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November 18, 2024 7:32 AM ET

Applied Materials Market Capitulates: Now is the Time to Buy

Thomas Hughes

Applied Materials is well-positioned to sustain profitable growth, cash flow, and capital returns in 2025. The market capitulation is the time to buy.

NASDAQ:AMAT
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November 18, 2024 5:13 AM ET

2 Cybersecurity Stocks to Buy and Hold for 2025

Thomas Hughes

The accelerating pace of cyberattacks make cybersecurity a pressing need for businesses; these two stocks are well-positioned to capture demand and grow in 2025

NASDAQ:FTNTNASDAQ:DDOG
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Cisco Systems Long-Term AI Play Turns a Corner: New Highs Likely
November 15, 2024 5:28 AM ET

Cisco Systems Long-Term AI Play Turns a Corner: New Highs Likely

Thomas Hughes

Cisco Systems is well-positioned for a global networking upcycle driven by AI needs as applications come to the fore. Analysts are raising their estimates.

NASDAQ:CSCO
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Mouse Rising: The Iger Investment Pays Off for Disney Investors
November 14, 2024 8:44 AM ET

Mouse Rising: The Iger Investment Pays Off for Disney Investors

Thomas Hughes

Disney had a great quarter and is tracking to extend the trend for the next 3 years, forecasting a double-digit earnings growth CAGR.

NYSE:DIS
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Occidental Petroleum Hits New Low: Will Buffett Take the Bait?
November 14, 2024 8:16 AM ET

Occidental Petroleum Hits New Low: Will Buffett Take the Bait?

Thomas Hughes

Occidental Petroleum's share price hits a new low and maybe the bait this market needs to get re-engaged. Cash flow is robust, and debt is falling.

OTCMKTS:BRK-ANYSE:BRK.ANYSE:OXY
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November 14, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Shopify Stock Rally Continues: Why the Growth Story Isn’t Over

Thomas Hughes

Shopify's eCommerce platform gains traction with businesses of all sizes flocking to its services, including cross-border transactions.

NYSE:SHOP
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November 14, 2024 5:45 AM ET

Mercer Near Rock Bottom: Is This High-Yield Play Set to Soar?

Thomas Hughes

Mercer International is a high-yielding small-cap trading at rock-bottom prices and on track to rise nearly 180% over the next two years.

NASDAQ:MERC
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November 14, 2024 5:32 AM ET

Insiders Bet Big on These Small Cap Stocks

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are buying stocks like CalciMedica and BKV Corporation because they have value and catalysts in 2025 to drive higher share prices.

NYSE:BKVNASDAQ:CALC
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SoundHound AI
November 13, 2024 7:10 AM ET

SoundHound AI Will Advance By Triple Digits in 2025: Here’s Why

Thomas Hughes

SoundHound AI is perfectly positioned to capture the growing demand for AI services, connecting brands with people and growing at a hyper pace.

NYSE:CMGNASDAQ:CASYOTCMKTS:HYMTF
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Cloudflare Is a Solid Buy for 2025
November 13, 2024 5:32 AM ET

Cloudflare Is a Solid Buy for 2025

Thomas Hughes

Cloudflare sustains traction in 2024 and raises guidance, reaffirming the outlook for earnings to growth by 400% over the next four years.

NYSE:NET
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November 12, 2024 7:48 AM ET

Home Depot Stock: Targeting 12% in 2024 and 25% More in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Home Depot stock is rising after its Q3 results. New highs are likely to come soon and with them an outlook for another 12% gain this year; 25% more next year.

NYSE:HD
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November 12, 2024 5:00 AM ET

The S&P 500 Can Gain 20% and Hit 7,400: Here’s How

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 can hit 7,400 in 2025, driven by earnings growth and capital returns, supported by healthy labor markets and aided by easing headwinds.

NYSE:GSNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFT
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November 11, 2024 8:32 AM ET

Monday.com’s Manic Price Pullback Is a Signal to Buy

Thomas Hughes

Monday.com posted another solid quarter, showing improved leverage and growing shareholder value; the price pullback is a signal to buy.

NASDAQ:MNDY
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November 11, 2024 5:00 AM ET

You Can Bet on DraftKings to Rebound in 2025

Thomas Hughes

DraftKings is gaining traction in key markets, growing user count and engagement metrics. Analysts are lifting targets in 2024 and point to a 20% upside.

NASDAQ:DKNG
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November 8, 2024 9:00 AM ET

The Hottest Markets to Watch After the Fed’s 25 Bps Rate Cut

Thomas Hughes

The hottest markets following the Fed's 25 basis point rate cut weren't big tech but the small caps, confirming the sector rotation which began over the summer.

NYSE:FREYNYSE:IONQNYSE:WWW
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November 8, 2024 6:15 AM ET

L3Harris: Positioned for Gains With Trump’s Defense Policies

Thomas Hughes

L3Harris Technologies partnership with Palantir will drive innovation and advancement in the defense industry, boosting revenue and earnings over time.

NYSE:PLTRNYSE:LHX
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November 8, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Take-Two Interactive’s 2024 Comeback: New Highs Expected in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Take-Two Interactive Software turned a corner in 2024 and is on track to sustain top-line growth and return to profitability in calendar 2025.

NASDAQ:TTWO
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November 7, 2024 7:55 AM ET

Mercado Libre Shares Go on Sale: Is Now the Time to Buy?

Thomas Hughes

Mercado Libre is leading growth in its region and among global peers, with a 35% gain in Q3 and solid growth expected to be sustained in 2025.

NASDAQ:MELI
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November 7, 2024 6:30 AM ET

Fiserv Is Up 50% This Year and Can Go Another 50% Higher

Thomas Hughes

Fiserv is the leading fintech providing merchant and financial services globally, consolidating its markets and growing cash flow.

NYSE:FI
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November 7, 2024 5:45 AM ET

Monster Beverage Is a Scary Good Deal at Current Levels

Thomas Hughes

Monster Beverage is a scary good buy with shares at near a long-term low, sitting on a strong support target, with growth and acceleration in 2025 expected.

NASDAQ:PEPNASDAQ:KDPNYSE:KO
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November 6, 2024 9:38 AM ET

What a Trump Win Looks Like for the Market Now and Into 2025

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 will likely continue to trend higher under the Trump administration because of labor market health, consumer spending, and easing business headwinds

NYSEARCA:SPY
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August 6, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the Microchip Technology Inc. logo is displayed on a smartphone screen — Stock Editorial Photography
November 6, 2024 8:03 AM ET

Macro Headwinds Send Microchip Technology Stock to the Buy Zone

Thomas Hughes

Microchip Technology is a dividend stock you want to buy now, with the yield at historical highs and a rebound in business expected in 2025.

NASDAQ:MCHP
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November 6, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Gold Prices on the Rise: Will Demand Push New Highs in 2025?

Thomas Hughes

Gold prices are trending higher in 2024. They are likely to set new highs by the end of the year, and additional highs are expected in 2025.

NYSEARCA:GLD
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January 8, 2023, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the HEICO Corporation logo is displayed on a smartphone screen
November 5, 2024 9:32 AM ET

Insider Buying Signals Upside for These 3 Stocks

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are buying these stocks and signaling a shift in the winds that can drive their stocks higher in 2025. Which one is right for your portfolio?

NYSE:HEINYSE:GTLSNASDAQ:MERC
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