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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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Zacks Equity Research

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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Zacks Equity Research

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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Amit Kr Ram

Dutch Bros Ramps Up Expansion: Are Same-Shop Gains Holding Up?

BROS targets 2,029 shops by 2029 as expansion accelerates, backed by site strategy and strong same-shop sales.

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Mark Vickery

Retail Sales, Imports/Exports Reflect Tariff Realities

Retail Sales at -0.9% is the lowest we've seen since January, and below the -0.6% consensus.

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Swati Prasad

Target Stock Trades at a Bargain: But is it Time to Buy the Dip?

TGT trades at a steep discount with strong long-term value appeal, but short-term headwinds may limit near-term upside.

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Sumit Singh

Can Sprouts Farmers Sustain Its 28% E-Commerce Sales Growth?

SFM surges with 28% e-commerce growth. Can it keep pace as digital competition intensifies?

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Sumit Singh

Target Lifts Dividend Again: Is It Still a Reliable Income Pick?

TGT boosts its dividend for the 54th straight year, reinforcing its reputation as a consistent income performer.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Sumitomo, Next and Sprouts Farmers Markets

Sumitomo, Next, and Sprouts Farmers Market earn top Zacks ranks as investors brace for global tensions and central bank moves.

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Zacks Equity Research

What's Driving the Record Gross Margin at Urban Outfitters This Year?

URBN posts a record 36.8% gross margin in Q1, signaling a stronger path to long-term profitability and operating leverage.

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