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dividend-investing: Archive
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.
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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%.
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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.
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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%.
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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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3 Consistent Dividend Stocks to Buy for Passive Income
by Derek Lewis
Everybody loves dividends, essentially investors' form of payday. And these three companies have been growing their payouts for years on the back of strong operations.
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Don't Overlook These Top Dividend Stocks Going into 2025
by Shaun Pruitt
At the moment, several stocks with enticing dividends are standing out among the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list.
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3 Top Performing Finance Stocks with Generous Dividends
by Shaun Pruitt
Hitting new 52-week peaks in November, higher highs could be in store for these highly ranked finance stocks which have dividend yields over 3%.
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Dividend Watch: Three Companies Boosting Quarterly Payouts
by Derek Lewis
Earnings season continues to move at a rapid pace, with many companies reporting daily. And recently, these three companies delivered news of higher dividend payouts.
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Top Value Stocks Nearing 52-Week Highs with Stellar Dividends
by Shaun Pruitt
Edging toward new 52-week highs, here are three highly-ranked stocks that still stand out in terms of valuation while offering very generous dividends
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3 Top-Rated Stocks to Watch as Earnings Approach: ABT, EFX, SLG
by Shaun Pruitt
Sporting a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), here are three top-rated stocks that investors will want to consider as their Q3 results approach on Wednesday, October 16.
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Should Investors Consider High Yield Dividend Stocks?
by Derek Lewis
When selecting dividend-paying stocks, one of the first things that investors look at is, of course, the annual yield. But is high yield always the way to go?
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2 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Now: CSG Systems International, Canon
by Shaun Pruitt
While it may be tougher to find reasonably valued tech stocks that offer generous dividends, CSG Systems International (CSGS) and Canon (CAJPY) are two to consider.
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Is PepsiCo (PEP) a 'Buy' Ahead of Q3 Earnings Announcement?
by Bryan Hayes
The snack foods and beverage company has established a long history of exceeding earnings estimates.
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