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Zacks highlights two finance stocks with positive Earnings Surprise Prediction (ESP) metrics that could outperform expectations: Pebblebrook Hotel (PEB) with a +10.32% ESP and Strong Buy rating, and Starwood Property Trust (STWD) with a +10.71% ESP and Strong Buy rating. Both stocks are positioned to potentially deliver positive earnings surprises based on analyst revisions closer to their earnings report dates.

Annaly Capital Management (NLY) maintained its quarterly dividend at 75 cents per share and reported a $109.4 billion portfolio with strong liquidity of $9.6 billion. The mREIT offers a 14.74% dividend yield and has a $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization. Compared to peers AGNC and Starwood Property Trust, Annaly demonstrates a solid liquidity position supporting sustainable dividend distributions, though it carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.