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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

Rubrik cybersecurity
March 14, 2025 10:07 AM ET

Rubrik Stock’s V-Bottom Reversal Signals a Major Rally Ahead

Thomas Hughes

Rubrik's wow-results and guidance have analysts lifting their price targets and leading the market to a new all-time high that could be set before H2.

NYSE:RBRK
Read Rubrik Stock’s V-Bottom Reversal Signals a Major Rally Ahead
August 30, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the SentinelOne, Inc. logo seen displayed on a computer screen through a magnifying glass - Stock Editorial Photography
March 14, 2025 9:02 AM ET

SentinelOne Insider Selling? Why Investors Should Stay Bullish

Thomas Hughes

SentinelOne is set up to rebound strongly, and it could begin at any time. Macroeconomic headwinds and non-fundamental forces are weighing on the price.

NYSE:S
Read SentinelOne Insider Selling? Why Investors Should Stay Bullish
Stock market showing growth and profit with green graph, colorful numbers on blue backdrop. Business and finance market up concept design — Photo
March 14, 2025 6:45 AM ET

Market Momentum Shifts, But These 3 Stocks Are Built to Last

Thomas Hughes

The fundamentals for these stocks are solid, including organic growth and a wide margin that is sufficient to sustain financial health and capital returns.

NASDAQ:COSTNYSE:AZONYSE:ORCL
Read Market Momentum Shifts, But These 3 Stocks Are Built to Last
Micron semiconductor wafer
March 13, 2025 7:52 AM ET

Micron Stock Spikes 7%—3 Key Catalysts Behind the Move

Thomas Hughes

Micron's stock price is set up for a massive rebound that could begin later this year as NVIDIA's GPU demand fuels demand for Micron HBM3E technology.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MU
Read Micron Stock Spikes 7%—3 Key Catalysts Behind the Move
Stuttgart, Germany - 11-14-2024: Person holding cellphone with logo of US company Guidewire Software Inc. on screen in front of business webpage. Focus on phone display. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 13, 2025 6:30 AM ET

Market Overreacts, But Guidewire’s Growth Story Remains Strong

Thomas Hughes

Guidewire's stock price is disconnected from reality following a profitability improvement and better-than-expected guidance.

NYSE:GWRE
Read Market Overreacts, But Guidewire’s Growth Story Remains Strong
Nuclear power station - stock image
March 12, 2025 8:00 AM ET

NVIDIA’s Soaring Energy Needs Make These 3 Nuclear Stocks a Buy

Thomas Hughes

Nuclear stocks like NuScale Power, Oklo, and Cameco got a boost from NVIDIA's forecast that AI compute needs would grow by 100X in the next generation of models

NASDAQ:AMZNNASDAQ:METANASDAQ:GOOGL
Read NVIDIA’s Soaring Energy Needs Make These 3 Nuclear Stocks a Buy
Institutions Bought 3 Stocks  Heavily in Q1 2025
March 12, 2025 5:14 AM ET

Institutions Bought 3 Stocks Heavily in Q1 2025

Thomas Hughes

Institutional activity shifted in Q3, reverting to buying in tech stocks like Apple, Crowdstrike, and Advanced Micro Devices with healthy cash flow.

NASDAQ:CRWDNASDAQ:AMDNASDAQ:AAPL
Read Institutions Bought 3 Stocks Heavily in Q1 2025
New Jersey, United States of America - February 5: microchip GPU with Nvidia logo in the background. High quality photo — Stock Editorial Photography
March 11, 2025 11:05 AM ET

NVIDIA Stock Remains Stunningly Undervalued—Here’s Why

Thomas Hughes

NVIDIA is on track to hit new highs this year, but they may not come until the second half, after policy-related fears have died down.

NASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:PLTRNASDAQ:TSLA
Read NVIDIA Stock Remains Stunningly Undervalued—Here’s Why
Konskie, Poland - November 10, 2024: Oracle company logo displayed on mobile phone — Stock Editorial Photography
March 11, 2025 9:27 AM ET

Oracle Stock: 5 Reasons This AI Powerhouse Is a Long-Term Buy

Thomas Hughes

Oracle's position in the cloud and AI was cemented in F2025, positioning the company to accelerate its growth over the next two years.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:MSFTNASDAQ:AMZN
Read Oracle Stock: 5 Reasons This AI Powerhouse Is a Long-Term Buy
Costco Sign
March 11, 2025 5:12 AM ET

Costco Price Plunge Equals Opportunity for Investors

Thomas Hughes

Costco continues to take share from its competitors as it leads the industry in growth. Analysts are lifting their stock price targets, leading to new highs.

NYSE:TGTNYSE:WMTNASDAQ:COST
Read Costco Price Plunge Equals Opportunity for Investors
April 09th 2024 , San Jose, California. Close up on logo of Broadcom Inc. on the screen of an exchange. Broadcom Inc price stocks, $AVGO on a device. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 7, 2025 9:35 AM ET

Broadcom Confirmed Its AI Outlook: Stock to Hit New Highs Soon

Thomas Hughes

Broadcom's AI-powered uptrend will continue in 2025, and as analysts lift targets, a new high may be set, possibly before mid-year.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AVGO
Read Broadcom Confirmed Its AI Outlook: Stock to Hit New Highs Soon
September 7, 2020, Brazil. In this photo illustration the Zscaler logo seen displayed on a smartphone — Stock Editorial Photography
March 7, 2025 6:36 AM ET

Zscaler: Bullish Pressure Builds, Rapid Price Increase Expected

Thomas Hughes

Zscaler's beat-and-raise quarter inspired analysts to re-engage with the market, issue upgrades, and lift price targets for the stock.

NASDAQ:ZS
Read Zscaler: Bullish Pressure Builds, Rapid Price Increase Expected
Los Angeles, USA - November 30, 2017: Chargepoint EV Charger on display during LA Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
March 7, 2025 6:11 AM ET

4 EV Stocks Facing Uncertainty—Which Ones Will Survive?

Thomas Hughes

EV OEMs are in a shaky position, and more are expected to declare bankruptcy before any reach profitability. Dilution and short sellers are a risk.

NASDAQ:NKLANASDAQ:WKHSNASDAQ:LCID
Read 4 EV Stocks Facing Uncertainty—Which Ones Will Survive?
Decatur, Ga / USA - 07 07 20: View of AutoZone from the side with sign - Stock Editorial Photography
March 7, 2025 5:37 AM ET

AutoZone: Forget the Pullback, This Stock Is Still Climbing

Thomas Hughes

Autozone is among the best-positioned retailers, with growth driven by comps and increased store count. Solid margins sustain aggressive buybacks.

NYSE:AZO
Read AutoZone: Forget the Pullback, This Stock Is Still Climbing
Occidental Petroleum oil rig
March 6, 2025 9:40 AM ET

Occidental Petroleum Drops to 52-Week Low: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

Thomas Hughes

Occidental Petroleum hit a 52-week low in March and may move lower, but investors shouldn't rush to the exits; Berkshire will probably buy more this month.

NYSE:OXY
Read Occidental Petroleum Drops to 52-Week Low: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Target Retail Store in California — Stock Editorial Photography
March 6, 2025 6:22 AM ET

Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Buy Target Stock

Thomas Hughes

Target is nearing its bottom and unlikely to move lower than $100 due to normalized business, cash flow, and capital returns, including the high-yield dividend.

NYSE:TJXNYSE:DKSNASDAQ:COST
Read Why Now Might Be the Best Time to Buy Target Stock
TJX Companies app
March 6, 2025 6:15 AM ET

Why TJX Companies Belongs in Every Dividend Growth Portfolio

Thomas Hughes

TJX Companies is a solid retailer with a robust capital return that will sustain the uptrend in its share prices in 2025 and 2026.

NASDAQ:CASYNYSE:KRNASDAQ:CTAS
Read Why TJX Companies Belongs in Every Dividend Growth Portfolio
The logo of Apple Inc. is illuminated with red light to mark the World AIDS Day at the Apple Store on Nanjing Road shopping street in Shanghai, China, 30 November 2018. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 6, 2025 5:41 AM ET

Apple Is Down for the Year—Opportunity or Time to Move On?

