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Is JD Retail Poised to Ride China's Consumer Rebound in 2025?

JD Retail is leveraging AI, low prices and ecosystem scale to capture China's consumer rebound in 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

Alibaba Cloud's Rapid Rise: Is AI Setting Up More Upside Ahead?

BABA's cloud unit gains momentum as AI adoption accelerates across industries and fuels broader enterprise demand.

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Rajani Lohia

Is Recovery in Big-Ticket Demand the Key to HD's Next Growth Leg?

HD eyes big-ticket remodel demand as its next growth lever, but high rates and cautious consumers stand in the way.

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Rising Costs Ahead: Can Abercrombie Hold the Line on Margins?

ANF's strong sales are overshadowed by a sharp drop in gross margin due to tariffs and elevated inventory costs.

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Can Gap's Flagship Brand Continue to Sustain Momentum Ahead?

GAP is reinvigorating its brands with fresh relevance, modern expression and deeper consumer engagement. Efforts to reignite the namesake brand drive performance.

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Zacks Equity Research

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

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

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Sumit Singh

Sprouts Farmers vs. Target: Which Retail Stock Holds More Promise Now?

SFM surges ahead with robust sales growth, digital gains and store expansion as TGT faces slow traffic and softer guidance.

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Amit Kr Ram

Dutch Bros vs. Wingstop: Which Stock Has Stronger Growth Plan?

WING surges on global expansion and digital innovation, while BROS targets disciplined growth with a lower valuation.

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Rajani Lohia

HD vs. LOW: Which is the Better Bet in the Home Improvement Space?

Lowe's narrows the gap with Home Depot through digital upgrades, Pro growth and value pricing as both stocks face shifting home trends.

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Ansuiya Mohta

Walmart vs. The TJX Companies: Which Retailer Has the Edge in 2025?

WMT's tech-driven growth and strong returns give it the edge over TJX's global expansion and off-price appeal in 2025.

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Sumit Singh

How Should Investors Approach Kroger Stock Before Q1 Earnings?

KR gears up for Q1 results with modest sales growth, steady EPS estimates and lingering macroeconomic headwinds.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Can Smarter Kitchens Help Chipotle Protect Its Margins?

CMG ramps up kitchen tech, aiming to boost margins and productivity without sacrificing food quality or guest experience.

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Sanghamitra Saha

4 ETF Areas to Win Amid Slowing Retail Sales in May

Retail sales dropped 0.9% in May, but select sectors like online, apparel, and furniture retail defied the downturn with gains. ETFs like ONLN, RTH, XRT and IEDI should benefit.

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Akashlina Dewanjee

MercadoLibre Outperforms Industry YTD: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?

MELI surges 40% YTD on e-commerce and fintech strength, but valuation and margin pressure point to a hold.

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Walmart Sees Continued Comps Gains: Will Broad-Based Strength Support?

WMT's U.S. comps growth of 4.5% in the first quarter shows strength in essentials, e-commerce and private brands despite headwinds.

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Zacks Equity Research

Darden to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in Store for the Stock?

DRI's fiscal fourth-quarter results may reflect strong brand momentum and delivery gains. Yet, rising costs can pressure margins.

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Shreya Majumder

Can TOST's Tech-Driven Recipes Spice Up its Profitability & Revenue?

Toast expands beyond SMBs with AI-driven tools like Sous Chef and ToastIQ, raising its 2024 profit outlook on strong momentum.

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What Drove Bath & Body Works' Q1 Margins Despite Tariff Pressures?

BBWI grows margins in first-quarter fiscal 2025 through stronger product mix, cost discipline and efficient supply-chain management.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Oracle, Microsoft and Amazon

Oracle rallies on strong cloud results as Microsoft and Amazon ride sustained demand across AI and infrastructure.

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Sumit Singh

4 Retail Stocks Holding Up Despite Sales Decline for Second Month

As U.S. retail sales dip for a second month, SFM, URBN, BJ and COST stand out with strategies aligned to shifting consumer trends.

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Zacks Equity Research

Credo Technology and PDD have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

CRDO surges on AI and data center demand, while PDD slumps amid profit woes, tariffs, and fierce e-commerce rivalry.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for June 18th

APLE, ASRT and BOOT have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 18, 2025.

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Urmimala Biswas

CVS Surges on Regulatory Relief, Medicare Advantage Push: Time to Buy?

CVS surges 53.7% YTD as regulatory relief, strong execution and Medicare Advantage momentum fuel investor confidence.

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Vasundhara Sawalka

BABA Down 8% in a Month: Will Partnership With Apple Aid Recovery?

Alibaba faces regulatory headwinds despite Apple AI progress. Mixed Q4 results suggest holding existing positions or waiting for better entry points in fiscal 2026.

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Zacks Equity Research

Coach Powers Tapestry's Momentum: Find Out What's Driving it

Coach accelerates TPR's growth with rising sales, record gross margin and standout product demand across categories.

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