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Stocks That Aren't Healthcare That Will Get A Boost From The Coronavirus
March 4, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Stocks That Aren't Healthcare That Will Get A Boost From The Coronavirus

Thomas Hughes

The true impact of the coronavirus on the global economy is still debatable but one thing is clear. There will be an impact and governments and businesses are getting ready. Right now the fight is centered on slowing the spread

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Winners And Losers In The Fight For Consumer Dollars
March 2, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Winners And Losers In The Fight For Consumer Dollars

Thomas Hughes

the consumer has been underpinning U.S. GDP growth for years. Tight labor markets, rising wages, and low inflation have combined to create an economic tailwind that will not soon abate

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How Deep Can This Correction Go
February 27, 2020 11:00 PM ET

How Deep Can This Correction Go

Thomas Hughes

The coronavirus sparked a massive sell-off in the broad equities market. The coronavirus is the catalyst that set the sell-off in motion but it is not the underlying cause, the broad equities market has been ripe for correction for well over a year

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Goldman Sachs Downgrades 2020 Growth To Zero, And They're Being Generous
February 26, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Goldman Sachs Downgrades 2020 Growth To Zero, And They're Being Generous

Thomas Hughes

Goldman Sachs (GS) shocked the market this morning when lead-analyst David Kostin downgraded 2020 EPS growth to zero.

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Where To Invest For The Coming Correction
February 23, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Where To Invest For The Coming Correction

Thomas Hughes

I have been calling for, anticipating, and preparing for a stock market correction for quite some time. I found it, find it, hard to believe the stock market can continue to climb higher while the outlook for earnings is deteriorating.

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It’s Time To Buy Gold Stocks
February 19, 2020 11:00 PM ET

It’s Time To Buy Gold Stocks

Thomas Hughes

If you are watching gold prices and wondering if its a good time to buy gold stocks you’d be right. The gold price was one of the best-performing assets in 2019 and the outlook for 2020 is bullish.

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Shake Up At Aurora Cannabis Sends Investors Diving For Cover
February 6, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Shake Up At Aurora Cannabis Sends Investors Diving For Cover

Thomas Hughes

The cannabis industry has been under a lot of pressure over the last year. After peaking in the first quarter of 2019 the entire market for cannabis stocks entered a downtrend that still hasn’t seen bottom.

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It's Buying Time For Dividend Staple Kellogg
February 5, 2020 11:00 PM ET

It's Buying Time For Dividend Staple Kellogg

Thomas Hughes

Kellogg is working on a growth strategy that includes a repositioning of its portfolio, a focus on key brands, and driving cash-flow growth in the coming years.

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Nike Up On Double-Shot Of Upgrades
February 2, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Nike Up On Double-Shot Of Upgrades

Thomas Hughes

Nike (NKE) got a much-needed injection of analyst confidence this morning and saw its shares surge at the open.

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Moderna Surges On Corona Virus Outbreak, Is Now The Time To Buy?
January 21, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Moderna Surges On Corona Virus Outbreak, Is Now The Time To Buy?

Thomas Hughes

Shares of Moderna Inc (MNRA) surged more than 6% in premarket trading and may be headed higher.

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The Transports Are Breaking Out Despite Weak Results From JB Hunt
January 16, 2020 11:00 PM ET

The Transports Are Breaking Out Despite Weak Results From JB Hunt

Thomas Hughes

While the broad-market S&P 500 (SPX) and Dow Jones Industrial Averages posted gains in the range of 30% the Dow Jones Transportation Average moved sideways. Generally speaking, this is not good news for Dow Theorists

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Does PPGs Guidance Mean Hard Times For Home Builders?
January 15, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Does PPGs Guidance Mean Hard Times For Home Builders?

Thomas Hughes

PPG Industries (PPG) is an iconic maker of paint and home construction adhesives. With brands like Glidden, PPG Paints, and Liquid Nails in the portfolio it is easy to associate the company with home improvement and homebuilding.

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Labor Stocks Are Going To Break Out In 2020
January 2, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Labor Stocks Are Going To Break Out In 2020

Thomas Hughes

Despite all the naysaying, the labor market ended the year on the most solid footing its been on in the history of the U.S.

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Three Communications Stocks Set To Rip Higher In 2020
January 1, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Three Communications Stocks Set To Rip Higher In 2020

Thomas Hughes

The Communications Sector (XLC) is breaking out to new highs and with it an opportunity for profits in 2020. The sector is being supported by a robust earnings outlook that promises to deliver market-leading performance next year.

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Three Industrial Giants You Should Own In 2020
January 1, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Three Industrial Giants You Should Own In 2020

Thomas Hughes

When it comes to earnings power in 2020, the Industrial sector is going to be the market leader and that is where I like my money to be.

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Nomura Gets Bullish On Goodyear Turnaround
December 30, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Nomura Gets Bullish On Goodyear Turnaround

Thomas Hughes

Anindya Das has gotten bullish on Goodyear Tire (GT). The analyst has initiated coverage on the world’s largest tire company with a buy rating implying a 30% upside to today’s prices.

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The Risk Of A Market Correction In 2020 Hits New Highs
December 29, 2019 11:00 PM ET

The Risk Of A Market Correction In 2020 Hits New Highs

Thomas Hughes

A month or so ago I wrote about four reasons investors should start taking profits, since then the situation has only gotten worse.

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Three REITs For Income And Value In 2020
December 26, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Three REITs For Income And Value In 2020

Thomas Hughes

REITs, Real Estate Investment Trusts, are among today’s best cash-producing investment vehicles. Yields among the REITs can reach as high as 7% to 8%,

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Consumer Discretionary Stocks To Shine In 2020
December 25, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Consumer Discretionary Stocks To Shine In 2020

Thomas Hughes

With the labor markets as tight as they’ve been in 60 years and the Phase One Trade Deal close to hand the Consumer Discretionary Sector (XLY) is set to shine in 2020.

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Strong Data Puts The Homebuilders On Breakout Alert
December 16, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Strong Data Puts The Homebuilders On Breakout Alert

Thomas Hughes

November Housing Starts and Building Permits data was just released and I am happy with what I see. Not only is the data positive on a month-over-month and year-over-year basis there are signs of strength within the single-family housing market.

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Chewy; It's Time To Take A Bite Out Of This eCommerce Pure-Play
December 8, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Chewy; It's Time To Take A Bite Out Of This eCommerce Pure-Play

Thomas Hughes

Chewy (CHWY) was one of 2018’s more talked about IPO’s and not because the company got off to such a fantastic start.

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Kroger's Revenue Misses; Is Now The Time To Buy?
December 4, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Kroger's Revenue Misses; Is Now The Time To Buy?

Thomas Hughes

Kroger’s management readily admitted their mistake last quarter when the 2Q earnings report was released.

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A Reality Check For Salesforce Investors
December 3, 2019 11:00 PM ET

A Reality Check For Salesforce Investors

Thomas Hughes

Salesforce.com (CRM) reported earnings this morning and shares are tumbling. The company reported a strong 33% topline growth for the 3rd quarter

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Cyber Monday; Who Will Be Crowned King Of The Internet
December 1, 2019 11:00 PM ET

Cyber Monday; Who Will Be Crowned King Of The Internet

Thomas Hughes

The fastest-growing segment of retail is online. This year online and non-store purchases are projected to grow 12-15% which makes the obvious winner Amazon (AMZN).

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