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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Toronto-Dominion Bank, Marriott International, Lennox International and Ralph Lauren

Toronto-Dominion, Marriott, Lennox and Ralph Lauren declared dividends as investors seek stability amid tariffs, inflation and Fed rate cut uncertainty.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Slide into the Close; NVIDIA, CRM & More Report

The long-awaited Q1 earnings report from semiconductor giant NVIDIA (NVDA) is out this afternoon, and mixed.

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Whirlpool Innovations on Track, Debuts Spin&Load Dishwasher Rack

WHR gains momentum through innovation like the Spin&Load Rack and cost-saving moves aimed at boosting efficiency and overall growth.

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Sanghamitra Saha

Consumer Confidence Surges in May: ETFs to Gain

Consumer confidence soared in May on U.S.-China trade truce. ETFs like XLY, VCR, FDIS, XLP, and IYC stand to gain from rising optimism and market outlook.

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Viking Q1 Loss Narrower-Than-Expected, Revenues Beat Estimates

VIK's first-quarter 2025 revenues benefit from increased Capacity Passenger Cruise Days (capacity PCDs) and higher revenue per PCD.

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Mahak Lohia

GameStop vs. Boyd Gaming: Which Stock Has an Edge at the Moment?

GME surges on digital transformation, while BYD holds steady with casino-driven growth. Here we discuss two gaming stocks, two very different stories.

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Zacks Equity Research

CHTR Expands Availability of Spectrum TV App: Time to Buy the Stock?

Charter Communications expands the Spectrum TV App to LG and VIZIO TVs, fueling app growth and mobile gains, which presents a compelling entry point in the stock.

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Do Options Traders Know Something About Six Flags Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to Six Flags stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Akashlina Dewanjee

Roku Stock Plunges 10% in 3 Months: Should You Buy the Dip or Wait?

ROKU's Frndly TV deal, ad growth and positive 2025 outlook present a compelling entry point for investors in 2025.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

U.S. Theater Stocks Gain on Memorial Day Records and Industry Revival

Shares of AMC, CNK and MCS jump as Memorial Day records fuel theater industry revival and highlight surging demand for premium moviegoing experiences.

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Ritujay Ghosh

Watch 4 Stocks That Recently Declared Dividends Amid Market Volatility

TD, MAR, LII and RL just raised dividends, offering income stability as markets remain volatile amid trade tensions and rate cut uncertainty.

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Nalak Das

Pick 5 Buyer-Focused Stocks as Consumer Confidence Rebounds in May

Consumer confidence rebounds in May. Zacks highlights DIS, NFLX, CHTR, ROKU and RBLX as top buy picks in the consumer discretionary space.

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide and Soho House

Marriott, Hilton and Soho House are poised to gain as the Hotels & Motels industry sees rising RevPAR, digital innovation and strong travel demand.

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Mark Vickery

Big Market Gains on Tariff Delay, Improved Consumer Confidence

Stronger Consumer Confidence for May helps illustrate some of the positive sentiment the market has gained since tariff delays have been instilled.

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Do Options Traders Know Something About AFYA Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to AFYA stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Mahak Lohia

V.F. Corp vs. PVH Corp: Which Stock Will Lead the Apparel Space Next?

In the ultimate apparel showdown, PVH powers ahead with premium brands while VFC fights back with cost cuts and a bold turnaround strategy.

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Rajani Lohia

NIKE Stock Slides Below 50-Day SMA: Buy Opportunity or Risky Affair?

NKE dips below 50-day SMA as weak margins, tariff risks and slowing growth fuel uncertainty around its premium valuation and near-term direction.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-Markets Up on New Tariff Developments

A new pause to +50% tariffs on EU imports is leading pre-markets higher this morning.

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Supriyo Bose

5 High ROE Stocks to Buy as Markets Tumble on Soaring Bond Yields

DIS, AGNC, ANET, AZO and APP stand out with high ROE as bond yields spike and markets wobble amid U.S. deficit concerns.

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Implied Volatility Surging for Advantage Solutions Stock Options

Investors need to pay close attention to Advantage Solutions stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Harendra Ray

3 Stocks Worth Watching in a Promising Hotels & Motels Industry

Soho House, Marriott and Hilton ride on rising RevPAR and digital trends as hotel demand outpaces supply in 1Q25, boosting growth potential.

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Vasundhara Sawalka

3 Key Reasons to Buy Netflix Stock Beyond its 33% Year-to-Date Surge

NFLX's trillion-dollar vision and strategic content investments position it as a compelling buy in 2025, with advertising revenues set to double in 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for May 27, 2025

Wall Street closed lower on Friday, pulled down by tech and discretionary stocks.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

CCL vs. NCLH: Which Cruise Stock Offers Smoother Sailing in 2025?

CCL rides strong bookings, yield growth and debt cuts to lead cruise stocks, while NCLH lags with lower earnings momentum and rising leverage.

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Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Netflix, Eaton and Centene

Netflix, Eaton and Centene crushed Q1 earnings, each posting strong results and raising or reaffirming guidance amid broader market uncertainty.

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