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Shaun Pruitt

Buy These Defensive Stocks After Beating Earnings Expectations?: ACI, JNJ

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Albertsons Companies' (ACI) stock have provided a pleasant hedge against market volatility and were able to exceed their quarterly expectations on Wednesday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Why the Zacks Rank is More Important Than Ever

Following the Zacks Rank will allow investors to see which stocks are navigating a tariff-induced economic slowdown effectively as the Trump administration has implemented the highest tariffs on imports in over a century.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Broadcom (AVGO) Stock as Markets Rip Higher

Added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list on Wednesday, Broadcom's (AVGO) stock is standing out as markets ripped higher on news that President Trump will temporarily rescind reciprocal tariffs on many countries outside of China.

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Shaun Pruitt

Still Time to Buy Coca-Cola Stock as a Defensive Hedge?

Coca-Cola (KO) stock hit a 52-week peak of $73 a share last Thursday and is sitting on +9% gains this year compared to the S&P 500's 14% decline.

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Shaun Pruitt

Stocks are Going on Sale, Time to be Greedy While Others are Fearful?

History shows that buying stocks when they "go on sale" during a down period can be extremely rewarding for investors.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bet on Big Oil Stocks as a Defensive Hedge Against Market Volatility?

With crude oil prices rising to over $70 a barrel again, the energy sector has been the best-performing subsector of the S&P 500 this year.

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Shaun Pruitt

M&A Watch: Buy Alphabet Stock Amid Plans to Acquire Cybersecurity Startup WIZ?

Alphabet (GOOGL) shares have been virtually flat since announcing the $32 billion acquisition of New York City-based cybersecurity startup Wiz last Tuesday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Netflix Stock for a Rebound as Markets Stabilize?

February's cooler CPI print has helped markets stabilize amid ongoing tariff concerns, and one stock investors may be eyeing for a rebound is Netflix (NFLX).

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Shaun Pruitt

Alibaba Vs Baidu: Which Chinese Tech Stock is the Better Buy Now?

In a swing of events, investor sentiment has shifted toward Chinese tech stocks in recent weeks, with Alibaba (BABA) and Baidu (BIDU) standing out in particular.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Stock for Higher Highs?

Amid recent market volatility, Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) stock hit new 52-week highs of nearly $170 on Tuesday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) Stock for Expansion Plans in the U.S.?

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) is making headlines on Monday, with the chip giant set to invest $100 billion for manufacturing plants in the United States.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Portfolio Worthy Stocks to Buy on the Dip: CLS, GE, JPM

Pulling back from their 52-week highs, these top-rated stocks are viable options for long-term positions in the portfolio.

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Shaun Pruitt

Will Nvidia's Q4 Results Lift Markets Back to New Highs?

Amid recent market volatility, investors are anxiously awaiting Nvidia's (NVDA) Q4 results after-market hours on Wednesday, February 26.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Walmart Stock for Steady Growth as Q4 Earnings Approach?

Walmart's (WMT) steady growth has catapulted its stock over the last year, with the omnichannel retailer set to release Q4 results on Thursday, February 20.

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John Blank

Off to a Solid Start in 2025: Zacks FEB Market Strategy

Year to date, the narrow DJIA was up +4.41%, the broad S&P 500 was up +2.01%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 was up +1.36%.

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Bryan Hayes

Weekly Option Windfall: Trading AXP Options Following Q4 Earnings Beat

One of Warren Buffett's long-held positions, American Express just delivered its fourth consecutive earnings beat.

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Shaun Pruitt

Can the Surge in Amazon Stock Continue as Q4 Earnings Approach?

Gaining momentum in recent months, let's see if it's time to buy Amazon (AMZN) stock for more upside as its Q4 results approach on Thursday, February 6.

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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Buy the Post Earnings Dip in Apple Stock?

Amid heightened market volatility, investors may notice Apple's (AAPL) stock has dipped nearly 5% since reporting very favorable results for its fiscal first quarter last Thursday.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Meta Stock After Beating Q4 EPS Expectations by 20%?

Surpassing earnings expectations for nine consecutive quarters, investors may be wondering if it's time to buy Meta Platforms (META) stock after its latest EPS surprise.

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Bryan Hayes

Is Meta Platforms (META) a Buy Ahead of Q4 Earnings Announcement?

The world's largest social media offering, Meta has surpassed the earnings mark in each of the past eight quarters.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy the Surge in Netflix Stock After Record Subscriber Growth?

Reporting strong Q4 results after market hours on Tuesday, Netflix (NFLX) stock soared to a 52-week peak of $999 a share in today's trading session.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Goldman Sachs or BlackRock Stock After Strong Q4 Earnings?

Exceeding their Q4 top and bottom-line expectations on Wednesday, let's see if it's time to buy stock in these renowned investment firms.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Top Semiconductor Stocks to Buy for 2025

With the global market for artificial intelligence presumed to be worth trillions in the coming years, these top semiconductor stocks should be lucrative investments going into 2025.

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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Still Buy Tesla Stock After Such an Extensive Rally?

Tesla (TSLA) shares have rallied +25% in December and are up over +75% year to date with investor sentiment remaining high for the EV leader's long-term initiatives.

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