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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy OneMain Holdings (OMF) Stock for Higher Highs?

OneMain Holdings' (OMF) valuation and lucrative dividend yield remain enticing to income investors with shares hovering near 52-week highs.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Ally or Synchrony Financial Stock for Higher Highs?

Several consumer lending stocks have been bright spots in the financial sector with Ally Financial (ALLY) and Synchrony Financial (SYF) standing out in particular.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Agriculture Stocks to Buy for the New Year

Let's check out the opportunity in two pleasantly intriguing Zacks Agriculture-Operations Industry stocks.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Kraft Heinz (KHC) and Ingredion's (INGR) Stock for Value

Generous dividends, very reasonable valuations, and favorable outlooks certainly make Kraft Heinz (KHC) and Ingredion (INGR) two of the more attractive consumer staples stocks for the new year.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Highly Ranked Energy Stocks with Dividend Yields over 5%

As markets gain steam attributed to a more dovish Fed, CrossAmerica Partners (CAPL) and Ecopetrol (EC) are two appealing energy stocks to consider.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Exciting Small Cap Stocks with Dividend Yields Over 5%

As broader markets continue to rally on the Fed's decision to leave rates unchanged, many small-cap stocks are joining the party.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Promising REITs with Robust Bottom lines & Dividend Yields Over 5%

Here are two companies with income-producing real estate assets that investors may want to own at the moment.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Top-Rated Stocks with Dividend Yields over 5%

These top-rated Zacks stocks are standing out as they appear to be poised for more upside while offering dividend yields over 5% as well.

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Shaun Pruitt

Highly Ranked Stocks Poised to Move Higher in December

Belonging to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list here are three highly ranked stocks to consider as we get closer to rounding out 2023.

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Derek Lewis

This Combination of 3 Stocks Provides Monthly Income

Investors who select stocks in a structured manner can create a portfolio that pays them monthly. Who doesn't love payday?

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Highly Ranked Transportation Stocks This Earnings Season

The Zacks Transportation-Shipping Industry has been a highlight of this earnings season as many of the companies in the space have posted strong quarterly results.

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Andrew Rocco

5 Tips to Avoid "Dead $" Stocks

Owning a "dead money" stock can frustrate investors as these stocks often plateau and fail to regain their previous highs. Andrew Rocco discusses the importance of ongoing evaluation of investment choices to avoid being stuck with sideways moving stocks.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bull of the Day: Rocky Brands (RCKY)

Increased profitability, product improvement, and reduced inventory levels land Rocky Brands (RCKY) stock a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and the Bull of the Day.

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Derek Lewis

3 Top-Ranked Tech Stocks to Buy for Income

Dividend-paying stocks are not always 'boring,' as many exciting companies from the technology sector also reward their shareholders with payouts.

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Andrew Rocco

Bear of the Day: Clorox (CLX)

Clorox is facing significant challenges after a sophisticated cyber-attack disrupted its operations. Despite its reputation as a value stock, CLX's overvaluation, negative quarterly EPS growth, and declining stock prices are concerning.

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Shaun Pruitt

Don't Overlook These Top-Rated Energy Stocks Ahead of Earnings

Attractive dividends and reasonable valuations make these Zacks Oils & Energy sector stocks intriguing with WTI Crude Oil still over $80 a barrel at the moment.

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Shaun Pruitt

Top Consumer Staples Aristocrats to Buy Amid Recent Market Volatility

The consumer staples sector has heavy representation on the dividends aristocrats list with several of these companies also being top-rated Zacks stocks at the moment and here are a few to consider.

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Shaun Pruitt

Now is an Opportunistic Time to Buy These Industrial Products Stocks

Several top-rated Zacks industrial products sector stocks stand out at the moment as these companies also hold spots on the coveted dividend aristocrats list.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Dividend Aristocrats Amid Recent Market Volatility

Now appears to be a good time to buy these top-rated dividend aristocrats as their reliable dividends and strengthening outlooks are reassuring for investors amid recent market volatility.

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Shaun Pruitt

Top Apparel Stocks to Buy on the Dip

Considering their stronger-than-expected outlooks, buying Lululemon (LULU), Guess (GES), or G-III Apparel Group's (GIII) stock any cheaper may be a gift as they look likely to outperform many of their peers and perhaps the broader market.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Goldman Sachs (GS) or BlackRock (BLK) Stock This Earnings Season?

With BlackRock (BLK) recently reporting its third-quarter results last Friday and Goldman Sachs (GS) set to release its Q3 report on Tuesday, let's see if now is a good time to buy stock in either of these finance leaders.

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Shaun Pruitt

Is There Enough Value to Buy CVS or Best Buy Stock for a Rebound?

When it comes to value investing, Best Buy (BBY) and CVS (CVS) stock should certainly be on investors' radars but is it time to buy?

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Top-Rated Finance Stocks Before Earnings?

Looking at next week's earnings lineup, there are a number of top-rated stocks from the Zacks Finance sector and here are a few to consider.

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Shaun Pruitt

Is There Opportunity in AT&T (T) or Verizon (VZ) Stock Near 52-week Lows?

AT&T (T) and Verizon's (VZ) stock are hovering near their 52-week lows and investors may be wondering if there is an opportunity here.

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Shaun Pruitt

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

Among stocks that look poised for a rebound, National Fuel Gas Company's (NFG) is one of the most intriguing landing a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and the Bull of the Day.

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