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Harendra Ray

Portillo's Growth Pipeline Looks Strong: Is Demand Keeping Pace?

PTLO's 12-store expansion aims high for 2025, but weak transactions and margin pressure test its growth strategy.

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Ethan Feller

2 Small-Cap Stocks That Appear Ready to Surge (STKS, LGCY)

The ONE Group Hospitality and Legacy Education Inc. stocks boast a compelling mix is strong growth forecasts, reasonable valuations and improving analyst sentiment

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Zacks Equity Research

Can BJ's Restaurants' Traffic Recovery Fuel a Sustainable Turnaround?

BJRI's traffic rose 2.7% in the first quarter, outpacing peers and driving record profitability as turnaround efforts gain traction.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

CAVA's EBITDA Momentum Builds Up: Will Profitability Keep Rising?

CAVA's Q1 EBITDA rallies 34.6% as traffic gains, cost control and operational upgrades power margin strength.

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Zacks Equity Research

Will CAKE's Pricing Discipline Help Offset Inflation Woes in 2025?

Cheesecake Factory's strategic price hikes and loyalty efforts are lifting sales while keeping price-sensitive guests on board.

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Zacks Equity Research

KFC's Global Strength: Is it a Key Growth Lever for Yum! Brands?

YUM rides on KFC's international momentum, with strong first-quarter results powered by innovation, localization and rapid global expansion.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights SoundHound, BigBear.ai, Casey's and Chipotle Mexican

SOUN and BBAI soar on AI momentum, but SoundHound's faster growth, stronger balance sheet and clients like CMG may give it the edge.

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Abhinab Dasgupta

Beat the Market the Zacks Way: Humacyte, Starbucks, Oracle in Focus

Our time-tested methodologies were at work to help investors navigate the market well last week. Here are some of our key performance data from the past three months.

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Harendra Ray

CAVA Gains 12% in 5 Trading Sessions: Bullish Signals for the Stock?

CAVA gains nearly 12% in five sessions as traffic climbs, loyalty grows and store expansion beats expectations.

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Sweta Killa

ETFs to Tap July 4 Spending and Travel Trends

Lower gas prices and record travel could lift ETFs like JETS, BEDZ and EATZ during the July 4 holiday rush.

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Zacks Equity Research

Rockwell Automation and J.Jill have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

ROK surges 55% off April lows as Wall Street bets on its automation edge and long-term manufacturing upside.

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Zacks Equity Research

Chipotle's Digital Sales Remain Strong: Is Traffic Peaking?

CMG's digital sales stay strong at 35.4% of revenues, but slowing traffic raises questions about growth.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Brinker's Traffic Strategy Takes Center Stage: Can It Drive Growth?

EAT leans into traffic-led growth as Chili's gains momentum through ops upgrades and a focus on guest experience.

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Zacks Equity Research

Implied Volatility Surging for Dave & Buster's Entertainment Stock Options

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

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Zacks Equity Research

How is Starbucks Navigating Tariffs and Price Volatility in FY25?

SBUX faces rising tariffs and coffee costs, leaning on supply-chain shifts and stable pricing to protect margins.

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Harendra Ray

3 Soaring Restaurant Stocks Likely to Break Past 52-Week Highs

CBRL, RRGB and SHAK are defying restaurant sector headwinds with strong gains, upgrades and near-peak share prices.

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Zacks Equity Research

Dell Technologies and Starbucks have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

DELL surges on AI server demand and strong earnings momentum, while SBUX sinks amid falling sales and earnings cuts.

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Bryan Hayes

Bear of the Day: Starbucks (SBUX)

Decreased global comparable store sales along with higher operational expenses represent significant headwinds.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Align Technology and Chipotle Mexican Grill

ALGN and CMG trade well below highs, but rising earnings growth and strong long-term outlooks make them stocks to watch this July.

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Harendra Ray

Is McDonald's Digital and Loyalty Push Paying Off in Key Markets?

MCD leans on digital deals and loyalty rewards to lift traffic and satisfaction amid tough comps and consumer headwinds.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Can CAVA's Measured Marketing Strategy Fuel the Next Phase of Growth?

CAVA bets on marketing campaigns to deepen customer engagement and test future menu plays.

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Benjamin Rains

2 Top Stocks to Buy On the Dip Before July Rebounds

Exploring two strong, beaten-down stocks--Align Technology, Inc. (ALGN) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)--to consider buying on the dip in July.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

BROS' Order Ahead Gains Steam: Will It Drive Morning Daypart Growth?

Dutch Bros' Order Ahead feature is accelerating morning traffic and operational efficiency across key new markets.

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Santanu Roy

5 Must-Buy Efficient Stocks to Buy for Solid Gains Amid Volatility

INSW, ASR, BCRX, ASC and RRGB top the list of highly efficient stocks poised for gains amid market volatility.

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Zacks Equity Research

Rocky Mountain Stock Rises Despite Lower Q4 Earnings, Sales Surge Y/Y

RMCF reports higher sales and rolls out major operational upgrades in fourth-quarter fiscal 2025, even as losses deepen amid rising costs.

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