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General Electric (NYSE:GE) Is A Bargain Basement Buy
October 14, 2020 11:00 PM ET

General Electric (NYSE:GE) Is A Bargain Basement Buy

Thomas Hughes

General Electric (NYSE:GE) has seen no end to its troubles over the last few years but the end may be in sight. The company has been working hard to restructure, refocus, and reinvigorate growth

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Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRNE) Quietly Moves Higher On COVID News
October 14, 2020 4:00 AM ET

Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRNE) Quietly Moves Higher On COVID News

Thomas Hughes

Sorrento Therapeutics (NASDAQ:SRNE) emerged as a COVID-19 play earlier this year. The company is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on antibody-derived treatments.

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It’s Time To Buy Some Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC)
October 13, 2020 11:00 PM ET

It’s Time To Buy Some Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC)

Thomas Hughes

Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) has had a rough couple of years. Scandal after scandal set the stock up for a big fall when the pandemic struck and now it is trading at the lowest levels in a decade.

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Investors Buy The Dip In UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH)
October 13, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Investors Buy The Dip In UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH)

Thomas Hughes

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) is only the latest evidence that American healthcare and the industry that surrounds it is as strong as ever. And growing.

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These Hot New Upgrades Help LIft The Market
October 13, 2020 4:00 AM ET

These Hot New Upgrades Help LIft The Market

Thomas Hughes

Based on what I'm seeing, we can expect upward revisions to persist as a trend through the end of the reporting season at least.

NYSE:LEVINYSE:TWTRNYSE:OMC
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JP Morgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) Ushers In Another Better-Than-Expected Quarter
October 12, 2020 11:00 PM ET

JP Morgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) Ushers In Another Better-Than-Expected Quarter

Thomas Hughes

After reviewing the JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) calendar Q3 earnings report and looking at the chart I cannot believe this stock is still trading at such a low valuation.

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Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Pays A Safe Dividend But Wait To Buy
October 12, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST) Pays A Safe Dividend But Wait To Buy

Thomas Hughes

you might think building supply companies like Fastenal (NASDAQ:FAST)would be well-positioned to reap the benefits and they are. But that doesn’t make them a buy

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Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) Is What A Retail Winner Looks Like
October 11, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) Is What A Retail Winner Looks Like

Thomas Hughes

Levi Strauss (NYSE:LEVI) reported earnings about a week ago and blew away the consensus. The company proved that established brands with a healthy eCommerce presence

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Buy Into GM’s (NYSE:GM) China-led Recovery
October 11, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Buy Into GM’s (NYSE:GM) China-led Recovery

Thomas Hughes

GM (NYSE:GM). GM reported sales in China grew 12.0% during the three months ended September 2020. This marks the 1st quarter of growth in the region since 2018 and could mark an important turning point.

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5 Reasons To Bet Big On eCommerce
October 9, 2020 4:00 AM ET

5 Reasons To Bet Big On eCommerce

Thomas Hughes

eCommerce grew in the mid-teens last year and will grow in the mid-20% range this year. And those gains are sticky. The switch to digital and the demise of brick&mortar has accelerated.

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The Semiconductor Sector Is On Break-Out Alert
October 8, 2020 11:00 PM ET

The Semiconductor Sector Is On Break-Out Alert

Thomas Hughes

There is a rising tide of bullish sentiment lifting the semiconductor sector that you need to know about.

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Buy International Paper (NYSE:IP) 4.75% Yield, But Wait For A Pullback
October 8, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Buy International Paper (NYSE:IP) 4.75% Yield, But Wait For A Pullback

Thomas Hughes

There is a melt-up occurring in International Paper (NYSE:IP) that has yet to run its course. Not only is the company well-positioned for the pandemic but conditions within the industry have it set up for big gains.

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3 Dividend-Payers That Are About To Increase Their Payouts
October 8, 2020 4:00 AM ET

3 Dividend-Payers That Are About To Increase Their Payouts

Thomas Hughes

The companies I’ve listed all have a solid track record of dividend growth, insulation from the pandemic, and results to back up their outlook.

