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| The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Sun Life Financial, Coca-Cola, Altria, Keurig Dr Pepper and MetLife | Zacks analysts recommend five low-beta, high-yielding stocks with Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) ratings as defensive plays amid market volatility in October 2026. The recommended stocks—Sun Life Financial, Coca-Cola, Altria, Keurig Dr Pepper, and MetLife—are positioned to weather concerns over AI sustainability, elevated crude oil prices, and persistent inflation. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 20, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| (SLF) Trading Strategy and Analysis (SLF:CA) - Stock Traders Daily | (SLF) Trading Strategy and Analysis (SLF:CA) Stock Traders Daily | View source ↗ | Stock Traders Daily | Oct 20, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Sun Life Financial (TSE:SLF) Stock Gets Price Target Trim from National Bank Financial - MarketBeat | Sun Life Financial (TSE:SLF) Stock Gets Price Target Trim from National Bank Financial MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 19, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo! Finance Canada | Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) Stock Price, News, Quote & History Yahoo! Finance Canada | View source ↗ | Yahoo! Finance Canada | Oct 19, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| What Sun Life Financial Shares Rebrand Means For Shareholders - Simply Wall Street | What Sun Life Financial Shares Rebrand Means For Shareholders Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 18, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| SLF Oct 2026 85.000 call (SLF261016C00085000) stock price, news, quote and history - Yahoo Finance UK | SLF Oct 2026 85.000 call (SLF261016C00085000) stock price, news, quote and history Yahoo Finance UK | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance UK | Oct 17, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. Sells 338,863 Shares of Sun Life Financial Inc. $SLF - MarketBeat | TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. Sells 338,863 Shares of Sun Life Financial Inc. $SLF MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 17, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Where are the Opportunities in (SLF) (SLF:CA) - Stock Traders Daily | Where are the Opportunities in (SLF) (SLF:CA) Stock Traders Daily | View source ↗ | Stock Traders Daily | Oct 17, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| 57% say affording family care matters; only 27% have a full plan - Stock Titan | 57% say affording family care matters; only 27% have a full plan Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 15, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF.TO) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo! Finance Canada | Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF.TO) Stock Price, News, Quote & History Yahoo! Finance Canada | View source ↗ | Yahoo! Finance Canada | Oct 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| (SLF) as a Liquidity Pulse for Institutional Tactics - Stock Traders Daily | (SLF) as a Liquidity Pulse for Institutional Tactics Stock Traders Daily | View source ↗ | Stock Traders Daily | Oct 14, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| SLF (F) Equity ESG Europe Cons F (0P0001H0JU.F) Interactive Stock Chart - Yahoo! Finance Canada | SLF (F) Equity ESG Europe Cons F (0P0001H0JU.F) Interactive Stock Chart Yahoo! Finance Canada | View source ↗ | Yahoo! Finance Canada | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Can MFC Improve Global WAM Growth and Sustain Positive Net Flows? | Manulife Financial (MFC) reported declining net inflows in its Global Wealth and Asset Management division, with Q2 2026 inflows falling to C$0.4 billion from C$0.9 billion year-over-year. While retail outflows narrowed and core earnings rose 9%, significant retirement net outflows of C$4.9 billion pose challenges. The stock trades at a premium valuation of 12.94x P/E versus the industry average of 10.53x, earning a Hold rating. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| Can MFC Improve Global WAM Growth and Sustain Positive Net Flows? | Manulife Financial (MFC) reported declining net inflows in its Global Wealth and Asset Management division, with Q2 2026 inflows falling to C$0.4 billion from C$0.9 billion year-over-year. While retail outflows narrowed and core earnings rose 9%, significant retirement net outflows of C$4.9 billion pose challenges. The stock trades at a premium valuation of 12.94x P/E versus the industry average of 10.53x, earning a Hold rating. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 1 |
| Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:SLF) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $103.50 - MarketBeat | Sun Life Financial Inc. (NYSE:SLF) Stock Has Consensus Price Target of $103.50 MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Oct 13, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) Following Health Navigator Move Is Its Valuation Back In Focus - Simply Wall Street | Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) Following Health Navigator Move Is Its Valuation Back In Focus Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 12, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Sun Life (SLF) Could Be a Great Choice | Sun Life (SLF), a Toronto-based financial services company, is highlighted as an attractive dividend investment with a current yield of 3.55%, significantly higher than industry and S&P 500 averages. The company has demonstrated consistent dividend growth of 8.94% annually over the past 5 years and maintains a sustainable 50% payout ratio. With expected earnings growth of 7.69% in 2026 and a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), SLF presents a compelling opportunity for income investors seeking both dividend income and capital appreciation. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 12, 2026 | bullish | 1 | 1 |
| Sun Life (SLF) Could Be a Great Choice - Yahoo Finance | Sun Life (SLF) Could Be a Great Choice Yahoo Finance | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance | Oct 12, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| SLF Oct 2026 75.000 call (SLF261016C00075000) Stock Price, News, Quote & History - Yahoo! Finance Canada | SLF Oct 2026 75.000 call (SLF261016C00075000) Stock Price, News, Quote & History Yahoo! Finance Canada | View source ↗ | Yahoo! Finance Canada | Oct 12, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Does Disability Care Launch Change The Bull Case For Sun Life (TSX:SLF)? - Simply Wall Street | Does Disability Care Launch Change The Bull Case For Sun Life (TSX:SLF)? Simply Wall Street | View source ↗ | Simply Wall Street | Oct 11, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF.TO) stock price, news, quote and history - Yahoo Finance Singapore | Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF.TO) stock price, news, quote and history Yahoo Finance Singapore | View source ↗ | Yahoo Finance Singapore | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| An unsolicited offer targets up to 100,000 Sun Life (SLF) shares without its endorsement. - Stock Titan | An unsolicited offer targets up to 100,000 Sun Life (SLF) shares without its endorsement. Stock Titan | View source ↗ | Stock Titan | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| SLF Expands Disability Benefits: Can Health Navigation Drive Growth? | Sun Life Financial (SLF) has launched Health Navigator, combining disability insurance with personalized healthcare navigation services. The product aims to help employees access appropriate specialists and care coordination while reducing recovery times and medical costs. SLF's U.S. sales surged 43% to $324 million in Q2 2026, driven by medical stop-loss growth. The offering positions SLF to cross-sell services and capture greater market share in employer benefits spending. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0.143 | 1 |
| SLF Expands Disability Benefits: Can Health Navigation Drive Growth? | Sun Life Financial (SLF) has launched Health Navigator, combining disability insurance with personalized healthcare navigation services. The product aims to help employees access appropriate specialists and care coordination while reducing recovery times and medical costs. SLF's U.S. sales surged 43% to $324 million in Q2 2026, driven by medical stop-loss growth. The offering positions SLF to cross-sell services and capture greater market share in employer benefits spending. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0.143 | 1 |
| SLF Expands Disability Benefits: Can Health Navigation Drive Growth? | Sun Life Financial (SLF) has launched Health Navigator, combining disability insurance with personalized healthcare navigation services. The product aims to help employees access appropriate specialists and care coordination while reducing recovery times and medical costs. SLF's U.S. sales surged 43% to $324 million in Q2 2026, driven by medical stop-loss growth. The offering positions SLF to cross-sell services and capture greater market share in employer benefits spending. | View source ↗ | Zacks Investment Research | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0.143 | 1 |
| SLF Expands Disability Benefits: Can Health Navigation Drive Growth? - TradingView | SLF Expands Disability Benefits: Can Health Navigation Drive Growth? TradingView | View source ↗ | TradingView | Oct 8, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Sun Life Financial Inc. Stock Grades | SLF - Barron's | Sun Life Financial Inc. Stock Grades | SLF Barron's | View source ↗ | Barron's | Oct 7, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
| Sun Life Financial (NYSE:SLF) Stock Price Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average - What's Next? - MarketBeat | Sun Life Financial (NYSE:SLF) Stock Price Breaks Above 200-Day Moving Average - What's Next? MarketBeat | View source ↗ | MarketBeat | Sep 29, 2026 | neutral | 0 | 0.6 |
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