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Medtech stocks
October 23, 2023 8:20 AM ET

The Value Deepens for Medtech Stocks: Reversal Imminent

Thomas Hughes

MedTech stocks are performing well and supported by pent-up demand, yet share prices are trading at significant and often historical lows.

NYSE:JNJNYSE:ABTNYSE:MDT
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Consumer staples stocks
October 20, 2023 8:28 AM ET

Institutions Buy Consumer Staples, is the Bottom in?

Thomas Hughes

Consumer staples stocks are beaten down and trading at significant support levels where buying should begin; values are at historic lows, and yields are high.

NASDAQ:KHCNASDAQ:PEPNYSE:LW
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Stock market chart
October 20, 2023 7:55 AM ET

Fastenal or Simpson Manufacturing: Which is the Better Buy?

Thomas Hughes

Simpson Manufacturing and Fastenal offer different opportunities for income investors; 1 is the better buy for long-term buy-and-hold portfolios.

NYSE:SSDNASDAQ:FAST
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America Movil Stock price
October 20, 2023 5:13 AM ET

América Móvil Stock Has Nowhere to go but Higher

Thomas Hughes

América Móvil stock has nowhere to go but higher according to the analysts' consensus estimates; this stock has at least a double-digit potential for 2024.

NYSE:AMX
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United Airlines stock
October 19, 2023 7:55 AM ET

United Airlines Shares Fall Despite Solid Quarter

Thomas Hughes

United Airlines shares are falling into a deep-value opportunity for investors with some time until retirement. High demand drives cash flow and debt reduction.

NYSE:DALNASDAQ:UAL
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JB hunt stock price
October 19, 2023 7:00 AM ET

5 Reasons To Keep Holding J.B. Hunt Transportation Services 

Thomas Hughes

J.B. Hunt had a tepid quarter, but business remains solid and sufficient to sustain the capital return outlook which includes becoming a Dividend Aristocrat.

NASDAQ:JBHT
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Tesla stock price
October 19, 2023 6:56 AM ET

Tesla Hits the Skids: 5 Critical Details from the Q3 Reports

Thomas Hughes

Tesla shares pulled back more than 5% after weaker-than-expected earnings; near-term headwinds may persist, but the long-term outlook remains rosy.

NASDAQ:TSLA
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ASML stock price
October 18, 2023 7:35 AM ET

ASML Holding is a Great Buy but at a Cheaper Price

Thomas Hughes

ASML Holding is crucial to the AI value chain but faces increased competition and uncertain economic conditions in 2024.

NASDAQ:ASML
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Abbott Labs Stock dividend
October 18, 2023 7:15 AM ET

Oversold and Overextended, Abbott Laboratories is a Great Buy

Thomas Hughes

Abbott Laboratories rises on solid results and guidance; the value and dividend are at the best levels in years, and the sell-side is buying.

NYSE:JNJNYSE:ABT
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Texas Instruments stock price
October 18, 2023 5:16 AM ET

5 Reasons Texas Instruments is a Buy-and-Hold-Forever Stock

Thomas Hughes

Texas Instruments is a stock for buy-and-hold investors; management is entrenched and foresightful, and the stock pays to own it.

NASDAQ:TXN
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Lockheed Martin Stock Price
October 17, 2023 6:55 AM ET

Business is Good for Lockheed Martin; Shares are Ready to Soar.

Thomas Hughes

Lockheed Martin is a defense stock with which income investors can get defensive: share repurchases and a solid outlook for business compound dividends.

NYSE:NOCNYSE:GDNYSE:LMT
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Consumer Discretionary stocks
October 16, 2023 9:45 AM ET

5 Consumer Stocks For Comfortable Retirement Income

Thomas Hughes

Consumer stocks come in many shapes and sizes; those with solid brands and deliver quality (and dividends) can stand the test of time.

