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October 23, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Bet on These 3 High-Yield Stocks as Natural Gas Demand Grows

Thomas Hughes

Natural gas prices are set to stay low, driving demand and profits for midstream operators like Kinder Morgan, Williams, and TC Energy through steady cash flow.

NYSE:TRPNYSE:WMBNYSE:KMI
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October 23, 2024 5:36 AM ET

GE Aerospace Margin Widens: Is It Time to Buy Dip?

Thomas Hughes

GE Aerospace shares pulled back into a buying opportunity; the question is how deep the correction may get before the buy-signal is triggered.

NYSE:GE
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STILLWATER, MN, USA - DECEMBER 7, 2023: Verizon retail store exterior at dusk and trademark logo. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 22, 2024 9:08 AM ET

How Verizon Could Offer Stress-Free Double-Digit Returns in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Verizon will deliver double-digit total returns in 2025 because of its dividend and growth outlook. Share prices could rise 10% to 35% by year's end.

NYSE:VZ
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October 22, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Buffett Trims BAC Holdings:What It Means for the Stock’s Future

Thomas Hughes

Berkshire Hathaway is selling Bank of America shares and capping gains in 2024; sales are expected to continue and offset Bank of America buybacks.

NYSE:BACNYSEARCA:XLF
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October 21, 2024 8:44 AM ET

Nuclear Power Reaches Critical Mass: Top Stocks to Watch Now

Thomas Hughes

Nuclear power has reached a critical mass with all three of the major data center hyperscalers investing in the technology.

NASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:TSLA
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October 21, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Intuitive Surgical Confirms Bullish Flag: 25% to 30% Upside Ahead

Thomas Hughes

Intuitive Surgical builds value for shareholders without using debt, growing its cash balance simultaneously and accelerating revenue growth in 2024.

NASDAQ:ISRG
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October 18, 2024 8:09 AM ET

The Uptrend in Netflix Will Continue: Another 15% Upside Ahead

Thomas Hughes

Netflix's rally will continue because the company is growing and outpacing estimates, improving business quality, driving robust cash flow, and buying shares.

NASDAQ:NFLX
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October 18, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Insider Selling is not a Signal to Start Selling Gartner Stock

Thomas Hughes

IT analytics firm Gartner is trending higher despite increased insider selling and will likely continue the uptrend because of growth and sell-side support.

NYSE:IT
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October 17, 2024 8:57 AM ET

Is Lucid Group Nearing the Bottom? What Investors Should Know

Thomas Hughes

Lucid Group is on track to drive its stock price to new lows after announcing another share sale with a double-digit dilutive impact.

NASDAQ:LCID
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October 17, 2024 7:32 AM ET

NuScale Rockets Higher on Amazon Deal: How High Can It Go?

Thomas Hughes

NuScale Power Company is perfectly positioned to benefit from a nuclear boom as demand for the technology reaches a critical mass.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:GOOGL
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KONSKIE, POLAND - January 05, 2019: UnitedHealth Group logo displayed on smartphone - Stock Editorial Photography
October 17, 2024 6:00 AM ET

UnitedHealth Group Pulls Back Into a Healthy Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

UnitedHealth Group fell into a buying opportunity following the Q3 release, and the market reaction was vigorous, confirming support at a critical level.

NYSE:UNH
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Indianapolis - Circa March 2023: Volvo Semi Tractor Trailer Big Rig Truck display at a dealership. Volvo Trucks is one of the largest truck manufacturers.
October 17, 2024 5:30 AM ET

J.B. Hunt Stock on the Move: Analysts Forecast Big Gains Ahead

Thomas Hughes

Dividend payer J.B. Hunt's Q3 was better than feared, leading analysts to reverse course and lift their price targets, leading the market to the high-end range.

