S&P 500   5,026.61
DOW   38,671.69
QQQ   437.05
Israel's finance minister blasts Moody's downgrade of the the country's credit rating
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Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?
Super Bowl Live Updates | 49ers are Super Bowl favorites in 2025
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Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts
Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy
The Ultimate Passive Income Play (Ad)
Stock market today: World shares mostly higher after S&P 500 tops 5,000
Biden's campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with app
S&P 500   5,026.61
DOW   38,671.69
QQQ   437.05
Israel's finance minister blasts Moody's downgrade of the the country's credit rating
The Ultimate Passive Income Play (Ad)
Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?
Super Bowl Live Updates | 49ers are Super Bowl favorites in 2025
The Elites Are Waging War on Elon Musk — Here's Why… (Ad)
Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts
Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy
The Ultimate Passive Income Play (Ad)
Stock market today: World shares mostly higher after S&P 500 tops 5,000
Biden's campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with app
S&P 500   5,026.61
DOW   38,671.69
QQQ   437.05
Israel's finance minister blasts Moody's downgrade of the the country's credit rating
The Ultimate Passive Income Play (Ad)
Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?
Super Bowl Live Updates | 49ers are Super Bowl favorites in 2025
The Elites Are Waging War on Elon Musk — Here's Why… (Ad)
Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts
Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy
The Ultimate Passive Income Play (Ad)
Stock market today: World shares mostly higher after S&P 500 tops 5,000
Biden's campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with app
S&P 500   5,026.61
DOW   38,671.69
QQQ   437.05
Israel's finance minister blasts Moody's downgrade of the the country's credit rating
The Ultimate Passive Income Play (Ad)
Mardi Gras beads are creating a plastic disaster in New Orleans. Are there green alternatives?
Super Bowl Live Updates | 49ers are Super Bowl favorites in 2025
The Elites Are Waging War on Elon Musk — Here's Why… (Ad)
Venezuela defends military buildup, accusing neighboring Guyana of granting illegal oil contracts
Recession risks are fading, business economists say, but political tensions pose threat to economy
The Ultimate Passive Income Play (Ad)
Stock market today: World shares mostly higher after S&P 500 tops 5,000
Biden's campaign joins TikTok, even as administration warns of national security concerns with app

Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Thomas Hughes

About Thomas Hughes

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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

Cloudflare logo on iPhone
February 9, 2024 9:51 AM ET

Cloudflare results spark analysts reset: 25% upside ahead

Thomas Hughes

Cloudflare's utility to businesses and enterprises is driving outperformance and broader margins. Analysts are raising targets.

NYSE:NET
Read Cloudflare results spark analysts reset: 25% upside ahead
Pepsi can and plastic bottle on ice
February 9, 2024 8:18 AM ET

PepsiCo did not lose its fizz; buy on the dip

Thomas Hughes

Dividend King PepsiCo announced its 52nd dividend increase, bringing its yield to over 3% and at historic highs; this stock is a value that pays to own.

NASDAQ:PEP
Read PepsiCo did not lose its fizz; buy on the dip
Cyber security stocks
February 9, 2024 5:20 AM ET

These cyber security stocks can hit new highs

Thomas Hughes

Cyber security stocks are in an uptrend driven by growing demand and rising risks for digital networks. Fortinet and Check Point both repurchase shares robustly.

NASDAQ:FTNTNASDAQ:CHKP
Read These cyber security stocks can hit new highs
Disney stock rising: The house of mouse is back!
February 8, 2024 7:47 AM ET

Disney stock rising: The house of mouse is back!

Thomas Hughes

Disney is a Phoenix rising from the ashes of its mistakes; CEO Bob Iger is driving margins and setting the company up for another decade of growth.

NYSE:RBLXNYSE:DISNASDAQ:FOX
Read Disney stock rising: The house of mouse is back!
photo collage of cosmetics and skin care products on pink background
February 8, 2024 4:15 AM ET

e.l.f. Beauty on a shelf; a good time to buy 

Thomas Hughes

e.l.f. Beauty had a stunning quarter and raised guidance; the analysts are raising their price targets and expect to see another strong quarter in Q4

NYSE:ELNYSE:ELF
Read e.l.f. Beauty on a shelf; a good time to buy 
photo of roblox logo displayed on smartphone laying on top of a keyboard
February 8, 2024 4:10 AM ET

Roblox is turning a corner, but can it complete a reversal?

Thomas Hughes

Roblox is driving growth and leverage that is expected to continue in 2024; the stock is moving higher, but there are headwinds that may cap gains soon

NYSE:RBLX
Read Roblox is turning a corner, but can it complete a reversal?
insider trades
February 7, 2024 8:30 AM ET

Insiders are selling these hot stocks on track for higher prices

Thomas Hughes

Insiders are selling these hot stocks and may cap gains in the near term, but long-term gains are in the outlook. Analysts support them and raise their targets.

NYSE:PCORNASDAQ:RXSTNASDAQ:COIN
Read Insiders are selling these hot stocks on track for higher prices
Mullen Automotive stock price
February 7, 2024 8:12 AM ET

Mullen Automotive stock gains traction, can it reverse course?

Thomas Hughes

Mullen Automotive's stock price is gaining a bit of traction after several positive events, but it may not have enough charge to enter reversal yet.

NASDAQ:MULN
Read Mullen Automotive stock gains traction, can it reverse course?
Chipotle stock price
February 7, 2024 7:35 AM ET

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock heats up; $3,000 is in the way

Thomas Hughes

Chipotle Mexican Grill is smoking the competition and growing its store count, providing leverage for investors aided by share repurchases.

NYSE:CMG
Read Chipotle Mexican Grill stock heats up; $3,000 is in the way
The oil pump, industrial equipment
February 7, 2024 5:20 AM ET

Exxon and Chevron ready to rally: The floor is in for big oil

Thomas Hughes

Exxon and Chevron are both trading at a floor supported by cash flow, capital returns, and analysts' sentiment; both are good buys, but one is a better buy.

NYSE:CVXNYSE:XOM
Read Exxon and Chevron ready to rally: The floor is in for big oil
Dividend Stocks to buy now
February 7, 2024 5:00 AM ET

2 more high-quality dividend growers to buy on the dip

Thomas Hughes

W.W. Grainger and Church & Dwight are high-quality dividend growth stocks with a robust outlook for sustained annual distribution increases; buy them on dips.

NYSE:CHDNYSE:GWW
Read 2 more high-quality dividend growers to buy on the dip
Caterpillar stock price
February 6, 2024 9:31 AM ET

Caterpillar stock hits new highs; time to ring the register?

Thomas Hughes

Caterpillar hit a peak after the Q4 results, but it may not be time to sell out the position yet. The trends are favorable so this stock could hit a new high.

NYSE:CAT
Read Caterpillar stock hits new highs; time to ring the register?

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