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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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stocks to buy and hold
September 4, 2024 5:00 AM ET

3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy and Hold Long-Term

Thomas Hughes

These stocks are no-brainer investments. They grow organically and via acquisitions, produce solid cash flows, and build value for investors.

NYSE:SHOPNASDAQ:CASYNASDAQ:CTAS
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September 3, 2024 10:11 AM ET

CrowdStrike: A Buy-and-Hold Stock Despite Near-Term Risks

Thomas Hughes

Crowdstrike had a solid quarter despite the impact of its outage. The guidance is tepid but includes customer incentives; the long-term outlook remains robust.

NASDAQ:PANWNASDAQ:CRWD
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3 Small Cap Stocks That Insiders Are Buying
September 3, 2024 10:10 AM ET

3 Small Cap Stocks That Insiders Are Buying

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are buying these small-cap stocks trading at deep values after a year or more of downward movement. Each has a catalyst for higher share prices.

NYSE:OECNASDAQ:EHTHNASDAQ:GRWG
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September 3, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Ulta's Stock Dip: Analysts Say Seize This Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

Ulta Beauty had a tough time in Q2 but is in strong financial shape, ready to bounce back. The risk is that it may set a new low before the rebound begins.

NASDAQ:ULTA
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August 30, 2024 6:15 AM ET

3M’s Turnaround Story Will Continue This Year

Thomas Hughes

3M turned a corner in 2024, and income investors should take note. Headwinds remain, but this beaten-down company is on track to resume its dividend increase.

NYSE:MMM
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August 30, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Ollie’s Stock Goes On Sale: It’s Time To Back Up The Truck

Thomas Hughes

Ollie's Bargain Outlet had a mixed quarter with weakness on the bottom line; the takeaway is that robust cash flow drives growth and capital returns.

NYSE:TJXNASDAQ:OLLI
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August 29, 2024 11:20 AM ET

Pain for Salesforce Today: Gains for Investors Tomorrow?

Thomas Hughes

Salesforce had a good quarter, producing record margins and ample cash flow. Capital returns are robust and reduce the share count, but the market has headwinds

NYSE:CRM
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August 29, 2024 7:11 AM ET

Buy the Dip In NVIDIA, But Be Prepared for Volatility

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA had a smoking hot quarter, but the strength was expected, and growth is slowing, providing headwinds for the stock price that may cap gains in September.

NASDAQ:SMCINYSE:HPENASDAQ:MSFT
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August 29, 2024 5:00 AM ET

MGM Insiders Bet Big on Its Undervalued Stock

Thomas Hughes

MGM insiders buy stock on the dip, confirming a range bottom supported by institutional activity. Analysts see this stock advancing at least 20%.

NYSE:MGM
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August 28, 2024 9:50 AM ET

Analysts Upgrade These 3 Hot Buy-and-Hold Stocks

Thomas Hughes

Analysts are raising the consensus figure for these hot, buy-and-hold stocks and leading their markets to new highs. It is not too late to get in.

NASDAQ:PANWNYSE:WMTNASDAQ:META
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August 28, 2024 9:12 AM ET

Chewy’s Stock Poised for a Major Comeback: Don’t Miss Out

Thomas Hughes

Chewy's digital-first petcare business has stabilized after years of volatility caused by pandemic spending. Growth is expected to accelerate in 2025.

NYSE:CHWY
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Ambarella Stock price Forecast
August 28, 2024 6:35 AM ET

Sleeper AI-Winner Ambarella Will More Than Triple in Price 

Thomas Hughes

Ambarella blew past Q2 forecasts as demand for its next-generation computer vision and edge-AI inference products ramped unexpectedly higher.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:ORCL
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August 27, 2024 6:27 AM ET

3 Small-Cap Stocks to Buy and Hold For 2025 and Beyond

Thomas Hughes

Small-cap stocks are expected to shine in 2025 after the FOMC begins lowering interest rates, ushering in a new age for stocks.

NYSE:SLQTNYSE:HBINYSE:PII
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August 27, 2024 5:38 AM ET

Workday Stock Perks Up on Results; New Highs Possible This Year

Thomas Hughes

Workday had a strong quarter in Q2 and is guiding for strength in the back half, leading analysts to raise their targets and forecast a new all-time high.

NASDAQ:WDAY
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August 27, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Don’t Let Peloton Take You For a Ride: What You Need to Know

Thomas Hughes

Peloton Interactive had a better-than-expected quarter but is still struggling, losing money and diluting shareholder value.

NASDAQ:PTON
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August 23, 2024 7:05 AM ET

Ross Stores Investors Win Big as Off-Price Retailers Outperform

Thomas Hughes

Off-price retailers shine and Ross Stores shines brightest with industry-leading growth, robust cash flow, and capital returns.

NYSE:TJXNASDAQ:ULTANYSE:ELF
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August 23, 2024 5:45 AM ET

Analog Devices Sends Signal to Market: Growth Will Return

Thomas Hughes

Analog Devices rebound is slow to gain traction but is underway. Analysts consensus rates the stock as a Moderate Buy and see it advancing to an all-time high.

NASDAQ:ADI
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August 23, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Willams-Sonoma Completes Stock Split: Buy It on the Dip

Thomas Hughes

Williams-Sonoma continues to improve operational quality in a tough environment, setting it up for leveraged gains on the rebound.

NYSE:WSMNYSEARCA:SPY
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Palo Alto Networks Stock Can Set a New All-Time High Soon
August 22, 2024 8:36 AM ET

Palo Alto Networks Stock Can Set a New All-Time High Soon

Thomas Hughes

Palo Alto Network is rising after solid results and guidance lifted market sentiment. Analysts are raising their price targets and see this stock at new highs.

NASDAQ:PANW
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August 22, 2024 7:20 AM ET

The Rally in TJX Companies Stock is Far From Over

Thomas Hughes

Off-price retail leader TJX Companies had another strong quarter supported 100% by transaction volume, a strength seen in all segments.

NYSE:TJX
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August 20, 2024 8:43 AM ET

Lowe’s Stock: Hold Now, Buy it When it Dips

Thomas Hughes

Lowe's Companies is setting itself up for leverage when the housing economy rebounds, which should be next year following the FOMC interest rate cuts.

NYSE:LOW
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August 19, 2024 7:10 AM ET

The Rebound is on for Applied Materials Stock Price 

Thomas Hughes

Applied Materials is uniquely positioned to capture semiconductor market strength for the next few years; Analysts are raising their targets.

NASDAQ:AMAT
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August 16, 2024 10:15 PM ET

Deere & Company Can Set New Highs This Year 

Thomas Hughes

Deere & Company signals weakness for industrial and farming equipment makers but the results were better-than-feared, causing the stock to move higher.

NYSE:DE
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August 16, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Cisco Systems AI Play Gains Traction: Analysts Lead Stock Higher

Thomas Hughes

Cisco Systems is among the highest-yielding blue-chip tech stocks. It is a deep value compared to analysts' targets, rising on strong earnings.

NASDAQ:CSCO
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