NASDAQ:JBHT
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Champaign - Circa June 2023: Abbott Laboratories research facility. Abbott Labs is a healthcare company that makes medical and nutrition products.
October 16, 2024 7:33 AM ET

Abbott’s Growth and Dividends Make It a Smart Portfolio Pick

Thomas Hughes

Abbott Laboratories is the #1 healthcare stock to own for consistent, market-beating returns over the long term. Q3 results align with the trend.

NYSEARCA:SPYNYSE:ABT
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January 15th 2024. The logo of Charles Schwab Corporation on the screen of an exchange. Charles Schwab Corporation price stocks, $SCHW on a device. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 16, 2024 6:45 AM ET

Charles Schwab: Steady Performance, But Is There More to Come?

Thomas Hughes

Charles Schwab had a solid quarter, but analysts who view it as fairly valued limit its share price upside. The dividend is safe, but others are better.

NYSE:JPMNYSE:SCHW
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October 16, 2024 5:59 AM ET

Tesla Stock Likely Heading Lower After RoboTaxi Flop

Thomas Hughes

Tesla's robotaxi event was a flop, raising more questions than it answered, leaving analysts feeling tepid about the near-term prospects.

NYSE:UBERNASDAQ:TSLA
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October 16, 2024 5:45 AM ET

Johnson & Johnson Stock: Setting the Stage for 2025 Highs

Thomas Hughes

Healthcare giant and Dividend Aristocrat Johnson & Johnson is on track to hit new highs in 2025 and may sustain its rally well into 2026.

NYSE:KVUE
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Dhaka,Bangladesh-01 January 2024:Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) logo on phone screen . — Stock Editorial Photography
October 15, 2024 9:49 AM ET

AMD Gains Momentum With AI: Can It Beat Expectations?

Thomas Hughes

Advanced Micro Devices is positioned to regain share from NVIDIA in the data center market and outperform consensus estimates.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:METANYSE:HPE
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October 15, 2024 6:45 AM ET

The S&P 500 Defies Odds, Extends Rally With 6,000 in Sight

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 rally is driven by earnings growth, dividends, and share repurchases, which are not expected to end in 2025 but accelerate.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:GOOG
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HUDSON, WI, USA - AUGUST 11, 2022: Whirlpool retail store appliance display and trademark logo. - Stock Editorial Photography
October 14, 2024 10:11 AM ET

Whirlpool’s High Dividend Yield Is Too Good to Pass Up

Thomas Hughes

Whirlpool's dividend is the most attractive in years, with limited downside risk for the stock price and a yield above 6.5%.

NYSE:WHR
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October 14, 2024 8:34 AM ET

Champion Homes: The Focus on Affordability Makes It a Winner

Thomas Hughes

Champion Homes is in a position to continue accelerating its business in F2025, putting the stock on track for another $30 to 50% price increase.

NYSE:SKY
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October 14, 2024 5:15 AM ET

JPMorgan Can Hit New Highs This Year: Here’s Why

Thomas Hughes

JPMorgan Chase Q3 results were better than expected and point to the continuation of long-term trends and high-probability that a new all-time will be set soon.

NYSE:JPM
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October 13, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Why Fastenal Stock Could Hit New Highs After Strong Q3 Results

Thomas Hughes

Dividend Aristocrat Fastenal is on track to reclaim its all-time high and potentially set a new one this year as the diversified business model sustains growth.

NASDAQ:FAST
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KONSKIE, POLAND - AUGUST 18, 2018: AbbVie logo displayed on a modern smartphone - Stock Editorial Photography
October 11, 2024 5:45 AM ET

AbbVie Stock Eyes New Highs: Analysts See Strong Growth Potential

Thomas Hughes

AbbVie is tracking for a new high that may be reached before the end of the year. Acquisitions fuel the growth outlook, cash flow and capital returns.

NYSE:ABBV
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October 11, 2024 5:30 AM ET

AZZ Stock Gains Momentum: Analysts Forecast 25% Upside From Here

Thomas Hughes

Small-cap industrial services company AZZ Inc. is on track to extend its trend and rise by another double-digit amount this year.

NYSE:AZZ
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