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Ross Stores' Q3 Comps Surge: Can Momentum Carry Into FY26?

ROST delivers a standout Q3 comp surge, strong revenue growth and an EPS beat, raising questions about whether momentum can extend into FY26.

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Rajani Lohia

Coca-Cola Trades Below 200-Day SMA: Opportunity or Warning Sign?

KO slips below its 200-day SMA as volumes weaken, raising questions about momentum, valuation and near-term upside.

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Can Innovation Revive Growth at Newell Despite Tariff Woes?

NWL is betting on consumer-led innovation to counter tariff pressure, lift core categories and rebuild growth despite a tough 2025 backdrop.

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Santanu Roy

5 Highly Efficient Stocks That Stand Out on Key Profitability Ratios

United Natural Foods leads a screen of five efficient stocks that beat peers on key ratios, highlighting names investors may consider for stronger returns.

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How HRL Is Evolving Its Portfolio to Meet Consumer Value Needs?

Hormel Foods is refining the portfolio with new convenient meal options designed to meet value-focused consumer demand for comfort and easy preparation.

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Derek Lewis

Bear of the Day: Starbucks (SBUX)

Weak sales trends have been a challenge for the company, but recent results hint at a potential turnaround.

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McCormick Takes Majority Control in Mexico JV: Growth Lever in 2026?

MKC boosts its Mexico presence by lifting its stake in McCormick de Mexico to 75%, gaining control and positioning the business for growth.

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EL's North America Trends Improve but Asia Remains the Wild Card

Estee Lauder shows signs of North America stabilization as declines ease, but uneven Asia demand and volatile travel retail keep the regional balance in question.

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How The New York Times' Digital Bundle Strategy Is Winning Subscribers

NYT's digital bundle fuels subscriber growth, ARPU gains and stronger revenue momentum.

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Rajani Lohia

Mission Produce vs. Dole: Which Fresh Produce Stock Is Poised to Win?

AVO and DOLE square off as avocado-focused growth meets diversified scale, highlighting how strategy and valuation shape fresh produce leaders.

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Mark Vickery

Top Stock Reports for Meta, Bank of America & Procter & Gamble

Meta Platforms leads today's Zacks Research Daily as analysts highlight strong user growth, heavier AI investment and lingering concerns around monetization.

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Procter & Gamble Delivers, But Is Volume Growth Still a Worry?

PG posts solid Q1 earnings via pricing and productivity, but weak volume in North America raises doubts about sustaining top-line momentum.

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Rajani Lohia

Can Coca-Cola's Revenue Growth Management Fuel Next-Leg of Upside?

KO's sharper RGM strategy is driving pricing, mix and pack gains, keeping organic growth strong despite inflation and uneven demand.

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From Avocados to Berries: Is AVO Becoming a Global Fruit Powerhouse?

Mission Produce is pushing beyond avocados into blueberries and other fruits, leveraging its global platform to diversify growth and reduce single-crop risk.

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Zacks Equity Research

Are Functional Waters and Energy Drinks Reviving PepsiCo's PBNA Unit?

PEP's PBNA segment posts organic growth, driven by Pepsi Zero Sugar, Mountain Dew momentum and expanding protein-focused offerings.

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Swati Prasad

Is Altria's Smoke-Free Push Enough to Stabilize Growth Over Time?

MO is moving beyond cigarettes as volumes fall, focusing on oral nicotine, e-vapor and heated tobacco to support growth.

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Abhinab Dasgupta

Beat the Market the Zacks Way: LATAM, General Motors, Amgen in Focus

LTM, GM and AMGN highlight Zacks' recent stock-picking wins, delivering notable gains across airlines, autos and biotech despite choppy markets.

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Anindya Barman

Top Wide-Moat Stocks to Buy for Steady Long-Term Returns

EL, CAT and SPGI use strong moats to fend off rivals and deliver consistent returns amid market shifts.

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Daily Journal Stock Down 6% Despite FY25 Earnings Rising Y/Y

DJCO's fiscal 2025 earnings per share surge 44% year over year, driven by strong performance in Journal Technologies and soaring e-filing revenues, offsetting continued challenges in its print publishing business.

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Constellation Brands Q3 Earnings Preview: Growth or Pressure?

STZ's Q3 results to reflect wine and spirits pressure, rising costs and volume softness, while betting on beer capacity, premiumization and portfolio reset.

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Can Post Holdings' Foodservice Volume Growth Drive a Recovery?

POST's Foodservice delivers volume-led growth in the fiscal fourth quarter, lifting sales and EBITDA as distribution gains and inventories normalized.

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Helen of Troy Q3 Earnings on Deck: Key Factors You Should Understand

HELE's third-quarter results are likely to reflect weak demand and tariff-driven cost pressures, with some support from Leadership Brands and Project Pegasus.

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Will Monster Beverage's Expansion Strategy & Innovations Aid?

MNST is riding global energy drink demand as product innovation and international momentum fuel sales growth and market share gains.

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Hershey's Pricing Stays Firm: Can HSY's Volumes Stabilize Next?

HSY leans on pricing as Q3 organic sales rise 6.2%, while mixed volumes and price elasticity keep the outlook focused on demand stabilization.

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J.M. Smucker's Coffee Sales Rise: Is Pricing Still the Key Driver?

SJM's U.S. coffee sales increase in Q2 as pricing fuels growth, offsetting weaker volumes and proving brands can absorb higher prices.

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