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These Top Dividend Stocks Should Be on Your Rebound Radar: EPR, HRB, HSBC
by Shaun Pruitt
These high-yielding dividend stocks are sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) and have favorable rebound prospects.
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Stocks to Watch as February's PPI Data Comes in Hotter Than Expected
by Shaun Pruitt
Here's a breakdown of the markets and stocks that could be most positively exposed to an inflationary increase after February's hot Producer Price Index data.
DDPositive Net Change CFPositive Net Change CAGPositive Net Change BGSPositive Net Change NWPXNegative Net Change
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3 Intriguing Stocks to Consider as Oil & Gas Prices Remain Elevated
by Shaun Pruitt
Crude oil prices continue to hold above $90 per barrel, while LNG prices remain elevated as well, even as the peak winter season for natural gas usage comes to an end.
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These Dividend Monsters Continue to Outshine the Market: PEP, HSY
by Derek Lewis
PepsiCo and The Hershey Company are unlikely to wow investors given their less-flashy natures, but sometimes boring is better, as displayed by their performances in 2026.
HSYPositive Net Change PEPPositive Net Change
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Best Shareholder Yield Stocks to Navigate Iran War and Inflation Risks
by Indrajit Bandyopadhyay
SPG, YUMC and CION stand out as high shareholder-yield stocks as the Iran war drives oil higher, stoking inflation fears and market volatility.
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Bull of the Day: The Hershey Co. (HSY)
by Bryan Hayes
Hershey continues to showcase the resilience of its brands and business model.
HSYPositive Net Change
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2 Big Tobacco Stocks to Buy Amid Recent Market Volatility: BTI, PM
by Shaun Pruitt
Big tobacco stocks tend to be relatively attractive during recessions because demand for cigarettes is unusually stable, cash flows remain strong, and they attract investors with high dividend yields.
PMPositive Net Change BTIPositive Net Change
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Buy Hershey (HSY) Stock on the Dip for Defensive Safety?
by Shaun Pruitt
Hershey's stock offers reliable defensive positioning thanks to its stable cash flows, iconic brands, and consistent consumer demand even during economic downturns.
HSYPositive Net Change
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Is Costco (COST) a 'Buy' Ahead of Its Upcoming Earnings Announcement?
by Bryan Hayes
The company surpassed the earnings mark in three of the last four quarters.
COSTPositive Net Change
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Hideout in the Energy Sector? Here are the Top Oil Stocks to Watch
by Shaun Pruitt
The energy sector is the top-performing sector this year, boosted by a nearly 30% surge in crude prices amid disruptions in the Middle East.
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