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Cracker Barrel (CBRL) Acquires Maple Street for $36 Million
Cracker Barrel's (CBRL) Maple Street acquisition will enable it to enhance the breakfast and lunch-focused fast casual category.
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Five Below to Gain From Focus on Pre-Teen Despite Soft Margin
Five Below's (FIVE) focus on pre-teen customers and pricing strategy along with solid comps run bodes well. However, it is battling with higher SG&A expenses and dismal margins.
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Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Catches Eye: Stock Jumps 7.4%
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped more than 7% on the day, amid huge volumes.
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PRFT vs. GIB: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
PRFT vs. GIB: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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Michaels (MIK) Stock Gains 17% on Solid Omni-Channel Efforts
Michaels (MIK) gains from its solid omni-channel initiatives, including endeavors to boost in-store operations.
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Will Bed Bath & Beyond's Strategies Reverse Dismal Run?
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) is grappling with weak comps, which are weighing on the top line. Nevertheless, the company is on track with the transformation plan and store rationalization efforts.
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Exponent (EXPO) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
Exponent (EXPO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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New Strong Buy Stocks for October 10th
New Strong Buy Stocks for October 10th
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Michaels' (MIK) Partnership With UPS to Boost Stores Footfall
Michaels (MIK) partners with UPS, bringing the UPS Access Point locations to more than 1,100 Michaels' outlets across the United States.
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Is Perficient (PRFT) Stock Outpacing Its Computer and Technology Peers This Year?
Is (PRFT) Outperforming Other Computer and Technology Stocks This Year?
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Why the Earnings Surprise Streak Could Continue for Perficient (PRFT)
Perficient (PRFT) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
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Red Robin (RRGB) Rides on Sales Initiatives Amid High Costs
Red Robin's (RRGB) brand transformation, menu innovation and digital enhancements are likely to aid revenues. However, soft comps, high expenses and its limited international presence is worrisome.
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BJRI vs. YUMC: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
BJRI vs. YUMC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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Are Investors Undervaluing Hollysys Automation (HOLI) Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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Luminex Gets FDA Nod for ARIES MRSA Assay, Boosts Platform
Luminex (LMNX) receives FDA clearance for the ARIES MRSA assay, which is likely to provide a boost to the company's ARIES platform.
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Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, Fall Y/Y
Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) posts mixed second-quarter fiscal 2019 results. The soft comps performance is attributable to lower store transactions.
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EGOV vs. COUP: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
EGOV vs. COUP: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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CORE or SPSC: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
CORE vs. SPSC: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
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Is Perficient (PRFT) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think " Yes "
Perficient (PRFT) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
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5 Stocks With Exciting Interest Coverage Ratio
Interest Coverage Ratio is used to determine how effectively a company can pay the interest charges on its debt. A company that is capable of generating earnings well above its interest expense can withstand financial hardships.
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Brinker International Sales Building Efforts to Drive Growth
Brinker's (EAT) ambitious expansion plans along with its sales building, digital, operational and remodeling initiatives are encouraging.
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Hibbett's (HIBB) Robust Omni-Channel Efforts to Aid Growth
Hibbett (HIBB) benefits from robust omni-channel efforts including a rise in e-commerce penetration and expansion of loyalty program.
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iRobot's (IRBT) Products & Marketing Moves Aid, Tariffs Hurt
iRobot (IRBT) gains from diversified product portfolio, including Braava Mops, Roomba Vacuums and Terra Mows, and effective marketing strategies. Tariffs on imports continue to play spoilsport.
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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Perficient, Skechers U.S.A., MasTec, Rent-A-Center and RH
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Perficient, Skechers U.S.A., MasTec, Rent-A-Center and RH
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Tractor Supply Grapples With High Costs: Is Revival Likely?
Tractor Supply's (TSCO) higher cost of investments dents its margins. Nevertheless, the company's ONETractor initiative is encouraging.