Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

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Thomas Hughes

Contributing Author

Technical and Fundamental Analysis

Experience

Thomas Hughes has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.

Areas of Expertise

Technical analysis, the S&P 500; retail, consumer, consumer staples, dividends, high-yield, small caps, technology, economic data, oil, cryptocurrencies

Education

Associate of Arts in Culinary Technology

Past Experience

Market watcher, trader and investor for numerous websites. Founded Passive Market Intelligence LLC to provide market research insights.

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Latest Articles by Thomas Hughes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Thomas Hughes

Contributing Author

Experience

Areas of Expertise

Education

Past Experience

Latest Articles by Thomas Hughes

3 Stocks That Wall Street Insiders Can’t Stop Buying

Buffett Takes the Bait; Berkshire Buys More Oxy in December

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

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

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

Short-Squeeze Target Anavex Life Sciences Gains Traction

The Next 2 AI Winners Have Triple-Digit Upside Potential

FedEx Delivers: Reveals Value-Building Plan for 2025

Time to Board Carnival Cruise Lines' Stock Price Rally

FuelCell Energy Falters: Will Restructuring Spark a Comeback?

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

Cintas Shares Slide: A Prime Opportunity to Buy the Dip

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

High-Flying HEICO Eyes New Heights in 2025

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

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

ABM Industries Stock: A Dividend King at a Discount

Q4’s Most Upgraded Stocks: Promising Buys for 2025

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

AppLovin Insiders Sell Shares: Stock Price Indicated Higher

3 Dividend Leaders Set for Strong Growth in 2025

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

Why Costco’s Rally May Continue Into 2025

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

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