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John Blank

Q2 Earnings & CPI Data for June: Global Week Ahead

June Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) data lands for the U.S. and U.K., and GDP growth and Retail Sales numbers come out for Mainland China.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Microsoft, Alibaba Group, Merck, Monarch Cement and Team

MSFT, BABA, and MRK headline today's top analyst picks, with AI, global e-commerce, and oncology driving mixed growth stories.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Groupon and CarGurus

GRPN and CARG gain traction as ecommerce thrives in 2025, with strong estimate revisions and digital momentum lifting both stocks.

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Rajani Lohia

Can Home Depot's Technology Investments Fix Sluggish DIY Sales Trends?

HD adopts AI tools and associated tech investments to revive DIY sales as big-ticket projects stall in a high-rate environment.

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Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Market Edge Highlights: NVIDIA, Amazon.com and Microsoft

NVIDIA still dominates long-term gains, but recent Mag 7 laggards like AMZN raise questions about who belongs in this elite group.

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Zacks Equity Research

Hims & Hers Health and DXC Technology have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

HIMS rebounds on GLP-1 growth and rising earnings estimates, while DXC slumps amid falling sales and eroding investor confidence.

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Zacks Equity Research

Company News for Jul 14, 2025

Companies in The News Are: LEVI,AVAV,KHC,PENN

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Zacks Equity Research

What Is Behind Zumiez's Continued Comparable Sales Growth Streak?

ZUMZ posts its fourth straight quarter of comp sales growth, fueled by pricing gains and strong North America demand.

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Swagata Bhattacharya

Is Autoship the Secret Behind Chewy's Customer Retention Success?

CHWY's Autoship hits a record 82.2% of sales, fueling customer loyalty and driving its fiscal 2025 growth outlook.

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Ansuiya Mohta

Walmart's Omnichannel Strategy: Core Catalyst Behind E-Commerce Surge

WMT's omnichannel strategy drives a 22% global e-commerce surge in Q1, powered by store-fulfilled delivery and digital growth.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for July 14th

APEMY, CAR and BIDU have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 14, 2025.

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Mark Vickery

Top Analyst Reports for Microsoft, Alibaba & Merck

MSFT, BABA, and MRK lead today's top analyst picks, with AI, e-commerce, and cancer drug strategies in sharp focus.

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Sejuti Banerjea

Bet on E-commerce Growth with Groupon and CarGurus

GRPN and CARG look good in an attractively valued ecommerce industry, fueled by Gen-Z, AI and the rise of social shopping trends.

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Zacks Equity Research

Levi Strauss' Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Solid DTC Business

LEVI tops second-quarter fiscal 2025 estimates with rising EPS and sales, fueled by strong DTC gains and momentum in global comps.

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Zacks Equity Research

Tariffs Hit Brazil: Can MELI Maintain Momentum in its Biggest Market?

MercadoLibre faces pressure as U.S. tariffs on Brazil raise concerns over currency, growth, and e-commerce demand.

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Vasundhara Sawalka

Alibaba vs. JD.com: Which Chinese E-Commerce Stock Has Better Upside?

BABA's AI transformation, cloud leadership create superior investment potential over JD's capital-heavy approach. Hold BABA for long-term upside in China's digital evolution.

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Zacks Equity Research

PriceSmart Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates, Net Merchandise Sales Up 8% Y/Y

PSMT Q3 net merchandise sales up 8% year over year. The company is weighing Chile as a market for multiple new warehouse clubs.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is It the Right Time to Retain SPG Stock in Your Portfolio Now?

SPG boosts leasing and expands mixed-use assets as it navigates e-commerce pressure and high interest rates.

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Sumit Singh

Is Dollar General the Top Pick for Budget Back-to-School Deals?

DG offers $1 deals, educator discounts and app-based savings to win over budget-savvy back-to-school shoppers.

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Mrithunjoy Kaushik

Will Cracker Barrel's Tariff Mitigation Plan Protect Margins Ahead?

CBRL braces for a $5M tariff hit as it revamps its retail model to offset rising China-related sourcing risks.

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Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Buy Stocks for July 11th

GLBE, FVCB, ISNPY, TELNY and LINC have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on July 11, 2025.

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Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights NVIDIA, Walmart, Caterpillar, Seneca Foods and Waterstone

NVDA, WMT, and CAT lead a diverse group of outperformers, while SENEA and WSBF offer microcap upside with strong fundamentals.

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Zacks Equity Research

Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Arhaus Stock?

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

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Mark Vickery

Top Stock Reports for NVIDIA, Walmart & Caterpillar

NVDA rides AI momentum, Walmart gains on e-commerce strength, and CAT eyes global demand despite tariff risks.

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Swati Prasad

Walmart Shares Jump 40% in a Year: Should You Still Buy Now?

WMT is gaining with e-commerce strength and grocery comps, but valuation concerns and trade risks cloud the outlook.

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