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3 Stocks To Watch That Declared Dividend Hikes Amid Market Volatility

|Volatility returned to Wall Street at the beginning of the year, with multiple factors denting investors' sentiment. Rising inflation, resulting in a halt in rate cuts by the Federal Reserve and growing fears of a trade war following President Donald Trump's announcement of hefty tariffs on several countries have been rattling stocks.

Betting On Female CEOs: 5 Stocks To Buy This Women's Day

|With International Women's Day just two days away, it's time to acknowledge the power of women in the business world. Research shows that companies with more women in senior positions tend to be more profitable, socially responsible and better at delivering high-quality customer experiences.

Best Momentum Stocks To Buy For March 6th

|Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, March 6th: First United Corporation FUNC: This bank holding company for First United Bank & Trust has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 13.6% over the last 60 days.

Will Year-end 2025 Stock Returns Show Up?

5 Hot Stocks On Sale: Deals Or Traps?

New Strong Buy Stocks For February 27th

|Here are five stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:

Why Goldman Sachs (GS) Is A Top Stock For The Long-Term

|Here at Zacks, we offer our members many different opportunities to take full advantage of the stock market, as well as how to invest in ways that lead to long-term success.

Are You Looking For A High-Growth Dividend Stock?

|All investors love getting big returns from their portfolio, whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities. But for income investors, generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments is your primary focus.

4 Red-Hot Stocks Thriving In A Booming Restaurant Industry

|The Zacks Retail – Restaurants industry is benefiting from increased sales. Rapid menu price hikes, average check growth and expansion efforts act as tailwinds. Industry participants also benefit from partnerships with delivery channels and digital platforms.

Are You A Value Investor? This 1 Stock Could Be The Perfect Pick

|For new and old investors, taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals. Zacks Premium provides lots of different ways to do both.

Are You A Growth Investor? This 1 Stock Could Be The Perfect Pick

|It doesn't matter your age or experience: taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for all investors. Luckily, Zacks Premium offers several different ways to do both.

3 Natural Foods Stocks Positioned For Success In 2025

|The natural foods industry has evolved from a niche market into a mainstream sector, thanks to growing health consciousness and environmental awareness among consumers. With an increasing focus on clean eating, sustainability and ethical sourcing, natural and organic food products have rapidly gained popularity.

5 Broker-Loved Stocks To Keep An Eye On After Recent Analyst Upgrades

|The year 2024 was an extremely fruitful one for investors, with the S&P 500 Index soaring in excess of 20%. Adding to the optimism, data pertaining to manufacturing activity was impressive in January. The Institute of Supply Management's survey, released earlier this month, showed that its manufacturing PMI jumped to 50.9 in January, the highest reading since September 2022.

Buy 5 U.S. Restaurant Stocks With Solid Short-Term Price Upside Left

|The U.S. restaurant industry was impacted by high wages, food cost inflation and traffic woes in 2024 after two years of strong growth. However, the industry turned around in early 2025 buoyed by an aggressive interest rate cut by the Fed in second-half 2024.

Is Meta Now The Lone Star In The Big Tech Cohort? ETFs In Focus

|The beginning of 2025 has proven to be challenging for several major technology companies.

Best Value Stocks To Buy For February 14th

|Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, February 14th: Adtalem Global Education Inc. ATGE: This workforce solutions company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2.6% over the last 60 days.

ETFs & Stocks To Gift Your Valentine This Year

|The United States will be showered with love as 56% of its adults are planning to celebrate this Valentine's Day. About 28% of the population will observe the occasion. Spending would be a total of $27.5 billion (an average of $188.81 per person, up from $185.81 in 2024), per NRF.

Best Momentum Stocks To Buy For February 13th

|Here are two stocks with buy rank and strong momentum characteristics for investors to consider today, February 13th: Veracyte, Inc. VCYT: This diagnostics company has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 20.4% over the last 60 days.

Top 3 Resilient Alcohol Stocks To Watch Amid Shifting Market Dynamics

|Players in the Zacks Beverages – Alcohol industry are grappling with rising costs, driven by inflationary pressures on labor, transportation and raw materials.

4 Safe ETFs to Play as Tariff Tensions Heat Up

|U.S. stocks are wavering as investors have braced themselves for potential shifts in tariff policies from President Donald Trump. Markets remain cautious as Trump prepares to unveil his universal like-for-like tariff plan, set for midweek. On Feb.