Altria Group (NYSE: MO) is an incredible stock. Since 1990, shares have delivered a total return of 124,000%. The S&P 500, for comparison, delivered a total return of just 2,900% over that time period. There's just one problem: Altria stock has lagged the market by nearly 25% this year. That's a problem for previous investors, but not for those looking to get into the stock today.
Open FlipAn analyst at Mizuho recently welcomed Devon Energy's (NYSE: DVN) first-quarter earnings report by raising the stock's price target from $53 to $57 and maintaining a "buy" rating. Here's why the outlook appears positive for this oil and gas producer. The bulk of Devon's production comes from the Delaware Basin in southeast New Mexico and west Texas.
Open FlipA fallen angel stock is a share of a company that is generally considered well run but that, for some reason, has experienced a material stock price decline. That's the fishing pond I like to be in since such stocks often offer historically high yields. But there's a drawback to buying fallen angels. You generally have to suffer through middling stock performance until company gets its wings back.
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