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dividend-investing: Archive
Seeking Income? 3 Top-Ranked Dividend Aristocrats to Buy
by Derek Lewis
Many investors pivot to the Dividend Aristocrats when looking to generate an income stream. And recently, analysts have become bullish on these three.
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Dividend Watch: 3 Companies Boosting Payouts
by Derek Lewis
Shareholders can receive many positive announcements, such as upgraded guidance or news of a hot acquisition. Of course, dividend raises also fall into this category.
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3 Affordable Stocks to Buy for Exposure to the U.K.'s Economy
by Shaun Pruitt
The risk to reward looks favorable for a few top-rated U.K.-based stocks that offer generous dividends.
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Seeking Income? 3 High-Yield Stocks to Buy
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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4 Energy Stocks to Buy for Growth & Lofty Dividends
by Shaun Pruitt
With crude prices remaining higher, these oil refiners and producers look poised to benefit and have stellar dividends to support investors.
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Powering Up Your Portfolio: 2 Utility Stocks Worth Investing in Today
by Ethan Feller
Utility stocks can offer low volatility returns along with regular dividend payments
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Top-Rated Stocks to Buy from a Variety of Sectors After Earnings
by Shaun Pruitt
Outside of popular names in headlines finding stocks that appear to be on a path to prosperity after reporting quarterly results is not always easy but here are several stocks from a variety of sectors that have become more intriguing.
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How to Identify Winning Stocks During Market Pullbacks
by Bryan Hayes
Look for stocks that are holding up well through the increased volatility.
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3 Stocks to Buy on Recent Dividend Hikes
by Derek Lewis
Dividend hikes reflect a company's commitment to returning value to shareholders, undoubtedly encouraging. And recently, all three of these companies have boosted their payouts.
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Don't Overlook These Affordable Stocks as Earnings Approach
by Shaun Pruitt
Components such as valuation, growth, and rising earnings estimates help reconfirm it's time to buy these top-rated stocks for their affordable prices and investment potential.
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Seeking Income? 3 Top-Ranked High-Yield Stocks to Buy
by Derek Lewis
Let's face it - we all love payday. And with these three stocks, investors stand to reap considerable payouts.
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Crude Oil Pops, Energy Sector Rebounds: Stocks to Watch
by Bryan Hayes
WTI crude prices leapt 16% in July.
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Top-Rated Stocks to Consider Buying as Earnings Approach
by Shaun Pruitt
Buying these tech and industrial products stocks has become very compelling leading up to their Q2 reports on Tuesday, August 1.
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Time to Buy into the Strong Momentum of These REITs?
by Shaun Pruitt
With their Q2 reports behind us, the momentum in AGNC Investment (AGNC) and Blackstone Mortgage Trust (BXMT) stock is hard to overlook at the moment.
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Market Rally Broadens Out: Banking Giant Hits 52-Week High
by Bryan Hayes
We've heard all year how the rally was being driven solely by big tech, but recent expansion suggests otherwise.
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Worried About Market Froth? Buy These 3 Dividend Stocks
by Ethan Feller
If you are concerned about the massive rally in tech leading to sharp corrections, then taking profits or adding other positions may be a prudent move
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A Winning Strategy for Q2 Earnings Season
by Jeremy Mullin
With stocks soaring ahead of earnings, investors need to take the right approach to make sure the big moves go their way. Jeremy Mullin highlights a strategy with a high probably of success regardless of the market's direction.
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An Unconventional Play on the Artificial Intelligence Theme
by Bryan Hayes
This undervalued and overlooked area of the market can generate income while providing AI exposure.
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Passive Income: 3 Dividend Kings Worth a Look
by Derek Lewis
Dividends soften the blow from drawdowns in other positions, provide more than one way to reap a return from an investment, and allow maximum returns through dividend reinvestment.
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consumer-staples dividend-investing medical
3 Dividend Kings Yielding Royal Sums
by Ethan Feller
Dividend Kings are stocks that have raised their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years
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2 Affordable Highly-Ranked Stocks to Buy for Dividend Yields Over 5%
by Shaun Pruitt
Looking for stocks that may have more upside and also offer generous dividends is usually a priority for many investors.
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2 Consumer Staples Stocks to Buy with Dividend Yields Over 5%
by Shaun Pruitt
Here are two consumer staples stocks that investors may want to consider as their outlook has brightened and they offer stellar dividends.
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Highly Ranked Stocks to Buy Among the Zacks Construction Sector
by Shaun Pruitt
The broader Zacks Construction sector is very attractive at the moment boasting 20 stocks that currently sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). One of the standout industries in the space is the Building Products-Home Builders Industry which is currently in Zacks top 2%.
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Time to Buy These Consumer Food Stocks with Stellar Dividends
by Shaun Pruitt
Many of these food companies are attractive as they offer stellar dividends in addition to the potential for near-term upside in their stocks.
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2 "International" Stocks to Buy for Steady Growth and Sound Value
by Shaun Pruitt
With strong value, steady growth, and earnings estimate revisions trending higher over the last 60 days it appears to be a good time to buy stock in American International Group (AIG) and Marriott International (MAR).
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