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Investment Ideas: Archive

Andrew Rocco

Navigating the IPO Minefield: 3 Hidden Gems

IPOs are the lifeblood of the stock market but can also present risk. Strategist Andrew Rocco walks you through pitfalls to watch, and 3 IPOs set to outperform over the next 6-12 months.

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Shaun Pruitt

Buy These Momentum Stocks as Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged but Markets Fall

Rising earnings estimates are an indication that these highly ranked Zacks stocks should outperform the broader market in the near future, especially when interest rate fears subside.

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Ethan Feller

Buy the Dip? 2 Top Ranked Tech Stocks Pulling Back Now

I continue to expect a strong performance into the end of the year

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Derek Lewis

FedEx vs. UPS: What's the Better Buy?

FedEx, a leader in global express delivery services, reported quarterly results yesterday after the market's close. Given the market's positive reaction, should investors consider FDX shares or those of a competitor, United Parcel Service?

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Bryan Hayes

This Underappreciated Investment Is Yielding Over 7%

This top-performing company not only provides an above-average yield, but also recently hit a 52-week high.

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Derek Lewis

3 Top-Ranked Stocks Cruising to 52-Week Highs

By targeting stocks breaking out to fresh highs, investors can inject themselves into bullish trends where buyers are in control. And these three have the fuel needed to continue climbing, all sporting improved earnings outlooks.

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Shaun Pruitt

Opportunity is Brewing for These Highly-Ranked Manufacturing Stocks

It's been a rather dull month for stocks so far but opportunity continues to brew in the Zacks Manufacturing-Construction and Mining Industry which is in the top 2% of over 250 Zacks industries.

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Ethan Feller

Discount Alert: 3 Top Ranked Stocks Trading Below Historical Valuations

While the headlines often spotlight stocks that are soaring to new heights, some of the best investment prospects lie in stocks trading below their historical valuations

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Bryan Hayes

Buffett's Got a Pep in His Step as Berkshire Hits All-Time High

Shares are surging in September even as the general market has pulled back.

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Shaun Pruitt

Time to Buy These Attractive Steel Stocks

Several steel companies are attractive at the moment with their stocks largely outperforming the broader market over the last few years.

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Derek Lewis

3 Large-Caps to Buy for a Steady Approach

Large-caps carry a well-established nature, have greater analyst coverage, and commonly pay dividends, all of which make them so popular. And for those seeking exposure, analysts have recently become bullish on these three.

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Ethan Feller

Momentum Mondays: Stocks Breaking Out Ahead of the Fed Meeting

Want to start the week ahead of the pack? Check out Momentum Mondays

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Derek Lewis

Arm IPO: Should Investors Buy Into the Hype?

Arm's debut reflects an exciting time for investors, especially following a barren 2022 landscape for IPOs. But is the hype warranted? Many technology heavyweights believe so, especially amid excitement for artificial intelligence (AI).

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Ethan Feller

Smart Money Rotations: 3 Top Ranked Utilities Stocks to get Defensive

Over the last week utilities stocks have been bought up rather aggressively

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Shaun Pruitt

Brokers are High on These Intriguing Tech Stocks is it Still Time to Buy?

Wall Street is bullish on quite a few lesser-known tech stocks that investors will want to pay attention to. Considering their average broker recommendation (ABR), here are three of these stocks that stand out in particular.

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Derek Lewis

Buy These 3 Top-Ranked Tech Stocks for Passive Income

Income investors are typically less attracted to the tech sector, as these companies frequently use cash to fuel growth and spur innovation. However, these three pay their shareholders handsomely.

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Andrew Rocco

Largest Auto Strike in History Looms: Potential Winners & Losers

The UAW is at the tipping point of triggering one of the largest labor strikes in history. Who stands to win or lose?

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Shaun Pruitt

Amazon's (AMZN) Stock Keeps Rising Is it Time to Buy?

Investors might be waiting for a selloff in big tech stocks like Amazon (AMZN) and Alphabet (GOOGL) before committing to longer-term positions.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Basic Materials Stocks to Buy as Inflation Reaccelerates

Let's take a look at three highly ranked basic materials stocks that may be able to capitalize on reaccelerating inflation.

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Derek Lewis

Apple Event: 2 Key Takeaways for Investors

Technology heavyweight Apple recently held its 'Wanderlust' event, providing a peek behind the scenes. What should investors know?

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Andrew Rocco

"Blockbuster Status": 3 Bios to Buy and Hold

The biotech sector is notorious for its sky-high R&D costs, regulatory hurdles, and lengthy timelines to bring a drug to market. Stock Strategist Andrew Rocco unveils 3 biotech stocks that have broken through and are set up for long term growth.

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Andrew Rocco

Diamonds in the Rough: 3 Chinese Stocks to Consider

It's no secret that China's economy has struggled in recent years. However, Stock Strategist Andrew Rocco sees opportunity amidst the chaos.

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Bryan Hayes

Top Energy Stocks to Watch as Oil Prices Hit 10-Month High

Higher oil prices are good news for oil company margins and profits.

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Shaun Pruitt

3 Highly Ranked Stocks That Could Keep Rising

Among the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, several recently added stocks are poised to keep ripping higher.

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Andrew Rocco

Looking to Outperform? Buy these 3 Stocks Exhibiting "Raw" Relative Strength

When markets stumble, pay close attention to which stocks buck the trend. Resilient stocks during market weakness tend to lead when the market regains its footing.

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