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Following the government's announcement of significant economic stimulus measures, Chinese stocks recently experienced a major rally, with some soaring as much as 100% from their 52-week lows. However, the surge has since cooled, with a pullback emerging over the past two weeks, raising the question: Is this dip a great buying opportunity, or should investors remain cautious? While the rally has ignited optimism, investors must now assess whether the market still offers value or if further volatility and po ...

Quite a few shipping companies have seen their stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list and are standing out in terms of value. Bolstering their valuations is that these Zacks transportation-shipping stocks are offering enticing dividends and have seen a positive trend of earnings estimate revisions which suggests more upside. Cool Company - CLCO Operating fuel-efficient liquified natural gas carriers, Cool Company (CLCO) is an up and coming shipping stock to watch after launching its IPO at the ...

Note: I previously covered Cool Company (NYSE: CLCO ) in April 2024. The company has a quality fleet and robust balance sheet. CLCO, among its peers, has the best dividend policy considering yields and payout ratios. At the time of the publication, CLCO traded at I am a voracious reader and self-taught investor. In the past, I was an accountant in the maritime industry. Now, I am a happy retiree passionate about writing and financial markets. As the kids are grown up, I have time to pursue my endeavors: gro ...

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, September 30: Cool Company Ltd. (CLCO) : This LNG transportation and logistics company. has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.1% the last 60 days. This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 14.5%, compared with the industry average of 3.4%. CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (CTO) : This real estate investment trust has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for ...

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, September 20th: Cool Company Ltd. (CLCO) : This company which is an owner, operator and manager of fuel-efficient liquefied natural gas carriers, has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.1% over the last 60 days. This Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) company has a dividend yield of 14.5%, compared with the industry average of 3.4%. Qifu Technology, Inc. (QFIN) : This ...

Here are five stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today: Qifu Technology, Inc. (QFIN) : This Credit-Tech platform principally in China which provides a comprehensive suite of technology services to assist financial institutions and consumers and SMEs in the loan lifecycle, ranging from borrower acquisition, preliminary credit assessment, fund matching and post-facilitation services, has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 20.5% over the last 60 days. Co ...

NVIDIA's NASDAQ: NVDA stock price has skyrocketed in recent years, driven by its association with artificial intelligence (AI) and the massive spending on data center expansion. The AI boom has made NVIDIA a market darling, but its valuation has soared alongside its stock price. JCI Johnson Controls International Today Johnson Controls International $72.87 +0.36 (+0.50%) 52-Week Range $47.90 ▼ $75.36 Dividend Yield 2.03% P/E Ratio 29.50 Price Target $70.21 Add to Watchlist Johnson Controls NYSE: JCI offers ...

Investors might want to bet on Cool Company Ltd. (CLCO) , as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices. A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years. S ...

T II E II I alvarez Cool Company (NYSE:CLCO) is currently offering one of the most attractive dividend yields among shipping equities at about 13.7%. The LNG transportation giant, with 11 vessels on its roster, posted its Q2 results on Thursday. The company showed strong numbers and kept the dividend steady, which was a big relief for investors. The stock has risen since, especially after some recent drama around a potential dividend cut. Here's what happened: on Wednesday, August 28th (the day before earni ...