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Zacks Equity Research

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

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

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Rajani Lohia

PepsiCo Nears Q2 Earnings: Is a Buy Warranted Before the Release?

PEP braces for a Q2 earnings drop as North America softness, inflation and global cost pressures weigh on margins.

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Zacks Equity Research

Helen of Troy Q1 Earnings Fall Short of Estimates, Sales Dip Y/Y

HELE's first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings and revenue miss reflect tariff disruptions, weak China sales and U.S. consumer trade-down pressure.

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Zacks Equity Research

Sysco Margins Pressured by Mix: Can Strategic Shifts Rebound?

SYY's third-quarter margins slipped on mix shift and soft volume, but new sourcing deals and local growth may aid recovery.

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Zacks Equity Research

How Far Can KDP's Energy & Hydration Bet Go in a Shifting Market?

Keurig Dr Pepper's energy drink strategy, from GHOST to Electrolit, is powering sales growth and reshaping its beverage mix in 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

EWCZ Marketing Shift Shows Early Wins: Can Growth Reignite Fast?

European Wax Center's digital-first marketing revamp is showing early gains as it eyes stronger traffic and sales in late 2025.

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Ansuiya Mohta

Behind Altria's Profit Resilience: The Power of Pricing Strategy

MO leans on pricing power to lift profits, offsetting cigarette volume drops and regulatory headwinds.

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Zacks Equity Research

Ferrero Set to Acquire WK Kellogg: Here's What the $3.1B Deal Means

Ferrero is set to acquire KLG for $3.1B in cash, marking its North America expansion and entry into the cereal market.

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Ritujay Ghosh

4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Rate Cut Uncertainty Continues

CL, KO, ATO, and FTS stand out as low-beta, high-dividend plays amid Fed rate cut delays and rising market volatility.

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Nalak Das

Buy These 5 Blue-Chip Stocks to Strengthen Your Portfolio in 2H25

Visa, Disney, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, and IBM show strong earnings momentum heading into the second half of 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Tyson Foods and Beyond Meat

TSN and BYND show resilience in a pressured meat market, fueled by protein demand and health-conscious consumer trends.

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Mark Vickery

Top Stock Reports for NVIDIA, Walmart & Caterpillar

NVDA rides AI momentum, Walmart gains on e-commerce strength, and CAT eyes global demand despite tariff risks.

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Zacks Equity Research

Conagra Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Sales Decline 4.3% Y/Y

CAG misses Q4 estimates as sales dip 4.3% and EPS slides 8.2%. It eyes FY26 rebound with a focus on snacks and frozen food.

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Zacks Equity Research

Will Celsius' Innovation Strategy Fuel its Next Wave of Growth?

CELH bets big on innovation with new brands, hydration products and retail gains to reignite growth after a soft first quarter.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Colgate's Pricing Strength Keep Earnings Buoyant in 2025?

CL's strategic pricing, margin gains and productivity moves support steady EPS growth into 2025 despite cost pressures.

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Sumit Singh

Is Sprouts Farmers Stock a Buy, Hold or Sell After a 26% YTD Jump?

SFM stock surges 26% YTD, powered by store expansion, private-label growth and rising demand for healthier food.

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Ansuiya Mohta

2 Meat Stocks to Keep an Eye On Despite Market Challenges

TSN and BYND are navigating cost and export challenges with strong brands, protein demand and strategic expansions.

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Santanu Roy

3 Top-Ranked Efficient Stocks to Buy Amid Volatile Market Conditions

POST, CARG and KOP shine with strong efficiency ratios and solid earnings surprises amid market uncertainty.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Rally Ahead Despite Potential Complications

As the tariff deadline comes and goes, a new possible 50% tariff on Brazil emerges.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Diageo Sustain Its Premiumization Momentum Amid Global Headwinds?

DEO leans on premium brands like Don Julio and Guinness to offset global headwinds and sustain growth momentum.

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Rajani Lohia

Can Coca-Cola Maintain Its Momentum Amid Flat North America Volumes?

KO posts 6% organic growth as strong global momentum offsets flat North America volumes and shifting consumer sentiment.

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Ansuiya Mohta

Top Ag Tech & Food Innovation Stocks to Strengthen Your Portfolio

BYND, HRL and TSN are transforming food with AgTech, from lab-grown meat to smart farming and plant-based proteins.

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Swati Prasad

Is Philip Morris' Pricing Power Behind Its Profit Strength?

PM's strong pricing and premium product mix fuel profit growth and margin gains in the nicotine category.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Growth Stocks to Buy for July 9th

OPRX, EWCZ and QFIN made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on July 9, 2025.

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Yashwardhan Jain

Tough Road Ahead for U.S. Consumers? ETFs to Consider

Consumer confidence slips amid tariff fears and debt worries, boosting the case for consumer staples ETFs.

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