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Stocks in the News: Archive

Shaun Pruitt

FedEx vs. UPS: Is Either Delivery Stock Still Portfolio Worthy?

Despite their attractive valuations and generous dividends, increased pressure on shipping volume and costs has weighed on FedEx and UPS stock.

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Derek Lewis

Seeking Outsized Gains? 3 Traits Outperfoming Stocks Possess

When it comes to outperformance, robust sales growth, margin expansion, and innovation are all contributing factors.

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Derek Lewis

Seeking Quantum Computing Exposure? 2 Stocks Worth a Look

Quantum computing has emerged as a strong investment theme over the past year. with the trend fully expected to continue as we wade further into the digital era.

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Shaun Pruitt

Nike vs. Lululemon: Is Either Apparel Stock Due for a Sharp Rebound?

Despite their grizzly stock performances in recent years, let's see if now is an opportune time to invest in either of these leading apparel retailers for a sharp rebound.

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Derek Lewis

This 3 Stock Portfolio Provides Monthly Income

If investors select their dividend-paying stocks in a structured manner, they can create a portfolio that provides monthly paydays.

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Derek Lewis

2 Under The Radar AI Stocks Worth a Look

We won't be escaping the AI frenzy anytime soon, with many companies benefiting nicely from the demand. But it isn't just NVIDIA benefiting.

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Shaun Pruitt

Should Investors Buy the Post-Earnings Dip in Salesforce (CRM) Stock?

Despite posting favorable Q2 results after market hours on Wednesday, Salesforce (CRM) stock dropped as much as 12% in today's trading session.

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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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