Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat 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 HughesFebruary 9, 2024 9:51 AM ETCloudflare results spark analysts reset: 25% upside aheadThomas HughesCloudflare's utility to businesses and enterprises is driving outperformance and broader margins. Analysts are raising targets.NYSE:NETRead Cloudflare results spark analysts reset: 25% upside aheadFebruary 9, 2024 8:18 AM ETPepsiCo did not lose its fizz; buy on the dipThomas HughesDividend 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:PEPRead PepsiCo did not lose its fizz; buy on the dipFebruary 9, 2024 5:20 AM ETThese cyber security stocks can hit new highsThomas HughesCyber 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:CHKPRead These cyber security stocks can hit new highsFebruary 8, 2024 7:47 AM ETDisney stock rising: The house of mouse is back!Thomas HughesDisney 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:FOXRead Disney stock rising: The house of mouse is back!February 8, 2024 4:15 AM ETe.l.f. Beauty on a shelf; a good time to buy Thomas Hughese.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 Q4NYSE:ELNYSE:ELFRead e.l.f. Beauty on a shelf; a good time to buy February 8, 2024 4:10 AM ETRoblox is turning a corner, but can it complete a reversal?Thomas HughesRoblox 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 soonNYSE:RBLXRead Roblox is turning a corner, but can it complete a reversal?February 7, 2024 8:30 AM ETInsiders are selling these hot stocks on track for higher pricesThomas HughesInsiders 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:COINRead Insiders are selling these hot stocks on track for higher pricesFebruary 7, 2024 8:12 AM ETMullen Automotive stock gains traction, can it reverse course?Thomas HughesMullen 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:MULNRead Mullen Automotive stock gains traction, can it reverse course?February 7, 2024 7:35 AM ETChipotle Mexican Grill stock heats up; $3,000 is in the wayThomas HughesChipotle Mexican Grill is smoking the competition and growing its store count, providing leverage for investors aided by share repurchases.NYSE:CMGRead Chipotle Mexican Grill stock heats up; $3,000 is in the wayFebruary 7, 2024 5:20 AM ETExxon and Chevron ready to rally: The floor is in for big oilThomas HughesExxon 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:XOMRead Exxon and Chevron ready to rally: The floor is in for big oilFebruary 7, 2024 5:00 AM ET2 more high-quality dividend growers to buy on the dipThomas HughesW.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:GWWRead 2 more high-quality dividend growers to buy on the dipFebruary 6, 2024 9:31 AM ETCaterpillar stock hits new highs; time to ring the register?Thomas HughesCaterpillar 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:CATRead Caterpillar stock hits new highs; time to ring the register?Videos with Thomas HughesDisney Stock Rising!Palantir Stock Continues to Silence SkepticsPayPal a Fundamental Buying Opportunity in 2024?Microsoft Stock to $450? Here's HowAdvanced Micro Devices at Significant Turning PointThe Tesla Earnings Story That's NOT Being ToldWill Leverage and Pricing Power Drive Netflix to a Record High?Johnson & Johnson's Stock Price at Critical Turning PointA 50% Upside for AMD? 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