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Micron Technology logo displayed on mobile phone screen
December 19, 2024 7:52 AM ET

Micron Stock Under $100: Seize the AI-Driven Upside

Thomas Hughes

Micron's leadership position in data center/AI memory is established with its HBM3E chips surpassing the competition in performance, capacity, and energy use.

NASDAQ:MU
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New Jersey, United States of America - February 5: microchip GPU with Nvidia logo in the background. High quality photo — Stock Editorial Photography
December 19, 2024 6:40 AM ET

3 Most Upgraded Stocks Closing 2024: What’s Next?

Thomas Hughes

These are the analysts' most upgraded stocks from 2024, which are indicated to rise by another double-digit amount in 2025.

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:NVDA
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Stuttgart, Germany - 03-13-2024: Person holding cellphone with logo of US facility management company ABM Industries Inc. in front of business webpage. Focus on phone display. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 19, 2024 6:22 AM ET

ABM Industries Stock: A Dividend King at a Discount

Thomas Hughes

ABM Industries' diversified business model sustains growth, allowing it to increase its dividend for more than 50 years while buying back stock.

NYSE:ABM
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The Meta Platforms, Inc. logo appears on the screen of a smartphone in Reno, United States, on November 27, 2024 — Stock Editorial Photography
December 18, 2024 6:42 AM ET

Q4’s Most Upgraded Stocks: Promising Buys for 2025

Thomas Hughes

Walmart, Salesforce, and Meta Platforms list the most upgraded stocks after the Q3 reporting season; all stocks are expected to move higher in 2025.

NASDAQ:METANYSE:CRMNYSE:WMT
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LUCID electric vehicle
December 18, 2024 6:37 AM ET

Is Lucid Group's Stock a Recovery Play or a Risky Bet?

Thomas Hughes

Investors should be wary of LCID's stock price rise. Dilution remains a risk; the institutions are selling, and short interest may be insurmountable.

NASDAQ:RIVNNASDAQ:LCID
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Konskie, Poland - November 15, 2024: AppLovin company logo displayed on mobile phone — Stock Editorial Photography
December 17, 2024 10:20 AM ET

AppLovin Insiders Sell Shares: Stock Price Indicated Higher 

Thomas Hughes

AppLovin got the analyst's attention with Q3 earnings. Insiders are selling the stock, but why not? It's been up as much as 1000%, offering a timely exit.

NASDAQ:APP
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Dividend growth for 2025
December 17, 2024 6:45 AM ET

3 Dividend Leaders Set for Strong Growth in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Dividend growth stocks provide a stable return that offsets inflation and reduces portfolio volatility; the stocks on this list are must-have names.

NASDAQ:CASYNASDAQ:CTASNYSE:PKG
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Tesla Model s charging at home — Stock Editorial Photography
December 17, 2024 5:36 AM ET

Sentiment Shift Sends Tesla Stock to All-Time High: Can It Stay?

Thomas Hughes

Tesla faces headwinds in 2025, and the stock price is discounting. Investors should be wary of the low-volume move and the high probability of correction.

NASDAQ:TSLA
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Costco Wholesale logo in mobile phone in shopping cart. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 17, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Why Costco’s Rally May Continue Into 2025

Thomas Hughes

Costco is a best-in-breed retailer set up to pay a special dividend early in 2026. Analysts are lifting their price targets and see it heading higher in 2025.

NASDAQ:COST
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Customer relationship management system on modish computer for CRM business and enterprise - stock image
December 16, 2024 5:15 AM ET

CRM Stocks Are Hot in 2024 — Should You Hold for 2025 Gains?

Thomas Hughes

CRM stocks are hot in 2024 and likely to head to higher prices in 2025 due to improving guidance and positive business trends.

NASDAQ:FRSHNASDAQ:PEGANYSE:HUBS
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Dave and Buster's arcade
December 15, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Dave & Buster’s: Is It Time to Make Another Play on This Stock?

Thomas Hughes

Dave & Buster's is a quality restaurant that is struggling to gain traction. The CEO's departure raises questions about execution that may soon be answered.

NASDAQ:PLAY
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Broadcom Raspberry Pi - single board computer - Stock Editorial Photography
December 13, 2024 10:24 AM ET

Broadcom: Turning the Mag 7 Into 8 Trillion-Dollar Tech Giants

Thomas Hughes

Broadcom will continue trending higher in 2025 as results impress and the dividend is increased, leading analysts to raise their stock price targets.

