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Costco Sales Surge in May: E-Commerce Leads the Way With a 12% Jump

COST posts 6.8% sales growth in May as strong comps and e-commerce gains highlight its appeal to value-focused shoppers.

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Zacks Equity Research

Hims & Hers Health and AST SpaceMobile have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

Aris Mining surges 73% YTD as gold prices soar, while Chevron faces a third straight year of falling earnings in 2025.

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Santanu Roy

3 Must-Buy Efficient Stocks Amid Volatile Market Conditions

Invest in companies like CVNA, NGS and EQBK to make the most of higher efficiency levels.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for June 9th

BRCC, FL and BMRC have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 9, 2025.

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Moumita C. Chattopadhyay

3 Retail REITs to Consider Amid Growing Optimism in the Industry

O, KIM and EPRT are leveraging top-tier assets, stable tenants and adaptive strategies to thrive in retail REIT recovery.

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Zacks Equity Research

How Walmart's Physical Stores Are Powering Its Digital Expansion (Revised)

WMT's digital momentum grows as its omnichannel strategy and tech investments transform customer experience.

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Vasundhara Sawalka

Amazon's AI Ambitions Are Growing: Can the Cloud Provider Deliver?

AMZN commits $10B to expand AI cloud capacity in North Carolina as AWS and custom chips drive revenue growth.

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Sumit Singh

Can Shrink Gains Continue to Support Target's Margins?

Shrink relief lifts TGT's Q1 margins, but with gains nearly tapped out, new strategies must pick up the slack.

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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Jun 6, 2025

Companies in The News Are:CIEN,CBRL,TTC,FIVE

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Zacks Equity Research

Cracker Barrel Q3 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Miss

CBRL's third-quarter EPS beats earnings estimates but shares tumble 7.2% as weak traffic and macro uncertainty weigh on sentiment.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Costco Wholesale, Walmart and Amazon.com

COST joins the BNPL race with Affirm, aiming to boost big-ticket e-commerce sales and compete with AMZN and WMT.

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Nalak Das

Forget AI, Buy 5 High-Flying Old Economy Stocks for a Strong Portfolio

As tech stocks stumble, HWM, NEM, SFM, GE, and CW shine with strong growth, rising demand, and shareholder-focused strategies.

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Zacks Equity Research

ZUMZ Posts Wider-Than-Expected Q1 Loss, 5.5% Y/Y Rise in Comps

Zumiez posts a wider-than-expected Q1 loss. Comps jump 5.5% Y/Y as North America and women's categories shine.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Alibaba Group and Baidu

BABA and BIDU face diverging paths as Alibaba surges on AI growth and diversification, while Baidu grapples with search ad headwinds.

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Shaun Pruitt

Is PVH Stock Too Cheap to Ignore After Q1 Earnings?

Operating iconic fashion brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, PVH stock has dropped nearly 20% after lowering its full-year guidance despite exceeding Q1 expectations.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

Deckers Eyes 50% International Sales: Can It Hit the Goal Early?

DECK leans on rapid global expansion to counter U.S. headwinds as HOKA and UGG gain ground in the key overseas markets.

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Zacks Equity Research

Are JD's Logistics Investments Worth the Profitability Trade-Off?

JD.com's logistics arm sees 11% revenue growth in Q1 2025, but heavy investments continue to weigh on short-term profitability.

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Rajani Lohia

Home Depot Bets on Pros Again: Will It Reignite Growth in FY25?

HD doubles down on Pros with SRS integration and $1 billion in sales gains, aiming to reignite growth amid softness in DIY and big-ticket discretionary demand.

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Zacks Equity Research

Five Below Q1 Earnings Beat, Comps Increase Y/Y, FY25 View Raised

FIVE posts 43% adjusted EPS growth in Q1, with 7.1% comp gains and a raised FY25 outlook, driven by store expansion.

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Rajani Lohia

5 Bargain Stocks With Low P/S Ratios & High Growth Return Potential

The price-to-sales ratio is a convenient tool to gauge the value of stocks incurring losses or in an early development cycle. Stocks like JAKK, GDOT, SIG, ROCK and PFE hold promise.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is SPG Stock Still Worth Holding in the Current Climate?

Simon Property sees leasing momentum and dividend growth, but e-commerce and high rates weigh on investor sentiment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Jobless Claims Increased More Than Expected

Jobless Claims Increased More Than Expected

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Sumit Singh

Is Costco's BNPL Push a Catalyst for Big-Ticket E-Commerce?

Costco teams up with Affirm to launch BNPL, targeting big-ticket e-commerce. Early signs show promise as flexible payments boost shopper access.

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Zacks Equity Research

Will Strong Customer Traffic Sustain TJX's Comp Sales Momentum?

TJX sees strong traffic-driven comp sales growth across all segments, as its off-price model keeps value-hunters coming back.

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Sumit Singh

Is Sprouts Farmers' 35-Store Plan Enough to Break Into New Markets?

SFM has ambitious plans for 35 new stores in 2025. Can it succeed in expanding beyond established markets to the Midwest and Northeast?

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