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Rajani Lohia

Coca-Cola's Brand Mix Shifts: Is the Zero-Sugar Push Paying Off?

Brand mix diversification is KO's key growth driver. Its Zero Sugar lineup fuels a broader shift to health-focused drinks, making up 30% of its global volume.

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The J.M. Smucker Gears Up for Q4 Earnings: Key Insights for Investors

SJM braces for fourth-quarter earnings amid soft sales, margin pressure and sweet snack headwinds, but growth strategies may offer support.

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Madhurima Das

CALM Bets on Value-Added Foods: Will It Deliver Sustainable Growth?

Cal-Maine Foods acquires Echo Lake Foods to boost its value-added egg product offerings and tap rising demand for protein-rich breakfasts.

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Sumit Singh

Is Sprouts Farmers' 35-Store Plan Enough to Break Into New Markets?

SFM has ambitious plans for 35 new stores in 2025. Can it succeed in expanding beyond established markets to the Midwest and Northeast?

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Ansuiya Mohta

Philip Morris Stock Records 50% YTD Surge: Is it Too Late to Buy?

PM stock soars 50.1% year to date, fueled by smoke-free growth, premium pricing and bullish earnings momentum.

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Zacks.com featured highlights Dave, Nomad Foods, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock and Natural Gas Services

DAVE, NOMD, GLDD, and NGS show rising cash flows and earnings momentum, making them smart picks in uncertain times.

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Shaun Pruitt

2 Buy-Rated Stocks to Watch After Strong Q1 Results: OLLI, HQY

Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI) and HealthEquity (HQY) have implemented successful growth strategies that investors are surely looking for.

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Ollie's Bargain Q1 Earnings Top Estimates, Comps Up 2.6% Y/Y

OLLI's value model pays off in the first quarter of 2025, with better-than-expected results and 25 new stores fueling top-line growth.

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Can Smoke-Free Products Power Philip Morris' Next Decade of Growth?

PM's smoke-free segment drives 33.1% gross profit growth in Q1, signaling a bold pivot beyond cigarettes.

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What Sets Mission Produce Apart? A Look at Its Global Farming Edge

AVO's International Farming segment is fueling year-round supply, with Peru-led gains in blueberries and strategic avocado resilience.

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How to Play Constellation Brands Stock After a 27% Drop in 6 Months

The STZ stock faces pressure from slowing beer sales and margin concerns, even as premium brands and expansion plans offer long-term hope.

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STZ Concludes Deal With The Wine Group: Here's What You Should Know

Constellation Brands completes sale to The Wine Group, streamlining its wine and spirits portfolio. Its outlook for fiscal 2026, 2027 and 2028 is unchanged post-transaction.

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Sumit Singh

4 Stocks With Strong Interest Coverage Ratios to Buy in June 2025

STRL, BJ, MOH, and HALO shine with strong interest coverage ratios, signaling solid fundamentals for June 2025.

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Rajani Lohia

Is PepsiCo Still Worth the Gamble After a Drop in Its P/E Valuation?

PEP trades at a discount to peers. Weak North America sales and a slashed 2025 outlook fuel investor caution.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-Markets Slightly Lower Ahead of Open; JOLTS, Earnings to Come

The JOLTS report for April is expected to further tick down from 7.19 million job openings in March.

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Company News for Jun 3, 2025

Companies in The News Are: CPB,SAIC,MRNA,GM

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Growth Stocks to Buy for June 3rd

LTM, GLDD and EWCZ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on June 3, 2025.

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Do Options Traders Know Something About American Public Education Stock We Don't?

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

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Best Value Stocks to Buy for June 3rd

CPA, OPBK and EWCZ made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on June 3, 2025.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for June 3rd

FOLD, BRCC and VLVLY have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 3, 2025.

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3 Consumer Staples Funds You Can Bank on for the Months Ahead

Consumer staples mutual funds like FSRPX, FDIGX and FDFAX are doing well as investors seek stability amid market volatility.

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New Strong Buy Stocks for June 3rd

EWCZ, PRM, INSE, FTK and CPA have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 3, 2025.

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Mark Vickery

Markets Close in Green on Mostly Quiet Trading Day

Jobs Week reports begin with the JOLTS numbers out Tuesday morning.

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Zacks Equity Research

PepsiCo's International Business Shines: Can It Reignite Performance?

PEP's international momentum, led by strong beverage sales, localization and supply chain investments, fuels optimism despite U.S. softness and FX headwinds.

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Brown-Forman's Q4 Earnings on the Deck: Is a Beat Likely in the Cards?

BF.B's fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results are likely to reflect macroeconomic headwinds and Travel Retail softness.

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