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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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August 14, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Is NVIDIA Stock a Buy Ahead of Earnings?

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA is still down from its highs and may retest support before it sets another all-time high but new all-time highs are likely before the year's end.

NYSE:BACNASDAQ:SOXXNASDAQ:NVDA
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August 13, 2024 10:18 AM ET

Buy On Holdings Stock Before the Market Catches Its Second Wind?

Thomas Hughes

On Holdings is gaining traction and accelerating sales and profits. The market likes what it saw in the results and is on track to drive prices to a new high

NYSE:ONONNYSE:NKE
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August 13, 2024 8:19 AM ET

3 Small Cap Stocks Insiders Are Actively Buying

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are buying small-cap stocks, including Boston Omaha, Culp, and Palladyne AI. All have a catalyst in lower interest rates which are expected soon.

NYSE:CULPNASDAQ:PDYNNYSE:BOC
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August 13, 2024 7:36 AM ET

Buy the Dip in Home Depot, But Wait for It to Bottom First 

Thomas Hughes

Home Depot had a decent quarter aided by acquisitions, but negative comps and weak guidance are weighing on the market and may lead it lower.

NASDAQ:HDSNYSE:HD
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August 12, 2024 9:25 AM ET

Monday.com's Stock Results Will Brighten Any Investor's Week

Thomas Hughes

Monday.com had another robust quarter, raising guidance that it will likely exceed. Analysts are leading this market to a fresh multi-year high.

NASDAQ:MNDY
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August 12, 2024 7:51 AM ET

It’s Time to Take a Second Look at Take-Two Interactive Stock

Thomas Hughes

Take-Two Interactive is on track with its turnaround, returning to top-line growth sooner than expected and reaffirming the outlook for new game releases.

NASDAQ:TTWO
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DataDog stock
August 9, 2024 10:12 AM ET

Datadog: Out of the Dog House and Into Your Portfolio?

Thomas Hughes

Datadog had a beat-and-raise quarter, leading its stock to surge. The question is if the rally is sustainable: analysts say yes, but the upside may be limited.

NASDAQ:DDOG
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August 9, 2024 8:33 AM ET

Buy the Dip in e.l.f. Beauty: Analysts Point to a New High

Thomas Hughes

e.l.f. Beauty had a strong quarter and raised guidance but the news resulted in lower prices, opening up an attractive opportunity for investors.

NYSE:ELF
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August 9, 2024 5:00 AM ET

It's Too Soon to Buy the Dip in Weight Loss Drugmakers

Thomas Hughes

Obesity drugs are a hot market and one still accelerating as new treatments are approved and usage widens. The bad news is that much of the growth is priced in.

NYSE:NVONYSE:LLY
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August 8, 2024 9:02 AM ET

Cybersecurity Stock Surges, Promising Double-Digit Gains

Thomas Hughes

Fortinet had a solid quarter, producing record margins and robust cash flow. Shareholder equity has inverted to positive, and analysts are raising targets

NASDAQ:FTNT
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August 8, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Rivian is Heading Back to $10 or Lower: Here’s Why

Thomas Hughes

Rivian struggled in Q2, producing wider losses than in the year-ago period, setting its stock up for a big fall and the $10 level may not be the bottom.

NASDAQ:RIVN
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August 8, 2024 5:45 AM ET

Shopify Stock Fires a Strong Buy Signal After Robust Results

Thomas Hughes

Shopify reported a blowout quarter and guidance that sent a signal it was time to start buying this stock. Shares are up 25% and may rise another 25% soon.

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August 8, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Oversold and Underloved, Disney is Ready to Rebound Strongly

Thomas Hughes

Disney had another magical quarter in which the Iger-led turnaround gained traction, resulting in a widening margin and improved free cash flow.

NYSE:DIS
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August 7, 2024 9:09 AM ET

Super Micro Computers Splits Stock: Is This the Time to Buy?

Thomas Hughes

Supermicro Computer is down on tepid results, but the cash flow, guidance, and upcoming stock split make it a screaming buy at these levels.

NASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:SMCI
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August 7, 2024 6:00 AM ET

Lucid Group Stock Gains Traction, But Its Stock Price Won’t

Thomas Hughes

Lucid Group made headway in Q2 but slowly and cash continues to burn while investment from the PIF dilutes shareholder value.

NASDAQ:LCID
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August 7, 2024 5:50 AM ET

3 Promising Small-Cap AI Stocks for the Next Market Rally

Thomas Hughes

Another AI bubble is about to form, this time larger than before, as AI services are unleashed and embraced by businesses seeking to enhance operational profit.

NASDAQ:VRNTNASDAQ:INODNASDAQ:SOUN
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August 7, 2024 5:00 AM ET

Top 2 High-Yield Stocks That Insiders Are Buying

Thomas Hughes

FutureFuel and LKQ Corporation are two high-yielding stocks that insiders are buying. Insider buying includes directors, CEOs, and numerous VPs.

NASDAQ:LKQNYSE:FF
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August 6, 2024 8:07 AM ET

There is a Big Opportunity in Microchip Technology’s Sell-Off

Thomas Hughes

Microchip Technologies is set up for a stong rebound that will begin before the year's end as end-market normalization and a new tailwind drive strength.

NASDAQ:MCHP
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August 6, 2024 7:43 AM ET

Caterpillar: The Rebound Is On, New Highs In Sight

Thomas Hughes

Caterpillar is on track to reduce its share count by another double-digit amount due to robust cash flow and an expectation it will return to growth soon.

NYSE:CAT
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August 6, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Freshpet's Impressive Q2 Sparks Optimism Despite Market Fears

Thomas Hughes

Freshpet is on track to make profits soon, impacting the stock price action, which rebounds despite the broad market sell-off in stocks.

NASDAQ:FRPT
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August 6, 2024 5:24 AM ET

Analysts Are Leading ExxonMobil Stock to a New All-Time High

Thomas Hughes

ExxonMobil had a strong quarter, with legacy and new oilfields contributing to growth and the Pioneer acquisition aiding the bottom line.

NYSE:XOM
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August 5, 2024 7:42 AM ET

Why a Recession is Back in Play and What it Means for Stocks

Thomas Hughes

The S&P 500 is in correction-mode as recession fears sweep the market; the NFP report was cooler than expected, suggesting the FOMC has waited too long to cut.

NYSEARCA:SPYINDEXCBOE:VIXINDEXRUSSELL:RUT
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August 2, 2024 8:11 AM ET

Amazon Stock is Primed to Rebound Strongly After AI Bubble Bursts

Thomas Hughes

Amazon is firing on all cylinders despite falling short of the analyst's consensus in Q2; guidance is for growth, and AWS is leading the charge.

NASDAQ:AMZN
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August 2, 2024 6:15 AM ET

Take a Bite: This Snack Giant Is a Safe-Haven Stock Worth Buying

Thomas Hughes

Mondelez is on track for a rebound driven by analysts; investors who get on board now can count on dividends and share repurchases to help support the market.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNYSEARCA:SPY
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