Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat About Thomas HughesContributing Author: Technical and Fundamental AnalysisThomas got his start with the markets while working as a Chef. In 2005 a chance invitation to attend the seminar “How To Buy And Sell Your Own Stocks” altered his worldview. Soon trading and stocks consumed his every waking moment to the point of excluding all else. Thomas now enjoys a much different lifestyle engaged in his true passion, uncovering great investments.Contact Thomas Hughes via email at tmhughes.writeon@gmail.com.Articles by Thomas HughesIs It Time To Plug Into Some Shares Of Plug Power? August 11th, 2023 9:20 AMPlug Power shares fell double-digits after releasing a weak report and pushing out the commissioning of major projects into 2024. Is It Time To Get Into the FREY: FREYR BatteryAugust 11th, 2023 7:45 AMFREYR Battery is hammering out a bottom and could begin to move higher within the next few quarters on ramping production and successful testing. Disney: The Magic Is Coming Back August 11th, 2023 6:45 AMDisney is on track to grow and widen its margin over the next several years with Bob Iger at the helm; shares are at historically low levels and a great value.Is It Time To Game The Roblox Market? August 10th, 2023 9:55 AMRoblox had a solid quarter but was not strong enough to keep the bulls running; the range-bound stock is set up for another rebound this year. 2 Cheap Stocks The Insiders Are Buying August 10th, 2023 9:55 AMAspire Women's Health and Genesco are turning corners and their insiders are buying after several quarters of inactivity. High-Yield Wendy’s Ready To Rally After Sizzling QuarterAugust 9th, 2023 10:45 AMHigh-yield Wendy's could undergo a price-multiple expansion that will align it with peer McDonald's and reduce the 4.6% yield to lower levels. The Rivian Market Is About To Shift Into A Higher Gear August 9th, 2023 9:35 AMRivian ramped up production and figured out its supply chain issues resulting in an increase to guidance and outperformance in Q2.UPS Slipping To More Attractive Levels On Weak Outlook August 8th, 2023 9:48 AMUPS had a tough quarter, but its dividend is safe enough in 2023. The stock returns to firming support levels and may produce a buy signal soon.Palantir Slips: An Entry Point Comes Into FocusAugust 8th, 2023 8:47 AMPalantir had a solid quarter, but the strength was priced in, and the guidance was not strong enough to spark a rally. A repurchase plan was announced.Tyson Foods: Is There Any Meat On This Bone? August 8th, 2023 8:34 AMTyson Foods shares fell to a critical level and maybe a hot buy for patient investors; risk to the dividend is the number 1 concern. 3 Hot Beverage Stocks Trading At Trigger Points August 8th, 2023 7:33 AMBeverage stocks are hot this year and on track to grow in 2024; there are opportunities for growth and income investors. Three Ways To Play The Rise In Oil PricesAugust 7th, 2023 11:35 AMOil prices are rising again and may deliver another round of windfall profits to the energy sector later this year or in early 2024. The 10 Stocks MarketBeat Readers Like Best August 7th, 2023 9:30 AMMarketbeat readers have spoken! These are the 10 most-followed stocks on the platform and momentum is building for some interesting names.Starbucks Market at a Turning Point: Is a Breakout Imminent? August 4th, 2023 11:45 AMStarbucks had a record-setting quarter that made analysts yawn. Starbucks stock dipped, but investors were ready to buy, and now a breakout is imminent. Is Kellogg Company A Buy Before It Splits Into 2 Businesses?August 4th, 2023 8:38 AMKellogg Company had a mixed quarter but widened margin and beat on the bottom line: the split into 2 companies is on track to close in Q4. High-Yielding Kraft Heinz Gains Momentum In Q2 August 3rd, 2023 7:45 AMKraft Heinz remains on track for a multiple expansion that could double the share price over the next few years; margin improvement and dividends will help.Is AMD Ready To Rocket Higher? August 2nd, 2023 8:35 AMAdvanced Micro Devices had a solid quarter, with demand for AI products up 7X and the MI300 chip ready to ramp in Q4 2023.ONSemi Is On Target For New Highs In 2023 August 1st, 2023 7:02 AMONSemi lifted the semiconductor industry after reporting a beat-and-raise quarter supported by automotive and industrial markets. Is It Time To Buy Keurig Dr Pepper Or Cut Losses? July 28th, 2023 9:00 AMKeurig Dr Pepper is a relatively high-yielding stock that trades at a value to its peers. The stock is up after solid results and may move higher. The Patent Cliff Is Why AbbVie Is Moving Higher July 28th, 2023 7:09 AMHigh-yielding AbbVie will retest the all-time high after posting a solid quarter underpinned by new treatments and relative strength in Humira.Chipotle Mexican Grill Serves Up Another Entry Point July 27th, 2023 12:15 PMChipotle Mexican Grill had a solid quarter but was not strong enough to excite the market. The stock is down 10% and offering another tasty entry point. Four Reasons Tractor Supply Company Can Plow New Highs In 2023July 27th, 2023 10:50 AMTractor Supply Company can plow to new highs given the update to the growth outlook: the store count target was increased and will drive long-term value. Meta Platform Shares Rocket Higher! Are More Highs To Come?July 27th, 2023 9:15 AMMeta Platforms surges higher after the Q2 results reveal the impact of AI, and the results are better than expected; new highs are coming for this stock.Cyber Security Stocks Quietly Advance On Check Point ResultsJuly 27th, 2023 7:00 AMCheck Point Software had a mixed quarter but impressed on the bottom line and shares are moving higher; repurchases help support the market. Analysts