While President Donald Trump said he would "remember" the companies that didn't seek tariff refunds, many of the largest U.S. companies have done so anyway. Among the major U.S. corporations that have tried to get the money they paid in duties back are Walmart, Apple, Nike, Home Depot, General Motors, FedEx and Costco.

Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) shares are edging higher Thursday as investors rotate into consumer and cyclical exposure with market breadth positive.

Nike (NKE) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

Nike Inc (NYSE:NKE) shares are trading higher Wednesday as consumer discretionary stocks catch a wave of buying interest. A pullback in energy prices and easing long‑term Treasury yields are helping revive confidence in cooling inflation and steady consumer spending power.

​@Theotrade's Don Kaufman breaks down today's Big 3. He includes a bullish call spread on Nike (NKE), a bearish outlook on CVS Health (CVS), and explains why he sees Cisco (CSCO) as a steal at current prices.

Nike has declined over 30% YTD, but I reiterate my 'Buy' rating, viewing the selloff as sentiment-driven rather than fundamentally justified. NKE is pursuing innovation with 150 new patents and targeted product launches to regain market share and drive future growth. Disciplined inventory management and a path back to full-price sales position NKE for margin recovery, with the potential to return to ~50%s gross margin.

NKE faces ongoing pressure in China as weak demand, rising local competition and inventory issues cloud near-term recovery prospects.

NKE leans on athlete-led innovation and DTC reach, while WWW bets on niche strength, digital upgrades and tighter promotions.

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The world's top athleticwear company is struggling.