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dividends: Archive
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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consumer-staples dividend-investing dividends earnings large-cap oil-energy
Screening for Cheap Stocks with Dividends over 5%
by Tracey Ryniec
Love income? These value stocks have it in spades.
SUNNegative Net Change GGBPositive Net Change HBIPositive Net Change ABPositive Net Change JHGPositive Net Change
dividends value-stocks
These 3 Small-Caps Boast Steep Growth Trajectories
by Derek Lewis
Small-caps commonly receive less analyst coverage, providing investors with opportunities hidden in plain sight. Is it time for small-caps to roar again?
TNKNegative Net Change WTTRNegative Net Change OSWNegative Net Change
dividends energy transportation travel-leisure
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.
EDNegative Net Change ATOPositive Net Change GWRSPositive Net Change
dividend-investing dividends utilities
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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dividend-investing dividends semiconductor
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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dividend-investing dividends earnings oil-energy
These 3 Companies Can't Get Enough of Their Own Stock
by Derek Lewis
Stock buybacks, also known as share repurchase programs, are a common strategy we see implemented by companies to boost shareholder value. With these companies buying, it raises a valid question: Are shares undervalued?
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dividends electronics energy large-cap oil-energy tech-stocks
Time to Buy These Top-Rated Industrial Product Stocks?
by Shaun Pruitt
Cintas and Unifirst stocks are both viable options for exposure in the Industrial Products sector and while their business models are similar there should be more than enough room for both companies as it relates to uniform services.
CTASPositive Net Change UNFNegative Net Change
dividends industrial-products investing
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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construction dividend-investing dividends earnings infrastructure interest-rate investing real-estate reit software
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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dividend-investing dividends oil-energy
3 Tech Stocks Paying Solid Dividends
by Derek Lewis
When thinking of dividends, typical sectors that come to the minds of many include utilities, finance, or consumer staples. However, it could surprise some that several technology companies also reward their investors handsomely.
IBMNegative Net Change ORCLPositive Net Change AVGOPositive Net Change
computers dividends semiconductor tech-stocks
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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consumer-staples dividend-investing dividends earnings
3 Top Picks From a Hot Transportation Industry
by Derek Lewis
All up over 100% over the last year, these three stocks look to continue rewarding shareholders on the back of improved earnings outlooks.
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dividends earnings transportation
3 Top Large-Caps With Big Growth
by Derek Lewis
While large-caps generally don't enjoy breakneck growth anymore, all three of these companies could be seen as exceptions, all expected to grow their earnings by at least 9% in their current fiscal years. For the cherry on top, their earnings outlooks have recently drifted higher.
HSYNegative Net Change KRPositive Net Change AONPositive Net Change
consumer-staples dividends finance insurance large-cap retail
Defense Wins Ballgames; 3 Top Picks for a Defensive Approach
by Derek Lewis
I'm willing to bet many have heard the saying "defense wins ballgames" from an old coach or anybody interested in sports. However, it doesn't just apply to sports; investors can also use this ideology in their stock selection process.
KONegative Net Change PGPositive Net Change WMTPositive Net Change
consumer-staples dividends large-cap retail
Home Depot vs. Lowe's: What's the Better Buy?
by Derek Lewis
Home Depot and Lowe's are both titans in the market, carrying a fully-established nature through decades of operations. Which one looks better positioned?
LOWPositive Net Change HDPositive Net Change
dividends home-builder retail
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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dividend-investing dividends finance insurance retail
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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dividend-investing dividends energy utilities
2 Stocks to Buy If Interest Rates Surge Again in 2023
by Ethan Feller
To combat high inflation, the Federal Reserve and other central banks have been forced to raise interest rates at a rapid pace
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dividends insurance tobacco
2 Top-Rated Steel Stocks to Buy Now
by Shaun Pruitt
The growth of Nucor and Steel Dynamics has been impressive over the last two years, and their valuations appear to support more upside ahead with earnings estimate revisions mostly trending higher.
STLDPositive Net Change NUEPositive Net Change
basic-materials defense dividends inflation investing
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.
CAGNo Net Change LWNegative Net Change
consumer-staples dividend-investing dividends earnings food
3 Top Consumer Staples Stocks for a Steady Portfolio
by Derek Lewis
Adding Consumer Staples stocks is a way that investors can heighten their portfolio's defense, as these companies' products generate reliable and consistent demand in the face of many economic situations.
PGPositive Net Change PEPPositive Net Change MNSTPositive Net Change
consumer-staples dividends food
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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agriculture construction consumer-staples dividend-investing dividends finance insurance
3 Top Chip Stocks Paying Dividends
by Derek Lewis
While it's been a rough past year to own chip stocks, these three have seen their earnings outlook recently drift higher. Is the tide turning?
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dividends semiconductor tech-stocks
3 Top-Ranked Large Caps For a Steady Portfolio
by Derek Lewis
Large-caps are highly liquid, carry strong brand recognition, boast top-tier management, and carry a strong level of stability, all of which make them beloved by investors.
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agriculture business-services construction consumer-staples dividends food