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Here's Why You Should Retain Archer Daniels (ADM) Stock

Archer Daniels (ADM) progresses well on its strategic growth pillars. The company is also actively managing productivity and innovation.

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Do Boston Beer's (SAM) Strategies Position It Well Among Peers?

Boston Beer (SAM) is likely to retain its long-standing market position with its solid brand portfolio, the Beyond Beer strategy, innovation and pricing actions amid a troubled hard seltzer category.

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Productivity Actions Drive Diageo (DEO) Amid Cost Woes

Diageo (DEO) progresses well on its new productivity commitment, targeting productivity savings of $2 billion from fiscal 2025 to 2027. Will this continue to aid its performance amid high costs?

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TreeHouse Foods (THS) Looks Resilient on Private-Label Strength

TreeHouse Foods (THS) benefits from strength in private-label groceries and a focus on TMOS and other supply-chain efforts amid cost inflation and near-term hurdles.

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Ansuiya Mohta

4 Cosmetics Stocks Worth Watching Despite Industry Headwinds

The Zacks Cosmetics industry is grappling with rising costs and supply chain disruptions. Estee Lauder Companies (EL), COTY, Helen of Troy (HELE) and European Wax Center (EWCZ) are capitalizing on digital advancements and innovative strategies.

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New Strong Sell Stocks for May 16th

ARCB, AEG and BGS have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 16, 2024.

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Mark Vickery

Record Closing Highs Amid Interest Rate Catch-22

This CPI report put the domestic inflation trajectory back on the "soft landing" path, where it had veered away from somewhat.

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Procter & Gamble's (PG) Focus on Productivity Plans Bodes Well

Procter & Gamble (PG) is on track with its productivity and cost-saving plans, as reflected by its performance. PG enjoys cost savings and efficiency improvements across all facets of the business.

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Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Q1 Earnings Miss, Sales Beat Estimates

Lifeway Foods (LWAY) Q1 results reflect robust sales, driven by strategic sales and marketing investments amid macro challenges.

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McCormick (MKC) Up More Than 12% in 3 Months: Here's Why

McCormick's (MKC) commitment to achieving long-term objectives is evident from its proven track record, wide-reaching and competitive global portfolio and focus on high-growth and profitable areas.

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Helen of Troy's (HELE) Brands Aid Amid Pressured Spending

Helen of Troy (HELE) benefits from its focus on a solid Leadership Brand portfolio as it battles economic pressures and uncertainties, including inflation and reduced consumer spending.

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Mark Vickery

CPI Down 1st Time in 2024, Pre-Markets Up

The Inflation Rate was +3.4%, 10 bps lower than the previous month and well off the peak +9.1% from June 2022.

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Conagra (CAG) Up More Than 10% in 3 Months: Will Growth Stay?

Conagra's (CAG) strategic initiatives across innovation, merchandising and advertising bolster its brand, keeping it well-placed amid a dynamic operating landscape.

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Kimberly-Clark (KMB) Drives Growth Through Core Strategy Focus

Kimberly-Clark (KMB) is focused on long-term growth opportunities, including leveraging its brand investments, enhancing its product mix and driving volume growth through consumer-focused strategies.

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Pilgrim's Pride (PPC) Up More Than 40% in 6 Months: Here's How

Pilgrim's Pride's (PPC) engagement in key customers, brand building and operational enhancements position it well amid cost-related hurdles.

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Lamb Weston (LW) Continues Pricing Strategy Amid Cost Pressures

Lamb Weston (LW) has been capitalizing on a favorable pricing environment amid inflationary headwinds.

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Mark Vickery

PPI Shows Higher Wholesale Inflation; Meme Stocks Rule (Again)

Certain Producer Price levels are the hottest we've seen in a year. Speaking of hot, have you seen SPWR, GME and AMC this morning?

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Do Options Traders Know Something About Berry Global (BERY) Stock We Don't?

Investors need to pay close attention to Berry Global (BERY) stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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New Strong Buy Stocks for May 14th

MPC, HMY, AVO, DXPE and ITRI have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on May 14, 2024.

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Mark Vickery

Dow Streak Ends; Inflation Data & Q1 Earnings Ahead

Also, news about next-level OpenAI offerings add to the stew for nourishing market activity.

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Flowers Foods (FLO) Gears Up for Q1 Earnings: Is a Beat Likely?

Flowers Foods' (FLO) first-quarter performance is likely to reflect gains from pricing actions. This, along with impressive portfolio strategies and enhanced efficiencies, is an upside.

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John Blank

U.S. CPI Data Resets a Market Narrative: Global Week Ahead

A key set of U.S. Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) data rests at the heart of the stock and bond trading week's macro event calendar.

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Sweta Killa

ETFs to Make the Most of the Sector Rotation

Investors are flocking to defensive sectors like utilities and consumer staples in search of cheap stocks. Amid such scenario, these ETFs could be solid picks to tap the sector rotation.

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Keurig Dr Pepper's (KDP) Strategic Efforts Good: Apt to Hold

Keurig Dr Pepper's results reflect gains from brand strength, significant pricing actions and a solid performance in its cold beverages.

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Mark Vickery

Big Inflation Prints on Deck This Week

Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for April will be preceded by the Producer Price Index (PPI) wholesale report on Tuesday.

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