Shares of clothing and footwear retailer Boot Barn (NYSE:BOOT)
fell 3.3% in the morning session after an analyst at Jefferies downgraded the stock, citing concerns over the company's valuation.
Businesses with strong free cash flow tend to be more adaptable and resilient.
Some of these companies shine bright by using their cash wisely to strengthen their market positions.
Stay informed about the performance of the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Monday. Uncover the top gainers and losers in today's session for valuable insights.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) and the rest of the discount retailer stocks fared in Q1.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Despite a tame inflation read, tariff concerns still weigh on investors as the Trump administration's tariff plans will now be litigated in Federal court
Large-cap stocks usually command their industries because they have the scale to drive market trends.
The flip side though is that their sheer size can limit growth as expanding further becomes an increasingly challenging task.
While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner.
Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.
Off-price retail company Ross Stores (NASDAQ:ROST) fell short of the market’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 2.6% year on year to $4.98 billion.
