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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy Pfizer (PFE) or Metsera (MTSR) Stock?

Making a major move in the obesity drug market, Pfizer (PFE) announced on Monday that it plans to acquire biotechnology firm Metsera (MTSR).

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Shaun Pruitt

General Mills vs. Kraft Heinz: Bite the Dip in these Popular Food Stocks?

Considering lower rates could re-shift consumers back to premium branded food categories, investors may wonder if now is a good time to bite on the dip in General Mills or Kraft Heinz stock.

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Shaun Pruitt

FedEx vs. UPS: Is Either Delivery Stock Still Portfolio Worthy?

Despite their attractive valuations and generous dividends, increased pressure on shipping volume and costs has weighed on FedEx and UPS stock.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Cheap Highly Ranked Stocks to Buy for a Rebound: CARS, OPFI, QUAD

These highly ranked stocks are starting to embody why investor interest is shifting toward the Russell 2000.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy, Hold, or Take Profits in Euroseas (ESEA) Stock?

Thanks to high charter rates and its operational excellence, Euroseas' (ESEA) stock has soared nearly +70% in the last three months, recently hitting a new 52-week peak of $65 a share.

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Shaun Pruitt

Stocks to Watch for a Rebound Amid September Rate Cut Hopes

Amid high hopes for a September rate cut, these stocks may be poised for a sharp rebound from various sectors where companies are sensitive to borrowing costs, capital market activity, and consumer demand.

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Shaun Pruitt

Is Walmart Stock Clearly the Better Investment Than Target's After Q2 Results?

While Target and Walmart both posted mixed Q2 results this week, the retail giants disclosed different stories regarding their current growth and expansion.

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Shaun Pruitt

Target vs. Walmart: Which is the Best Retail Stock as Q2 Results Approach?

Ultimately, the decision of which retail stock may be the better investment comes down to whether investors want to bet on value for the long-term or growth and defensive safety at the moment.

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Indrajit Bandyopadhyay

5 Stocks With Solid Shareholder Yield to Safeguard Your Portfolio

E, CIB, COLB, DCI and WPC stand out with strong shareholder yield, blending income, buybacks and debt reduction for portfolio defense.

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Shaun Pruitt

Home Depot vs. Lowe's: Which is the Best Investment as Q2 Results Approach?

Subdued by tariff headwinds earlier in the year, Home Depot and Lowe's stock have started to gain momentum ahead of their Q2 reports next week.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy JPMorgan & Citigroup Stock for Potential Rate Cuts

With investors starting to clamor for a September rate cut, the outlook for JPMorgan and Citigroup may become even more appealing thanks to their strong capital positions.

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Shaun Pruitt

Don't Overlook These Chinese Tech Stocks as Q2 Earnings Approach: NTES, VIPS

Set to report their Q2 results on Thursday, August 14, NetEase (NTES) and Vipshop (VIPS) are two top-rated Chinese tech firms that investors will want to pay attention to.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 High-Growth Stocks to Buy for Value: ADRNY, KALU

Hailing from the consumer products and industrial products sectors, respectively, Ahold (ADRNY) and Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) are emerging as two high-growth stocks that offer sound value.

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Derek Lewis

Dividend Watch: 3 Companies Boosting Payouts

Everybody loves dividends, as they provide a passive income stream, limit drawdowns in other positions, and provide more than one way to profit from an investment.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 "Cheap" Tech Stocks to Buy Now: HPE, STNE, UDMY

Making their way onto the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, several tech stocks are emerging as standouts in terms of their affordability and valuation.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Medical Stocks to Consider as Markets Take a Breather

These top medical stocks may be able to provide defensive safety after President Trump's tariff hikes and July's unfavorable jobs report led to a market selloff.

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Shaun Pruitt

Ford Vs General Motors: Which Auto Stock is the Better Investment After Q2 Earnings?

Fighting to overcome tariff challenges, let's see which of these renowned automakers is the better investment after exceeding their Q2 expectations.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Finance Stocks to Watch After Crushing Earnings Expectations: BCS, CINF, LC

These standouts offer diversity that expands across the finance scale, from a foreign banking institution to a leading insurance company and an up-and-coming consumer loan service provider.

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Tracey Ryniec

Bear of the Day: Dow (DOW)

A 50% dividend cut as the industry conditions remain tough.

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Derek Lewis

Like Dividends? These 3 AI Stocks Pay Investors

Although all three stocks aren't high-yield, the bullish outlook for these companies' AI offerings can't be overlooked by income-focused investors seeking to join the AI frenzy.

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Shaun Pruitt

General Motors Vs Coca-Cola Stock: Which is the Better Investment as Q2 Earnings Approach?

General Motors and Coca-Cola stock tend to draw the attention of both institutional and retail investors, but which is the better investment as their Q2 results approach on Tuesday, July 22?

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Shaun Pruitt

PNC & AIR are 2 Top Stocks to Watch After Earnings

In a busy week that included much-anticipated quarterly reports, these standouts among the finance and aerospace sectors shouldn't be overlooked.

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Shaun Pruitt

State Street Vs BlackRock: Which Finance Stock is the Better Buy After Q2 Earnings?

Able to exceed their Q2 earnings expectations on Tuesday, investors may be wondering which of these renowned asset managers is the better investment at the moment.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Medical Stocks to Watch as Q2 Earnings Approach: ABT, JNJ, NVS

The broader market's historic rebound may make it necessary to consider some defensive positions in the portfolio, and these medical stocks fit the bill ahead of their Q2 reports.

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