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Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) Is A Buy On Restructuring News
August 30, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) Is A Buy On Restructuring News

Thomas Hughes

Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) was not immune to the pandemic. The company is a maker of electrical components for business, industry, and residential use, and its markets were hit hard.

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A Big Opportunity In Big Lots (NYSE:BIG)
August 30, 2020 11:00 PM ET

A Big Opportunity In Big Lots (NYSE:BIG)

Thomas Hughes

Looking at Big Lots (NYSE:BIG) second-quarter report I can find absolutely no reason why the stock tanked 10% after its release. Looking into the company’s expectations

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VMware, Inc. Is An Undervalued Cloud-Computing Gem
August 27, 2020 11:00 PM ET

VMware, Inc. Is An Undervalued Cloud-Computing Gem

Thomas Hughes

VMware’s (NYSE:VMW) business isn’t an exact match to Salesforce.com but it was nonetheless no surprise to hear it reported strong earnings too.

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3 Deep-Value Consumer Stocks For Income Investors
August 27, 2020 4:00 AM ET

3 Deep-Value Consumer Stocks For Income Investors

Thomas Hughes

I don’t have a lot of time so I am going to cut right to the chase. The consumer staples sector has been one of if not the hottest sectors during and since the pandemic began

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Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Falls 6% After Earnings Shocker
August 26, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) Falls 6% After Earnings Shocker

Thomas Hughes

Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) reported earnings on Wednesday after the bell and beat the consensus estimates on all counts.

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Time To Buy More Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL), But Wait For Lower Prices
August 26, 2020 4:05 AM ET

Time To Buy More Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL), But Wait For Lower Prices

Thomas Hughes

There are many reasons why Hormel Foods (NYSE:HRL) stock has done so well during the pandemic. To start, the company is a blue-chip consumer staple with a long history of steady, even returns.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Hit A Homerun And Broke Out To New Highs
August 25, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Dick’s Sporting Goods Hit A Homerun And Broke Out To New Highs

Thomas Hughes

It was really no secret that Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) was going to report a blowout quarter. The company is among a pantheon of retailers supported by COVID-related trends including stay-at-home,

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Two Health Care Stocks Income Investors Can Buy Now
August 25, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Two Health Care Stocks Income Investors Can Buy Now

Thomas Hughes

Investors looking to avoid the risk of hype-driven markets would do well to consider the healthcare sector. While the market is chasing after pandemic winners, at the risk of getting in too late,

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Three Stocks Moving Higher After Reinstating Their Dividends
August 25, 2020 3:30 AM ET

Three Stocks Moving Higher After Reinstating Their Dividends

Thomas Hughes

some of the companies less well-positioned for the pandemic, those that felt the need to suspend their payments, are emerging from the crisis in good condition and reinstating the distribution. And their shares are poised to move higher.

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The Time To Buy Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:FLXS) Is Now
August 24, 2020 11:00 PM ET

The Time To Buy Flexsteel Industries (NASDAQ:FLXS) Is Now

Thomas Hughes

Flexsteel Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:FLXS) is a small-cap play on accelerating home-improvement trends that is positioned for growth in fiscal 2020.

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Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) Serves Up Entry After Beating The Consensus
August 24, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) Serves Up Entry After Beating The Consensus

Thomas Hughes

The expectation that Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:PANW) would beat the consensus were very high going into the fiscal Q4 earnings release.

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Three (3) Stock Winners To Let Run
August 23, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Three (3) Stock Winners To Let Run

Thomas Hughes

Today I want to highlight three companies that are uniquely positioned in today’s market. They are at the nexus of convergent secular trends driving our economy

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L Brands (NYSE:LB) Stock Is A Major Reversal Story, In-Play
August 21, 2020 3:00 AM ET

L Brands (NYSE:LB) Stock Is A Major Reversal Story, In-Play

Thomas Hughes

L Brands (NYSE:LB) delivered a second-quarter report that was more than surprising. Not only did the company beat on both the top and bottom lines, but

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Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) Is About To Sprint Higher
August 20, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) Is About To Sprint Higher

Thomas Hughes

Foot Locker (NYSE:FL) began a refocusing effort last year that has taken quite some time to unfold. To be fair, the pandemic couldn’t have come at a worse time for the company.

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The Buckle,Inc (NYSE:BKE) Defies The Odds, Shares Skyrocket
August 20, 2020 11:00 PM ET

The Buckle,Inc (NYSE:BKE) Defies The Odds, Shares Skyrocket

Thomas Hughes

If you were one of the traders betting against The Buckle, Inc (NYSE:BKE) I don’t blame you. The company, a teen retailer, is heavily dependant on brick & mortar locations as well as the nation’s ailing malls.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ)  Is A Buy Buy Buy
August 19, 2020 11:00 PM ET

BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) Is A Buy Buy Buy

Thomas Hughes

there are some businesses that have not done well during the pandemic, but there are oh so many more doing record levels of business. BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE:BJ) is only one.

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Buy Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) While It’s Still Cheap
August 19, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Buy Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) While It’s Still Cheap

Thomas Hughes

Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) is well-positioned to benefit from the rapidly accelerating trend of technological adoption. As a maker of integrated circuits, it is fundamental to the entire tech industry.

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Nothing But Good News For America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT)
August 19, 2020 3:20 AM ET

Nothing But Good News For America’s Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT)

Thomas Hughes

That's why it's no surprise that America's Car-Mart (NASDAQ:CRMT) just turned in a stellar report.

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It’s Almost Time To Buy The TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX)
August 18, 2020 11:00 PM ET

It’s Almost Time To Buy The TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX)

Thomas Hughes

There are companies that, while not immune to the pandemic, are in a good position to weather the storm and come back fighting. The TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) are one such company.

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La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) Reinstates Dividend, Shares Pop
August 18, 2020 11:00 PM ET

La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) Reinstates Dividend, Shares Pop

Thomas Hughes

Furniture-maker La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) reported a mixed quarter that’s only if you read the headlines. Revenue missed, sure, but by a slim margin but EPS more than mitigated the shortfall.

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Home Depot (NYSE:HD) A Pandemic Winner That Keeps On Winning
August 17, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) A Pandemic Winner That Keeps On Winning

Thomas Hughes

 Home Depot (NYSE:HD) reported earnings this morning and gave the market everything it wanted and more. Not only did the company post robust growth but growth soundly beat the analyst’s estimates

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Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) Breaking Out On Earnings
August 17, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) Breaking Out On Earnings

Thomas Hughes

Stocks that are positioned to benefit from secular trends, new trends sparked by the pandemic, and the awesomely powerful economic rebound that is now underway. Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) is one such company.

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Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) Tries To Lift Off After Earnings Update
August 16, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) Tries To Lift Off After Earnings Update

Thomas Hughes

Rocket Companies (NYSE:RKT) IPO’d less than two weeks ago and in the time since has had the market’s head spinning. The IPO itself came with a lot of expectations, expectations that weren’t met

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Three Things You Need To Know About Ethereum (ETH/USD)
August 16, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Three Things You Need To Know About Ethereum (ETH/USD)

Thomas Hughes

At the risk of damaging my own credibility, I am going to go out on a limb and say that I Iike Cryptocurrency. The technology is very interesting, the potential for application is limitless, and the values associated with it are mind-boggling.

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