The American consumer, a bedrock of economic prosperity, is showing increasing signs of caution, with dwindling confidence and moderated spending growth signaling potential headwinds for the broader economy. Recent data from the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey paints a picture of a populace grappling with persistent inflation, a softening
Retailers are evolving to meet the expectations of modern, tech-savvy shoppers. Digitization has been one of the keys to staying competitive against e-commerce rivals, a move that has enabled the industry to grow same-store sales.
Consequently, retail stocks have climbed 21.5% over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 5 percentage points.
Ollie's has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 11.4%. The stock now trades at $131.53, marking a 27.3% gain. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move.
The Federal Reserve finds itself navigating a precarious economic landscape, where resilient consumer spending clashes with increasingly cautious consumer sentiment. This intricate dynamic is proving to be a critical, and perhaps missing, piece in the puzzle of when and how aggressively the central bank will move to cut interest rates.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a significant downward revision of U.S. job creation data raised concerns about the health of the economy.
OLLI stock shows strong growth fundamentals and a positive technical setup. With accelerating revenue, solid financial health, and a breakout pattern, it's a top pick for growth investors.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back with the decline concentrated in the tech space as investors engaged in profit-taking following a robust week that saw the S&P 500 hit a new record.
A significant resurgence is currently underway in the small-cap and value stock segments of the market, gaining considerable momentum in mid-2025. After a prolonged period where mega-cap growth stocks, particularly in technology, dominated market returns and saw their valuations soar, investors are now recalibrating their portfolios. This shift is largely
Ollie's Bargain Outlet's stock price is expected to rise over the next few years and could easily surpass a triple-digit gain by the end of the decade.
Discount retail company Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLLI) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 17.5% year on year to $679.6 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.64 billion at the midpoint came in 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.99 per share was 6.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Discount retail company Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLLI) reported Q2 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 17.5% year on year to $679.6 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.64 billion at the midpoint came in 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.99 per share was 6.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The flood of reports from retail companies tells us a lot about consumer spending. Plus the market is once again buying into meme stocks and SPACs. Is this time different?
Discount retail company Ollie’s Bargain Outlet (NASDAQ:OLLI)
will be announcing earnings results this Thursday before market open. Here’s what to look for.