NYSE:WSMNASDAQ:SCVLNASDAQ:WDFC
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Hydrogen Stocks outlook
October 16, 2023 7:30 AM ET

$7 Billion in Clean Hydrogen Grants: Winners and Losers

Thomas Hughes

Green hydrogen got a boost from the government, but the $7 billion in funding will help big oil and electric utilities more than the hydrogen pure-plays.

NYSE:CCNYSE:XOMNYSE:CVX
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bank stocks outlook
October 13, 2023 6:35 AM ET

5 Critical Details from Big Bank Results: JPM, C, and WFC

Thomas Hughes

The Big Banks have begun to report and the news is better than expected including improved tier 1 ratios, growing cash balances, and robust capital returns.

NYSEARCA:XLFNYSE:WFCNYSE:C
Read 5 Critical Details from Big Bank Results: JPM, C, and WFC
walgreens logo on storefront
October 13, 2023 4:20 AM ET

Walgreens Boots Alliance: Value or Value Trap? 

Thomas Hughes

Walgreens Boots Alliance issued a mixed report that shows growth across all segments and improved cash flow to help sustain the massive dividend

NASDAQ:WBA
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Delta Airlines Stock price
October 12, 2023 7:35 AM ET

Delta is About to Take Flight For Loftier Price Points

Thomas Hughes

Delta Air Lines is set to soar following a record-setting quarter and another quarter of aggressive debt reduction. Dividend growth is at hand.

NYSE:DAL
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Domino's Pizza stock price
October 12, 2023 6:55 AM ET

Domino's Pizza Delivers an Attractive Entry for Income Investors

Thomas Hughes

Domino's Pizza pulls back following tepid results, opening up another entry point for distribution growth investors to take advantage of.

NYSE:DPZ
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array of solar panels with sunbeam and blue skies
October 12, 2023 4:30 AM ET

These Stocks have the Potential for a Triple Digit Increase

Thomas Hughes

Solar stocks have been beaten up, but now the market is overextended, and there are reasons to believe a rebound is brewing for 2024

NASDAQ:SPWRNASDAQ:ENPHNASDAQ:SEDG
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Robotic hand placing metallic spheres on top of each other
October 12, 2023 4:15 AM ET

Insiders and Institutions Are Buying These Robot Stocks

Thomas Hughes

Insiders and institutions are buying AI and automation stocks in 2023; Zebra Technologies is ready for a rebound, and UiPath is on a path of growth

NASDAQ:ZBRANYSE:PATH
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Target stock price chart
October 11, 2023 5:08 AM ET

Target’s Shrinkage Problem Creates Opportunity for Investors

Thomas Hughes

Target's issues with shrinkage have sent the stock down to a significant low, offering a deep value and high yield with a catalyst for higher share prices.

NASDAQ:COSTNYSE:DKSNYSE:WMT
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Gilead Sciences stock price
October 10, 2023 8:30 AM ET

5 Reasons Gilead Sciences is a Better Buy Than You Think

Thomas Hughes

Gilead Sciences is a value and high-yielding stock on the brink of a stock rebound that could add double-digits to investors portfolios this year an next.

NASDAQ:GILD
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PepsiCo Stock price
October 10, 2023 6:35 AM ET

PepsiCo Q3 Strength Results In A Trend Following Buy Signal

Thomas Hughes

PepsiCo is trading in deep-value territory and pays more than 3% yield; the stock shows support after solid results and confirms the uptrend.

NYSEARCA:SPYNASDAQ:PEP
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Grab Holdings stock price
October 10, 2023 5:29 AM ET

It’s Time To Grab Hold of Grab Holdings 

Thomas Hughes

Grab Holdings is well-positioned within its market and offers investors exposure to AI, digital commerce, and emerging markets.

NASDAQ:GRAB
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symbolic stock price
October 10, 2023 5:16 AM ET

Symbotic is at a Critical Price Point: Are Big Gains in Sight?

Thomas Hughes

Symbotic is on track to lead the automation and robotics industry and has the support of major investors, analysts, and institutions.

NYSE:WMTNYSE:ACINYSE:TGT
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