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Nalak Das

5 Must-Buy Stocks Amid Solid Earnings Estimate Revisions After Q2 Beat

JPM, NFLX, PGR, GE and IBKR are gaining momentum as earnings beats drive up estimates for 2025 and beyond.

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Rajani Lohia

lululemon's Premium Valuation Shows Strength: Time to Buy or Wait?

LULU's high valuation clashes with weak U.S. demand, rising costs, margin pressures and a cautious profit outlook for fiscal 2025.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

GameStop Stock Falls 10% in 3 Months: Time to Buy, Hold or Sell?

The GME stock slumps 10% in 3 months as core sales sink despite cost cuts, collectibles gains and strong cash reserves.

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Harendra Ray

Leisure & Recreation Industry Looks Promising: 3 Stocks to Buy

The Leisure & Recreation Services industry gains from the demand for concerts and strong bookings for cruise operators. Stocks like RCL, CCL and PLNT are better-positioned to gain from the industry trends.

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Zacks Equity Research

Hasbro's Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates, Stock Up

HAS' second-quarter top line reflects dismal contributions from the Consumer Products and Entertainment segments despite strength in Wizards and Digital Gaming.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Growth Stocks to Buy for July 23rd

PAHC, AFYA and ROAD made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on July 23, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

Hilton's Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

HLT beats Q2 estimates as fee growth and global expansion lift results despite RevPAR softness and travel headwinds.

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Mark Vickery

Top Research Reports for NVIDIA, Amazon.com & Meta Platforms

NVIDIA, Amazon.com, and Meta Platforms stand out in Zacks' latest picks, backed by AI growth, AWS strength, and global user gains.

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Zacks Equity Research

What Should Investors Expect From Carter's Ahead of Q2 Earnings?

CRI's Q2 revenues are expected to have climbed on baby and global gains, but pricing and costs are likely to have weighed on the bottom line.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

GameStop Recovery Hinges on US Strength as Global Woes Continue

GME's U.S. profit rebound highlights Q1, but Europe slump and Canada exit keep pressure on recovery.

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Zacks Equity Research

NIKE's Inventory Cleanup Continues: Is it Too Little, Too Late?

NKE relies heavily on discounting to clear aging inventory. Yet, digital slumps and brand risks cast doubt on its turnaround.

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Zacks Equity Research

Charter Communications to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

CHTR is likely navigating Q2 with $34.5B Cox deal and mobile growth, offset by infrastructure attacks and DOCSIS 4.0 delays amid stiff competition.

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Mark Vickery

Earnings Beats for GM, DHI, KO, etc. Lead Pre-Markets Slightly Higher

We are devoid major economic reports ahead of today's open, but have plenty of quarterly earnings results.

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Zacks Equity Research

Mohawk Gears Up to Post Q2 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?

MHK's second-quarter 2025 results are likely to reflect soft demand, rising costs and ongoing restructuring efforts.

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Zacks Equity Research

Carnival and General Mills have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Carnival sees record 2025 bookings and bullish momentum, while General Mills battles weak demand and rising health scrutiny.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Will Carnival's New Rewards Model Drive the Next Wave of Monetization?

CCL's 2026 loyalty revamp ties rewards to total guest spend, aiming to deepen engagement and boost long-term yields.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for July 22nd

BTG, PGR, BAYRY, BCH and LNW have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 22, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Philip Morris International, McDonald's, Texas Instruments and Blue Ridge Bankshares

PM, MCD, TXN, and BRBS stand out in Zacks analyst picks, backed by pricing power, innovation, and improved fundamentals.

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Mark Vickery

S&P, Nasdaq Close at New Record Highs, Ignore Weakness in LEI

Bond yields have cooled from last week, as well: +4.38% on the 10-year, +3.86% on the 2-year and back below +5% on the 30-year bond.

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Vasundhara Sawalka

Netflix's Outlook Remains Strong Post Q2 Earnings Beat: Time to Hold?

NFLX beat Q2 with raised guidance to $44.8-45.2B revenues. Strong content slate ahead. Hold for existing investors, new buyers await better entry points.

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Sraddha Singha

Stride Stock Tumbles 9% in Past Month: Should You Buy the Dip or Wait?

LRN's stock slides 9% on a key contract loss, but 20% enrollment growth and strong fundamentals may hint at long-term upside.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Disney's Streaming Boom Unlock Room for More Subscriber Growth?

DIS' streaming platforms hit 180.7M subscribers as profits surge, fueled by ESPN integration and blockbuster content.

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Zacks Equity Research

HAS Q2 Earnings on Deck: Will Consumer Product Drag Its Results?

Hasbro braces for a y/y revenue drop in Q2 as tariffs, SKU cuts and soft consumer product demand weigh on its performance.

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Sweta Killa

ETFs to Consider as Consumer Sentiment Improves in July

Consumer sentiment hits a five-month high in July. XLY, VCR, PEZ and RTH ETFs stand to benefit from the upbeat outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stock to Buy for July 21st

MCRI, SPFI and FULT made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on July 21, 2025.

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