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Derek Lewis

3 Top-Ranked Dividend Aristorats to Buy for Income

Aristocrats have upped their payouts for a minimum of 25 consecutive years, fully reflecting their reliability. Who doesn't enjoy payday?

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Shaun Pruitt

Highly-Ranked Finance Stocks to Buy for Income

At the moment quite a few financial stocks currently hold spots on the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list and offer dividend yields over 5%.

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Bryan Hayes

Pizza Delivery Giant Surges to 52-Week High on Sales Boost, Expansion Efforts

The well-known pizza company is aiming for a bigger slice of the pie by focusing on innovation and customer expansion.

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Shaun Pruitt

Highly-Ranked Income Stocks to Buy on the Dip

When considering their current investment scenarios, the income opportunity these highly-ranked Zacks stocks offer to investors is too generous to overlook.

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Shaun Pruitt

Don't Overlook These Top Value Stocks in January It's Time to Buy

With "A" Zacks Style Scores grades for Value here are three top-rated stocks with fundamental valuations that shouldn't be overlooked at the moment.

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Shaun Pruitt

High-Volume Trading Suggests it's Time to Buy These Top-Rated Stocks

Higher trading volume suggests the market may have more upside in store for Amazon (AMZN), AGNC Investment (AGNC), and Citigroup's (C) stock.

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Shaun Pruitt

Capital One Vs. Discover: Is it Time to Buy Stock in These Consumer Loan Giants?

Capital One Financial (COF) and Discover Financial Services (DFS) are two of the more prominent consumer lending companies but is it time to buy their stocks?

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy OneMain Holdings (OMF) Stock for Higher Highs?

OneMain Holdings' (OMF) valuation and lucrative dividend yield remain enticing to income investors with shares hovering near 52-week highs.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Ally or Synchrony Financial Stock for Higher Highs?

Several consumer lending stocks have been bright spots in the financial sector with Ally Financial (ALLY) and Synchrony Financial (SYF) standing out in particular.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Agriculture Stocks to Buy for the New Year

Let's check out the opportunity in two pleasantly intriguing Zacks Agriculture-Operations Industry stocks.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Kraft Heinz (KHC) and Ingredion's (INGR) Stock for Value

Generous dividends, very reasonable valuations, and favorable outlooks certainly make Kraft Heinz (KHC) and Ingredion (INGR) two of the more attractive consumer staples stocks for the new year.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Highly Ranked Energy Stocks with Dividend Yields over 5%

As markets gain steam attributed to a more dovish Fed, CrossAmerica Partners (CAPL) and Ecopetrol (EC) are two appealing energy stocks to consider.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Exciting Small Cap Stocks with Dividend Yields Over 5%

As broader markets continue to rally on the Fed's decision to leave rates unchanged, many small-cap stocks are joining the party.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Promising REITs with Robust Bottom lines & Dividend Yields Over 5%

Here are two companies with income-producing real estate assets that investors may want to own at the moment.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Top-Rated Stocks with Dividend Yields over 5%

These top-rated Zacks stocks are standing out as they appear to be poised for more upside while offering dividend yields over 5% as well.

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Shaun Pruitt

Highly Ranked Stocks Poised to Move Higher in December

Belonging to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list here are three highly ranked stocks to consider as we get closer to rounding out 2023.

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Derek Lewis

This Combination of 3 Stocks Provides Monthly Income

Investors who select stocks in a structured manner can create a portfolio that pays them monthly. Who doesn't love payday?

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Highly Ranked Transportation Stocks This Earnings Season

The Zacks Transportation-Shipping Industry has been a highlight of this earnings season as many of the companies in the space have posted strong quarterly results.

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Andrew Rocco

5 Tips to Avoid "Dead $" Stocks

Owning a "dead money" stock can frustrate investors as these stocks often plateau and fail to regain their previous highs. Andrew Rocco discusses the importance of ongoing evaluation of investment choices to avoid being stuck with sideways moving stocks.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bull of the Day: Rocky Brands (RCKY)

Increased profitability, product improvement, and reduced inventory levels land Rocky Brands (RCKY) stock a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and the Bull of the Day.

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Derek Lewis

3 Top-Ranked Tech Stocks to Buy for Income

Dividend-paying stocks are not always 'boring,' as many exciting companies from the technology sector also reward their shareholders with payouts.

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Andrew Rocco

Bear of the Day: Clorox (CLX)

Clorox is facing significant challenges after a sophisticated cyber-attack disrupted its operations. Despite its reputation as a value stock, CLX's overvaluation, negative quarterly EPS growth, and declining stock prices are concerning.

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Shaun Pruitt

Don't Overlook These Top-Rated Energy Stocks Ahead of Earnings

Attractive dividends and reasonable valuations make these Zacks Oils & Energy sector stocks intriguing with WTI Crude Oil still over $80 a barrel at the moment.

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Shaun Pruitt

Top Consumer Staples Aristocrats to Buy Amid Recent Market Volatility

The consumer staples sector has heavy representation on the dividends aristocrats list with several of these companies also being top-rated Zacks stocks at the moment and here are a few to consider.

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Shaun Pruitt

Now is an Opportunistic Time to Buy These Industrial Products Stocks

Several top-rated Zacks industrial products sector stocks stand out at the moment as these companies also hold spots on the coveted dividend aristocrats list.

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