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dividend-investing: Archive
Top Stocks With Solid Shareholder Yield in Today's Macro Environment
by Indrajit Bandyopadhyay
Cooling inflation and Fed rate cuts lift the appeal of shareholder-yield stocks, with CION, CIB & WPC showing how dividends, buybacks and debt cuts can steady returns.
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Coca-Cola Vs Pepsi Stock: Which is the Better Investment for 2026?
by Shaun Pruitt
As we begin 2026, investors may be eying Coca-Cola (KO) and Pepsi (PEP) stock for defensive safety.
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Bull of the Day: Vale (VALE)
by Shaun Pruitt
Vale (VALE) has started to reward investors who have stayed the course, and the mining company's turnaround points to more upside.
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Hideout in the Financial Sector as We Round out 2025?
by Shaun Pruitt
Entering the last trading week of the year, investors are certainly pondering where to put their money to work in 2026, and the financial sector may be at the forefront with the stock market near all-time highs.
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Top Retail Stocks to Consider for a Black Friday Boost
by Shaun Pruitt
Here are a few of the most appealing retail stocks to consider, with Black Friday sales set to take the spotlight.
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Target Vs. Walmart: Which is the Better Retail Stock Ahead of Q3 Results?
by Shaun Pruitt
It's been hard to overlook Walmart's (WMT) steady growth, while Target's (TGT) cheaper valuation may still compel investors as a potential buy-the-dip target.
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Top Stocks With Solid Shareholder Yield to Safeguard Your Portfolio
by Indrajit Bandyopadhyay
CION, IVZ, TRTX and WPC stand out with strong shareholder yield, blending income, buybacks and debt reduction for portfolio defense.
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Bull of the Day: UBS Group AG (UBS)
by Bryan Hayes
UBS maintains a strong capital position and its efficiency initiatives will likely continue to aid profitability.
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Like Dividends? 3 Dividend Aristocrats Worth a Look
by Derek Lewis
Everybody loves dividends, essentially investors' form of payday. They can help limit drawdowns in other positions and provide a passive income stream, two key traits that all market participants enjoy.
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2 High-Dividend Stocks with a Strong Buy Rating: AB, USAC
by Shaun Pruitt
Enticing dividends, EPS growth, and fair P/E valuations make these highly ranked Zacks stocks appealing to income investors.
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Does UnitedHealth Stock Have More Upside After Q3 Earnings?
by Shaun Pruitt
UnitedHealth Group's (UNH) stock hasn't received the post-earnings rally that investors may have hoped for, but the medical giant was able to provide subtle signs that its operations are stabilizing.
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This 3 Stocks Portfolio Provides Monthly Income
by Derek Lewis
Who doesn't like payday? Investors can structure a portfolio that provides monthly income with this combination of three stocks.
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From Punch Cards to Cloud: IBM's 114-Year Evolution
by Bryan Hayes
Top themes such as quantum computing, hybrid cloud, and storage solutions have driven outperformance.
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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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