Key Takeaways June U.S. retail sales rose 0.6%, beating expectations and lifting major equity indices on July 17. Novartis, ResMed, Wabtec, Elbit Systems, and Ingredion passed strict low-leverage, growth-focused screens. Each stock holds a Zacks Rank #2 and shows strong earnings growth with manageable debt profiles.All three major stock indices in the U.S. equity market recorded a rise on July 17, 2025, buoyed by several growth drivers. While U.S. retail sales data reflected a rebound in June—with sales r ...