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Thomas Hughes, Contributing Author at MarketBeat

Thomas Hughes
About The Author

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

March 29, 2024, Brazil. In this photo illustration, the NVIDIA CUDA logo is displayed on a smartphone screen
October 8, 2024 9:39 AM ET

NVIDIA's AI Dominance: Why Analysts Predict Major Upside Ahead

Thomas Hughes

Retail investors like NVIDIA for numerous reasons, including hyper-growth, outperformance, analysts' sentiment, and skyrocketing cash flow.

NASDAQ:SMCINASDAQ:NVDA
Read NVIDIA's AI Dominance: Why Analysts Predict Major Upside Ahead
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, April 16, 2016: Pepsi is bottled and distributed by Permanis Sandilands Sdn Bhd in Malaysia. It is the second largest cola softdrink in the Malaysia market. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 8, 2024 7:55 AM ET

This Is the Entry Into PepsiCo You’ve Been Waiting For

Thomas Hughes

Dividend King PepsiCo trades at the low end of its historical valuation range while paying a significantly high 3.25% yield. An uptrend is expected in 2025.

NASDAQ:PEP
Read This Is the Entry Into PepsiCo You’ve Been Waiting For
TRINIDAD, CO, USA - MAY 19, 2024: Exxon gasoline station exterior sign and trademark logo. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 8, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Exxon Mobil Stock on the Move: Why a 30% Surge Is Just the Start

Thomas Hughes

Exxon Mobil has returned to growth and is likely to outperform in Q3 and Q4. The share price has broken out of a range and could gain 30% soon.

NYSE:XOM
Read Exxon Mobil Stock on the Move: Why a 30% Surge Is Just the Start
American flag and oil drilling rigs
October 7, 2024 8:13 AM ET

Congress Bets on National Fuel Gas—Should You Follow?

Thomas Hughes

National Fuel Gas is well-positioned for a surge in natural gas as a diversified operator serving New York and Pennsylvania.

BATS:KRUZBATS:NANCNYSE:NFG
Read Congress Bets on National Fuel Gas—Should You Follow?
Text sign showing MARKET OUTLOOK - stock image
October 4, 2024 8:58 AM ET

The Outlook for Interest Rate Cuts Got Blown Out of the Water

Thomas Hughes

The September NFP report was hot and blew the outlook for FOMC rate cuts out of the water. The risk now is that cutting too quickly will reignite inflation.

CBOE:VIXNYSEARCA:SPY
Read The Outlook for Interest Rate Cuts Got Blown Out of the Water
Insider trades
October 4, 2024 6:46 AM ET

Insiders Are Betting Big on These 2 Stocks

Thomas Hughes

Insider buying in Matador Resources and V2X, Inc. highlights a deep value opportunity in two growing companies that investors should not ignore.

NYSE:VVXNYSE:MTDR
Read Insiders Are Betting Big on These 2 Stocks
Joby Aviation logo of startup and aerospace company.Joby Aviation air taxi on screen.Telsiai,Lithuania.08-09-2023. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 3, 2024 7:02 AM ET

Joby Aviation Soars With Toyota Investment and Analyst Support

Thomas Hughes

Joby Aviation is progressing on several fronts and is on track to commercialize its operations in 2025. Analysts see higher prices, and shorts are covering.

NYSE:DALNYSE:TMNYSE:JOBY
Read Joby Aviation Soars With Toyota Investment and Analyst Support
Three pairs of Nike Roshe Run sneakers, running shoes, trainers close up view, shot outdoors on sports field background. Sport and casual footwear concept. Krasnoyarsk, Russia - April 6, 2015
October 2, 2024 9:10 AM ET

Nike’s Post-Earnings Drop Presents a Buying Opportunity

Thomas Hughes

Nike has a long road to full recovery, but operational quality and analyst support suggest it can be done; the question is how long until the stock rebounds.

NYSE:ONONOTCMKTS:ADDDFNYSE:DECK
Read Nike’s Post-Earnings Drop Presents a Buying Opportunity
The United States Capitol building at sunset at night in Washington DC, USA
October 2, 2024 5:30 AM ET

Trade Like a Member of Congress With These 2 ETFs

Thomas Hughes

NANC and Kruz are ETFs tracking members of Congress trades. Both are up double-digits in two years and heading higher; which one is right for you?

BATS:KRUZBATS:NANC
Read Trade Like a Member of Congress With These 2 ETFs
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October 2, 2024 5:15 AM ET

October’s Top 3 Stocks Revealed by MarketBeat’s MarketRank Tool

Thomas Hughes

The Market Rank feature provides insight into today's best opportunities and is only available at Marketbeat.com; don't miss out on the next big win.

NYSE:ALLYNYSE:SLBNASDAQ:JACK
Read October’s Top 3 Stocks Revealed by MarketBeat’s MarketRank Tool
New construction framing being assembled by a crew from the construction company that the workers are employed by. These houses being built in Arizona which is in the Southwest part of the United States. — Stock Editorial Photography
October 1, 2024 9:51 AM ET

Why Lennar Stock Could Be the Best Play in the Housing Market

Thomas Hughes

Lennar had a solid quarter, producing sufficient cash flow to improve the balance sheet while reducing the share count and paying dividends.

NYSE:LENNYSE:LEN-B
Read Why Lennar Stock Could Be the Best Play in the Housing Market
Closeup of Italian food dinner — Photo
September 23, 2024 5:15 AM ET

Darden Restaurants Is on the Verge of a Significant Breakout

Thomas Hughes

Darden Restaurants' mixed results were still solid financially, allowing the company to pursue its growth agenda while returning capital to shareholders.

NYSE:UBERNYSE:DRI
Read Darden Restaurants Is on the Verge of a Significant Breakout