Here are four stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, February 14th:
GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK): This health-related consumer products manufacturer has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 3.1% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 4.74%, compared with the industry average of 2.77%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 5.28%.
Garrison Capital Inc. (GARS): This business development company specializing in investments has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 2% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) company has a dividend yield of 12.38%, compared with the industry average of 9.40%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 11.78%.
Oritani Financial Corp. (ORIT): This savings and loan holding company for Oritani Bank haswitnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.5% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 company has a dividend yield of 5.84%, compared with the industry average of 1.70%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 4.76%.
Two Harbors Investment Corp. (TWO): This real estate investment trust has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 1.6% over the last 60 days.
This Zacks Rank #2 company has a dividend yield of 13.52%, compared with the industry average of 8.08%. Its five-year average dividend yield is 10.66%.
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Will You Make a Fortune on the Shift to Electric Cars?
Here's another stock idea to consider. Much like petroleum 150 years ago, lithium power may soon shake the world, creating millionaires and reshaping geo-politics. Soon electric vehicles (EVs) may be cheaper than gas guzzlers. Some are already reaching 265 miles on a single charge.
With battery prices plummeting and charging stations set to multiply, one company stands out as the #1 stock to buy according to Zacks research.
It's not the one you think.
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