Lisa Springer
Contributing Writer, Kiplinger.com
Lisa has served as an equity research analyst for Singular Research and Management CV covering both large- and small-cap stocks. She began her career as a buy-side analyst for Kemper Financial after earning a MBA in finance from the University of Chicago business school, then spent the next 15 years in investor relations, first as director of analysis for a large IR consulting firm, then as the Director of Investor Relations for a NYSE-listed REIT.
The 16 Best Value Stocks for the Rest of 2021
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The 16 Best Value Stocks for the Rest of 2021
Value stocks have been en vogue this year. These names could see upside as the U.S. economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 15, 2021
15 Dividend Aristocrats You Can Buy at a Discount
dividend stocks
15 Dividend Aristocrats You Can Buy at a Discount
Stock valuations are in the clouds, but several Dividend Aristocrats can be had at cheaper prices than their blue-chip peers.
May 26, 2021
13 Stocks Activist Investors Are Buying
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13 Stocks Activist Investors Are Buying
Poorly managed companies may not be on everyone's radar, but they're top picks for activist investors looking to boost shareholder value.
May 5, 2021
Dividend Increases: 15 Stocks Announcing Massive Hikes
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Dividend Increases: 15 Stocks Announcing Massive Hikes
Looking for more than token dividend increases? Consider this list of 15 companies announcing substantial payout hikes over the past few months.
April 27, 2021
The 13 Best REITs to Own in 2021
REITs
The 13 Best REITs to Own in 2021
Real estate offers diversification and much more income than the market average. These are 13 of the best REITs you can buy as 2021 comes into focus.
April 21, 2021
European Dividend Aristocrats: 39 Top-Flight International Dividend Stocks
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European Dividend Aristocrats: 39 Top-Flight International Dividend Stocks
The European Dividend Aristocrats don't have quite the payout-growth longevity of their American counterparts, but they still offer dividend hikes and…
April 8, 2021
9 Stocks With Surprisingly Reliable Special Dividends
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9 Stocks With Surprisingly Reliable Special Dividends
Special dividends typically are one-time windfalls for investors. But a few companies regularly weave these payouts into their broader dividend strate…
March 3, 2021
The 15 Best Value Stocks to Buy for 2021
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The 15 Best Value Stocks to Buy for 2021
Wall Street's experts predict that the late-2020 rotation into value will continue into the new year. These are 15 top value stocks to capitalize on t…
December 21, 2020
11 High-Yield REITs for Big Income
Investing for Income
11 High-Yield REITs for Big Income
The old '4% rule' has recently crept up to be the '5% rule.' This collection of high-yield REITs can still help you reach that threshold in pure incom…
November 20, 2020
10 Best European Stocks for an Income-Rich Recovery
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets
10 Best European Stocks for an Income-Rich Recovery
Wealth managers suggest that U.S. investors delve into foreign equities. These are some of the best European stocks you can buy for bargain prices and…
October 12, 2020
12 Low-Volatility Stocks to Stabilize Your Portfolio
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12 Low-Volatility Stocks to Stabilize Your Portfolio
Have a look at a dozen low-volatility stocks, many paying rich dividends, that make worthy additions to any defensive investment portfolio.
October 2, 2020
15 Dividend Aristocrats You Can Buy at a Discount
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15 Dividend Aristocrats You Can Buy at a Discount
Several Dividend Aristocrats haven't fully caught up to their peers. As a result, new money can buy lower prices and higher yields on these longtime i…
September 10, 2020
11 Best Value Stocks for This Overpriced Market
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11 Best Value Stocks for This Overpriced Market
The new bull market has sent stocks back to nosebleed levels. These 11 picks represent some of the best remaining value stocks on offer.
September 2, 2020
14 Stocks to Sell or Stay Away From
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14 Stocks to Sell or Stay Away From
These 14 stocks look like sells for a variety of reasons, whether it's lingering COVID pain, deteriorating fundamentals or, in a couple cases, overdon…
July 21, 2020
21 Dividend Increases During the COVID Crisis
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21 Dividend Increases During the COVID Crisis
These 21 stocks were doling out dividend increases as the coronavirus crisis accelerated – and as many stocks were cutting or outright suspending thei…
July 3, 2020
17 Wonderful Work-From Home Stocks
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17 Wonderful Work-From Home Stocks
Is the run in work-from-home stocks over? The pros don't think so. These 17 "WFH" stocks appear poised to continue climbing on the longer-term remote-…
July 1, 2020
14 Best Tech Stocks That Aren't on Your Radar
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14 Best Tech Stocks That Aren't on Your Radar
These are 14 of the best tech stocks (and tech-adjacent companies) that don't see as much sunlight as some of Wall Street's beloved story stocks.
May 29, 2020
9 Best REITs to Buy for COVID-19 Protection
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9 Best REITs to Buy for COVID-19 Protection
Here are nine of the best REITs to buy not just for their COVID-resistant business models, but also their financial strength and dividend coverage.
May 28, 2020
10 Health and Pharmaceutical Companies Fighting the COVID-19 Coronavirus
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10 Health and Pharmaceutical Companies Fighting the COVID-19 Coronavirus
Coronavirus fears have triggered volatility, a correction and ultimately a bear market in U.S.
May 18, 2020
7 Bank Stocks That Could Get a Lift From SBA Loans
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7 Bank Stocks That Could Get a Lift From SBA Loans
A select group of bank stocks are in the midst of facilitating what might be the most ambitious lending program in U.S.
April 22, 2020
8 Safe High-Yield Dividend Stocks Offering 5% or More
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8 Safe High-Yield Dividend Stocks Offering 5% or More
Income investors have a multitude of high-yield dividend stocks to swing at, but how many of those payouts will still be around in a month or two? Her…
April 21, 2020
19 Dividend Aristocrats That Have Gone on Deep Discount
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19 Dividend Aristocrats That Have Gone on Deep Discount
Dividend Aristocrats aren't completely impervious to bear markets. But new money can get lower prices and higher yields on these longtime income growe…
March 31, 2020
10 Stock Picks With Peter Lynch Qualities
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10 Stock Picks With Peter Lynch Qualities
Peter Lynch, as manager of the Fidelity Magellan Fund (FMAGX) between 1977 and 1990, rode masterful stock picks to outsize gains.
February 21, 2020
The 9 Best 'Purebred' Pet Stocks to Buy
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The 9 Best 'Purebred' Pet Stocks to Buy
Several blue chips play in the growing pet-care space, but these are the best pet stocks to buy if you want pure exposure to this blossoming opportuni…
February 6, 2020
30 Massive Dividend Increases From the Past Year
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30 Massive Dividend Increases From the Past Year
The S&P 500's dividend stocks provided shareholders with an average payout boost of more than 8% in 2019.
January 21, 2020
European Dividend Aristocrats: 41 Top-Flight International Dividend Stocks
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European Dividend Aristocrats: 41 Top-Flight International Dividend Stocks
The European Dividend Aristocrats don't have quite the payout-growth longevity of their American counterparts, but they still offer dividend hikes and…
December 13, 2019
