In our second Quarterly Call, Motley Fool CEO and co-founder Tom Gardner talked about the current market and what to do about it. Tom also shared five investment ideas.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q2. Today, we are looking at discount retailer stocks, starting with TJX (NYSE:TJX).
New York, NY – October 9, 2025 – The Consumer Discretionary Sector (XLY) experienced a notable downturn today, reflecting broader market anxieties as a general pullback took hold. As investors grapple with concerns over AI stock valuations, an ongoing U.S. government shutdown, and uncertain Federal Reserve monetary policy, the consumer-sensitive sector
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
The vital U.S. service sector, a cornerstone of the nation's economy, has hit a significant snag, with the Institute for Supply Management's (ISM) latest report indicating a stagnation marked by weak hiring and a contraction in business activity. Released on October 3, 2025, the September ISM Services PMI registered
U.S. consumer confidence has taken a significant hit in September 2025, reaching its lowest point in months, according to recent reports from both The Conference Board and the University of Michigan. This sharp decline in sentiment signals growing apprehension among American households regarding the nation's economic trajectory, fueled by
The Consumer Discretionary Sector experienced a significant downturn on September 23, 2025, as automotive retail giant AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) reported a disappointing profit miss for its fiscal fourth quarter. This unexpected stumble, marking AutoZone's fifth consecutive earnings shortfall, sent immediate ripples across the market, highlighting growing concerns over corporate profitability
Wall Street’s bearish price targets for the stocks in this article signal serious concerns.
Such forecasts are uncommon in an industry where maintaining cordial corporate relationships often trumps delivering the hard truth.
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
The second quarter of 2025 saw corporate America deliver a surprisingly strong performance, with a remarkable 81% of S&P 500 companies beating earnings estimates. This robust showing, coupled with generally positive guidance for Q3, has injected a powerful dose of optimism into financial markets, challenging earlier concerns about economic
The chasm between the compensation of corporate chief executives and their average employees has grown into an unprecedented gulf, raising fundamental questions about economic fairness, corporate governance, and societal stability. With the CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio in the United States currently hovering around an astonishing 290-to-1 to 324-to-1 for major companies,
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
