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These Monday Upgrades Are Moving Markets
December 27, 2020 11:00 PM ET

These Monday Upgrades Are Moving Markets

Thomas Hughes

There are a lot of reasons why the stock market continues to creep higher but they all add up to one thing. Earnings. The outlook for S&P 500 (NYSE:SPY) and Russel 2000 (INDEX:RUT) earnings is not only positive but it also has an upward trajectory

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These Upgrades Point To Robust Growth In 2021
December 26, 2020 4:00 AM ET

These Upgrades Point To Robust Growth In 2021

Thomas Hughes

The stocks we are highlighting today not only have a boost from the pandemic but are supported by secular trends that promise growth for many years to come.

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Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) Is A Reopening Play Waiting To Happen
December 23, 2020 4:15 AM ET

Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) Is A Reopening Play Waiting To Happen

Thomas Hughes

This may seem like a stretch but employment-services Cintas (NASDAQ:CTAS) is a great way to play the vaccine.

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Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW) Is A Tasty Bet On Economic Reopening
December 22, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW) Is A Tasty Bet On Economic Reopening

Thomas Hughes

If the name Calavo Growers (NASDAQ:CVGW)  is ringing a bell for you it is because you’ve probably seen or heard the name before. Calavo Growers is the nation’s largest supplier of avocados

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Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) Needs To Be On Your Watchlist
December 22, 2020 4:30 AM ET

Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) Needs To Be On Your Watchlist

Thomas Hughes

Leslie’s (NASDAQ:LESL) has been around for about 60 years but only went public two months ago. That is surprising because the company is uniquely positioned as the largest supplier of pool and spa supplies

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Mixed Results Send Carmax (NYSE:KMX) Down 3.5%
December 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Mixed Results Send Carmax (NYSE:KMX) Down 3.5%

Thomas Hughes

Carmax (NYSE:KMX) has been riding the same wave of demand that has been lifting the entire after-market car industry all summer. Rising prices for new vehicles and low-interest rates being the primary drivers of this demand.

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Get Ready For The RealReal, Inc (NASDAQ:REAL) Rebound
December 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Get Ready For The RealReal, Inc (NASDAQ:REAL) Rebound

Thomas Hughes

The RealReal, Inc (NASDAQ:REAL) is the operator of an online shopping portal for consignment and vendor-originated luxury items. Now, the luxury market was one of the worst-hit over the summer but the rebound is on

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Factset Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Could Still Be A Buy For Contrarian Investors
December 20, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Factset Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) Could Still Be A Buy For Contrarian Investors

Thomas Hughes

Factset Research Systems (NYSE:FDS) emerged as a buyable stock for me early in the pandemic because its revenue proved pandemic resistant, the stock was woefully underloved by the analysts

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Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers For Dividend-Growth Investors
December 20, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Last-Minute Stocking Stuffers For Dividend-Growth Investors

Thomas Hughes

If you are looking for two last-minute investments to stuff your portfolio with look no further than these two dividend-growth stocks.

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Jabil (NASDAQ:JBL) Pops On Earnings And Outlook
December 18, 2020 4:00 AM ET

Jabil (NASDAQ:JBL) Pops On Earnings And Outlook

Thomas Hughes

The other is consumer spending and Jabil (NASDAQ:JBL) is benefiting from both. The pandemic made the world lean heavily on technology, proving its worth to society and accelerating the shift to digital.

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The Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) Investment Thesis Falls Apart
December 17, 2020 11:00 PM ET

The Steelcase (NYSE:SCS) Investment Thesis Falls Apart

Thomas Hughes

And that’s the problem for Steelcase (NYSE:SCS). Residential furniture is booming but Steelcase deals more in industrial-use furniture than anything else.

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Apogee Falls On Earnings And Improved Financial Condition
December 17, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Apogee Falls On Earnings And Improved Financial Condition

Thomas Hughes

At first glance, you might think Apogee Enterprises (NASDAQ:APOG) is well-positioned as a manufacturer of windows but then again, maybe not.

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The Toro Company Is A Raging Bull You Want To Own
December 17, 2020 4:03 AM ET

The Toro Company Is A Raging Bull You Want To Own

Thomas Hughes

One of the stickiest trends sparked by the pandemic the flight-to-the-suburbs. And with a new home comes a lawn and lawncare, and that’s great news for the Toro Company (NYSE:TTC).

