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Oracle Stock
June 12, 2024 7:25 AM ET

A Bubble is Brewing in Oracle Stock, and it’s Only Getting Bigger

Thomas Hughes

Oracle had a game-changing year and is on track to accelerate growth sequentially in F2025. Analysts are raising their targets and leading the stock higher.

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:GOOGNYSE:ORCL
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June 12, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Top 4 Fastest Growing S&P 500 Dividends: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Thomas Hughes

The fastest-growing dividends in the S&P 500 are good buys, but that doesn't mean it's time to buy them now; only one is accelerating distribution growth.

NYSE:TMONYSE:GSNYSE:MS
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June 11, 2024 9:17 AM ET

Top 3 High-Yield Stocks with Strong Analyst Ratings

Thomas Hughes

These are three of the top-rated dividend stocks tracked by Marketbeat.com. They all pay more than 3.0% and have an outlook for a double-digit upside.

NYSE:CPANASDAQ:UPBDNYSE:AESI
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June 11, 2024 7:15 AM ET

Dividend King ABM Industries is on Track for New Highs

Thomas Hughes

ABM Industries is a Dividend King with the power to continue raising its dividend for another 50 years and can do it because its business services are critical.

NYSE:ABM
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FuelCell Energy logo is displayed on a smartphone screen
June 11, 2024 5:40 AM ET

FuelCell Energy Ignites Short-Covering Rally, Don’t Buy Into It

Thomas Hughes

FuelCell had a better-than-expected quarter, not a good one, but losses are mounting, and the stock dilution worsened; additional share sales should be expected

NASDAQ:FCEL
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June 11, 2024 5:00 AM ET

The Top 3 Stocks Sold by Insiders This Quarter

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are selling these stocks the most in Q2, but investors shouldn't read too much into the news given the trends, analysts' sentiment, and outlook.

NASDAQ:NCNONYSE:CVNANASDAQ:ALTR
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Meta Platforms logo on building
June 10, 2024 7:35 AM ET

Top 3 Stocks Set to Soar with the AI-Driven Metaverse Revolution

Thomas Hughes

Apple, Meta Platforms, and Symbotic are advancing virtual reality, automation, and AI technology in a way that will bring the metaverse to life.

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:SYM
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June 7, 2024 9:25 AM ET

GameStop Stock is Heading Back to the $10 Level Soon: Take 2

Thomas Hughes

GameStop is about to fall back to the $10 level because of persistent losses, shrinking business, and another dilutive share sales.

NYSE:GME
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Braze on smartphone screen
June 7, 2024 8:45 AM ET

Braze Stock: The Bottom is in, and the Rebound is On 

Thomas Hughes

Braze had a solid quarter and is now in rebond mode with double-digit upside potential and expected profits by the year's end.

NASDAQ:BRZE
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Microsoft logo on corporation headquarters
June 7, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Does Microsoft Stock Have More Room to Run?

Thomas Hughes

Microsoft stock is up more than 200% since the last major bottom and it still has at least a double-digit upside to go from current levels.

NYSE:ACNNASDAQ:FIVNOTCMKTS:HTHIY
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June 6, 2024 6:49 AM ET

CrowdStrike’s Momentum Can Carry it to a New High

Thomas Hughes

CrowdStrike had another solid quarter, outperforming expectations and raising guidance. Record cash flow and free cash flow are among the highlights.

NASDAQ:CRWD
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June 6, 2024 5:00 AM ET

REV Group, Inc. Stock Doubles in 12 Months, Will It Double Again?

Thomas Hughes

REV Group struggled in Q2 but results are better than expected for this specialty vehicle maker with profits and capital returns.

NYSE:REVG
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Ollie's Bargain Outlet logo storefront
June 5, 2024 9:52 AM ET

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Stock Won’t be a Bargain Much Longer

Thomas Hughes

Ollie's Bargain Outlet had a solid quarter and raised guidance, leading the market to advance by 10%, and the rally has legs. Higher prices are coming.

NASDAQ:OLLINYSE:TJX
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June 5, 2024 9:06 AM ET

Tesla Stock is Under Pressure and at Risk of a Deep Implosion

Thomas Hughes

Tesla is a highly-valued auto stock that faces a reckoning as tepid sales and increased spending weigh on the outlook; AI is the future for this company.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:TSLA
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Altria Stock Forecast
June 5, 2024 6:31 AM ET

Why Altria Stock is Still a Good Dividend Play

Thomas Hughes

Altria is a leading sin stock with a market-beating yield and an aggressive repurchase plan that drives value for shareholders today.

NYSE:MONYSEARCA:SPYNYSE:DUK
Read Why Altria Stock is Still a Good Dividend Play
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June 5, 2024 5:45 AM ET

3 Small Cap Tech Stocks That Insiders Are Buying

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are buying these stocks. Major shareholders are building large positions, which indicates significant opportunities for investors.

NASDAQ:TBRGNASDAQ:NNNASDAQ:IZEA
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June 4, 2024 8:30 AM ET

GitLab’s Weak Results Were Priced In; Time to Buy the Dip?

Thomas Hughes

GitLab is well-positioned for the growth of tech, the cloud, and AI, but it's going to be a slower process than forecast, and that is weighing on the market.

NASDAQ:MDBNYSE:PATHNASDAQ:GOOGL
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Applied Materials sign on building
June 4, 2024 7:40 AM ET

These Are the Most Active Congressional Trades This Quarter

Thomas Hughes

Congressional trading activity is important to watch because the members of Congress tend to outperform the broad market on a regular basis.

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:BWINNYSE:HD
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Tesla logo on building
June 4, 2024 5:40 AM ET

Top 3 Analyst-Downgraded Stocks: Tesla, Workday, Starbucks

Thomas Hughes

Tesla, Starbucks, and Workday top the list of Marketbeat's Most Downgraded Stocks helping to set up buying opportunities for long-term investors.

NASDAQ:SBUXNASDAQ:WDAYNASDAQ:TSLA
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June 4, 2024 5:20 AM ET

3 Women-Led Companies to Own for Value, Quality, and Cash Flow

Thomas Hughes

The CEOs of these companies are visionary leaders who've taken their brands, technologies, and services to new heights and provide value to investors.

NYSE:WSMNASDAQ:ROSTNASDAQ:AMD
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June 3, 2024 9:20 AM ET

The Most Upgraded Stocks After the Q1 Earnings Season

Thomas Hughes

This is a snapshot of the Most Upgraded Stocks coming out of the Q1 2024 earnings reporting season. NVIDIA is #1 but #2 and #3 may surprise you.

NYSE:DKSNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:GOOG
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Dollar General sign at Retail Location
June 3, 2024 7:36 AM ET

Dollar General Bulls Say Here and No Further: The Bottom Is In

Thomas Hughes

Dollar General retreated to a position of strength; the bulls mounted a counterattack to confirm the bottom of a trading range.

NASDAQ:DLTRNYSE:DG
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May 31, 2024 9:35 AM ET

Costco Wholesale Can Hit New Highs; A Rebound Is Coming

Thomas Hughes

Costco had another solid quarter and will sustain high-single-digit growth in 2025; analysts raise their price targets, setting up a buy-the-dip opportunity.

NYSE:WMTNASDAQ:COST
Read Costco Wholesale Can Hit New Highs; A Rebound Is Coming
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May 31, 2024 7:49 AM ET

AI Is Booming, But Not For These Stocks …Yet

Thomas Hughes

AI is booming for a few key players like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Oracle, and Micron; the big gains will come later for MongoDB, UiPath, and Dell Technologies.

NYSE:PATHNASDAQ:MUNASDAQ:NVDA
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