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dividend-investing: Archive
Time to Buy These Consumer Staples Stocks Before Earnings?
by Shaun Pruitt
As we progress through earnings season, investors may want to pay attention to the Consumer Staples sector as there are quite a few stocks that could beat earnings expectations.
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consumer-staples dividend-investing dividends earnings
Earnings Preview for the Week of January 16th
by Andrew Rocco
Airlines, banks, and a Chinese leader showcase their earnings next week.
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airlines dividend-investing earnings investing transportation
3 Top Picks From a Hot Industrial Products Sector
by Derek Lewis
These three stocks from the Zacks Industrial Products sector have been hot, outperforming the S&P 500 over the last three months on the back of improved earnings outlooks. Is there more fuel in the tank?
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Bull of the Day: Campbell Soup (CPB)
by Kevin Cook
America's staple soup keeps pushing new highs as investors seek good old fashioned stability
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consumer-staples dividend-investing food
2 Highly-Ranked Stocks to Buy for Value, Growth, & Momentum
by Shaun Pruitt
Here are two stocks that are more likely to see continued rallies over the next few weeks sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and an overall "A" VGM Style Scores grade for Value, Growth, and Momentum.
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dividend-investing dividends finance insurance retail
3 Top Utilities Stocks For a Defensive Approach
by Derek Lewis
Stocks in the Zacks Utilities sector are defensive by nature, as these companies' services witness consistent demand no matter the economic backdrop.
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dividend-investing dividends energy utilities
Buy Conagra Brands (CAG) and Lamb Weston (LW) Stock After Impressive Earnings?
by Shaun Pruitt
With both Conagra Brands and Lamb Weston stocks recently hitting their 52-week highs, let's see if it's time to buy and ride the momentum after their impressive quarters.
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consumer-staples dividend-investing dividends earnings food
2 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy and Never Sell
by Ethan Feller
Dividend Aristocrats are steady and maybe a bit boring. But that can be a good thing, especially during periods of volatility
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consumer-staples dividend-investing pharmaceuticals
3 Soon-To-Be Dividend Kings
by Derek Lewis
While Dividend Aristocrats are impressive, Dividend Kings are a step above. And these three companies are already knocking on the door of the elite club, just a few years away from joining.
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agriculture construction consumer-staples dividend-investing dividends finance insurance
Should Investors Buy Dollar Tree (DLTR) or Walmart (WMT) for 2023?
by Shaun Pruitt
More upside in Dollar Tree and Walmart stock may largely depend upon their fourth-quarter earnings reports, but holding these equities could prove beneficial for investors as consumers look to save.
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3 Top Stocks With Dividend Yields Above 10%
by Derek Lewis
It's common for companies to up their dividend payouts when business is fruitful, making them enticing investments for income-focused investors from a shorter-term perspective.
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BP vs. Occidental Petroleum: Which Stock is the Better Buy for 2023?
by Shaun Pruitt
Both companies appear to be strong long-term investments considering their current valuations and the ability to not depend solely on oil prices with diversity among their businesses.
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chemicals dividend-investing dividends oil-energy
3 Top Performing Blue-Chips of 2022
by Derek Lewis
Many investors have flocked to blue-chip stocks in 2022 to shield themselves from volatility. Can the strength of these three stocks spill into 2023?
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construction dividend-investing industrial-products medical oil-energy
3 Dividend Kings Nicely Suited for Income Investors
by Derek Lewis
Dividend Aristocrats, companies that have increased their dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years, are popular targets among income investors. However, a step above is the elite Dividend Kings group.
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Buy These Highly-Ranked Dividend Aristocrats for 2023
by Shaun Pruitt
Finding stocks that will be winners in 2023 won't be easy, but reliable income in your portfolio will help assist with market uncertainty.
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agriculture construction dividend-investing dividends
Apple (AAPL) vs. Microsoft (MSFT): Which stock is the Better Buy for 2023?
by Shaun Pruitt
There might be better buying opportunities ahead but both AAPL and MSFT have crushed the return of broader indexes over the last decade and this could continue considering their long-term growth is still intact.
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dividend-investing dividends electronics software tech-stocks
3 Highly-Ranked Stocks With Dividend Yields Above 5%
by Derek Lewis
In a historically-volatile 2022, dividends have been a precious item, helping limit the impact of drawdowns in other positions.
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Time to Buy Eli Lilly (LLY) and AbbVie (ABBV) Stock for 2023?
by Shaun Pruitt
AbbVie's valuation, in particular, makes it a potentially strong candidate for 2023, while Eli Lilly's growth could support its stock next year.
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dividend-investing dividends medical pharmaceuticals
Should Investors Buy Big Tobacco Stocks?
by Shaun Pruitt
With their total returns being impressively better than the broader market this year, investors might want to consider these equities for 2023 as well.
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consumer-staples dividend-investing dividends
3 Top Stocks Pushing 52-Week Highs
by Derek Lewis
While the general market has undergone a brutal stretch in 2022, all three of these stocks have sailed through calm waters, snapping the bearish trend and delivering considerable gains to investors.
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consumer-staples dividend-investing oil-energy transportation
Surviving Market Volatility: 3 Low Beta Stocks to Consider
by Andrew Rocco
When the market speeds up, the best thing you can do is slow down. Today we dissect how investors should navigate volatile markets and present 3 low beta stocks to consider.
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agriculture dividend-investing dividends large-cap
Time to Buy Nike (NKE) Stock for 2023?
by Shaun Pruitt
With NKE shares still trading 37% from their highs, now might be a great time for investors to consider buying Nike stock for 2023 and beyond.
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apparel consumer-discretionary dividend-investing dividends
Time to Buy Comcast and Dish Network Stock?
by Shaun Pruitt
After simultaneously hitting their 52-week lows on October 13, both stocks have started to rebound outperforming broader indexes since Mid-October.
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consumer-discretionary dividend-investing dividends mobile
Like Dividends? 3 Aristocrats Worthy of Consideration
by Derek Lewis
Dividend Aristocrats are top-tier investments for those focusing on income, as these companies have successfully upped their dividend payouts for a minimum of 25 consecutive years.
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aerospace agriculture construction consumer-staples dividend-investing dividends
Time to Buy AMD or Intel Stock for 2023?
by Shaun Pruitt
The two companies have battled for market share in the industry becoming somewhat fierce competitors. Let's see which stock may be geared to have a stronger performance going forward.
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dividend-investing dividends semiconductor tech-stocks