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Consider Lennar Corporation Now, While It’s Still Cheap
December 16, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Consider Lennar Corporation Now, While It’s Still Cheap

Thomas Hughes

If anyone is surprised by the strength shown in Lennar Corporation’s (NYSE:LEN) FQ4/calendar Q3 report they are not paying attention to the housing market

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3 Hyper-Growth Stocks For 2021 And Beyond
December 16, 2020 3:45 AM ET

3 Hyper-Growth Stocks For 2021 And Beyond

Thomas Hughes

The stocks I am highlighting today are all poised for rapid growth within rapidly growing industries, they are supported by secular trends,

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American Outdoor Brands Is A Screaming Buy
December 15, 2020 11:00 PM ET

American Outdoor Brands Is A Screaming Buy

Thomas Hughes

The company’s results were supported by robust demand across all segments that included a partial quarter for recently spun American Outdoor Brands. That’s why it’s no surprise American Outdoor Brands (NASDAQ:AOUT) also saw a blow-out quarter.

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Winnebago (NYSE:WGO) Is A Buy Ahead Of Earnings
December 15, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Winnebago (NYSE:WGO) Is A Buy Ahead Of Earnings

Thomas Hughes

The shift to social distancing will pass for some industries but has only reinvigorated the love of outdoor recreation shared by so many American’s. And that’s is core to why Winnebago (NYSE:WGO) is a buy before it reports earnings on 12/18/2020.

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Analysts Warm Up To Hotel Stocks, So Should You
December 14, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Analysts Warm Up To Hotel Stocks, So Should You

Thomas Hughes

The hotel stocks, particularly the big, globally-oriented chains, have seen a steady increase in analyst sentiment that is opening up an opportunity for investors today.

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The Furniture Industry Is Levered For Big Profits
December 13, 2020 11:00 PM ET

The Furniture Industry Is Levered For Big Profits

Thomas Hughes

Basically, the trade war sparked an improvement in operational efficiencies that have the industry set up for profits now. Not only have the industry’s supply chain issues been largely mitigated but margins are widening and business is accelerating.

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Hooker Furniture (NASDAQ:HOFT) Is A Comfortable Small-Cap Dividend
December 11, 2020 3:30 AM ET

Hooker Furniture (NASDAQ:HOFT) Is A Comfortable Small-Cap Dividend

Thomas Hughes

Those disruptions are tied to the trade war (remember that?) and were only exacerbated by the pandemic. Now, three quarters into the crisis, operators like Hooker Furniture (NASDAQ:HOFT) are in a rebound that will last for at least another three.

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RH (NYSE:RH) Is Levered For Big Gains
December 10, 2020 11:00 PM ET

RH (NYSE:RH) Is Levered For Big Gains

Thomas Hughes

Companies like RH (NYSE:RH) (formerly known as Restoration Hardware) have been able to drastically improve their margins even while business flagged putting them in a position to leverage sales growth.

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Johnson Outdoors (NASDAQ:JOUT) Is At The Nexus Of Multiple Trends
December 10, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Johnson Outdoors (NASDAQ:JOUT) Is At The Nexus Of Multiple Trends

Thomas Hughes

Johnson Outdoors (NASDAQ:JOUT) is one of those hum-drum investments that tends to not get much spotlight. The company makes outdoor electronics including trolling motors, depth finders, and other high-tech gear

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The Lovesac Company Is A Hyper-Growth Story You Might Want To Own
December 10, 2020 3:45 AM ET

The Lovesac Company Is A Hyper-Growth Story You Might Want To Own

Thomas Hughes

The Lovesac Company (NASDAQ:LOVE) is one of those stocks I just happened to run across one day and am glad I did. To call it a microcap is an overstatement.

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Campbell’s (NYSE:CPB) Is So Much More Than Soup
December 9, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Campbell’s (NYSE:CPB) Is So Much More Than Soup

Thomas Hughes

Campbell Soup Company is so much more than just soup and it is time that investors wizen up to that fact. The company has been diversifying its portfolio for years

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