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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Articles by Thomas Hughes - Page 6

NVIDIA Is Still the Most Important Stock in the Market
January 7, 2025 6:59 AM ET

NVIDIA Is Still the Most Important Stock in the Market

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA is to AI as Google is to the Internet, only more so; new advances cement its leadership position and point to a $5 trillion market cap within two years.

NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:TSLANYSE:TM
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Uber technologies app
January 7, 2025 6:00 AM ET

Uber’s Future: Analysts Forecast a 40% Stock Surge in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Analysts' conviction is firm: Uber is undervalued and could rise by 40% or more in 2025. Drivers include the robust free cash flow.

NASDAQ:TSLANYSE:UBER
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Oil stocks
January 6, 2025 7:33 AM ET

The Oil Price Outlook Is Good for Energy Companies

Thomas Hughes

Energy stocks are set up to rally in 2025, supported by outperformance driven by rising oil prices and analysts' upgrades.

NYSE:XOMNYSEARCA:SPYNYSEARCA:XLE
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LONDON, UK - October 2021: Facebook social media company changes its corporate name to Meta.
January 3, 2025 10:44 AM ET

Insiders Are Selling, But These 3 Stocks Are Must-Buys

Thomas Hughes

Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Intuitive Surgical are the most sold stocks of 2024 and are likely to be the same in 2025, but investors shouldn't worry.

NASDAQ:ISRGNASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZN
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Konskie, Poland - November 12, 2024: Palantir company logo displayed on mobile phone — Stock Editorial Photography
January 3, 2025 6:00 AM ET

These 3 AI Stocks Are Ready to Lead in 2025

Thomas Hughes

AI is gaining traction, as are these alternatives to NVIDIA and the hyperscalers. Ambarella, Palantir, and AeroVironment monetize AI today and business grows.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AMZN
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Kazan, Russia - Oct 20, 2021: Walmart is an American multinational retail corporation. Smartphone with Walmart logo on the screen, shopping cart and parcels. — Stock Editorial Photography
January 3, 2025 5:45 AM ET

3 Big-Box Stores Dividend Investors Can Count on in 2025

Thomas Hughes

These big box retailers are leading the sector and taking share from competitors, capable of sustaining capital returns and capital return growth in 2025.

NYSE:DKSNYSE:TJXNYSE:WMT
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Dhaka, Bangladesh- 17 Dec 2024: Oracle logo is diaplayed on smartphone. Oracle Corporation is an American multinational computer technology company. — Stock Editorial Photography
January 2, 2025 9:04 AM ET

3 Legacy Tech Companies Reemerging as AI Leaders 

Thomas Hughes

Legacy software technology is fading fast as AI sweeps the globe; these legacy tech companies are shifting with the winds and emerging as AI industry leaders.

NASDAQ:PANWNYSE:ORCLNASDAQ:MU
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Cybersecurity and information or network protection. Future cyber technology web services for business and internet project
January 2, 2025 7:21 AM ET

Analysts’ Favorite Cybersecurity Stocks: 3 Top Picks

Thomas Hughes

Cybersecurity stocks are among the most upgraded stocks at the end of 2024 and are expected to continue trending higher in 2025.

NASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:FTNTNASDAQ:PANW
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Rubrik stock price
December 31, 2024 5:36 AM ET

Rubrik, Inc.: Under the Radar Cyber Security Stock Gains Traction

Thomas Hughes

Rubrik is an under-the-radar cyber security name gaining traction with business and the stock price. Analysts see it setting new highs soon.

NASDAQ:PEPNYSE:HDNYSE:ALL
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Kroger Stock Price Forecast
December 31, 2024 5:25 AM ET

Kroger Is a Good Buy for 2025 After Failed Albertson’s Bid

Thomas Hughes

Kroger investors can look forward to robust capital returns in 2025, which will include dividends, distribution increases, buybacks, and debt reduction.

NYSE:ACINYSE:KR
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3 Stocks That Wall Street Insiders Can’t Stop Buying
December 30, 2024 9:06 AM ET

3 Stocks That Wall Street Insiders Can’t Stop Buying

Thomas Hughes

Insider trades are a telling indicator of C-Suite conviction but aren't always the signal for investors they could be. Only two of these stocks are good buys.

