3 Big Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 8%; Oppenheimer Says ‘Buy’

We’ve pulled up the details on some of Oppenheimer's recommendations. These are stocks with a specific set of clear attributes, that frequently indicate a strong defensive profile: a high dividend yield, over 8%; a Moderate Buy consensus view; and a considerable upside potential -- over 20%. So let’s take a closer look at three of Oppenheimer's picks.

We’ll start in the financial sector, with Monroe Capital (MRCC). This private equity firm invests in the healthcare, media, retail, and tech sectors. Solar Senior Capital (SUNS) is management investment company, in the externally managed non-diversified segment. Its primary investments are senior secured loans in mid-market companies with credit ratings below investment grade. Outfront Media, Inc. (OUT) is a marketing company with a specialty in billboards and posters. The company uses electronic tech to update these traditional marketing staples, which remain an important part of urban marketing.

Source: Yahoo Finance

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