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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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chemicals dividend-investing dividends oil-energy
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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consumer-staples dividend-investing dividends food medical
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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agriculture construction dividend-investing dividends
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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dividend-investing dividends electronics software tech-stocks
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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dividend-investing dividends finance oil-energy reit
3 Top-Ranked Stocks That Doubled in 2022
by Derek Lewis
In a gloomy 2022, these three stocks have snapped the overall bearish trend and rewarded investors handsomely. The runs could be far from over, as indicated by their strong earnings outlooks.
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dividends energy industrial-products transportation
Time to Buy Eli Lilly (LLY) and AbbVie (ABBV) Stock for 2023?
by Shaun Pruitt
AbbVie's valuation, in particular, makes it a potentially strong candidate for 2023, while Eli Lilly's growth could support its stock next year.
LLYPositive Net Change ABBVPositive Net Change
dividend-investing dividends medical pharmaceuticals
Should Investors Buy Big Tobacco Stocks?
by Shaun Pruitt
With their total returns being impressively better than the broader market this year, investors might want to consider these equities for 2023 as well.
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consumer-staples dividend-investing dividends
Counter Volatility With These 3 Top Low-Beta Stocks
by Derek Lewis
A hawkish Federal Reserve has been a thorn in the side of stocks in 2022. During volatile periods, low-beta stocks can help provide a valuable layer of defense.
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dividends finance interest-rate retail
Surviving Market Volatility: 3 Low Beta Stocks to Consider
by Andrew Rocco
When the market speeds up, the best thing you can do is slow down. Today we dissect how investors should navigate volatile markets and present 3 low beta stocks to consider.
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agriculture dividend-investing dividends large-cap