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Derek Lewis

3 Consistent Dividend Stocks for Passive Income: KO, PFE, MO

Everybody loves dividends, essentially investors' form of payday. And these companies have been paying shareholders consistently for years.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Affordable REITs to Buy with Dividends over 10%

With these REIT stocks trading under $20 a share, they have annual dividend yields over 10% which may certainly peak investors' interest.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Top Oil & Energy Stocks

Delek Logistics Partners (DLK) and MPLX LP (MPLX) are two energy stocks that shouldn't be overlooked after making their way onto the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Intriguing Transportation Stocks

Rising earnings estimate revisions are a great sign that the increased probability of these top transportation stocks will indeed continue.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy the Pullback in These 3 Highly Ranked Dividend Stocks

Among the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, quite a few stocks are starting to stand out in regard to their affordability and generous dividends.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Big Tobacco Stocks for Higher Highs?

Big tobacco producers Altria Group (MO) and Philip Morris International (PM) have seen their stocks soar over +30% this year with both trading near 52-week highs.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Highly Ranked REITs to Buy with Rate Cuts Ahead

With the possibility of multiple rate cuts back on the table this year, Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) may stand to benefit the most as these equities rely on debt to finance their operations and acquire properties.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bull of the Day: National Fuel Gas Company (NFG)

At current levels, National Fuel Gas Company's (NFG) stock is certainly enticing as this Dividend King should offer defensive safety amid heightened market volatility.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Utility Stocks to Buy for Defensive Safety Amid Heightened Market Volatility

The utility sector may be one to consider amid heightened market volatility and the potential resurgence of broader economic fears. This is especially true after Friday's jobs report showed the US labor force continued to cool while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%, its highest peak since 2021.

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Ethan Feller

Defensive Sectors Breakout: 3 Stocks to Buy Now for Protection

AvalonBay Communities, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Public Service Enterprise Group are all rallying as investors rotate into defensive sectors

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Standout Stocks of This Week's Busy Earnings Lineup

In the most anticipated week of the Q2 earnings season, several top-rated Zacks stocks are standing out after exceeding their quarterly top and bottom line expectations on Tuesday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Stocks to Watch for a Potential Kamala Harris Presidency

Let's discuss a few stocks and sectors that should be kept in mind for a potential Kamala Harris presidency as opposed to the Biden or Trump trade.

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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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