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Amazon Intensifies Focus on North America: What is the Path Ahead?

AMZN leans on its North America segment for growth, boosting fulfillment speed, automation, and rural reach amid rising competition.

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How Walmart is Positioning for Comp Growth Amid Consumer Shifts?

WMT leans into fast delivery, value pricing and membership perks to power comp sales growth amid shifting shopper habits.

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Is Urban Outfitters' Retail Turnaround the Start of Sustained Growth?

URBN's retail sales climb y/y on brand strength, lower markdowns and store growth, with Anthropologie leading gains.

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Sumit Singh

Back to Basics or Back to Growth? Inside Dollar General's 2025 Plan

Dollar General leans on store remodels, digital upgrades, and value pricing to turn "Back to Basics" into growth.

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Sumit Singh

Sprouts Farmers' New Stores Power Impressive Comparable Sales Growth

SFM's new stores fuel double-digit sales growth as the grocer captures more of the health-focused market.

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Sumit Singh

Bet on These 4 Stocks With Exciting Interest Coverage Ratios

DIS, URBN, INGR and HBM stand out for their strong interest coverage ratios and solid earnings growth potential.

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Santanu Roy

Beat the Market the Zacks Way: Curtiss-Wright, Oracle, Starbucks in Focus

CW surged 26% after a Zacks upgrade, while ORCL and SBUX powered portfolio gains in a volatile, inflation-watched market.

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Rocky Mountain Stock Dips Despite Improved Q1 Earnings Performance

RMCF boosts margins and swings to positive EBITDA as franchise model, pricing and technology upgrades take hold.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

Is Hardgoods Chewy's Next Big Growth Engine Beyond Consumables?

CHWY's Hardgoods rose 12.3% in Q1, as new brands, faster launches, and personalization bolster full-year $12.3B-$12.45B outlook.

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Best Growth Stocks to Buy for July 21st

GOOS, QFIN and QFIN made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on July 21, 2025.

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Urmimala Biswas

4 Finest PEG-Rated GARP Stocks to Boost Your Portfolio Now

CCL, LEVI, VOD, and IVZ are top GARP picks with low PEG ratios that also qualify our other screening criteria.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Costco Wholesale, Dollar General, Ross Stores and Target

COST posts strong June sales and e-commerce growth, outpacing DG, ROST, and TGT, but trades at a rich valuation.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Alphabet, Oracle, Shell, Fossil and ImmuCell

GOOGL, ORCL, and SHEL show sector strength, while microcaps FOSL and ICCC surge on strategic shifts and rising profitability.

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Chipotle to Report Q2 Earnings: What Lies Ahead for the Stock?

CMG's second quarter is expected to have seen sales growth from digital and marketing efforts, while rising costs pressure margins.

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Tractor Supply Gears Up for Q2 Earnings: What Awaits the Stock?

TSCO's focus on core rural needs, low-price strategy and ONETractor omnichannel push is likely to aid second-quarter 2025 results.

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Amazon: Strong Industry, Solid Earnings Estimate Revisions

AMZN has seen solid earnings estimate revision activity over the past month, and belongs to a strong industry as well.

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Tapestry Hits a New 52-Week High: Is It Time to Buy Into the Rally?

TPR hits a new 52-week high due to Coach's record margins, global sales growth and stronger fiscal 2025 outlook.

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Mark Vickery

Top Research Reports for Alphabet, Oracle & Shell

GOOGL, ORCL, and SHEL stand out with strong cloud, AI, and LNG tailwinds, despite macro and margin headwinds.

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Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Mohawk Industries Stock?

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

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Will Signet Jewelers' Brand Differentiation Fuel Long-Term Growth?

SIG's targeted brand strategy and lab-grown diamond push fuel Q1 growth and strengthen digital sales momentum.

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How is MELI Holding its Lead in LATAM's Acquiring Business Space?

MercadoLibre tightens its fintech grip in LATAM by deepening ecosystem ties and doubling down on small business support.

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Will Solid DTC Business Demonstrate Levi's Next Leg of Growth?

LEVI's DTC strategy drives Q2 growth, with 50% of revenues now from direct sales and e-commerce surging 13%.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Starbucks Faces Looming Brazil Coffee Tariffs: Can It Absorb the Hit?

SBUX braces for a 50% tariff on Brazilian coffee, testing its cost controls and pricing discipline in late 2025.

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Mark Vickery

Good News for GE, Jobless Claims, Retail Sales & More

At 221K, Initial Jobless Claims are down for the fifth week in a row from near-term highs.

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Sumit Singh

Should Investors Buy, Hold or Sell Costco Stock After June Sales?

COST's June sales rose 8% on strong e-commerce and membership gains, but valuation may give investors pause.

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