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dividend-investing: Archive
The One Trigger That Consistently Predicts Explosive Gains
by Bryan Hayes
This rule-based strategy that has consistently outperformed the market year after year.
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High-Flying REIT Lifts Dividend, Hits 52-Week High
by Bryan Hayes
Contrary to conventional wisdom, the opportunity still exists for investors to create a reliable stream of income from the equity markets.
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3 REITs Investors Can Buy Today
by Ethan Feller
REITs provide investors with an opportunity to invest in real estate without directly owning properties
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Time to Buy Stock in These Pharmaceutical Giants for EPS Growth
by Shaun Pruitt
The rising earnings estimate revisions are a strong sign that there could be more upside for Novartis and Novo Nordisk stock this year. Furthermore, both companies are leaders in critical areas of healthcare and remain sound long-term investments for 2023 and beyond.
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Dividend Reinvesting & Top-Rated Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Now
by Shaun Pruitt
Dividend reinvesting is a useful strategy for investors to compound their returns and here is a look at the top-rated Zacks dividend aristocrats at the moment.
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Dividend Stocks: The Surprising Truth
by Bryan Hayes
You don't need high risk to produce high returns. Dividend-paying stocks can produce outsized profits on more defensive names. Bryan Hayes explains the importance of dividends in your portfolio and highlights an underappreciated space that you might want to consider.
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Bull of the Day: M.D.C. Holdings (MDC)
by Shaun Pruitt
After blasting first-quarter expectations earlier in the month, M.D.C. Holdings (MDC) stock looks attractive sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and an overall "A" VGM Style Scores grade for the combination of Value, Growth, and Momentum.
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A Little-Known Path to Consistent Outperformance
by Neena Mishra
Dividend-paying investments don't get a lot of attention in the market, but they are positioned to prosper in uncertain environments. Neena Mishra discusses the importance of dividends and how ETFs give you the most bang for your buck.
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Cisco Systems Vs. Dell Technologies which Computer Stock is the Better Buy
by Shaun Pruitt
With sentiment continuing to grow toward the broader technology sector, this poses the question of if it's time to buy either of these historic tech companies.
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5 Traits of Legendary Investors
by Andrew Rocco
By cultivating these traits, traders can increase their chances of success in the stock market.
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3 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy and Never Sell
by Ethan Feller
The stocks I share below have a high Zacks Rank and have raised dividends for more than 50 years running
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5 Diverse Medical Stocks to Buy for 2023 and Beyond
by Shaun Pruitt
The top and bottom-line growth make these Zacks Medical stocks very attractive.
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Build a Unique Portfolio with 3 Top Ranked ETFs
by Ethan Feller
The universe of ETFs these days is practically as diverse as the whole stock market
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Seeking Income? 3 Top-Ranked Tech Stocks to Consider
by Derek Lewis
For those interested in limiting volatility but still seeking exposure to the sector, targeting dividend-paying technology stocks would provide precisely that.
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3 Affordable & Diverse Top-Rated REITs to Buy Now
by Shaun Pruitt
Here are 3 Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) REIT stocks that investors may want to consider as they appear to be trading at a discount.
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2 Unique Dividend Aristocrats to Diversify the Portfolio
by Shaun Pruitt
Here are two Dividend Aristocrats that are top-rated Zacks stocks at the moment and can offer unique exposure and diversification to investors' portfolios.
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2 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy in the Finance Sector
by Shaun Pruitt
Here are two top-rated stocks from the Zacks Finance sector that investors may want to consider. These stocks are also Dividend Aristocrats, raising their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years.
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Bull of the Day: Rio Tinto (RIO)
by Shaun Pruitt
The Mining-Miscellaneous Industry is currently in the top 30% of over 248 Zacks Industries and Rio Tinto's (RIO) stock is standing out with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and overall "A" VGM grade for the combination of Value, Growth, and Momentum.
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Time to Buy These 3 Dividend Kings
by Shaun Pruitt
Here are three of the highest-ranked Dividend Kings at the moment who have raised their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years.
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3 Highly Ranked Stocks with Dividend Yields Over 7%
by Shaun Pruitt
The rising earnings estimate revisions are a great sign that these companies are benefiting from a strong business environment which should lead to more upside in their stocks along with the passive income.
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Weathering the Economic Storm: This Highly-Ranked Stock Has Flourished
by Bryan Hayes
The bullish price action is a sign of strength as this company looks to continue its momentum in the months and years ahead.
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3 Soon-To-Be Dividend Aristocrats
by Derek Lewis
Dividend payouts boost any portfolio, providing a passive income stream and limiting the impact of drawdowns in other positions. And when it comes to the top dividend-paying stocks, Dividend Aristocrats are in a league of their own.
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Keep these 3 Stocks on Your Buy List After the Market Selloff
by Shaun Pruitt
The broader selloff in markets this week is creating opportunities and here are three stocks that investors should keep an eye on.
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Should Investors Buy Bristol Myers or CVS Stock Near 52-week Lows?
by Shaun Pruitt
Investors are often on the lookout for strong companies that may be undervalued and present lucrative long-term opportunities.
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3 Stocks to Buy for Consistent Dividend Growth
by Ethan Feller
Some of these companies have been around for over 100 years and have seen all imaginable economic environments
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