NYSE:GEFNYSE:VSTSNASDAQ:CTAS
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Occidental Petroleum
December 28, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Buffett Takes the Bait; Berkshire Buys More Oxy in December

Thomas Hughes

Occidental Petroleum's rapidly improving financial condition drives Berkshire Hathaway, which continues to increase its common stock investment.

NYSE:BRK.ANYSE:OXY
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S&P 500 2025 outlook
December 27, 2024 5:30 AM ET

S&P 500 Earnings Set to Shine: January's Critical Market Test

Thomas Hughes

The analysts expect S&P 500 earnings growth to accelerate in Q4 and be led by the financials, including JPMorgan Chase & Company.

NYSE:VNYSE:MANYSE:JPM
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Businessman giving or paying money, US dollar bills - web banner — Photo
December 26, 2024 7:56 AM ET

Mega Buybacks in 2025: Why These 3 Leading Stocks Are Buys

Thomas Hughes

Kroger, Mondelez, and Shoe Carnival announced major buyback plans that will help support their price action in 2025, and investors should take notice.

NASDAQ:SCVLNASDAQ:MDLZNYSE:KR
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Photo of someone splitting a piece of wood
December 26, 2024 6:00 AM ET

3 Stocks With Rising Prices That Are Likely to Split in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Casey's General Stores, Broadcom, and Costco are high on the list of stocks that might split in 2025 because of a high and rising share price.

NASDAQ:CASYNASDAQ:COSTNASDAQ:AVGO
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Scientific analysis of Alzheimer's disease in hospital, conceptual image
December 26, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Short-Squeeze Target Anavex Life Sciences Gains Traction

Thomas Hughes

Anavex Life Sciences stock market is set up for a short squeeze that could begin in early 2025 and increase the price by 400% or more.

NASDAQ:AVXL
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Human brain 2d illustration, Digital illustration of Human brain structure, Creative brain concept background, innovation background — Photo
December 24, 2024 6:15 AM ET

The Next 2 AI Winners Have Triple-Digit Upside Potential

Thomas Hughes

Soundhound and AppLovin are well-positioned for their stock prices to rise significantly in 2024 because of their ability to monetize AI.

NASDAQ:APPNASDAQ:SOUN
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FedEx packaging on white background - Stock Editorial Photography
December 24, 2024 5:45 AM ET

FedEx Delivers: Reveals Value-Building Plan for 2025

Thomas Hughes

FedEx delivered a good surprise by planning to spin off the freight business as it seeks to unlock value for its shareholders.

NYSE:FDX
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Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship
December 23, 2024 6:45 AM ET

Time to Board Carnival Cruise Lines' Stock Price Rally

Thomas Hughes

Carnival Cruise Line will likely hit a multi-year high in 2025 as its robust cash flow and balance sheet improvement drive shareholder value.

NYSE:CCL
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Stuttgart, Germany - 09-08-2023: Mobile phone with webpage of US fuel cell company FuelCell Energy Inc. on screen in front of business logo. Focus on top-left of phone display. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 23, 2024 5:30 AM ET

FuelCell Energy Falters: Will Restructuring Spark a Comeback?

Thomas Hughes

FuelCell Energy stock is in danger of setting new lows because of mounting losses, dilution, the threat of dilution, and short-interest.

NASDAQ:FCEL
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CarMax car sales
December 22, 2024 5:15 AM ET

CarMax Gets in Gear: Is Now the Time to Buy?

Thomas Hughes

CarMax had a strong quarter and sold more cars than expected, reverting to growth sooner than expected, driving solid cash flow and capital return.

NYSE:KMX
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Cintas uniform services
December 20, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Cintas Shares Slide: A Prime Opportunity to Buy the Dip

Thomas Hughes

Dividend-paying Cintas is on sale, with shares near a multi-month low, likely to rebound soon because of analysts and institutional support.

NASDAQ:CTAS
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Jabil chip manufacturing
December 20, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Jabil’s Winning Streak Begins: Market Bottom Set, Future in Focus

Thomas Hughes

Jabil is the world's leading technology manufacturing specialist, outpacing consensus in FQ1 as the company affirms a corner was turned in 2024.

NASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:GOOGLNASDAQ:AMZN
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HEICO aerospace technology
December 20, 2024 5:45 AM ET

High-Flying HEICO Eyes New Heights in 2025

Thomas Hughes

HEICO produced mixed results that included a wider margin and better-than-expected earnings. The shares are down following the report setting up an entry point.

NYSE:HEI
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