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 HughesIt’s Time To Take Another Bite Of Take-Two Interactive May 18th, 2023 11:36 AMTake-Two Interactive is moving higher on solid results, and the expectation is that a robust pipeline will equate to industry-leading results in 2024. Good News For Walmart Isn’t So Great For Everybody ElseMay 18th, 2023 10:25 AMWalmart may have difficulty moving higher simply because the yield on US treasuries and CDs is so much higher, and the guidance for Q2 is weak. ServiceNow Serves Up A Reversal, Now! May 18th, 2023 8:32 AMServiceNow is getting more upgrades and price target increases following an unexpected repurchase announcement worth 1.5% of the market cap. The TJX Companies Inc: A Good Pick for 2023?May 18th, 2023 7:05 AMThe TJX Companies had a solid quarter and guided the market higher on strength in its core Marmaxx segment, apparel and accessories shine. Target’s Guidance Looms Over The Market May 17th, 2023 12:30 PMTarget issued weak Q2 guidance making it the 2nd major big box retailer to offer evidence of weakening consumer demand and looming recession.High-Yield Danaos Corporation Is About To Set Sail May 17th, 2023 8:50 AMDanaos Corporation is a high-yielding shipping company with growth on the table and share repurchases to compound the capital returns. Beyond Meat Turns A Corner, But Now Is Not The Time To Buy ItMay 17th, 2023 8:49 AMBeyond Meat is not beyond hope, but that won't keep the share prices from falling; a new filing to raise capital and short-interest will see to that. Canoo Bottoms As Production Ramp Gets Closer May 16th, 2023 11:45 AMCanoo is turning a corner and expects to begin production soon, but the question is whether they have enough cash and reserves to finish. On Holdings Could Sprint Even Higher May 16th, 2023 10:29 AMSwiss shoe maker On Holdings fell more than 10% on solid results but there is already evidence of buying that could lead to new high prices later this year. The Home Depot Returns To The Bargain Basement: Yay!May 16th, 2023 9:32 AMHome Depot sinks after reporting tepid sales and issuing weak guidance that assumes broad-baed declining consumer demand.Fast-Food Stocks Set To Sizzle This Summer May 16th, 2023 7:24 AMThe analysts are upping their targets for fast food stocks and driving them to new highs because of outperformance, growth, and a positive outlook. Workhorse Group: Consider Getting Back on the Horse May 16th, 2023 7:00 AMWorkhorse Group Inc. is ramping production and on track to reach its 2023 goals, including at least $75 million in revenue. FREYR Battery Is An Interesting Play On EVs: At Rock BottomMay 15th, 2023 11:25 AMFREYR Battery is an exciting play on electrification and could become the leading producer of batteries in the US and abroad. The Bottom Is In For AppLovin; Reversal Is Next May 15th, 2023 9:50 AMAppLovin is at the bottom following a year of massive declines; the analysts' sentiment is improving and could drive a reversal in 2023. An Updraft Is Brewing For DraftKings May 12th, 2023 10:35 AMDraftKings is in an updraft driven by the analysts and supported by results and increased guidance that may be too cautious. High-Risk Mullen Automotive Continues To Build Momentum May 12th, 2023 10:03 AMMullen Automotive is as risky as they come but remains compelling enough that the institutions are buying more. Production is expected to start this summer. A Reversal Is In The Works For Fisker Inc. May 12th, 2023 7:16 AMFisker is on track to ramp production despite delays. They plan to make 6,000 vehicles monthly by the end of the year and profits are in sight. Is Krispy Kreme a Tasty Buy After Q1 Results? May 12th, 2023 7:00 AMKrispy Kreme stock had a decent quarter and reaffirmed guidance for near-10% growth in 2023 which sent shares higher, but how high can it go?Wynn Resorts: A Winning Bet for 2023 May 11th, 2023 10:40 AMWynn Resorts stock resumed dividend payments after a solid quarter driven by the rebound in Macau. Analysts raise their targets, supporting the uptrend. A Royally Good Time To Buy The Walt Disney Company May 11th, 2023 9:25 AMDisney is moving lower on tepid results, but this may be a royally good time to buy given margin improvement in the streaming business. Roblox Scores A Win In The Metaverse And May Move HigherMay 11th, 2023 7:12 AMRoblox scores a win in the metaverse, with bookings outpacing the consensus and plans to cut costs aiding the profit outlook. Don’t Get Burned By Dutch Bros; Starbucks Has More PotentialMay 11th, 2023 7:00 AMDutch Bros.'s growth strategy will pay off but there is high risk in the outlook compared to Starbucks which is also growing and pays a dividend. Occidental Petroleum: Will Buffet Buy More? May 10th, 2023 11:45 AMOccidental Petroleum falls back into the Buffet Buy Zone but will he buy more? Berkshire won't take control but it could still buy another 25% of the company. Electronic Arts Has Game But Can Share Price Move Higher?May 10th, 2023 11:00 AMElectronic Arts had a tepid quarter but reported solid bookings and favorable guidance that have analysts raising their price targets. Rivian Leads EV Startups But Will The Stock Move Higher? May 10th, 2023 9:45 AMRivian had a good quarter and sent shares skyrocketing; the question is if this rally is sustainable or if there will be another buying opportunity. Is