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Are Category Trends Enough to Retain DICK'S Sporting's Comps Momentum?

DKS posts a 5.7% comp gain as strong category trends, new formats and digital momentum lift performance.

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Vasundhara Sawalka

Can AMZN's Expanding Global Investments Push the Stock Higher in 2026?

Amazon's sweeping global investments and accelerating AWS momentum spotlight the company's push for stronger growth heading into 2026.

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Maharathi Basu

5 Broker-Adored Stocks to Monitor as 2025 Nears Its End

As 2025 winds down, brokers favor ZUMZ, BODI, CVI, CIVI, and ADNT. These stocks show earnings strength and valuation appeal.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Realty Income Hikes Dividend Again: Can It Sustain Its Market Edge?

O lifts its monthly dividend again, extending its long growth streak as its global portfolio and balance sheet bolster payout stability.

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Zacks Equity Research

Ollie's Bargain Beats on Q3 Earnings, Raises FY25 Outlook

OLLI tops Q3 earnings estimates and raises its FY25 outlook as new stores, consumables and loyalty gains drive growth.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Will CMG's App Engagement Efforts Boost Frequency Heading Into 2026?

Chipotle sharpens its digital playbook, tightening accuracy and incentives to lift engagement as it readies a heavier innovation cadence for 2026.

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Amit Kr Ram

Cracker Barrel Q1 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Revenues Down Y/Y

CBRL posts a narrower fiscal first-quarter loss, but lower revenues and tougher traffic trends drive a reduced FY26 outlook.

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Mark Vickery

Top Analyst Reports for JPMorgan Chase, EPAM & Costco

New analyst reports spotlight JPMorgan Chase as operational strength, NII prospects and cost pressures shape its outlook.

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Supriyo Bose

5 Stocks With High ROE to Buy as Markets Await Fed Rate Cut Decision

TEL, ZTO, PPC, AIZ, and HST show strong ROE and cash flow, making them top picks as markets eye a possible Fed rate cut.

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Sumit Singh

Is On Holding a Buy, Hold or Sell After a 35% Jump in the Past Month?

ONON surges 35% in a month, fueled by DTC growth, booming apparel sales and triple-digit APAC expansion.

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Sumit Singh

Should Costco Stock Be in Your Portfolio Ahead of Q1 Earnings?

COST heads into Q1 earnings with strong sales, rising memberships and a setup that hints at a potential beat.

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Momentum Stock to Buy for December 9th

FIGS, ECO and UNFI made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on December 9, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

Dillard's Stock Rises 13% in a Month: Buy Now or Wait for a Pullback?

DDS stock displays strong momentum in a month, driven by solid Q3 sales, margin gains and strategic execution, signaling strong investor confidence.

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Vrishali Bagree

Walmart International Gains in Q3: Can the Upside Extend Into 2026?

WMT's International unit posts strong Q3 gains as digital growth, advertising momentum and faster fulfillment lift its performance.

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Zacks Equity Research

FIGS, MDB, and More Are Now Strong Buy Stocks (Dec. 9)

FIGS, MDB, KMT, EVER and OPFI have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on December 9th, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights lululemon athletica, V.F., Ralph Lauren and Guess

Ahead of Q3 results, lululemon faces U.S. softness and tariff pressure while international strength and long-term initiatives support its outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights IBM, Amazon, Google, IonQ and D-Wave Quantum

IBM, Amazon and Google advance quantum milestones as IonQ and D-Wave gain momentum heading into 2026 amid rising commercialization signals.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Costco, Walmart, Nike, Lululemon and Restoration Hardware

Costco's lawsuit and other retailers' tariff concerns loom as markets rebound from Trump's 'Liberation Day' shock, with a Supreme Court ruling pending.

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Mark Vickery

Top Stock Reports for Meta, SAP & Booking

Meta gains from global user growth and AI-driven engagement in Zacks' latest stock reports spotlighting key market movers.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

Same-Day Delivery Emerges as Target's Biggest Digital Growth Driver

TGT's same-day delivery is rapidly becoming its top traffic driver, boosting digital sales and reshaping customer convenience.

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Sumit Singh

Costco Q1 Sales Trends Offer Insight Into Holiday Season Strength

COST posts solid Q1 sales and comps growth, with strong digital gains pointing to early holiday spending momentum.

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Debanjana Dey

Flanigan's Gains 11.8% in Three Months: How to Play the Stock?

BDL is leveraging strong food, bar and liquor sales as smart pricing helps offset rising costs and drive steady growth.

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Sumit Singh

Will Home Depot's New AI Blueprint Tool Unlock Pro Productivity?

HD's AI blueprint tool slashes project planning time for Pros, aiming to boost productivity and streamline purchases.

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Sumit Singh

ONON's 34% Sales Growth Outlook Points to a Stronger Path in 2026

ONON lifts 2025 sales outlook to 34% growth, fueled by global demand and innovation, paving the way for 2026 gains.

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Mark Vickery

Pre-markets Up for Nasdaq and Russell 2000, Flat for Dow

Following a fairly meaningful dip the week before Thanksgiving, we've regained much of our upward trajectory.

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