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dividend-investing: Archive
3 Soon-To-Be Dividend Kings
by Derek Lewis
When considering building a passive income stream, many investors turn to the Dividend Aristocrats. However, a step above is the Elite Dividend Kings group, those that have increased their payout uninterrupted for a minimum of 50 consecutive years.
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Time to Buy CVS Stock Before Crucial Q4 Earnings?
by Shaun Pruitt
Trading near its 52-week lows and 23% from its highs, investors will be paying close attention to CVS Health's (CVS) fourth-quarter earnings on February 8.
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Time to Buy Chevron or Altria Stock After Announcing Buybacks?
by Shaun Pruitt
Several companies have announced buybacks this earnings season, increasing their share repurchase programs. The most notable companies implementing lucrative buybacks are oil and gas giant Chevron (CVX) and big tobacco producer Altria (MO).
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Seeking Income? 3 Utilities Stocks Worth Consideration
by Derek Lewis
Income investors commonly target the Utilities sector, as companies in the realm generate reliable and predictable demand thanks to their services being a necessity.
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Like Income? These 3 Chip Stocks Pay Dividends
by Derek Lewis
In 2022, chip stocks delivered a less-than-desired performance, with many headwinds negatively impacting businesses. However, these three reward their shareholders with dividends, providing a nice buffer to the volatility these stocks can experience.
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Time to Buy Chevron or Exxon Mobil Stock Before Earnings?
by Shaun Pruitt
Rounding out this week's earnings, big oil giant Chevron (CVX) is set to report earnings on Friday, January 27 with peer Exxon Mobil reporting next Tuesday, January 31.
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REITs Back in Favor as Rate Path Becomes Clear
by Bryan Hayes
Last year's performance has created a phenomenal opportunity to buy these undervalued, oft-forgotten investment vehicles.
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5 Stand Out Oil & Energy Stocks to Buy
by Shaun Pruitt
Although oil prices are prone to fluctuate, the rising earnings estimate revisions for these stocks are a great sign with several of these equities offering solid dividends to support patient investors.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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