Macy’s stock surged 31% in a week, defying expectations with strong quarterly results. Net sales dipped slightly to $4.8 billion, but same-store sales increased by nearly 1%. Adjusted net income fell by 24% to $113 million. Analysts expected worse, but Macy’s beat projections and raised its guidance for 2025.

Despite the impressive performance, Macy’s did not make the list of the 10 best stocks to buy now according to The Motley Fool Stock Advisor. The top 10 stocks recommended by the analyst team have historically produced significant returns, outperforming the S&P 500 by a wide margin. Macy’s stock is not among the picks.

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