Here's What to Expect from Lululemon's (LULU) Q3 Earnings

by Benjamin Rains Published on December 05,2018

Shares of Lululemon (LULU) have fallen nearly 12% in the last three months after soaring for much of the year. But does this signal that investors are nervous about the yoga and athleisure giant's third-quarter financial results, or did Lululemon fall victim to the larger market pullback?

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• earnings
• retail

Patagonia Uses Trump's Tax Cuts to Save the Planet

by Nimah Quadri Published on December 04,2018

Outdoor apparel company Patagonia recently announced that it would donate $10 million in unplanned cash to grassroots organizations that are working to help fight climate change.

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• retail

Pro Leagues Embrace Sports Betting & the Basketball Shoe Market Expands

by Benjamin Rains Published on December 03,2018

On this episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast, Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains dives into the latest sports betting news as MLB joins the fun. He then breaks down another well-known company's jump into the business of basketball.

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• retail

Lululemon (LULU) Stock Looks Like a Buy Ahead of Q3 Earnings

by Benjamin Rains Published on November 30,2018

Lululemon's Q3 outlook appears strong and its stock price currently sits well below its 52-week high.

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• earnings
• retail

What's Going on With Under Armour (UAA) Stock?

by Benjamin Rains Published on November 30,2018

Shares of Under Armour (UAA) jumped over 4% Friday morning to inch near their 52-week high. But, with no major news to speak of, let's see what might be going on.

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• retail

Here's What to Expect from Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) Q3 Earnings

by Benjamin Rains Published on November 27,2018

Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) saw its stock price pop 0.94% during regular trading Tuesday in a sign that investors might expect big things from the retailer's Q3 financial results, especially after Foot Locker's (FL) quarterly earnings impressed last week.

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• earnings
• retail

Buy Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) Stock Before Earnings, After Foot Locker Beat?

by Benjamin Rains Published on November 21,2018

Is it time to think about buying Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) stock before it reports its Q3 earnings results next week?

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• retail

Should You Buy Salesforce (CRM) Stock Before Q3 Earnings Amid Tech Selloff?

by Benjamin Rains Published on November 20,2018

Should you consider buying shares of Salesforce ahead of its Q3 financial results that are due out Tuesday, November 27?

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• earnings
• tech-stocks

The Best Sports Retail Stocks to Buy Amid the Holiday Shopping Season

by Benjamin Rains Published on November 19,2018

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains talks about some of the best sports-based retail stocks to buy before Black Friday amid the busy holiday shopping season.

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• earnings
• retail

What's Next For Under Armour (UAA) Stock After Q3 Earnings?

by Benjamin Rains Published on November 05,2018

On this episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast, Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains breaks down Under Armour's recent Q3 financial results before he looks ahead to the sports apparel firm's future amid a shifting retail environment.

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• earnings
• retail

What's in the Cards for Adidas (ADDYY) This Earnings Season?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 05,2018

Adidas (ADDYY) gains from solid e-commerce growth and strength in the Adidas brand, particularly in North America.

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• consumer-discretionary
• earnings

Forget Under Armour (UAA), Lululemon (LULU) Stock Looks Like a Strong Buy

by Benjamin Rains Published on October 30,2018

It might be worth considering Lululemon stock as the yoga giant looks like a strong buy right now.

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• earnings
• retail

Carter's (CRI) Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates in Q3

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 25,2018

Carter's (CRI) top and bottom lines miss estimates in the third quarter, owing to lower than expected demand during the Labor Day holiday season. However, the company raised its view for 2018.

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• consumer-discretionary
• retail

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Nike, Adidas, VF, Footlocker and Dicks Sporting

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 24,2018

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Nike, Adidas, VF, Footlocker and Dicks Sporting

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• retail

Sneaker Retail Obsession is More Real Than Ever

by Nimah Quadri Published on October 23,2018

Recently, consumers have become more and more interested in the sneaker industry, leveraging sales and demanding for more.

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• retail

A Deep Dive into the Business of the NBA

by Benjamin Rains Published on October 22,2018

On this episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast, Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains breaks down the booming, international business of the NBA.

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• consumer-staples
• internet
• multi-sector-conglomerates

Why The NFL's TV Ratings Are Up & A Unicorn Footwear Startup

by Benjamin Rains Published on October 15,2018

On this episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast, Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains discusses what's behind the NFL's improving TV ratings and dives into the Silicon Valley footwear startup taking on Nike (NKE) and Lululemon (LULU).

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• consumer-discretionary
• retail

Why Nike Rival Adidas (ADDYY) Looks Like A Strong Buy Stock Right Now

by Benjamin Rains Published on October 12,2018

Shares of Adidas (ADDYY) have cooled recently after an impressive two-year run. But the German sportswear giant looks like a strong buy at the moment as it continues to perform well against rival Nike (NKE).

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• consumer-discretionary
• retail

Here's Why Investors Should Bet on Deckers (DECK) Stock Now

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 10,2018

Deckers' (DECK) restructuring plans and other strategies are likely to drive growth in near future.

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• consumer-discretionary

DICK'S Sporting Opens 4 Stores, Moves Ahead With Growth Plans

by Zacks Equity Research Published on October 09,2018

DICK'S Sporting's (DKS) growth efforts including expansion of its store network and e-commerce capabilities bode well. Recently, it also announced the launch of four new stores in October.

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• retail

The Best Sports Apparel Stocks to Buy Right Now

by Benjamin Rains Published on October 08,2018

Welcome to the latest episode of the Full-Court Finance podcast from Zacks Investment Research where Associate Stock Strategist Ben Rains dives into some of the best sports and athletic apparel stocks to buy right now with consumer confidence soaring and holiday season shopping set to jump.

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• consumer-discretionary

3 Retail Stocks to Buy With 2018 Holiday Shopping Sales Set to Jump

by Benjamin Rains Published on October 05,2018

Consumer confidence neared an 18-year high last month. Now it looks like the 2018 holiday shopping season is shaping up to be a big one. So, let's dive into three retailers that seem like strong buys right now that might also get a boost from a rise in holiday season spending.

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Nike's (NKE) Future: Flipkart, Alibaba, "Smart Retail" & More

by Benjamin Rains Published on September 26,2018

Nike (NKE) saw its shares dip Wednesday after it reported its Q1 financial results Tuesday. The pullback was somewhat predictable since Nike stock surged to a new high in the run up to its quarterly earnings release. But Nike's future looks as strong as ever through its commitment to digital initiatives, partnerships with Alibaba (BABA), Tencent (TCEHY), Walmart's (WMT) Flipkart, and much more.

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Forget Nike (NKE), Lululemon (LULU) Stock is a Strong Buy Right Now

by Benjamin Rains Published on September 25,2018

Nike (NKE) is set to report its quarterly earnings results after the closing bell Tuesday. But as investors continue to pour into NKE, let's see why Lululemon (LULU) looks like a strong buy stock right now.

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Nike (NKE) Stock Sinks 1.5% Ahead of Q1 Earnings: What to Watch

by Benjamin Rains Published on September 24,2018

Shares of Nike (NKE) slipped 1.5% during regular trading hours Monday just one day before the company is scheduled to release its fiscal Q1 financial results. The decline goes against Nike's impressive 2018 run, so let's see what to expect from Nike after the closing bell Tuesday.

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