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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Buy JPMorgan or Citigroup's Stock as Q2 Earnings Approach?

Let's see if now is a good time to buy JPMorgan (JPM) or Citigroup's (C) stock as their much-anticipated Q2 results approach on Friday, July 12.

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Shaun Pruitt

As Markets Near Record Highs, 3 Utility Stocks Flashing Buy

With the S&P 500 and Nasdaq near record highs, it may be a good time to buy utility stocks which can serve as defensive investments during market corrections.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Cheap Stocks to Buy for Growth & Value

Rising earnings estimates are helping to make the case that these highly ranked stocks are indeed cheap with now looking like an ideal time to buy considering their attractive growth trajectories and reasonable valuations.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Intriguing Auto Stocks to Buy Now

Several auto stocks are starting to stand out as new additions to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list this week.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bull of the Day: Sunoco (SUN)

Following the recent acquisition of NuStar Energy now looks like an ideal time to invest in Sunoco's (SUN) stock as a leader in energy infrastructure and fuel distribution.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Financial Transaction Services Stocks to Buy Now

The Zacks Financial Transaction Services Industry is currently in the top 19% of almost 250 Zacks industries and here are three stocks in the space that made their way onto the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Highly Ranked Finance Stocks to Buy with Generous Dividends

Considering their generous dividends now appears to be an ideal time to buy these highly ranked finance stocks as they are benefiting from strong business industries.

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Derek Lewis

3 Tech Stocks to Buy for Income and Growth: ROP, MU, GOOGL

For those interested in obtaining a blend of income and growth, Roper Technologies, Micron Technology, and Alphabet fit the criteria nicely.

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Derek Lewis

What You Should Know About Dividend Paying Stocks

Dividend payments are essentially investors' versions of paydays. But what should investors know about dividend-paying stocks?

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Derek Lewis

3 Tech Stocks to Buy for Income

Dividend-paying stocks aren't always from 'boring' sectors, as many tech companies reward their shareholders with quarterly payouts.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Highly Ranked Energy Stocks to Buy for Sound Growth & Value

When it comes to growth and value, SM Energy (SM), Vitesse Energy (VTS), and Geopark (GPRK) are three of the most appealing stocks to consider at the moment.

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Derek Lewis

Dividend Watch: 3 Companies Boosting Payouts

Dividends soften the blow from drawdowns in other positions, provide more than one way to reap a return from an investment, and allow maximum returns through dividend reinvestment.

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Shaun Pruitt

Defensive Stocks to Consider Amid Jamie Dimon's Concern for a Large Market Correction

Often asked for his economic opinion and outlook, JPMorgan Chase (JPM) CEO Jamie Dimon alluded to concerns of a broader economic slowdown and the possibility of a large stock market correction while speaking with Bloomberg on Thursday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bull of the Day: Nexstar Media Group (NXST)

After exceeding lofty earnings expectations for Q1, Nexstar's (NSXT) stock looks very enticing in terms of growth and offers sound value to investors as the largest television station owner in the United States.

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Neena Mishra

Why Dividend ETFs Deserve a Place in Your Portfolio

We discuss dividend growth and high-income strategies.

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Derek Lewis

Dividend Watch: 3 Companies Boosting Payouts

Companies with a history of consistent dividend payouts are prime considerations for income-focused investors, reflecting their commitment to shareholders. And recently, these three companies announced boosts to their quarterly payouts.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Top Gold Mining Stocks Amid Recent Market Volatility

With gold traditionally acting as a hedge against inflation, investors may be eying stocks that give exposure to the commodity amid recent market volatility.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Finance Stocks to Consider as Earnings Approach

Several top-rated finance stocks stand out ahead of their Q1 reports on Monday, April 22, and now may be a good time to buy.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Top Rated Stocks to Buy After Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates

Reconfirming their favorable earnings outlook, these companies surpassed Q1 bottom line expectations this week making now a suitable time to invest.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Affordable REITs to Buy While Others Are Fearful

Earnings estimate revisions have risen for several affordable REITs that have made their way onto the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Highly Ranked Stocks as Markets Selloff

Another month of hot inflationary data was the catalyst for today's broader market selloff but here are two highly ranked Zacks stocks that were able to withstand the pullback and should serve as viable buy-the-dip candidates if the opportunity is presented.

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Derek Lewis

Income Investing: 3 High-Yield Buy-Rated Stocks Worth a Look

When it comes to high-yield stocks with bright outlooks, all three of these could appear very attractive to income-focused investors. Who doesn't like payday?

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Stock in These Highly Ranked Multi-Sector Conglomerates

Attributed to their positive earnings estimate revisions these multi-sector conglomerates currently sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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