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dividend-investing: Archive
2 Transportation Stocks to Buy for Higher Highs: CPA, ESEA
by Shaun Pruitt
Hitting new 52-week peaks in June, what makes these top-rated transportation stocks stand out the most is their generous dividends, especially considering they look poised to reach higher highs.
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Seeking a Payday? 3 Dividend Kings Worth a Look: PM, AFL, EMR
by Derek Lewis
These companies have shown incredible resilience historically, surviving through many economic periods while also continuously increasingly rewarding shareholders.
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These 2 Tech Titans Generate Substantial Cash: MSFT & AAPL
by Derek Lewis
Companies with strong cash-generating abilities are great targets, as they have the ability to fuel growth, pay out dividends, and easily wipe out debt.
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Buy the Dip in these Intriguing REITs: DBRG, IVR, NYMT
by Shaun Pruitt
Investors looking for potential bargains amid the stock market's rebound may want to consider several REITs that have made their way onto the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list.
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Buy AT&T or Verizon Stock if Market Volatility Resurges?
by Shaun Pruitt
Benefiting from strong demand for their wireless and broadband services, AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) stock have provided a pleasant hedge against market volatility this year.
TNegative Net Change VZNegative Net Change TMUSNegative Net Change
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2 Auto Stocks to Consider for a Rebound: AAP, F
by Shaun Pruitt
While both companies have faced headwinds in recent years, Advance Auto Parts (AAP) and Ford (F) stock could be in store for a sharp rebound at some point.
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Are Your Mega-High Stock Dividends Safe?
by Tracey Ryniec
Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, and Bryan Hayes, editor of Zacks Income Investor newsletter, discuss 5 popular stocks with high dividend yields. Can the dividend be trusted?
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3 Stocks to Watch as Trump Reaches Trade Deal with the U.K.: BP, NOMD, RYCEY
by Shaun Pruitt
Several British ADRs are standing out and may be worthy of investors' consideration, with President Trump reaching a trade deal with the U.K. on Thursday.
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Buy Pfizer (PFE) Stock for a Rebound After Crushing Q1 EPS Expectations?
by Shaun Pruitt
Pfizer (PFE) shares spiked 3% in Tuesday's trading session as the pharmaceutical giant was able to crush its Q1 earnings expectations.
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3 Finance Stocks with Great ROE and Generous Dividends
by Shaun Pruitt
Making their way onto the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, several finance sector stocks are standing out with great ROE and generous dividends.
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Is Target (TGT) Stock Getting too Cheap to Ignore?
by Shaun Pruitt
Trading near multi-year lows and 47% from its 52-week high, Target (TGT) stock is surely catching investors' attention as a buy-the-dip prospect.
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Seeking Income? 3 High Yield Stocks Worth a Look
by Derek Lewis
Dividend-paying stocks can allow investors to build a cash pile quickly. After all, isn't payday the best?
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Still Time to Buy Coca-Cola Stock as a Defensive Hedge?
by Shaun Pruitt
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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Bet on Big Oil Stocks as a Defensive Hedge Against Market Volatility?
by Shaun Pruitt
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.
CVXPositive Net Change XOMPositive Net Change
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3 Dividend Stocks to Consider for a Market Rebound
by Shaun Pruitt
Magnifying the trend of positive earnings estimate revisions for these highly ranked stocks is their attractive dividends, which are reassuring as investors hope the broader market will continue to stabilize and rebound.
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3 Highly Ranked Energy Stocks to Buy with Generous Dividends: CAPL, CRGY, PAA
by Shaun Pruitt
Among the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, several stocks are standing out from the oils & energy sector with generous dividend yields over 3%.
PAANegative Net Change CAPLNegative Net Change CRGYPositive Net Change
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Are High-Yield Dividend Stocks Best for Income-Focused Investors?
by Derek Lewis
Dividends come with many clear benefits, including a passive income stream and a shield against drawdowns in other positions.
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Don't Overlook These Top Dividend Stocks Under $20: KT, PAX, NUS
by Shaun Pruitt
Here are three top-rated Zacks stocks to consider under $20 with generous dividends.
KTPositive Net Change NUSPositive Net Change PAXPositive Net Change ELFNegative Net Change
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3 REIT Stocks to Buy with Dividends Over 8%: ABR, ALX, NLY
by Shaun Pruitt
Here are three highly ranked REITs to consider with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and annual dividend yields over 8%.
ABRPositive Net Change NLYPositive Net Change ALXPositive Net Change
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3 Stocks That Can Benefit from Valentine's Day Momentum: AMZN, M, VSCO
by Shaun Pruitt
Amazon, Macy???s, and Victoria's Secret's stock will be worth keeping an eye on in the coming weeks as they may be capitalizing on Valentine's Day.
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5 Top Stocks Paying Big Dividends
by Tracey Ryniec
Tracey Ryniec, Zacks Senior Stock Strategist, screened for Zacks Strong Buy and Buy stocks that also paid dividend yields over 4%.
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Bull of the Day: Primerica (PRI)
by Bryan Hayes
The company's business model makes it well-positioned to cater to the middle-income market's increased demand for financial security.
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Bull of the Day: Sonoco Products (SON)
by Shaun Pruitt
Investors looking for shares of a company that has the remnants of a value stock with growth potential may want to consider Sonoco (SON).
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Bull of the Day: Sonoco Products (SON)
by Shaun Pruitt
Sonoco Products (SON) has the remnants of a value stock with growth potential.
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3 Dividend Growers to Buy for Passive Income
by Derek Lewis
Dividends come with many well-known perks, essentially investors' form of payday in the market.
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