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Sumit Singh

Target's Core Operating Margin Slides to 3.7%: Tougher Road Ahead?

TGT's core operating margin drops to 3.7% in Q1, exposing pressures from markdowns, digital costs and sluggish sales.

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Sumit Singh

Has Sprouts Farmers Market's Gross Margin Expansion Peaked?

SFM's 39.6% gross margin in Q1 signals strength, but management flags slowing comps and margin normalization ahead.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

Should You Hold Onto O Stock in 2025 Beyond Its 9% YTD Growth?

With O stock up 9.3% YTD and a growing global footprint, investors weigh whether to hold or wait for better value.

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Ansuiya Mohta

Walmart's 22% E-Commerce Sales Jump: Can It Keep Up the Pace?

WMT's digital push pays off with a 22% e-commerce surge in Q1, powered by fast delivery and strategic tech investments.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

CAVA's Pricing Discipline Takes Center Stage: Can It Preserve Margins?

CAVA's pricing restraint and operational focus are likely to protect margins and sustain growth momentum in a challenging economic environment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Are Options Traders Betting on a Big Move in Chipotle Stock?

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

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Zacks Equity Research

Best Growth Stocks to Buy for June 24th

STRT, ODP and UIS made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on June 24, 2025

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Rajani Lohia

5 Undervalued Price-to-Sales Stocks Ready to Outperform the Market

JAKK, GDOT, SIG, ROCK and PCB stand out with low price-to-sales ratios and value scores signaling strong return potential.

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Nalak Das

Buy 5 High-Flying Non-Tech Nasdaq-Listed Stocks of H1 to Gain in H2

Nasdaq is flat in first-half 2025, but SFM, RGLD, TRI, WWD and EXEL are soaring, each up over 20% and primed for the second half.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Amazon.com, Home Depot, Cisco, United Homes and The Eastern Company

AMZN, HD, CSCO, UHG, and EML earn analyst focus for growth potential, despite trade risks, soft demand, and margin pressures.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Lululemon Athletica, Ralph Lauren, Under Armour and Hanesbrands

LULU, RL, UAA, and HBI navigate apparel headwinds with digital growth, brand strategies, and operational overhauls in focus.

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Mark Vickery

Top Stock Reports for Amazon.com, Home Depot & Cisco Systems

AMZN gains 12.7% as AWS growth, Prime momentum, and GenAI focus offset mixed Q2 outlook and tariff risks.

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Zacks Equity Research

E-Commerce Booms in Latin America: Can MercadoLibre Win the Market?

MELI is expanding its lead in Latin America's e-commerce boom with platform upgrades and rising buyer engagement.

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Deckers Sustain Operating Margin Momentum Amid Tariff Pressures?

Can DECK sustain its strong operating margins in fiscal 2026 as tariff and logistics pressures begin to mount?

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Zacks Equity Research

Can Amazon Continue to Dominate the Fast Cloud Security Market Growth?

AMZN strengthens AWS security tools and ecosystem to defend its lead in the fast-growing cloud security market.

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Sumit Singh

Costco's E-Commerce Sales Surge: A Dark Horse Growth Engine?

COST's e-commerce sales soar 15.7% in Q3, fueled by site traffic gains, BNPL rollout and logistics expansion.

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Zacks Equity Research

Kroger's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, E-commerce Sales Rise 15% Y/Y

KR tops Q1 earnings estimates as e-commerce sales jump 15% and strength in fresh, pharmacy and digital lifts outlook.

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Zacks Equity Research

Steady Comps Momentum: Will TJX Sustain its Winning Run?

The TJX Companies posts 3% comp sales growth in the first quarter as traffic rises across all divisions. Can the off-price giant keep the momentum?

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Ansuiya Mohta

4 Textile - Apparel Stocks to Watch Despite Industry Headwinds

Despite a tough retail landscape, LULU, RL, UAA and HBI push forward with digital upgrades and brand-boosting strategies.

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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Jun 23, 2025

Companies in The News Are: KR,DRI,KMX,ACU

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Zacks Equity Research

What's Behind Zumiez's Gross Margin Growth Amid Tariff Pressures?

ZUMZ lifts gross margin to 30% through full-price selling, private label growth and sharp cost discipline.

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Zacks Equity Research

Darden Stock Up on Q4 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Sales Rise Y/Y

DRI stock rises as fiscal fourth-quarter earnings and sales top estimates, fueled by strong comps and new restaurant contributions.

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Zacks Equity Research

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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