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Buy This Top Investment Bank Stock as Q3 Results Approach: STT
by Shaun Pruitt
Attributed to its strategic expansion and operational efficiency, State Street (STT) stock sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) ahead of its Q3 report on Friday, October 17.
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3 Defensive Stocks to Watch as Trade Tensions Resurface: GILD, JNJ, KR
by Shaun Pruitt
With investors on edge as the world's two largest economies go head-to-head again, seeking out stocks that can offer defensive safety in the portfolio may be necessary
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Buy the Spike in Pepsi Stock After Exceeding Q3 Expectations?
by Shaun Pruitt
Following its favorable Q3 results yesterday morning, Pepsi stock has now spiked +8%, rising as much as +6% in Friday's trading session.
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Chevron vs. Exxon Stock: Which Oil Giant is the Better Investment?
by Shaun Pruitt
Chevron and Exxon Mobil are at the forefront of oil companies that can still capitalize even with crude prices below the threshold for peak profitability.
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4 Stocks Offering Strong Shareholder Yield for a Resilient Portfolio
by Indrajit Bandyopadhyay
CNQ, BCSF, CSX, and VZ stand out with strong shareholder yield, blending income, buybacks and debt reduction for portfolio defense.
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General Mills vs. Kraft Heinz: Bite the Dip in these Popular Food Stocks?
by Shaun Pruitt
Considering lower rates could re-shift consumers back to premium branded food categories, investors may wonder if now is a good time to bite on the dip in General Mills or Kraft Heinz stock.
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FedEx vs. UPS: Is Either Delivery Stock Still Portfolio Worthy?
by Shaun Pruitt
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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This 3 Stock Portfolio Provides Monthly Income
by Derek Lewis
If investors select their dividend-paying stocks in a structured manner, they can create a portfolio that provides monthly paydays.
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Time to Buy, Hold, or Take Profits in Euroseas (ESEA) Stock?
by Shaun Pruitt
Thanks to high charter rates and its operational excellence, Euroseas' (ESEA) stock has soared nearly +70% in the last three months, recently hitting a new 52-week peak of $65 a share.
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Is Walmart Stock Clearly the Better Investment Than Target's After Q2 Results?
by Shaun Pruitt
While Target and Walmart both posted mixed Q2 results this week, the retail giants disclosed different stories regarding their current growth and expansion.
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Target vs. Walmart: Which is the Best Retail Stock as Q2 Results Approach?
by Shaun Pruitt
Ultimately, the decision of which retail stock may be the better investment comes down to whether investors want to bet on value for the long-term or growth and defensive safety at the moment.
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5 Stocks With Solid Shareholder Yield to Safeguard Your Portfolio
by Indrajit Bandyopadhyay
E, CIB, COLB, DCI and WPC stand out with strong shareholder yield, blending income, buybacks and debt reduction for portfolio defense.
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2 High-Growth Stocks to Buy for Value: ADRNY, KALU
by Shaun Pruitt
Hailing from the consumer products and industrial products sectors, respectively, Ahold (ADRNY) and Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) are emerging as two high-growth stocks that offer sound value.
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3 Medical Stocks to Consider as Markets Take a Breather
by Shaun Pruitt
These top medical stocks may be able to provide defensive safety after President Trump's tariff hikes and July's unfavorable jobs report led to a market selloff.
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Ford Vs General Motors: Which Auto Stock is the Better Investment After Q2 Earnings?
by Shaun Pruitt
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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3 Finance Stocks to Watch After Crushing Earnings Expectations: BCS, CINF, LC
by Shaun Pruitt
These standouts offer diversity that expands across the finance scale, from a foreign banking institution to a leading insurance company and an up-and-coming consumer loan service provider.
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Is Microsoft (MSFT) a 'Buy' Ahead of Upcoming Earnings Announcement?
by Bryan Hayes
Adding to investor confidence is Microsoft's impressive track record of beating expectations. The tech giant has exceeded earnings estimates for 11 consecutive quarters.
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Bear of the Day: Dow (DOW)
by Tracey Ryniec
A 50% dividend cut as the industry conditions remain tough.
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General Motors Vs Coca-Cola Stock: Which is the Better Investment as Q2 Earnings Approach?
by Shaun Pruitt
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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PNC & AIR are 2 Top Stocks to Watch After Earnings
by Shaun Pruitt
In a busy week that included much-anticipated quarterly reports, these standouts among the finance and aerospace sectors shouldn't be overlooked.
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State Street Vs BlackRock: Which Finance Stock is the Better Buy After Q2 Earnings?
by Shaun Pruitt
Able to exceed their Q2 earnings expectations on Tuesday, investors may be wondering which of these renowned asset managers is the better investment at the moment.
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3 Medical Stocks to Watch as Q2 Earnings Approach: ABT, JNJ, NVS
by Shaun Pruitt
The broader market's historic rebound may make it necessary to consider some defensive positions in the portfolio, and these medical stocks fit the bill ahead of their Q2 reports.
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This 3 Stock Portfolio Provides Monthly Income
by Derek Lewis
While most stocks pay quarterly dividends, investors can still construct a portfolio that allows them to get paid monthly.
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Bull of the Day: Dell Technologies (DELL)
by Bryan Hayes
Dell is benefitting from strong demand for AI servers amid an ongoing digital transformation.
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Bear of the Day: Starbucks (SBUX)
by Bryan Hayes
Decreased global comparable store sales along with higher operational expenses represent significant headwinds.
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