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Derek Lewis

Dividend Watch: 3 Companies Boosting Payouts

Several companies have been delivering positive news to shareholders as of late, including higher dividend payouts. Who doesn't enjoy passive income?

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Here's Why You Should Retain Molson Coors (TAP) Stock Now

Molson Coors (TAP) benefits from its revitalization plan, product portfolio and expansion in growth areas.

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Flowers Foods (FLO) Q1 Earnings Missed Estimates, Sales Up Y/Y

Flowers Foods' (FLO) first-quarter fiscal 2024 results reflect gains from pricing and the Papa Pita acquisition amid soft volumes.

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Vrishali Bagree

3 Tobacco Stocks Worth Watching Amid Industry Challenges

The Zacks Tobacco industry companies have been grappling with soft cigarette volume and elevated cost hurdles. However, pricing power and strength in smoke-free products work well for Philip Morris (PM), Altria Group (MO) and British American Tobacco (BTI).

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Company News for May 17, 2024

Companies in The News Are: WMT, GME, DE, PEP

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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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