Thomas Hughes

Apple's stock price is down in 2025, but the rally isn't over. Investors should hold on for the ride because volatility may come in Q2.

NASDAQ:AAPL
Read Apple Is Down for the Year—Opportunity or Time to Move On?
Business concept about Insider Trading with sign on the page.
March 6, 2025 5:00 AM ET

2 Stocks Insiders Are Buying and 1 They're Selling

Thomas Hughes

Insider buying is a signal to buy for two of the stocks on this list, insider selling raises a red flag for the other but doesn't offset institutional activity.

NASDAQ:NOTVNASDAQ:HLITNYSE:RLI
Read 2 Stocks Insiders Are Buying and 1 They're Selling
July 19, 2024, Paraguay. In this photo illustration, the CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. logo is displayed on a smartphone screen — Stock Editorial Photography
March 5, 2025 10:44 AM ET

CrowdStrike's Growth Remains Strong—Buy While It's Down

Thomas Hughes

Crowdstrike had a solid Q4 and 2024. The profit outlook for 2025 weighed on sentiment, opening an entry point for investors highlighted by analysts.

NASDAQ:CRWD
Read CrowdStrike's Growth Remains Strong—Buy While It's Down
Dhaka, Bangladesh- 22 June 2024: AMD logo is displayed on smartphone. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. is an American multinational corporation and semiconductor company. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 5, 2025 7:56 AM ET

Is Advanced Micro Devices Stock Slide Over?

Thomas Hughes

Advanced Micro Devices stock price is oversold and overextended, ready to rebound strongly in 2025. A 50% upside is possible.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:AMD
Read Is Advanced Micro Devices Stock Slide Over?
Stuttgart, Germany - 01-29-2025: Person holding smartphone with logo of US identity management company Okta Inc. on screen in front of website. Focus on phone display. — Stock Editorial Photography
March 5, 2025 5:37 AM ET

Okta’s Stock Reversal Gains Momentum—20% Upside Ahead

Thomas Hughes

Okta had a solid Q4, capping off a critical year in which analysts were reassured this company has what it takes to sustain double-digit growth through 2030.

NASDAQ:OKTA
Read Okta’s Stock Reversal Gains Momentum—20% Upside Ahead
GitLab DevOps
March 4, 2025 11:03 AM ET

GitLab: Get In While It’s Down—Big Rebound Ahead

Thomas Hughes

GitLab's strong quarter and guidance were overshadowed by high market expectations, causing the stock to pull back into a buy-the-dip opportunity.

NASDAQ:NVDANASDAQ:GTLB
Read GitLab: Get In While It’s Down—Big Rebound Ahead
Bratislava, Slovakia, february 4, 2018: Monster energy drink on wooden table with black skin background — Stock Editorial Photography
March 4, 2025 5:00 AM ET

Monster Beverage: Monster Upside or a Risky Buy?

Thomas Hughes

Monster Beverage isn't as scary a buy as some may think, generating solid cash flow and the ability to repurchase shares aggressively.

NASDAQ:MNST
Read Monster Beverage: Monster Upside or a Risky Buy?

Videos with Thomas Hughes

AMD at Rock Bottom? Analysts Predict a MAJOR Rebound!
5 Stocks to BUY NOW in March 2025
NVIDIA Revenue SOARS 78%, But Volatility Won’t STOP!
These Are the 3 Stocks Most Likely to SPLIT in 2025
NVIDIA Earnings: Will it Spark a Rally or Trigger a Sell-Off?
Is Micron on Par with AMD? BUY Now or DEAD Money?
AMD Stock’s Big Drop: Buy the Dip or More Pain Ahead?

Reports by Thomas Hughes

7 AI Stocks to Invest in Today: Capitalizing on AI and Tech Trends in 2025
7 Top Nuclear Stocks To Buy Now
The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2025
These 7 Stocks Will Be Magnificent in 2025
The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2025
7 Stocks to Buy And Hold Forever
2025 Gold Forecast: A Perfect Storm for Demand