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West Bangal, India - August 21, 2021 : Dominos pizza on box stock image. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 10, 2024 9:21 AM ET

Domino’s Pizza Stock Delivers: A Hot Buy for Growth Investors

Thomas Hughes

Domino's Pizza delivered a mixed result for Q3 and trimmed its revenue guidance. The critical tail is that margin strength is present, providing ample cash.

NYSE:DPZ
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August 2, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the GitLab logo is displayed on a smartphone screen — Stock Editorial Photography
October 10, 2024 8:08 AM ET

Top 2 Analyst Picks: Stocks Poised for Double-Digit Growth

Thomas Hughes

Chewy, Inc. and Gitlab have growing support from analysts and upward revision trends to support their price action in 2025.

NASDAQ:GTLBNYSE:CHWY
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October 9, 2024 9:20 AM ET

3 Momentum Trades for October With Ample Upside Ahead

Thomas Hughes

Momentum traders should consider these stocks, which have analysts' support and ample upside potential. The CQ3 earnings report will provide catalysts.

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:METANYSE:ORCL
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October 9, 2024 8:05 AM ET

Insiders Hold Tight as Helen of Troy Prepares for a Major Rebound

Thomas Hughes

Helen of Troy is on track to complete a reversal soon, with institutions buying, short-covering in play, and fiscal Q2 results that are better than expected.

NASDAQ:HELE
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March 29, 2024, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the NVIDIA CUDA logo is displayed on a smartphone screen
October 8, 2024 9:39 AM ET

NVIDIA's AI Dominance: Why Analysts Predict Major Upside Ahead

Thomas Hughes

Retail investors like NVIDIA for numerous reasons, including hyper-growth, outperformance, analysts' sentiment, and skyrocketing cash flow.

NASDAQ:SMCINASDAQ:NVDA
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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, April 16, 2016: Pepsi is bottled and distributed by Permanis Sandilands Sdn Bhd in Malaysia. It is the second largest cola softdrink in the Malaysia market. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 8, 2024 7:55 AM ET

This Is the Entry Into PepsiCo You’ve Been Waiting For

Thomas Hughes

Dividend King PepsiCo trades at the low end of its historical valuation range while paying a significantly high 3.25% yield. An uptrend is expected in 2025.

NASDAQ:PEP
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TRINIDAD, CO, USA - MAY 19, 2024: Exxon gasoline station exterior sign and trademark logo. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 8, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Exxon Mobil Stock on the Move: Why a 30% Surge Is Just the Start

Thomas Hughes

Exxon Mobil has returned to growth and is likely to outperform in Q3 and Q4. The share price has broken out of a range and could gain 30% soon.

NYSE:XOM
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October 7, 2024 8:13 AM ET

Congress Bets on National Fuel Gas—Should You Follow?

Thomas Hughes

National Fuel Gas is well-positioned for a surge in natural gas as a diversified operator serving New York and Pennsylvania.

BATS:KRUZBATS:NANCNYSE:NFG
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October 4, 2024 8:58 AM ET

The Outlook for Interest Rate Cuts Got Blown Out of the Water

Thomas Hughes

The September NFP report was hot and blew the outlook for FOMC rate cuts out of the water. The risk now is that cutting too quickly will reignite inflation.

CBOE:VIXNYSEARCA:SPY
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October 4, 2024 6:46 AM ET

Insiders Are Betting Big on These 2 Stocks

Thomas Hughes

Insider buying in Matador Resources and V2X, Inc. highlights a deep value opportunity in two growing companies that investors should not ignore.

NYSE:VVXNYSE:MTDR
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Joby Aviation logo of startup and aerospace company.Joby Aviation air taxi on screen.Telsiai,Lithuania.08-09-2023. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 3, 2024 7:02 AM ET

Joby Aviation Soars With Toyota Investment and Analyst Support

Thomas Hughes

Joby Aviation is progressing on several fronts and is on track to commercialize its operations in 2025. Analysts see higher prices, and shorts are covering.

NYSE:DALNYSE:TMNYSE:JOBY
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October 2, 2024 9:10 AM ET

Nike’s Post-Earnings Drop Presents a Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

Nike has a long road to full recovery, but operational quality and analyst support suggest it can be done; the question is how long until the stock rebounds.

