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Stocks in the News: Archive

Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Buy the Post-Earnings Dip in Dollar Tree Stock?

Despite crushing Q2 earnings expectations, Dollar Tree (DLTR) stock dipped 8% on Wednesday but is still up more than +35% year to date.

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Derek Lewis

Revisiting the Pandemic Stocks: SHOP, ZM

While many companies saw a surge of growth in the pandemic era, ZM and SHOP were two of the biggest winners thanks to stay-at-home orders. But where are they now?

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Derek Lewis

Are IPOs Finally Back? CRCL, CRWV

IPO activity post-pandemic has fluctuated significantly, primarily driven by economic uncertainty, rising interest rates, and inflation, all of which have impacted investor sentiment.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Consumer-Centric Stocks to Consider as Earnings Approach: OLLI, ULTA

Set to report Q2 results on Thursday, August 28, Ollie's Bargain Outlet and Ulta Beauty stock have drifted toward 52-week highs and are sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), respectively.

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Derek Lewis

These 2 Tech Companies are Cash Generating Machines

Strong cash flows reflect financial stability, allowing companies to pay down debt, pursue growth opportunities, and shell out dividend payments.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy These Retail Apparel Stocks for a Rebound as Q2 Results Approach? ANF, PVH

Two of the more popular retail apparel companies will be reporting their Q2 results this week in Abercrombie & Fitch and PVH, the parent company for iconic fashion brands such as Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger.

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Derek Lewis

Why Earnings Season Matters

Imagine that, once every few months, you must release information detailing your current financial standing. Sounds intimidating, right? That's just a different way of describing what earnings season is.

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Derek Lewis

Stock Screening Made Simple

Screens are very useful tools for investors to filter out the noise, allowing them to focus fully on their preferred parameters. But the process can sometimes become overwhelming.

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Derek Lewis

4 Traits Outperforming Stocks Possess

Finding big-time winners is much easier said than done, but investors can still deploy a basic framework that puts them on the path to reaping outsized gains.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy, Hold, or Fade the Recent Rally in UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Stock?

UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock is still down 40% YTD but has surged more than +20% this month following reports that Warren Buffett, and other billionaire hedge fund managers have taken a stake in the company.

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Shaun Pruitt

Home Depot vs. Lowe's: Which is the Best Investment as Q2 Results Approach?

Subdued by tariff headwinds earlier in the year, Home Depot and Lowe's stock have started to gain momentum ahead of their Q2 reports next week.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy Dillard's (DDS) Stock After Crushing Q2 EPS Expectations?

Dillard's was able to crush Q2 EPS expectations on Thursday thanks to its operational efficiency, modest sales growth, and shareholder-friendly capital allocation.

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Derek Lewis

Dividend Watch: 3 Companies Boosting Payouts

Everybody loves dividends, as they provide a passive income stream, limit drawdowns in other positions, and provide more than one way to profit from an investment.

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Shaun Pruitt

Axon Enterprise (AXON) Vs Palantir Technologies (PLTR): Which is the Better Investment?

Considering their millionaire-maker-like gains, investors are surely wondering which of these hot stocks is the better investment at the moment.

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Derek Lewis

Should You Buy Stock Splits?

Splits are generally covered in positivity, as they allow a greater portion of investors to get in. But should you?

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Derek Lewis

Stock Screening Made Simple: A Closer Look

While stock screening can be overwhelming, there are several tips that investors can utilize to make the process smoother.

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Derek Lewis

Why Earnings Season Matters

The period is undoubtedly hectic for market participants, with companies finally revealing what's transpired behind closed doors.

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Shaun Pruitt

Ford Vs General Motors: Which Auto Stock is the Better Investment After Q2 Earnings?

Fighting to overcome tariff challenges, let's see which of these renowned automakers is the better investment after exceeding their Q2 expectations.

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Shaun Pruitt

Mastercard Vs Visa Stock: Which is the Better Investment Ahead of Earnings?

Investors will be looking forward to Visa's (V) and Mastercard's (MA) quarterly reports next week on Tuesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 31, respectively.

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Derek Lewis

Can Nike and Target Sustain Recent Momentum?

Both stocks have rebounded big over the past three months. But is it time to buy?

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy, Hold, or Sell Intel Stock as Q2 Earnings Approach?

Showing signs of a comeback, Intel (INTC) stock has started to rebound and is up +15% in 2025, with the chip giant's much-anticipated Q2 results approaching after-market hours on Thursday, July 24.

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Shaun Pruitt

General Motors Vs Coca-Cola Stock: Which is the Better Investment as Q2 Earnings Approach?

General Motors and Coca-Cola stock tend to draw the attention of both institutional and retail investors, but which is the better investment as their Q2 results approach on Tuesday, July 22?

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Derek Lewis

The Q2 Earnings Cycle Accelerates: Why Earnings Season Matters

The period is undoubtedly hectic for market participants, with companies finally revealing what's transpired behind closed doors.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Top-Notch Stocks to Buy as Q2 Earnings Approach: GE,TSM

The Zacks Expected Surprise Prediction (ESP) suggests GE Aerospace (GE) and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM) could once again surpass their quarterly earnings expectations.

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Derek Lewis

These 3 Companies Generate Big Cash

Strong cash flows reflect financial stability, allowing companies to pay down debt, pursue growth opportunities, and shell out dividend payments.

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