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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for August 18th

MLCO, CYD, HMY, E and KE have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 18, 2025.

EPositive Net Change HMYPositive Net Change KEPositive Net Change MLCOPositive Net Change CYDPositive Net Change

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Is Ralph Lauren's Digital Push Enough to Offset Retail Headwinds?

RL's double-digit online sales growth highlights its digital-first strategy as it works to counter softer retail trends worldwide.

RLPositive Net Change GESNegative Net Change LULUPositive Net Change GIIIPositive Net Change

Sweta Killa

5 Sector ETFs Rallying on Q2 Earnings Strength

GAMR, ALAI, ARKX, PFI and ONLN shine as strong Q2 earnings lift sectors from gaming and AI to retail and aerospace.

GAMRNegative Net Change PFINegative Net Change ONLNPositive Net Change ARKXNegative Net Change ALAINegative Net Change

Shrabana Mukherjee

4 Women-Run Company Stocks Showing Strong 2025 Gains

These women-run company stocks offer high growth and stability.

AAPLNegative Net Change ADPPositive Net Change NEMPositive Net Change RLPositive Net Change AWKPositive Net Change CASYNegative Net Change

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Will Gildan's HanesBrands Deal Create a Global Apparel Powerhouse?

GIL's acquisition of HanesBrands will unite activewear and innerwear leaders, creating a global basic apparel powerhouse.

RLPositive Net Change HBINegative Net Change GILPositive Net Change RVLVNegative Net Change

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Will Carnival's New Ship Additions Boost Its Competitive Position?

CCL plans strategic ship additions and upgrades to elevate guest experience and strengthen its market position.

CCLNegative Net Change RCLPositive Net Change NCLHNegative Net Change

Vasundhara Sawalka

NFLX vs. ROKU: Which Ad-Supported Streaming Stock is the Better Buy?

Buy Netflix as ad revenues double & blockbuster content drives 16% growth; wait on Roku until sustainable profitability emerges despite platform strength.

NFLXPositive Net Change ROKUPositive Net Change

Rajani Lohia

Sin Stocks Worth Watching: The Perfect Mix of Growth & Resilience

Sin stocks like alcohol, tobacco and gambling remain resilient, offering stable demand, strong dividends and growth despite regulation and controversy.

LVSNegative Net Change MGMNegative Net Change DEOPositive Net Change SAMPositive Net Change TPBNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights include Ralph Lauren, CommScope and Barrick Mining

Upgraded broker ratings spotlight Ralph Lauren, CommScope, and Barrick Mining, each poised for notable earnings growth.

RLPositive Net Change BPositive Net Change COMMPositive Net Change

Ritujay Ghosh

5 Discretionary Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio on Rising Rate Cut Hopes

Rate cut optimism is fueling U.S. markets, with DIS, CCL, HAS, NFLX and RL set for potential gains in consumer discretionary.

CCLNegative Net Change NFLXPositive Net Change HASPositive Net Change RLPositive Net Change DISNegative Net Change

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Arista Networks and Lucky Strike Entertainment have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Arista Networks surges on record earnings and raised guidance, while Lucky Strike struggles after a sharp earnings miss.

PHMPositive Net Change LENPositive Net Change RKTNegative Net Change ANETPositive Net Change LUCKPositive Net Change

Jeremy Mullin

Bear of the Day: Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK)

This stock threw a gutter ball for investors this quarter.

LUCKPositive Net Change CCLNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

lululemon's Inventory Play: Streamlining or Straining Growth?

LULU's inventory build aims to fuel innovation and protect market share, but softer U.S. demand may test the strategy's payoff.

NKEPositive Net Change LULUPositive Net Change UAAPositive Net Change

Bryan Hayes

Online Home Goods Retailer Soars to 52-Week High

Wayfair is rolling out new AI-powered features to create a more seamless experience for customers.

WNegative Net Change

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Will Royal Caribbean's Fleet Growth Anchor Its 2025 Demand Strategy?

RCL's steady rollout of new ships is fueling pricing power, guest growth and premium yields for 2025.

CCLNegative Net Change RCLPositive Net Change NCLHNegative Net Change

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Disney Banks on NFL Deal: Will ESPN's New Streaming Push Pay Off?

DIS' multi-year NFL pact brings ESPN Draft rights, RedZone, and streaming tie-ins to Disney+ and Hulu, aiming to score big in sports streaming.

CMCSAPositive Net Change DISNegative Net Change FUBONegative Net Change

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H&R Block's Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Improve Year Over Year

HRB's Q4 EPS miss contrasts with revenue growth as tax prep gains offset weaker financial services performance.

IPGPositive Net Change HRBPositive Net Change FIPositive Net Change

Rajani Lohia

lululemon vs. Ralph Lauren: Which Premium Apparel Brand Holds the Edge?

RL's brand strength and global momentum challenge LULU's innovation and international growth in a premium apparel showdown.

RLPositive Net Change LULUPositive Net Change

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NIKE Bets on EMEA Growth: Can This Strategy Pay Off in FY26?

NKE's EMEA strategy drives growth by building on marketplace streamlining and boosting NIKE Digital through an integrated channel approach.

NKEPositive Net Change LULUPositive Net Change ADDYYNegative Net Change

Harendra Ray

RBLX Stock Trades at Premium Value: Should You Buy, Sell or Hold?

Roblox's soaring growth and viral hits drive record engagement. However, high costs, losses and a rich valuation raise caution.

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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for August 13th

ANET, RL and APG made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on August 13, 2025.

RLPositive Net Change ANETPositive Net Change APGPositive Net Change

Swayta Shah

Buy These 3 Stocks With Upgraded Broker Ratings for Solid Returns

Ralph Lauren, CommScope and Barrick Mining earn notable broker upgrades, signaling potential for strong returns.

RLPositive Net Change BPositive Net Change COMMPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights include Kontoor Brands, Envista, Western Digital and LATAM Airlines

Kontoor Brands, Envista, Western Digital, and LATAM Airlines make Zacks' GARP screen with low PEG ratios and strong long-term growth potential.

WDCNegative Net Change LTMPositive Net Change KTBPositive Net Change NVSTNegative Net Change

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AppLovin and Carter have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

AppLovin surges on AI-driven growth and earnings upgrades, while Carter's faces sales declines, tariff pressures, and analyst downgrades.

CRINegative Net Change APPPositive Net Change PLTRNegative Net Change GRRRPositive Net Change RZLVNegative Net Change

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New Strong Sell Stocks for August 13th

AAWH, LUCK and SSTI have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on August 13, 2025.

SSTIPositive Net Change AAWHPositive Net Change LUCKPositive Net Change