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Zacks Equity Research

Builders FirstSource to Enhance Footprint by Acquiring Alpine

BLDR is set to benefit from the acquisition of Alpine Lumber Company, which is to close by the beginning of the first quarter of 2025.

EATNegative Net Change BLDRPositive Net Change GAPPositive Net Change SFMNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Zacks.com featured highlights include The Gap, Embecta, Blue Bird and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services

The Gap, Embecta, Blue Bird and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services are part of the Zacks Screen of the Week article.

GAPPositive Net Change BLBDPositive Net Change ZIMNegative Net Change EMBCPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Market Edge Highlights: Alphabet, Meta Platforms and Amazon.com

Alphabet, Meta Platforms and Amazon.com are part of the Zacks Market Edge article.

AMZNPositive Net Change GOOGLPositive Net Change METAPositive Net Change

Benjamin Rains

Bear of the Day: Vera Bradley, Inc. (VRA)

Fashion and style are fickle. Vera Bradley is dealing with a confluence of economic and industry forces that have sent VRA stock tumbling in 2024 alongside its earnings estimates.

VRAPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Best Value Stocks to Buy for December 24th

PBYI, DDS and PINC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on December 24, 2024.

DDSPositive Net Change PBYIPositive Net Change PINCNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Here's How Lowe's Companies Aims to Capture Market Shares in 2025

LOW's growth strategy focuses on innovation, expansion and cost-saving initiatives but faces challenges from soft DIY demand and supply-chain pressures.

LOWPositive Net Change HDPositive Net Change WSMPositive Net Change TGLSPositive Net Change

Swagata Bhattacharya

Best Buy Stock Slips 8% in a Month: Solid Bargain or Risky Bet?

The persistent slide in comparable sales underscores BBY's difficulties in stabilizing its top line amid growing competition and cautious consumer spending.

AMZNPositive Net Change TGTPositive Net Change WMTNegative Net Change BBYPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Leidos, First American Financial, McKesson, The Gap and SkyWest

Leidos, First American Financial, McKesson, The Gap and SkyWest are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

MCKNegative Net Change FAFPositive Net Change GAPPositive Net Change SKYWPositive Net Change LDOSPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta Platforms

Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Meta Platforms are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

AMZNPositive Net Change MSFTPositive Net Change GOOGLPositive Net Change METAPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Rigetti Computing, NVIDIA, Alphabet and Amazon.com

Rigetti Computing, NVIDIA, Alphabet and Amazon.com are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

AMZNPositive Net Change NVDAPositive Net Change GOOGLPositive Net Change RGTIPositive Net Change

Sumit Singh

Target Stock Down 16% in Three Months: Is the Dip Worth Buying?

As consumers focus on managing household budgets and seeking value, Target faces softening demand in discretionary categories.

AMZNPositive Net Change TGTPositive Net Change WMTNegative Net Change DGNegative Net Change

Mark Vickery

Is Consumer Confidence on the Way Up?

Should expected Consumer Confidence numbers be met later this morning, it will be the highest level of we'll have seen since mid-2023.

QQQPositive Net Change SPYPositive Net Change DIAPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Xcel Brands Q3 Loss Narrower Than Expected, Sales Tumble 28% Y/Y

XELB posts an adjusted loss of 6 cents per share in Q3, narrower than the year-ago period's adjusted loss of 15 cents.

ANFPositive Net Change GAPPositive Net Change GILPositive Net Change XELBPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Zacks Value Trader Highlights: Toll Brothers, United Rentals, Powell Industries, The Gap and Mr. Cooper

Toll Brothers, United Rentals, Powell Industries, The Gap and Mr. Cooper are part of the Zacks Value Trader blog.

TOLPositive Net Change GAPPositive Net Change URIPositive Net Change POWLPositive Net Change COOPPositive Net Change

Urmimala Biswas

4 Best-Bargain PEG Stocks That Value Investors Love

Here are four stocks that fit our screening criteria. These are GAP, EMBC, BLBD and ZIM.

GAPPositive Net Change BLBDPositive Net Change ZIMNegative Net Change EMBCPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

MasTec and Target have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day

MasTec and Target are part of the Zacks Bull and Bear of the Day article.

TGTPositive Net Change MTZPositive Net Change GOOGLPositive Net Change LYFTPositive Net Change UBERPositive Net Change

Mrithunjoy Kaushik

CMG Stock Up 35% in 2024: A Sizzling Pick or Time to Cool Off?

Chipotle's strategic focus on leadership continuity, operational innovation, menu creativity, and international expansion provides a strong foundation for future growth.

MCDPositive Net Change CMGPositive Net Change DPZPositive Net Change QSRNegative Net Change

Santanu Roy

Beat the Market the Zacks Way: Walt Disney, Private Bancorp of America, Flexsteel in Focus

Our time-tested methodologies helped investors navigate the market well last week. Here are some of our key performance data from the past three months.

PAYXPositive Net Change ADPPositive Net Change FASTPositive Net Change SEPositive Net Change DISPositive Net Change FRPTPositive Net Change FLXSPositive Net Change FICOPositive Net Change MTLSPositive Net Change NOBLPositive Net Change PBAMPositive Net Change TCBXPositive Net Change

Derek Lewis

Bear of the Day: Target (TGT)

Target shares missed the party in 2024, widely underperforming on the back of soft quarterly results.

TGTPositive Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

New Strong Sell Stocks for December 23rd

CENTA, IDEXY and LZAGY have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on December 23, 2024.

LZAGYPositive Net Change IDEXYPositive Net Change CENTAPositive Net Change

Ritujay Ghosh

E-Commerce Powering Retail Sales: 4 Stocks With Upside for 2025

E-commerce has been boosting retail sales, which is helping stocks with strong online presence like AMZN, SHOP, CART and CVNA.

AMZNPositive Net Change SHOPPositive Net Change CVNAPositive Net Change CARTNegative Net Change

Nalak Das

Buy 5 Value Stocks Amid Strong Upside Potential in the Short Term

Five value stocks have strong revenues and earnings potential in 2025. These are: FAF, MCK, LDOS, SKYW, GAP.

MCKNegative Net Change FAFPositive Net Change GAPPositive Net Change SKYWPositive Net Change LDOSPositive Net Change

Sumit Singh

Top 5 Retail Stocks Poised for a Year-End Rally

ANF, DECK, SFM, URBN & AMZN are well-positioned to capitalize on increased demand, aided by festive shopping trends, and finish the year on a strong note.

AMZNPositive Net Change ANFPositive Net Change DECKPositive Net Change URBNPositive Net Change SFMNegative Net Change

Zacks Equity Research

Kroger's Strategic $5 Billion Buyback Plan: A Boost for Shareholders

KR's $5 billion ASR program represents a strong step in boosting shareholder value and demonstrates its robust financial health.

KRNegative Net Change FRPTPositive Net Change BRFSPositive Net Change SFMNegative Net Change

Nilanjan Choudhury

4 Stocks Leveraging Relative Price Strength Strategy for 2025

QFIN, EAT, URBN and ANF are four stocks with explosive relative price strength.

ANFPositive Net Change EATNegative Net Change URBNPositive Net Change QFINPositive Net Change