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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Abbott Laboratories’ Correction Is Over, Now The Bull Market Can Continue
March 30, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Abbott Laboratories’ Correction Is Over, Now The Bull Market Can Continue

Thomas Hughes

Abbott Laboratories (ABT) has been one of my favorite stocks for a long, long time. Almost as long as I’ve been watching the stock market, nearly 20 years

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The Market May Have Bottomed But The Selling Isn’t Over
March 26, 2020 11:00 PM ET

The Market May Have Bottomed But The Selling Isn’t Over

Thomas Hughes

When the market saw the black swan of coronavirus approaching it reacted in the only way it could. Instead of waiting for this thing to hit, waiting to see how bad it might be

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Micron: Viral Demand Accelerates Growth
March 25, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Micron: Viral Demand Accelerates Growth

Thomas Hughes

Micron (MU) reported earnings this morning and it was truly a mixed bag of results.

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A Rebound Is Coming, Here’s Why It’s Going To Be A Strong One
March 23, 2020 11:00 PM ET

A Rebound Is Coming, Here’s Why It’s Going To Be A Strong One

Thomas Hughes

I’ve explained before how the sell-off was overdue, how fundamental factors had set it up for a fall almost as deep as what we’ve actually seen.

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Bear-Maggedon? I Say It’s A Buying Opportunity
March 15, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Bear-Maggedon? I Say It’s A Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

JonesTrading Chief Market Strategies Mike O’Rourke says we are on the brink of Bear-Maggedon. Bear-Maggedon, to him, is the toxic-combination economic-rollover in the face of easy money policy.

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Three High-Yield Tech Stocks To Buy Now
March 10, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Three High-Yield Tech Stocks To Buy Now

Thomas Hughes

There is no question that we are witnessing one of the greatest buying opportunities of our lifetime. The S&P 500 is down about 20% from its highs offering a discount to prices we may not see again.

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Two Consumer Stock To Buy Today, One To Avoid
March 9, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Two Consumer Stock To Buy Today, One To Avoid

Thomas Hughes

With the market flirting with a 20% correction the time to buy stocks is now. Yes, there is still risk in the market, the coronavirus threat is not over, but we may not get this chance again.

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Where To Find Growth In 2020
March 8, 2020 11:00 PM ET

Where To Find Growth In 2020

Thomas Hughes

The upshot is the outlook for 2020 EPS growth for the broad market was primarily driven by a single sector and that sector is the one hurting most today. 

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A Turning Point For Chipotle But Is It For The Better?
March 5, 2020 11:00 PM ET

A Turning Point For Chipotle But Is It For The Better?

Thomas Hughes

Chipotle Mexican Grill has been growing over the last two years and the outlook for growth is excellent. The company posted $5.58 billion in revenue for 2019

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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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