Will Push NXP Semiconductors To A New High July 27th, 2023 6:59 AMNXP Semiconductors is at an inflection point that means capital returns will continue, and the share price could move to a new high. Nothing But Upside For High-Yield Verizon? July 26th, 2023 11:30 AMHigh-yield Verizon is still on sale and has the support of analysts and institutions; the analysts see at least a 4% of upside, and it could be double-digits.Will Coca-Cola Stock Move To New Highs Or Fall Flat In 2023?July 26th, 2023 9:55 AMThe Coca-Cola Company had a good quarter, but it may not be enough to get this high-yielding stock to move higher in 2023. Microsoft Corrects On Solid Results: AI Is Priced Into The MarketJuly 26th, 2023 9:20 AMMicrosoft had a stellar quarter but failed to inspire a rally because the strength of AI and guidance was priced into the market. Simpson Manufacturing Can Scale New Highs In 2023July 26th, 2023 7:35 AMSimpson Manufacturing had a solid quarter driven by its diversified operation and operational improvements that are driving wider margin. Why Lamb Weston Holdings Inc. Got Fried for Solid Results July 26th, 2023 7:03 AMLamb Weston stock had a smash quarter, but shares got fried. The stock is among the highest-valued staple stocks and pays the lowest dividend.Should You Wait to Buy Packaging Corporation of America? July 26th, 2023 7:01 AMPackaging Corporation of America had a mixed quarter, but shares surged; the analysts see the stock moving lower, so don't chase this market.HighPeak Energy Prepares to Gush Higher as Insiders BuyJuly 26th, 2023 7:00 AMHighPeak Energy stock is getting bought by its insiders, buying in bulk; they and the institutions have the stock at the bottom and ready to reverse.NextEra Energy: Power Your Income Portfolio With Green EnergyJuly 25th, 2023 9:55 AMNextEra Energy can electrify an income portfolio with its 2.5% yield and outlook for double-digit distribution growth this year and next. Rebound And Reversal For Logitech International July 25th, 2023 8:56 AMLogitech had a mixed quarter but shares are up; cash flow is strong and the dividend sound, a potential play for dividend capture strategies. Can Domino’s Pizza Rise To New Highs In 2023?July 24th, 2023 9:17 AMDomino's Pizza is posting EPS growth in the face of revenue declines and is set up for leverage once growth returns; analysts think the stock could rise.Winners And Losers In The Oilfield Supercycle July 21st, 2023 10:55 AMThe oilfield services supercycle has long legs and Halliburton is in the best position to deliver returns to shareholders. Did CSX Corporation’s Rebound Just Go Off The Rails? July 21st, 2023 9:55 AMCSX business is normalizing above the 2019 levels with a return to growth coming soon; capital returns are stable and should continue to grow.PPG Industries Diversified Model Pays Off For InvestorsJuly 21st, 2023 8:50 AMDividend King PPG Industries beat and raised guidance, causing shares to fall: a buying opportunity may be at hand for income investors. Is This The Top For D.R. Horton Stock?July 20th, 2023 12:30 PMD.R. Horton had a blowout quarter supported by new orders and a 34% decline in the backlog. With backlogs falling double-digits the strength may not last. Johnson & Johnson's Inflection Point: What it Means for InvestorsJuly 20th, 2023 11:35 AMJohnson & Johnson stock and the company show signs of strength and growth while offering value and yield relative to its peer Abbott Laboratories. Abbott Laboratories Has the Prescription for Higher Share PricesJuly 20th, 2023 10:45 AMAbbott Laboratories stock is ready to rebound after a year of correction. The decline of COVID is priced into the market, and organic growth is accelerating. Is This The Top For Tesla Stock? July 20th, 2023 8:10 AMTesla had a stellar quarter growing deliveries by 83%, but pricing declines cut into the top and bottom lines and may weigh on the price action. Four Reasons Why Apple Could Soar To New Highs In Q3July 20th, 2023 6:45 AMApple is among the most widely followed stocks on Marketbeat, and it is poised to rally to new highs in the 2nd half: 30% more upside is possible. J.B. Hunt Transportation Services Could Hit New Highs By Year EndJuly 19th, 2023 10:30 AMJ.B. Hunt Transportation Services had a rough quarter, but analysts continue to support the stock which is in rally mode. The Squeeze Is On For Carvana Stock PricesJuly 19th, 2023 10:13 AMCarvana had a better-than-expected quarter and restricted debt in a manner supported by debt-holders: shares are up double-digits and on track to reverse.ZScaler Is On The Brink Of Reversal July 19th, 2023 8:40 AMZscaler is on the cusp of a reversal in stock price that analysts drive. The company is expected to produce a solid quarter and the bar may still be too low. Can Novartis Move to New Highs and Sustain Them? July 19th, 2023 7:00 AMNovartis stock is moving higher following outperformance in Q2 and increased guidance. A $15 billion share repurchase authorization is also in play. Charles Schwab Gets The Rebound, Time to Buy?July 18th, 2023 10:59 AMCharles Schwab leads a rebound in financial stocks following solid results and an outlook that includes a return to growth by the end of the year. Can Lockheed Martin Fly To A New High In 2023?July 18th, 2023 10:02 AMLockheed Martin is a defense stock income investors can get defensive with. The company beat on the top and bottom lines and raised guidance for the year. Banking On Bank Of America In The 2nd HalfJuly 18th, 2023 9:30 AMBank of America offers a value and yield for income investors looking to get into the financial sector; Q2 results are promising and capital returns will flow. 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