Is Still A Buy

Thomas Hughes

Costco is by far the most richly valued of the major players in the membership club category. While the other stocks are all attractive investments, Costco is by far the best run and healthiest of the lot. And it has double-digit gains in store for its share prices. 

NASDAQ:COST
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Nike Stumbles, Shares Dive, Lower Lows In View
September 24, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Nike Stumbles, Shares Dive, Lower Lows In View

Thomas Hughes

Nike is a great company and one with a robust outlook but it is suffering the same supply chain issues as many of its globally focused brethren; supply chain challenges cut into both the top and bottom lines.

NYSE:NKE
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Darden Restaurants Is Serving What The Market Wants
September 24, 2021 4:08 AM ET

Darden Restaurants Is Serving What The Market Wants

Thomas Hughes

Darden Restaurants’ fiscal Q1 earnings results reminded us that not all S&P 500 companies are the same. While the headwinds of inflation are blowing strongly through the market, Darden has been able to outperform on all metrics.

NYSE:DRI
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KB Home Is Plagued By Systemic Challenges
September 23, 2021 8:00 AM ET

KB Home Is Plagued By Systemic Challenges

Thomas Hughes

It's no surprise that KB Home reported systemic headwinds were impairing its results. A report from Lennar only a few days earlier says the same thing, as do reports from a slew of other S&P 500 companies.

NYSE:KB
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Systemic Challenges Cut Deeply Into Steelcase Results
September 23, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Systemic Challenges Cut Deeply Into Steelcase Results

Thomas Hughes

Steelcase is only the latest in a string of earnings reports that indicate systemic challenges within the global supply chain are severely impacting results.

NYSE:SCS
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Good News For H.B. Fuller Company, Bad News For Everyone Else
September 23, 2021 6:00 AM ET

Good News For H.B. Fuller Company, Bad News For Everyone Else

Thomas Hughes

H.B. Fuller Company just added a new twist to the evolving narrative surrounding the Q3 earnings season. The company produced better than expected results and offered positive guidance on the back of pricing increases that are expected to “restore margins”.

NYSE:FUL
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Adobe Is Not Just Another Brick In The Wall 
September 23, 2021 4:00 AM ET

Adobe Is Not Just Another Brick In The Wall 

Thomas Hughes

Adobe’s results for the 3rd quarter ensure the 3rd quarter earnings cycle is going to be an interesting one, the company reported blow-out earnings and garnered the attention of at least ten major sell-side firms.

NASDAQ:ADBE
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The Fix Is In For Stitch Fix, Incorporated
September 22, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The Fix Is In For Stitch Fix, Incorporated

Thomas Hughes

While red flags are being raised elsewhere in the market, Stitch Fix, Inc proves that trends in retail and eCommerce are still strong and that eCommerce and retail are a winning combination.

NASDAQ:SFIX
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General Mills Proves You Want Consumer Staples Exposure
September 22, 2021 8:00 AM ET

General Mills Proves You Want Consumer Staples Exposure

Thomas Hughes

If General Mills fiscal Q1 results are foreshadowing results within the consumer staples sector the way that we think they are, the consumer staples sector is one where you want to be for the Q3 earnings season and the fourth quarter in general.

NYSE:GISNYSE:FDXNYSE:LEN
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FedEx, Another Reason For S&P 500 Investors To Be Very Worried 
September 22, 2021 6:00 AM ET

FedEx, Another Reason For S&P 500 Investors To Be Very Worried 

Thomas Hughes

FedEx's earnings foreshadow a weak S&P 500 Q3 earnings season. It's still many weeks before the peak of the third-quarter earnings season but this week has been a pivotal moment for the market.

NYSE:FDX
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3 Consumer Staples Stocks That Will Outperform In The 4th Quarter
September 22, 2021 4:05 AM ET

3 Consumer Staples Stocks That Will Outperform In The 4th Quarter

Thomas Hughes

With the 3rd quarter earning cycle and the end of the calendar 3rd quarter fast approaching it's past time for investors to consider their positions for the 4th quarter.

NYSE:HSYNYSE:PEPNASDAQ:MDLZ
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This Is The Bottom For Cracker Barrel
September 22, 2021 3:00 AM ET

This Is The Bottom For Cracker Barrel

Thomas Hughes

Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ: CBRL) didn't give guidance for fiscal 2023 revenue or earnings. What it did give guidance for was inflation in a range of mid to high-single digits and that's kind of scary for the economy at large.

NASDAQ:CBRL
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Speed Bumps In The Outlook For AutoZone
September 21, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Speed Bumps In The Outlook For AutoZone

Thomas Hughes

AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) surprised the market with a stronger-than-expected report and provided a favorable outlook but the analysts aren't so sanguine.

NYSE:AZO
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Lennar Gives Good Reason For S&P 500 Investors To Worry
September 21, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Lennar Gives Good Reason For S&P 500 Investors To Worry

Thomas Hughes

Lennar’s (NYSE: LEN) Q3 results weren’t horrible but details within the report should put the fear of God back into the market. While results were strong in the grand scheme of things, the company missed consensus for revenue

NYSE:LEN
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How Deep Can This Stock Market Correction Go?
September 21, 2021 2:00 AM ET

How Deep Can This Stock Market Correction Go?

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 are on the brink of an earnings reset that could shave as much as 35% off of the index price, but we welcome the move as the next great entry point for Generation X and Millennial investors.

NYSEARCA:SPY
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Three (3) Consumer Stocks To Buy On The Dips
September 20, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Three (3) Consumer Stocks To Buy On The Dips

Thomas Hughes

Shares of these consumer stocks are well-positioned for investors who want to cash in on consumer trends in the 4th quarter of 2021.

NYSE:CLNASDAQ:KDPNASDAQ:RUTH
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Three (3) Tech Upgrades That Defy The Correction
September 20, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Three (3) Tech Upgrades That Defy The Correction

Thomas Hughes

The market is correcting but not all stocks will fare the same, these three are gaining the confidence of Wall Street even as the indices plummet.

NASDAQ:ADBENYSE:CRMNASDAQ:ADI
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