NYSE:NKENYSE:RPMNYSE:THO
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Village Super Markets (NASDAQ:VLGEA) ; High-Yield Microcap Under The Radar
October 7, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Village Super Markets (NASDAQ:VLGEA) ; High-Yield Microcap Under The Radar

Thomas Hughes

Today’s calendar Q3 earnings report from Village Super Markets (NASDAQ:VLGEA) highlights just such a company and one with a remarkably high yield.

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Its Time To Focus On Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI)
October 7, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Its Time To Focus On Acuity Brands (NYSE:AYI)

Thomas Hughes

Acuity Brands makes all manner of lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, residential, and consumers. The residential and consumer end of the business is booming

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3 Microcap Semiconductor Stocks With Growing Tailwinds
October 7, 2020 4:20 AM ET

3 Microcap Semiconductor Stocks With Growing Tailwinds

Thomas Hughes

As cliche as it may sound, it is the dawn of a new age. Not only has the shift to digital accelerated in response to the pandemic but trends within the industry are about to unleash the future of technology.

NASDAQ:HIMXNASDAQ:AOSLNASDAQ:AMBA
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RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Revving Up On The Rebound
October 6, 2020 11:00 PM ET

RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) Revving Up On The Rebound

Thomas Hughes

RPM International Inc (NYSE:RPM) reported calendar 3rd quarter earnings and blew past the analyst’s consensus.

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Lamb Weston Could Be One Hot Potato Stock
October 6, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Lamb Weston Could Be One Hot Potato Stock

Thomas Hughes

Lamb Weston (NYSE:LW) is a consumer staples company and one that has not been doing all that well. While peers in the group are seeing accelerated growth, increasing profits, and higher share prices Lamb Weston is not and there is one simple reason.

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4 New Upgrades For Your Growth Portfolio
October 6, 2020 4:10 AM ET

4 New Upgrades For Your Growth Portfolio

Thomas Hughes

The analysts have been upgrading their targets and ratings on the pandemic-proof and recovery stocks for the last month and the trend is accelerating.

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3 Reasons Investing  in The Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) Makes Good Sense
October 5, 2020 11:00 PM ET

3 Reasons Investing in The Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) Makes Good Sense

Thomas Hughes

Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) announced plans to hire more than 25,000 new associates this month highlighting yet another opportunity for investors.

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Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) 3% Yield Is A Risk I Can Handle
October 5, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Paychex (NASDAQ:PAYX) 3% Yield Is A Risk I Can Handle

Thomas Hughes

Paychex, Inc (NASDAQ:PAYX) s a cloud-based HR, financial, and insurance services firm serving small and mid-cap businesses. Don’t think that the labor market is struggling because you heard that job growth slowed.

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It’s Time To Buy These Truck Stocks
October 4, 2020 11:00 PM ET

It’s Time To Buy These Truck Stocks

Thomas Hughes

The transportation sector and in particular the trucking industry is beginning to look very interesting. A perfect storm of conditions worsened by the pandemic has capacity tightening

NYSE:CMINASDAQ:JBHTNYSE:WNC
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Alpha And Omega Semiconductor (NASDAQ:AOSL) Ups Guidance, Again
October 4, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Alpha And Omega Semiconductor (NASDAQ:AOSL) Ups Guidance, Again

Thomas Hughes

Alpha and Omega Semiconductor (NASDAQ:AOSL) is an up-and-comer with a bright future. No Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) or NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) by any means, the company manufactures a wide array of power control semiconductors that are integral to the very fabric of tech.

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Labor Market Slows But The Recovery Is Still Strong
October 1, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Labor Market Slows But The Recovery Is Still Strong

Thomas Hughes

The September Labor Situation Report, AKA the non-farm payroll report, came in a bit weak and is weighing on market confidence. With the pace of new job creation slowing the health of the economic recovery is in question.

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