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Zacks Equity Research

Netflix Ad-Tier Growth Accelerates: Is the Stock Finally Breaking Out?

NFLX's ad-supported tier is surging, with 190M monthly viewers, a record ad quarter, and plans to double ad revenues in 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Royal Caribbean Cruises, Carnival and Norwegian Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean Cruises leads cruise stocks as bookings, pricing and onboard spending point to solid demand strength heading into 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Netflix, Toyota Motor, Amphenol, Oil-Dri and Global Self Storage

Netflix grabs the spotlight as analysts flag subscriber growth, rising ad-tier uptake and a boosted free cash flow outlook in the latest Zacks blog.

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Rashmi Jaiswal

Margin Headwinds Strengthen: Will Tariff Mitigation Be Enough for NKE?

NIKE battles tariff-driven margin pressure as Q2 gross margin slid 300 bps, prompting pricing moves, cost controls and supply-chain shifts.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

RCL's Yield Momentum Holds Up: Can Pricing Stay Firm in 2026?

Royal Caribbean's pricing discipline and premium demand reveal a more durable yield model, powered by record close-in bookings and higher onboard spending.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Book Profits as Q4 Earnings Season Gets Rolling

More bank earnings and economic reports await going into Hump Day.

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Mark Vickery

Top Analyst Reports for Netflix, Toyota Motor & Amphenol

NFLX eyes doubling revenue by 2030 as ads drive 55%+ of new sign-ups, free cash flow rises to $9B and Q4 growth stays strong.

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Zacks Equity Research

Planet Fitness Ends 2025 Strong on Membership Growth & Unit Expansion

PLNT ends 2025 with 20.8M members, 181 new clubs and 6.7% same-club sales growth, showing expansion momentum despite a stock dip.

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Rajani Lohia

lululemon vs Under Armour: Which Athleticwear Stock Has More Upside?

UAA's performance turnaround contrasts with LULU's premium scale and margin pressures, setting up a clear growth and valuation divergence.

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Zacks Equity Research

lululemon Outlines Strong Holiday Season & Updates Q4 Guidance

Strong holiday demand lifts confidence as LULU guides Q4 revenues and EPS to the high end, offsetting U.S. softness with international strength.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

DraftKings Expands Its Buyback Program: What's Driving the Shift?

DKNG doubles its buyback to $2B as improving cash flow, stronger sportsbook economics and iGaming momentum reshape capital returns.

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Vasundhara Sawalka

Disney Stock Up 4.4% in a Year: Will Ad Innovation Fuel Further Gains?

DIS shares are up 4.4% in a year as AI-driven ad tools, vertical video, and streaming ad growth test whether innovation can reignite returns.

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Nilanjan Choudhury

Health & Fitness Stocks Positioned for Strong 2026 Growth

UNFI, COCO, DOCS and PTON are tapping into the $11T wellness boom with tech, nutrition, and fitness-driven growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Value Stocks to Buy for Jan.13

APEI, KNOP and CF made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on Jan.13, 2026.

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Rajani Lohia

Is lululemon's Guest Experience Revamp Improving Store Traffic?

LULU's guest experience revamp, from product activation to new store formats, is starting to lift store traffic and engagement despite U.S. pressures.

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Vasundhara Sawalka

Netflix vs. Disney: Which Streaming Giant Has an Edge Right Now?

NFLX touts strong revenue growth, ad-tier momentum and subscriber gains, but faces margin pressure and a premium valuation in a fierce streaming showdown.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Topgolf's Leverage Declines: How Is Financial Flexibility Shaping Up?

MODG strengthens its balance sheet in Q3 2025, boosting liquidity and cutting leverage as cash flow improves.

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Zacks Equity Research

Wall Street Gears up for Q4 Earnings Season

Wall Street Gears up for Q4 Earnings Season

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Value Trader Highlights: Borg Warner, General Motors, Phillips 66, Adient and Sirius XM

Borg Warner leads a fresh list of classic value picks for 2026, as low valuations and earnings growth put beaten-down stocks back in focus.

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Harendra Ray

With ROIC at 19-Year Highs, Is CCL Entering a New Profitability Cycle?

Carnival achieves a ROIC above 13%, a 19-year high, as pricing gains, cost discipline and debt reduction enhance margins and signal a stronger profit cycle ahead.

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Aparajita Dutta

Buy These 5 Dividend Growth Stocks Amid Conflicting Labor Market Data

Dividend-growth stocks like CAH stand out as labor data sends mixed signals, offering income stability and growth amid economic uncertainty.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for January 12th

ERO, NU, KSS, FLGT and BODI have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on Jan.12, 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Where Food Comes From Launches RaiseWell Certified Verification

WFCF launches RaiseWell Certified to verify responsible animal care, no antibiotics and full traceability, helping brands and retailers meet demand for trusted protein claims.

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Zacks Equity Research

Here's Why You Should Retain Crocs Stock in Your Portfolio

CROX is cutting costs, fixing HEYDUDE wholesale, and expanding beyond clogs as tariffs and North America weigh on results.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for January 9th

ADEA and ACRE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on January 9th, 2026.

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