Paypal Buyable On Post-Earnings Weakness? May 10th, 2023 9:03 AMPaypal had a great quarter and raised guidance, but the analysts are not convinced and have begun to lower their targets for 2023. Lucid Group Bottomed, But The Outlook Remains CloudyMay 9th, 2023 1:12 PMLucid Group did not give much clarity regarding its financial outlook, as production and deliveries fall short of expectations. Skyworks Solutions: Another Crack in the Consumer OutlookMay 9th, 2023 10:40 AMSkyworks Solutions issued a tepid report that points to slowing in consumer discretionary spending foreshadowed by UPS and Packaging Corporation of America. Palantir: Bottoming On Unprecedented Demand May 9th, 2023 9:24 AMPalantir had a great quarter with growth in all segments but some analysts are not impressed and see this stock moving sideways in 2023. Snowflake Upgraded As Headwinds Ease: AI In Focus May 9th, 2023 6:50 AMSnowflake gets an upgrade on strength shown by other cloud services companies and an expected boom in AI that is already underway. 3 High-Yield Banks Insiders Are Buying May 8th, 2023 12:30 PMThe banking crisis may not be over, but insiders are buying these shares which pay high yields that come with an outlook for distribution growth. Freshpet Is On The Brink Of Reversal May 8th, 2023 10:35 AMFreshpet is executing expansion plans that aim to improve operating leverage and profitability. The market is moving higher and may complete a reversal. Tyson Foods: Is It Time To Cut Losses Or Load Up On Shares? May 8th, 2023 9:40 AMTyson Foods shares fell 10% on weak earnings and guidance, but the market may be at the point of capitulation and offering up the lowest prices it can. Jack In The Box Is A Buy On Post-Earnings WeaknessMay 8th, 2023 8:42 AMJack In The Box is showing solid support after falling on results. The results are good and the guidance better so higher share prices are expected. It’s Time To Check Into Booking.Com May 5th, 2023 11:56 AMBooking.com had a robust quarter and left the market with a positive vibe but shares are falling under the pressure of profit-taking. Shopify Delivers Growth And Efficiency; Shares Surge May 5th, 2023 7:48 AMShopify reported a solid quarter and gave equally good guidance plus the expectation for margin improvement which sent shares up 25%. Advanced Micro Devices Bullish Reversal Is Still In PlayMay 5th, 2023 7:44 AMAdvanced Micro Devices shares are plummeting on weak guidance that may set it up for a rebound later in the year. The long-term outlook is robust with AI. An Opportunity To Buy Starbucks Is Knocking On The Door May 5th, 2023 7:30 AMStarbucks is getting back to support levels after a solid report. The move is due to profit-taking and is opening a new entry point for investors. Investors Are Barking Up The Right Tree With DatadogMay 4th, 2023 12:55 PMDatadog investors are barking up the right tree following a robust Q1 report and guidance increase. The analysts say Buy but how high can DDOG go?Kellogg Company Looks GRRR-eat! At These Levels May 4th, 2023 11:08 AMKellogg is a high-yield value among consumer staples stocks, and its shares are going on sale following a robust report and guidance increase. Yum! Brands Pulls Back To More Appetizing Levels May 4th, 2023 10:58 AMYum! Brands is down on tepid earnings despite robust comp-store gains that point to increasing traffic for this fast-food leader. Camping World: When Debt Is A Good Thing May 4th, 2023 7:38 AMCamping World's 10% yield just got a little safe for 2023, and it looks like it will sustain into 2024 when the payout ratio improves. Super Micro Computer Inc. Moves up on Solid Guidance and AIMay 4th, 2023 7:00 AMSuper Micro Computer Inc. is well-positioned in the server industry and should see robust growth driven by AI and the shift to next-generation technologies. Kraft Heinz Recovery Gains Momentum May 3rd, 2023 9:50 AMKraft Heinz's turnaround gains momentum as the company reveals clear pricing power and widens margins. The dividend is getting safer by the quarter. Eaton Corporation Goes On Break Out Watch May 3rd, 2023 7:04 AMEaton Corporation pays a healthy 2% yield and is on track to hit new all-time highs following record results and robust guidance. NXP Semiconductors: Cautious Optimism Driven by Auto SegmentMay 3rd, 2023 7:00 AMNXP Semiconductors is positioned to weather the cyclical downturn in consumer-oriented chips due to diversification and auto markets. Ecolab: Slow And Steady Wins The Race May 2nd, 2023 12:04 PMEcolab is a steady dividend payer on track to reach Dividend King status given the time. Results are better than expected and may lead to upward revisions. High-Yield Pfizer Falls Off The COVID Cliff, And SurvivesMay 2nd, 2023 11:25 AMPfizer is a value and high-yield compared to its peers and it it outperforming expectations in 2023; The pipeline is robust. This Is Why The S&P 500 Could Have A Strong Summer Rally May 2nd, 2023 9:55 AMThere is a catalyst emerging in the data that could lead the S&P 500 higher over the summer; the question is if it will break out of its range or not. Colgate-Palmolive Stock: A Consumer Staple about to Hit New HighsMay 2nd, 2023 7:00 AMColgate-Palmolive is on track to hit a new high following solid results and guidance that are supported by pricing power. 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