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Shaun Pruitt

3 Buy Rated Stocks to Consider After Earnings

Favorable quarterly results from several buy-rated stocks have rolled in this week with now appearing to be an ideal time to invest in their growth.

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Derek Lewis

These 3 Stocks are Decade Long Outperformers

Several factors have contributed to these 3 stocks' long-term outperformance, including consistent sales growth, margin expansion, and efficient capital deployment.

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Ethan Feller

Market Rotation: 3 High Quality Stocks to Catch this Epic Shift

A major market shift is under way and Weatherford International, Philip Morris International and 3M may be winners going forward.

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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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Derek Lewis

Like Dividends? 3 Tech Stocks Worth a Look: AAPL, ASML, AVGO

For those interested in joining the Tech trade with an appetite for income, all three of these stocks fit the criteria. Who doesn't like payday?

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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

Should Investors Buy Stock in These Payroll Processers After Friday's Jobs Report?

Let's see if it's time to buy Automatic Data Processing (ADP) or Paychex's (PAYX) stock with Friday's jobs report showing US employers added 206,000 jobs in June which beat most analysts' expectations.

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Shaun Pruitt

Top Stocks to Consider After Cooler PCE Data

On Friday, Core PCE, the Fed's preferred inflationary measure optimistically reflected a 0.1% uptick in May compared to a 0.3% increase in April.

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Derek Lewis

Like Dividend Aristocrats? Try These 3 Dividend Kings Stocks

While the Dividend Aristocrats group is a favorite among income investors, a step above is the elite Dividend Kings group.

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Ethan Feller

Momentum Alert: 3 Top Ranked Stocks Leading the Market (APP, STEP, VST)

AppLovin, StepStone Group and Vistra all boast strong momentum, top Zacks Ranks and reasonable valuations

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Top-Rated Stocks to Watch as Earnings Approach

With the heart of the Q2 earnings season approaching, these stocks stand out ahead of their quarterly reports on Wednesday, June 26.

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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

2 Traits of Shareholder Friendly Companies

Companies can demonstrate a shareholder-friendly nature by offering consistent dividend payouts and implementing share repurchase programs. But what are the benefits of each?

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Andrew Rocco

Cheaper isn't Always Better: How to Avoid the Stock Value Trap

Cheap valuations do not automatically make a stock a value proposition. In fact, investors who chase low valuation stocks will often get caught in value traps that underperform the market.

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Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: Xerox Holdings (XRX)

The company continues to grapple with decreased demand for paper-related systems and products.

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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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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Ride General Motors (GM) Stock for Higher Highs?

General Motors (GM) stock printed another day of fresh 52-week highs after the auto giant announced an additional $6 billion in stock buybacks.

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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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Shaun Pruitt

2 Stocks to Buy After The European Central Bank & Bank of Canada Cut Rates

Presumably, investors may be eyeing stocks that can benefit more directly from what will likely be a more favorable operating environment for companies in Europe and Canada after the ECB and BOC cut interest rates.

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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

Time to Buy Stock in These 2 Big Banks

Making their way onto the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list now appears to be a good time to consider a pair of big bank stocks in Bank of America (BAC) and Wells Fargo (WFC).

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