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3 Defensive Stocks to Watch as Trade Tensions Resurface: GILD, JNJ, KR
by Shaun Pruitt
With investors on edge as the world's two largest economies go head-to-head again, seeking out stocks that can offer defensive safety in the portfolio may be necessary
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Buy the Spike in Pepsi Stock After Exceeding Q3 Expectations?
by Shaun Pruitt
Following its favorable Q3 results yesterday morning, Pepsi stock has now spiked +8%, rising as much as +6% in Friday's trading session.
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Chevron vs. Exxon Stock: Which Oil Giant is the Better Investment?
by Shaun Pruitt
Chevron and Exxon Mobil are at the forefront of oil companies that can still capitalize even with crude prices below the threshold for peak profitability.
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4 Stocks Offering Strong Shareholder Yield for a Resilient Portfolio
by Indrajit Bandyopadhyay
CNQ, BCSF, CSX, and VZ stand out with strong shareholder yield, blending income, buybacks and debt reduction for portfolio defense.
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General Mills vs. Kraft Heinz: Bite the Dip in these Popular Food Stocks?
by Shaun Pruitt
Considering lower rates could re-shift consumers back to premium branded food categories, investors may wonder if now is a good time to bite on the dip in General Mills or Kraft Heinz stock.
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FedEx vs. UPS: Is Either Delivery Stock Still Portfolio Worthy?
by Shaun Pruitt
Despite their attractive valuations and generous dividends, increased pressure on shipping volume and costs has weighed on FedEx and UPS stock.
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This 3 Stock Portfolio Provides Monthly Income
by Derek Lewis
If investors select their dividend-paying stocks in a structured manner, they can create a portfolio that provides monthly paydays.
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Time to Buy, Hold, or Take Profits in Euroseas (ESEA) Stock?
by Shaun Pruitt
Thanks to high charter rates and its operational excellence, Euroseas' (ESEA) stock has soared nearly +70% in the last three months, recently hitting a new 52-week peak of $65 a share.
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Is Walmart Stock Clearly the Better Investment Than Target's After Q2 Results?
by Shaun Pruitt
While Target and Walmart both posted mixed Q2 results this week, the retail giants disclosed different stories regarding their current growth and expansion.
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Target vs. Walmart: Which is the Best Retail Stock as Q2 Results Approach?
by Shaun Pruitt
Ultimately, the decision of which retail stock may be the better investment comes down to whether investors want to bet on value for the long-term or growth and defensive safety at the moment.
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