Group 1: Macy's - Macy's operates as an omnichannel retail organization with stores, websites, and mobile applications [1] - The company has a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) and a 9.6% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - Macy's has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.39, significantly lower than the industry average of 22.30, and possesses a Value Score of A [2] Group 2: Science Applications International (SAIC) - SAIC is a leading information technology and professional services provider primarily serving the U.S. government [1] - The company also carries a Zacks Rank of 1 and has seen a 2.3% increase in the Zacks Consensus Estimate for current year earnings over the last 60 days [1] - SAIC has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.50, compared to the industry average of 15.30, and holds a Value Score of A [3]

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