Lowe’s delivered third-quarter results that met Wall Street’s revenue expectations and exceeded non-GAAP profit forecasts, prompting a positive market reaction. Management attributed the performance to operational discipline, growth in its professional (Pro) customer segment, and expanding digital sales. CEO Marvin Ellison highlighted, “continued operational discipline and strong execution across our perpetual productivity improvement initiatives.” The company also benefited from its Total Home strategy, which drove improvements in home services and store productivity, while recent acquisitions started to contribute to results.
The North American softwood lumber market experienced an unexpected and significant price surge in October 2025, only to witness a swift and pronounced dip extending into November. This volatility, marked by a mid-month spike driven by tariff increases and anticipatory buying, ultimately succumbed to persistent weak demand, high interest rates,
The financial markets are currently gripped by a palpable anticipation of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, with a strong consensus forming around a reduction at the upcoming December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for December 10, 2025. This widespread expectation marks a significant pivot in
New York, NY – November 24, 2025 – The S&P 500 Consumer Discretionary Sector experienced a noteworthy surge today, leading the charge in a broad market rally driven by escalating economic optimism and the growing anticipation of future interest rate cuts. This robust performance underscores a significant resurgence in consumer confidence
The Consumer Discretionary sector in the S&P 500 demonstrated robust positive movement today, November 21, 2025, signaling a strong resurgence in investor confidence and an optimistic forecast for future economic growth. This upward trajectory reflects a collective belief that consumers are poised to increase spending on non-essential goods and
Shares of home improvement retailer Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW)
jumped 3.2% in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted investor optimism for a potential interest rate cut.
The U.S. labor market presented a perplexing and pivotal report in September 2025, revealing a stronger-than-expected nonfarm payroll gain that nonetheless coincided with an unwelcome rise in the unemployment rate. This intricate data tapestry, unveiled amidst the backdrop of a significant government shutdown and subsequent data delays, has intensified
The lumber market is currently grappling with a significant and extended monthly slide in prices, a trend that began to solidify in the latter half of 2025. This downturn, characterized by a notable decline of nearly 10% in the past month alone, signals a profound imbalance between supply and demand,
New York, NY – November 20, 2025 – If the Consumer Discretionary sector were to find itself among the bottom performers in the S&P 500 today, November 20, 2025, it would send a potent signal of significant economic headwinds. Such a downturn would not merely be a blip on the radar
The Home Depot (NYSE: HD), the world's largest home improvement retailer, recently announced a quarterly cash dividend of $2.30 per share, reaffirming its commitment to delivering consistent shareholder value. This declaration, made on August 21, 2025, for shareholders of record as of September 4, 2025, with payment due on
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) reported robust third-quarter fiscal year 2026 results (corresponding to Q3 calendar year 2025) on November 20, 2025, exceeding analyst expectations and leading the company to raise its full-year outlook. Despite the strong performance, the immediate market reaction was somewhat mixed before the stock ultimately surged. The retail
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) finds itself under significant market scrutiny following a disappointing third-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings report and subsequent revisions to its full-year guidance. The home improvement giant's stock has experienced a notable downturn, prompting a wave of analyst price target adjustments and rating changes, as investors grapple with
After four straight down sessions, Wall Street finally caught a break. Fresh Fed minutes, a stronger dollar, softer oil prices, and - most importantly -Nvidia’s (NVDA | +5% after-hours) explosive earnings turned the mood. The AI trade isn’t dead… in fact, judging by Jensen Huang’s latest comments, it may only just be warming up.
Home improvement retailer Lowe’s (NYSE:LOW) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 3.2% year on year to $20.81 billion. The company’s outlook for the full year was close to analysts’ estimates with revenue guided to $86 billion at the midpoint. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.06 per share was 3.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
November 19, 2025 – As the broader S&P 500 experiences a modest rebound today, the Consumer Discretionary Sector finds itself in a complex and often contradictory position. While the market shows signs of recovery, largely driven by resilient tech giants, the consumer-facing industries are grappling with a cautious consumer sentiment
