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Verizon: Out of the Doghouse and Into Your Dividend Portfolio
Verizon (NYSE: VZ) is 2025’s Dog of the Dow. The Dogs of the Dow list includes the index's top 10 dividend yields, which are expected to outperform the index over the subsequent year, according to
Fed Caution Ahead: 5 Low-Volatility Stocks to Buy for 2026
The Federal Reserve reduced interest rates by 25 basis points at the end of its December Federal Open Market Committee meeting. This reduction in rate was highly anticipated by the market, lowering
Freeport Stock Rises 35% in 3 Months: What's Driving the Rally?
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. FCX shares have gained 35.3% over the past three months. The company has also outperformed the Zacks Mining-Non Ferrous industry’s 25.9% rise and the S&P 500’s roughly 4.7%
Omeros Gets FDA Approval for YARTEMLEA as First Therapy for TA-TMA
Omeros Corporation OMER recently announced that the FDA approved its YARTEMLEA (narsoplimab-wuug) to treat hematopoietic stem cell transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy (TA-TMA), a
Can Microsoft Stock Rally on Dynamics 365 Business Applications?
Microsoft's MSFT Dynamics 365 suite is emerging as a significant growth driver that could propel the stock higher, with the business applications platform demonstrating robust momentum in the
Crypto Comeback in 2026? 4 Stocks to Ride the Bitcoin Rally
Bitcoin, the most well-known of the cryptocurrencies, is having a topsy-turvy 2025. The largest cryptocurrency in terms of market cap ($1.79 trillion) began the year at $93,615.04 but dropped to a
Is Realty Income's 5.7% Yield Attractive Enough to Buy the Stock Now?
Realty Income O, often branded as “The Monthly Dividend Company,” has built a strong reputation for dependable income. A member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, it has increased its dividend for
Mango Momentum Builds: Will AVO Crack the Year-Round Supply Code?
Mission Produce, Inc.’s AVO mango business is gaining traction, emerging as a promising growth engine alongside its core avocado operations. As global demand for mangoes rises and retailers push for
Can NIKE's "Sport Offense" Reignite Growth Across Key Markets?
After a period marked by uneven demand, channel imbalances and pressure on its core franchises, NIKE Inc. NKE is turning to “Sport Offense” as the central lever to reset momentum. The strategy
Brinker International Gains From Chili's Momentum Amid Cost Pressures
Brinker International EAT continues to benefit from strong performance at Chili’s, driven by higher traffic, effective marketing and brand-building initiatives, and ongoing improvements in food
Can IBM's AI Investments Secure Future Market Leadership?
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) and Pearson have teamed up to create AI-powered learning tools for individuals and organizations worldwide. The collaboration will help IBM expand
Can CommScope's Fiber Optics Focus Drive Long-Term Growth?
CommScope Holding Company, Inc. (COMM) has established a strong reputation in fiber-optic technology and is continuously enhancing its standards through ongoing innovation in the field. Its
Is TJX's Q4 Comps Guidance Too Conservative Given Recent Momentum?
The TJX Companies, Inc.’s (TJX) fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 comparable sales guidance appears cautious relative to the momentum exiting the fiscal third quarter. On its fiscal third-quarter 2026
3 Picks-and-Shovels Ways to Invest in AI Without Betting on Chipmakers
High-end semiconductors and large language models (LLMs) dominate the discussion when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI).
Advanced chips are arguably the most important resource for
Altria Nicotine Pouch Volumes Surge: Is Helix the Real Profit Driver?
Altria Group, Inc.’s (MO) nicotine pouch business, operated through Helix Innovations, is becoming a growing driver of the company’s oral tobacco segment. As traditional oral categories decline,
Take the Zacks Approach to Beat the Markets: Castle Biosciences, Hamilton Insurance & Monster Beverage in Focus
Last week, major U.S. indexes ended the Christmas-shortened week higher, with the S&P 500 and the Dow attaining new record highs. The S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the tech-heavy
3 Beaten-Down Biotech Stocks to Buy for a 2026 Turnaround
2025 was a catalyst year for biotech and drug stocks. While the year began on a cautious note for the sector due to concerns over potential tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, the sector rebounded in
4 Dividend Paying Stocks Worth Watching for Steady Income in 2026
The insurance market witnessed significant softening in 2025, with substantial rate cuts that have created a challenging landscape for underwriters and brokers. Despite lower pricing, underwriting
Which Oil and Gas Stocks Are Best Positioned for AI Adoption
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is quickly becoming a competitive necessity across the oil/energy sector. Faced with volatile commodity prices, rising operating complexity and tighter emissions
Natural Gas Outlook: Can Cold Weather Lift Prices in January 2026?
As 2025 comes to a close, the weather is once again driving short-term moves in natural gas prices. Shifting forecasts in recent weeks have pushed traders to focus more on temperature outlooks,


