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Shaun Pruitt

These Top Engineering Stocks Are Industrial Products Standouts

With a captivating total return of +35% year to date, the Zacks Engineering-R and D Services Industry continues to stand out among the industrial products sector.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Highly Ranked Construction Stocks After Rate Cuts

Amid rate cuts, investors may be searching for specific areas of the economy that may benefit directly in regard to a lower inflationary environment.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy General Mills Stock After Beating Earnings Expectations?

Able to exceed top and bottom line expectations for its fiscal first quarter on Wednesday, let's see if it's time to buy General Mills (GIS) stock for more upside.

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Shaun Pruitt

Don't Overlook These Top Fintech Stocks After Interest Rate Cuts

Lower interest rates can do wonders for financial technology companies (fintech) which strive to improve and automate financial services.

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Bryan Hayes

All Eyes on Fed Decision: Will Small-Caps Finally Take the Baton?

The Fed is about to cut its benchmark policy rate for the first time in more than four years.

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Shaun Pruitt

Intel and Amazon Expand Partnership: Time to Buy These Iconic Tech Stocks?

As markets rise in anticipation of the Fed cutting rates tomorrow, Intel (INTC) and Amazon (AMZN) have helped lead the broader rally among tech stocks after announcing plans to expand their partnership.

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Andrew Rocco

How to Handle Market Volatility: 5 Steps for Investors

With FOMC, seasonality, and triple-witching ahead, the second half of September is likely to be volatile. Understanding how to navigate volatile markets is integral to investing success.

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Bryan Hayes

Bull of the Day: Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM)

The organic foods provider has witnessed a remarkable surge in e-commerce sales this year.

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Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: Tenaris (TS)

The company has been on the receiving end of negative earnings estimate revisions.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy These Highly Ranked Technology Services Stocks as Rate Cuts Loom

Providing popular services to consumers, the vibrant Zacks Technology Services Industry should benefit from lower interest rates and has several stocks that boast a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

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Andrew Rocco

Volatility Ahead? September Seasonality, FOMC, Triple-Witching Loom

Following a solid week of stock gains, investors should brace for some potential near-term turbulence as poor seasonality, the interest rate decision, and triple-witching loom.

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Shaun Pruitt

Solar Stocks Rally After Presidential Debate: Should Investors Chase?

Solar stocks have seen quite a rebound this week following Tuesday's presidential debate in which democratic nominee Kamala Harris emphasized building out alternative energy assets.

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Shaun Pruitt

Top Aerospace & Defense Stocks to Consider as We Commemorate 9/11

As we commemorate 9/11 these top aerospace and defense stocks may certainly be attractive not only for financial gains but to support and invest in homeland security.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy the Rally in Oracle's (ORCL) Stock After Earnings?

Oracle (ORCL) shares have soared over +10% in today's trading session after the cloud provider was able to exceed top and bottom line expectations for its fiscal first quarter on Monday evening.

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Andrew Rocco

Will Stocks Finish 2024 Strong? Bull vs. Bear Case

Investors should be flexible and keep an open mind about the market. Current metrics favor a continued bull market, but savvy investors prepare for either outcome.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Food Stocks to Buy Amid Heightened Market Volatility

September is living up to the connotation of being the most volatile month for the stock market but Dole (DOLE) and Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) are two consumer food stocks that may be able to offer defensive safety in the portfolio.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Top Insurance Stocks Amid Heightened Market Volatility

Amid heightened market volatility investors may want to consider several insurance stocks that have made their way onto the coveted Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bull of the Day: DaVita (DVA)

Seeing as DaVita's (DVA) growth is also crucial to societal health, its valuation is very intriguing at the moment as the leading provider of kidney care services in the United States.

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Shaun Pruitt

Bear of the Day: Potlatch (PCH)

Operating as a REIT and a wood products manufacturer with acres of timberland across several states, volatile lumber prices appear to be weighing on Potlatch's (PCH) business operations.

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Andrew Rocco

Bear of the Day: Five Below (FIVE)

A weakening consumer, changing consumer behavior, and intense competition are reasons to avoid Five Below and other discount retailers.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy the Pullback in These 3 Highly Ranked Dividend Stocks

Among the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, quite a few stocks are starting to stand out in regard to their affordability and generous dividends.

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Bryan Hayes

September Swoon: Is a Big Sell-Off Imminent?

Expecting a big drawdown in September? Not so fast - here's what most investors usually miss.

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Shaun Pruitt

Top Medical Stocks to Hedge Against the September Effect

Often sought out for defensive protection amid heightened market volatility, medical stocks may be of interest to investors in September which has historically been the most challenging month for stocks.

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