NASDAQ:METANASDAQ:AAPLNASDAQ:GOOGL
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Casey's General Stores logo
December 13, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Why a Stock Split Could Be a Game-Changer for Casey's in 2025

Thomas Hughes

Casey's General Stores is on track for a stock split with shares rising, indicated higher, and on track to hit $500 in 2025.

NASDAQ:CASYNASDAQ:CTAS
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Braze customer engagement platform
December 13, 2024 5:45 AM ET

Investment Opportunity of 2025: Why Braze Stock Stands Out

Thomas Hughes

Braze's CEP platform is seeing high demand and may become a takeover candidate in 2025. Potential buyers include Adobe and Salesforce.

NASDAQ:ADBENYSE:CRMNASDAQ:BRZE
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Stuttgart, Germany - 11-17-2023: Person holding smartphone with logo of US electric luxury vehicle company Lucid Motors in front of website. Focus on phone display. — Stock Editorial Photography
December 12, 2024 8:19 AM ET

Are 2024’s Top Insider Buys a Good Bet for 2025?

Thomas Hughes

Insiders bought these stocks the most in 2024. The question is whether they are good buys for investors and if the share prices will increase in 2025.

NYSE:VSTSNASDAQ:TTSHNASDAQ:LCID
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EOG resources oil drilling
December 12, 2024 5:45 AM ET

EOG Resources Stock: Cash Flow King Poised for New Highs in 2025

Thomas Hughes

EOG Resources is among the highest-quality energy stocks. Its robust cash flow and growing capital return have put its stock price on track for a new high.

NYSE:EOG
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AutoZone auto parts
December 12, 2024 5:15 AM ET

AutoZone Stock Stays in the Zone for Buy-and-Hold Investors

Thomas Hughes

Buy-and-hold investors know that Autozone is in the zone regarding cash flow and building value. The company aggressively repurchases stock.

NYSE:AZO
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GameStop Turns a Profit: So What? It’s Still Not Worth Investing
December 11, 2024 7:25 AM ET

GameStop Turns a Profit: So What? It’s Still Not Worth Investing

Thomas Hughes

GameStop posted a surprising profit, but the reason is bad news for investors as the share count swells and dilution impacts valuation.

NYSE:GME
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MongoDB developer-centric database
December 11, 2024 6:08 AM ET

Why MongoDB’s Drop Could Be Your Best Buy Opportunity for 2025

Thomas Hughes

MongoDB's developer-centric tools make it a leading provider of database services for developers. Demand for its Atlas platform is high.

NYSE:ORCLNASDAQ:MDBNASDAQ:GTLB
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UiPath AI Workflow Automation
December 11, 2024 5:15 AM ET

UiPath: A Golden Opportunity in AI-Driven Workflow Automation

Thomas Hughes

UiPath's beat-and-raise quarter keeps the company on track to double earnings over the next few years as it dominates workflow automation.

NYSE:PATH
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NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF (SPYI)
December 11, 2024 4:55 AM ET

Neos S&P 500(R) High Income ETF Harnesses the Power of Options

Thomas Hughes

Neos S&P 500(R) ETF is a high-yield play focused on covered calls. The 12% yield and monthly payout are attractive but not well-suited for all investors.

NYSEARCA:SPYBATS:SPYI
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Oracle sign near computer technology corporation
December 10, 2024 7:14 AM ET

Oracle’s Stock Price Rally Is Far From Over

Thomas Hughes

Oracle shares slid after the Q2 2025 release, presenting an opportunity that will not last long. Oracle is a leading player that is central to AI infrastructure

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:GOOGL
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Does China Investigation Change NVIDIA's Outlook; Yes, No, Maybe?
December 9, 2024 11:55 AM ET

Does China Investigation Change NVIDIA's Outlook; Yes, No, Maybe?

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA is getting probed by China for anti-monopoly violations stemming from a 2019 acquisition. Will it alter the company's fundamentals? Probably not.

NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDA
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Guidewire Software Provides Long-Awaited Buying Opportunity
December 8, 2024 7:30 AM ET

Guidewire Software Provides Long-Awaited Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

Guidewire Software had another solid quarter, including improved guidance, with analysts lifting their price targets and leading the market to new highs.

NYSE:GWRE
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