Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat → Must-See: Elon’s New Invention is Absolutely Insane (From InvestorPlace) (Ad) About Thomas Hughestmhughes.writeon@gmail.comContributing AuthorTechnical and Fundamental AnalysisExperienceThomas Hughes has been a contributing writer for MarketBeat since 2019.Areas of ExpertiseTechnical analysis, the S&P 500; retail, consumer, consumer staples, dividends, high-yield, small caps, technology, economic data, oil, cryptocurrenciesEducationAssociate of Arts in Culinary TechnologyPast ExperienceMarket watcher, trader and investor for numerous websites. Founded Passive Market Intelligence LLC to provide market research insights. Learn About MarketBeat's Editorial Guidelines and Standards PolicyLatest Articles by Thomas HughesMay 31, 2024 9:35 AM ETCostco Wholesale Can Hit New Highs; A Rebound Is ComingThomas HughesCostco had another solid quarter and will sustain high-single-digit growth in 2025; analysts raise their price targets, setting up a buy-the-dip opportunity. NYSE:WMTNASDAQ:COSTRead Costco Wholesale Can Hit New Highs; A Rebound Is ComingMay 31, 2024 7:49 AM ETAI Is Booming, But Not For These Stocks …YetThomas HughesAI is booming for a few key players like NVIDIA, Microsoft, Oracle, and Micron; the big gains will come later for MongoDB, UiPath, and Dell Technologies. NYSE:PATHNASDAQ:MUNASDAQ:NVDARead AI Is Booming, But Not For These Stocks …YetMay 31, 2024 5:40 AM ETOkta, Inc. Stock Falls To Critical Level: What Happens Next?Thomas HughesOkta had a solid quarter and raised guidance, but it was insufficient to offset slowing growth and weak internals. Analysts are trimming targets and cap upside.NYSE:CRMNASDAQ:OKTARead Okta, Inc. Stock Falls To Critical Level: What Happens Next?May 31, 2024 5:20 AM ETCracker Barrel Old Country Store Gets a New LookThomas HughesCracker Barrel's dividend is cut but still tasty at 2.0% and sustainable. The company has a turnaround plan in place and is executing.NASDAQ:CBRLRead Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Gets a New LookMay 30, 2024 8:45 AM ETSalesforce Falls 25% Into A Once in a Lifetime OpportunityThomas HughesSalesforce stock is in reset mode following tepid guidance and the first revenue miss in over a decade. Analysts are trimming targets but still see ample upsideNYSE:CRMRead Salesforce Falls 25% Into A Once in a Lifetime OpportunityMay 30, 2024 8:42 AM ETSmart for Life Stock is Not a Smart Buy: Target for Short SellersThomas HughesSmart for Life is in a short-squeeze but investors should expect the short-sellers to reposition at this new, higher price and then drive it back to new lows.NASDAQ:SMFLRead Smart for Life Stock is Not a Smart Buy: Target for Short SellersMay 30, 2024 5:20 AM ETChewy, Inc. Results Provide Ample Reason to Buy the StockThomas HughesChewy, Inc. had a solid quarter with cash flow and earnings improving, a new share repurchase plan announced, and momentum in critical details. NYSE:CHWYRead Chewy, Inc. Results Provide Ample Reason to Buy the StockMay 30, 2024 5:15 AM ETDick’s Sporting Goods is a Winner for Income InvestorsThomas HughesDick's Sporting Goods is a winner for income investors because of growth, value, cash flow, balance sheet, and capital returns.NYSE:WMTNYSE:TGTNYSE:TJXRead Dick’s Sporting Goods is a Winner for Income InvestorsMay 29, 2024 5:25 AM ETThe 4 Horsemen of the Generative AI RevolutionThomas HughesThese four stocks are the strongest players in the AI revolution and are in a position to drive increasing shareholder value for years.NASDAQ:MSFTNYSE:ORCLNASDAQ:MURead The 4 Horsemen of the Generative AI RevolutionMay 28, 2024 11:59 AM ETGameStop Will Rocket Higher: The Move Won’t Last Thomas HughesGameStop is surging on the dubious news of raising capital via share sales; more money is good, and more shares are bad. Don't count on the rally lasting.NYSE:GMERead GameStop Will Rocket Higher: The Move Won’t Last May 28, 2024 11:03 AM ET3 Stocks Insiders are Buying That Should be on Your RadarThomas HughesUnusual insider activity indicates opportunities in these stocks positioned to deliver value for shareholders this year. NASDAQ:HROWNASDAQ:MCFTNYSE:HXLRead 3 Stocks Insiders are Buying That Should be on Your RadarMay 28, 2024 8:48 AM ETRoss Stores: Buy Off-Price Retail While It’s Still a BargainThomas HughesRoss Stores is well-positioned for the retail environment; it generates solid cash flow, has a fortress balance sheet, pays a reliable dividend, and buys stock.NYSEARCA:SPYNYSE:TJXNASDAQ:ROSTRead Ross Stores: Buy Off-Price Retail While It’s Still a BargainVideos with Thomas Hughes4 of the Best Stocks for Share BuybacksMicron Stock is the NVIDIA of MemoryNVIDIA’s Explosive Growth: Why the AI Leader’s Rally Isn’t Over YetApril CPI Update: Slight Cooling in InflationHome Depot: Earnings Mixed, Wait to Buy the DipLucid’s Stock Price Still in ReverseRoblox Reality Check: Why the Metaverse Isn't Saving the Stock!Palantir Stock Solid Earnings, Sudden DropAmazon Stands Tall: New Highs Are in SightAMD is Down 35%. 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