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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.

CMGNegative Net Change ROKNegative Net Change JILLPositive Net Change SGNegative Net Change CAVAPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Stock Market News for Jul 3, 2025

U.S. stock markets closed mixed on Wednesday for second consecutive day.

NKEPositive Net Change ADPNegative Net Change

Benjamin Rains

Bear of the Day: J.Jill, Inc. (JILL)

J.Jill has tanked over 40% in 2025, driven by its fading earnings outlook. The women's apparel retailer also withdrew its prior guidance for fiscal 2025 when it reported its quarterly results on June 11.

JILLPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Levi Strauss Gears Up to Report Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

LEVI's Q2 results are likely to be impacted by supply-chain issues, inflation and weak discretionary spending.

ANFPositive Net Change BOOTPositive Net Change GOOSPositive Net Change LEVINegative Net Change

Akashlina Dewanjee

MELI vs. PDD: Which E-Commerce Stock Has More Upside Potential?

MercadoLibre gains momentum with rising market share and engagement, while PDD Holdings faces margin pressure amid fierce competition.

MELINegative Net Change PDDPositive Net Change

Mahak Lohia

ROST vs. DLTR: Which Retail-Discount Stock is the Better Buy Now?

With shifting consumer trends, digital expansion, cost cuts, and tariff challenges, find out whether Ross Stores or Dollar Tree is a better pick now.

DLTRPositive Net Change ROSTPositive Net Change

Swagata Bhattacharya

Chewy Stock Trades at a Discount: Should You Buy or Hold for Now?

CHWY's growth accelerates with stronger Autoship sales, rising customer retention and expanding vet care services.

CENTNegative Net Change WOOFNegative Net Change CHWYNegative Net Change BARKPositive Net Change

Sumit Singh

Shrink Reduction Drives Dollar General's Gross Margin to 31% in Q1

DG's Q1 gross margin rises to 31% as shrink reduction efforts take hold, fueling optimism for continued gains in 2025.

TGTNegative Net Change DGNegative Net Change ULTAPositive Net Change

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.

BJRIPositive Net Change CMGNegative Net Change EATPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: NIKE and Target

NKE and TGT show signs of life after years of pressure, but weak EPS outlooks suggest challenges still remain.

NKEPositive Net Change TGTNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Pegasystems and Macy's have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Pegasystems sees soaring demand and AI-driven growth, while Macy's struggles with declining sales and analyst downgrades.

MPositive Net Change PEGANegative Net Change COINNegative Net Change HOODNegative Net Change XYZPositive Net Change

Ansuiya Mohta

Is Walmart Set to Win Big as Back-to-School Shopping Starts Early?

WMT launches its six-day Walmart Deals event to capture early back-to-school spending with deep discounts and tech upgrades.

AMZNPositive Net Change TGTNegative Net Change WMTPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Travelzoo Stock?

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

TZOOPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in PDD Holdings Stock?

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

PDDPositive Net Change

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.

PLAYPositive Net Change

Nalak Das

Invest in This Dream 5-Stock Diversified Portfolio for Gains in 2H

CVNA, JBL, HWM, NRG and CVS surged over 50% in 1H 2025. This 5-stock portfolio still shows short-term upside potential.

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Derek Lewis

Bear of the Day: Macy's (M)

Quarterly releases from Macy's throughout the year so far haven't been met with much positivity despite exceeding our consensus EPS estimates in back-to-back releases.

MPositive Net Change

Shaun Pruitt

Buy Home Depot (HD) or GMS (GMS) Stock After Acquisition Announcement?

Aiming to expand its reach to professional contractors, Home Depot (HD) announced it will be acquiring GMS Inc. (GMS) for $4.3 billion or $5.5 billion when including debt.

HDPositive Net Change GMSNegative Net Change LOWPositive Net Change

Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Can Realty Income's Expansion Into New Sectors Fuel Future Growth?

O ramps up global real estate investments, aiming to boost long-term value through scale, selectivity, and diversification.

ONegative Net Change SPGPositive Net Change KIMNegative Net Change

Derek Lewis

Is It Time for NIKE and Target to Shine Again?

Both NIKE and Target have faced considerable pressure over recent years, with quarterly results regularly disappointing. But with both stocks showing some life over the past month, is it time to shine again?

NKEPositive Net Change TGTNegative Net Change

Sumit Singh

Can Sprouts Farmers Sustain Its 11.7% Comp Sales Momentum?

Sprouts Farmers sees 11.7% comp sales surge in Q1, but guidance points to slower growth in the coming quarters.

TGTNegative Net Change DGNegative Net Change SFMPositive Net Change

Swagata Bhattacharya

Target Stock Falls 28% in 6 Months: Time to Buy, Hold or Sell?

TGT slashes 2025 guidance as weak demand, rising costs and falling store traffic pressure profitability.

TGTNegative Net Change DGNegative Net Change DLTRPositive Net Change COSTNegative Net Change

Sumit Singh

Target Circle Week 2025: Will It Boost Back-to-School Sales Early?

TGT launches Target Circle Week July 6-12, aiming to capture early back-to-school shoppers with deep discounts and loyalty perks.

AMZNPositive Net Change TGTNegative Net Change WMTPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Gap Bets on Athleta Again: Is the Brand Still in Shape to Compete?

GAP doubles down on Athleta despite an 8% comp sales drop, betting that a brand reset can reignite its activewear edge.

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Zacks Equity Research

HD Agrees to Buy GMS to Strengthen Its SRS Distribution Unit

Home Depot advances its 'One Home Depot' plan with the pending acquisition of GMS to boost specialty distribution.

HDPositive Net Change HVTPositive Net Change GMSNegative Net Change FGINegative Net Change