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Shaun Pruitt

Kroger (KR) Vs Albertsons (ACI): Which is the Better Stock After Merger Gets Denied

Kroger's (KR) proposed acquisition of Albertsons (ACI) was officially blocked this week after federal judges ruled that the merger would violate consumer protection laws and reduce competition.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Top Performing Finance Stocks with Generous Dividends

Hitting new 52-week peaks in November, higher highs could be in store for these highly ranked finance stocks which have dividend yields over 3%.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Walmart or Target Stock as Q3 Earnings Approach?

While Walmart's (WMT) stock has had a clear edge in terms of price performance, Target (TGT) shares have stood out in terms of valuation.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Home Depot or Disney Stock After Beating Earnings Expectations?

Quarterly results from Home Depot (HD) and Disney (DIS) highlighted this week's earnings lineup despite the broader market taking a breather following an extensive presidential election rally.

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Ethan Feller

Record Earnings: Should Investors Buy Philip Morris Stock Now?

Philip Morris International has staged a massive rally on the back of its rapidly growing smokeless segment

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Top Transportation-Shipping Stocks: CLCO, ESEA, ZIM

Bolstering their valuations, these Zacks transportation-shipping stocks are offering enticing dividends and have seen a positive trend of earnings estimate revisions which suggests more upside.

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Shaun Pruitt

Top Value Stocks Nearing 52-Week Highs with Stellar Dividends

Edging toward new 52-week highs, here are three highly-ranked stocks that still stand out in terms of valuation while offering very generous dividends

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Top-Rated Stocks to Watch as Earnings Approach: ABT, EFX, SLG

Sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), here are three top-rated stocks that investors will want to consider as their Q3 results approach on Wednesday, October 16.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Finance Stocks to Buy as Q3 Earnings Approach: BK & PGR

Let's see why now is a good time to invest in The Bank of New York Mellon (BK) and The Progressive Corporation (PGR) ahead of their third quarter results on Friday, October, 11.

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Derek Lewis

Should Investors Consider High Yield Dividend Stocks?

When selecting dividend-paying stocks, one of the first things that investors look at is, of course, the annual yield. But is high yield always the way to go?

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Leisure & Recreation Stocks: ATAT, CCL, NCLH

Likely to see a deflationary boost, here are three highly-ranked Leisure and Recreation Services stocks to consider.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now: CSG Systems International, Canon

While it may be tougher to find reasonably valued tech stocks that offer generous dividends, CSG Systems International (CSGS) and Canon (CAJPY) are two to consider.

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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Chase the Surge in Exxon Mobil (XOM) Stock?

Surging back toward its 52-week highs, Exxon Mobil's (XOM) stock is starting to turn heads after a recent spike in crude oil prices.

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Bryan Hayes

Is PepsiCo (PEP) a 'Buy' Ahead of Q3 Earnings Announcement?

The snack foods and beverage company has established a long history of exceeding earnings estimates.

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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

2 Highly Ranked Insurance Stocks That May Keep Soaring

Axis Capital Holdings (AXS) and Mercury General (MCY) are two highly-ranked insurance stocks that investors shouldn't overlook.

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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

Bull of the Day: Axis Capital Holdings (AXS)

Axis Capital Holdings' (AXS) stock stands out among the top-rated Zacks Insurance-Property and Casualty Industry

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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

Top Aerospace & Defense Stocks to Consider as We Commemorate 9/11

As we commemorate 9/11 these top aerospace and defense stocks may certainly be attractive not only for financial gains but to support and invest in homeland security.

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Derek Lewis

Breaking Down Common Investing Strategies

Income investors seek steady payouts, growth investors seek companies expected to grow at an above-average pace, and value investors seek deals hidden in plain sight.

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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

2 Food Stocks to Buy Amid Heightened Market Volatility

September is living up to the connotation of being the most volatile month for the stock market but Dole (DOLE) and Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) are two consumer food stocks that may be able to offer defensive safety in the portfolio.

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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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