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Why You Should Retain Highwoods (HIW) Stock in Your Portfolio

A Sun Belt focused portfolio, disciplined capital-recycling program and healthy balance sheet position bode well for Highwoods (HIW). However, competition from peers and high interest rates are woes.

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United Bankshares (UBSI) to Acquire Piedmont in $267M Deal

United Bankshares' (UBSI) buyout of Piedmont will help the former strengthen its position in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast markets.

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Wisdom Tree (WT) April AUM Declines 1.2% on Net Outflows

WisdomTree's (WT) total AUM of $105.96 billion as of Apr 31, 2024, reflects a 1.2% decline from the prior-month level primarily due to the impacts of total net outflows.

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4 Reasons to Add Victory Capital (VCTR) Stock to Your Portfolio

Driven by strong fundamentals and good growth prospects, Victory Capital (VCTR) stock looks like an attractive pick right now.

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Wall Street Awaits Economic Data

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Lazard's (LAZ) April AUM Declines 3.8% on Weaker Markets

Lazard's (LAZ) preliminary AUM balance for April 2024 declines 3.8% on a sequential basis due to the impact of negative markets.

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Best Momentum Stock to Buy for May 13th

APP, TRTX and HY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on May 13, 2024.

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T. Rowe Price's (TROW) April AUM Declines 3.7% Sequentially

T. Rowe Price's (TROW) preliminary AUM balance for April 2024 declines 3.7% on a sequential basis.

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What Makes Lamar Advertising (LAMR) a Solid Portfolio Pick?

Lamar Advertising (LAMR) holds a significant market share in the U.S. outdoor advertising business. Its diversified tenant base, opportunistic acquisitions and portfolio upgrade efforts are key growth drivers.

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Stock Market News for May 13, 2024

U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday as investors awaited the April Consumer Price Index report, which is influential in shaping the Federal Reserve's interest rate policies, alongside assessing quarterly earnings.

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Nalak Das

Top 3 Blue-Chip Picks as Dow Posts an Eight-Day Winning Run

We have narrowed our search to three Dow stocks that have strong earnings growth potential for 2024. These are: AMZN, GS, CRM.

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F.N.B Corp. (FNB) Rides on Loans, Rates Amid Weak Asset Quality

Supported by the steady loan demand, efforts to improve fee income and high interest rates, F.N.B. Corp (FNB) is well-poised for organic growth amid poor asset quality and mounting expenses.

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Swayta Shah

5 Stocks With Upgraded Broker Ratings Worth Investing in Now

Brokers have deeper insights into stocks and macroeconomic factors. So, one should follow broker rating upgrades to pick stocks like Medpace (MEDP), American Axle & Manufacturing (AXL), Diebold Nixdorf (DBD), Euronet (EEFT) and Omnicom (OMC).

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Best Value Stocks to Buy for May 13th

OGN, ODP and ASC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on May 13, 2024.

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Best Income Stocks to Buy for May 13th

TRTX, PMT and CIB made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on May 13, 2024.

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Primerica (PRI) Stock Declines Since Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates

Primerica (PRI) expects growth in the number of policies issued between 3 and 5% in 2024.

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Victory Capital (VCTR) Sees 4% Sequential Fall in April AUM

Victory Capital (VCTR) reports assets under management of $163.6 billion at the end of April 2024, declining 4% from the previous month.

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Virtus Investment's (VRTS) April AUM Dips 5.2% Sequentially

Virtus Investment's (VRTS) preliminary AUM balance for April 2024 declines 5.2% on a sequential basis.

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Artisan Partners (APAM) Reports 2.9% Decline in April AUM

Artisan Partners (APAM) sees a 2.9% sequential decline in AUM. Artisan Funds and Artisan Global Funds accounted for 48.4% of the total AUM, whereas separate accounts and other accounted for 51.5%.

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Invesco (IVZ) April AUM Declines 2.3% on Unfavorable Markets

Invesco's (IVZ) April 2024 AUM of $1.63 trillion represents a decline of 2.3% from the previous month.

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Western Union (WU) Restores Remittance Services to Cuba

Western Union (WU) collaborates with its processing partner Orbit to reinstate the services to Cuba.

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Franklin's (BEN) April AUM Declines 2.5% on Weaker Markets

Franklin's (BEN) AUM balance in April 2024 benefits from strong cash management. However, the AUM balance declines due to the impact of negative markets and long-term net outflows.

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Should You Retain Crown Castle (CCI) in Your Portfolio Now?

Crown Castle's (CCI) efforts to augment its tower business and fiber and small cells bode well amid rising wireless connectivity usage despite industry consolidation and high interest rate woes.

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Regency (REG) Grows Portfolio With Connecticut Asset Buyout

Regency's (REG) latest acquisition of the Compo Shopping Centers in Westport, CT, boosts its portfolio with high-quality retail destinations in regions with compelling demographics.

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Wells Fargo (WFC) Unveils Business Credit Card With Cashback

Wells Fargo (WFC) launches Signify Business Cash World Elite Mastercard. With 2% unlimited cash rewards on business purchases, the card is likely to stand out among peer offerings.

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