NYSE:ONONOTCMKTS:ADDDFNYSE:DECK
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October 2, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Trade Like a Member of Congress With These 2 ETFs

Thomas Hughes

NANC and Kruz are ETFs tracking members of Congress trades. Both are up double-digits in two years and heading higher; which one is right for you?

BATS:KRUZBATS:NANC
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October 2, 2024 5:15 AM ET

October’s Top 3 Stocks Revealed by MarketBeat’s MarketRank Tool

Thomas Hughes

The Market Rank feature provides insight into today's best opportunities and is only available at Marketbeat.com; don't miss out on the next big win.

NYSE:ALLYNYSE:SLBNASDAQ:JACK
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October 1, 2024 9:51 AM ET

Why Lennar Stock Could Be the Best Play in the Housing Market

Thomas Hughes

Lennar had a solid quarter, producing sufficient cash flow to improve the balance sheet while reducing the share count and paying dividends.

NYSE:LENNYSE:LEN-B
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September 23, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Darden Restaurants Is on the Verge of a Significant Breakout

Thomas Hughes

Darden Restaurants' mixed results were still solid financially, allowing the company to pursue its growth agenda while returning capital to shareholders.

NYSE:UBERNYSE:DRI
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September 20, 2024 8:26 AM ET

FedEx Stock Dips: Another Reason to Fear Recession Is Near

Thomas Hughes

FedEx Corporation struggled in FQ1 and shows weakness likely present in other transportation stock results this reporting season.

NYSE:UPSNASDAQ:JBHTNYSE:FDX
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September 20, 2024 5:45 AM ET

Autohome’s Dividend and Buyback Make It a Strong EV Play

Thomas Hughes

Autohome operates a platform connecting China's auto market. It provides exposure to China's EV market without the OEM risk.

OTCMKTS:BYDDFNYSE:ATHM
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September 20, 2024 5:32 AM ET

Cracker Barrel Is at the Bottom of the Barrel: Time to Buy?

Thomas Hughes

Cracker Barrel has hurdles to cross, but is turning a corner in 2024, ready to focus on its turnaround efforts in F2025.

NYSE:BHNASDAQ:CBRL
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Edgewise Therapeutics Soars 50%: Key Reasons Behind the Surge
September 19, 2024 12:12 PM ET

Edgewise Therapeutics Soars 50%: Key Reasons Behind the Surge

Thomas Hughes

Edgewise Therapeutics is rocketing higher on positive results for its HCM combating treatment and short-covering. Expect volatility in the weeks ahead.

NASDAQ:EWTX
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September 19, 2024 6:30 AM ET

What’s Next After FOMC’s Aggressive Interest Rate Cuts?

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 increased to set a new high following the FOMC meeting, but can it hold the gains with the rising risk of a recession?

CBOE:VIXNYSEARCA:SPY
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April 22, 2019, Brazil. Verizon Wireless logo on the mobile device. Verizon is the largest mobile phone operator in the United States, with a base of 92 million customers - Stock Editorial Photography
September 19, 2024 6:30 AM ET

Verizon Stock: 5G Boom and Robust Dividend Yield at Play

Thomas Hughes

Verizon is in a position to benefit from a 5G boom in 2025. The boom will be driven by expanding networks and widening use cases facilitated by AI.

NYSE:VZ
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Grovetown, Ga USA - 08 19 23: Walmart retail store interior General Mills cereals Cocoa Puffs Trix
September 19, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Why General Mills Is the Perfect Hedge for S&P 500 Volatility

Thomas Hughes

General Mills is a hedge against volatility and market downturns, trading with a beta near zero, the company in mid-turnaround, and a solid capital return.

NYSE:KNYSE:HRLNYSE:MKC
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KONSKIE, POLAND - AUGUST 18, 2018: Chubb logo displayed on a modern smartphone — Stock Editorial Photography
September 19, 2024 5:00 AM ET

3 Stocks to Neutralize Market Volatility and Build Wealth

Thomas Hughes

It takes more than a low beta to offset volatility and risk, and quality still counts, as seen in price action. Dividends and buybacks help.

NASDAQ:CTASNASDAQ:CASYNYSE:CB
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