Albertsons
As the calendar turns to the close of 2025, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) finds itself at a pivotal crossroads, emerging from the shadow of one of the most contentious merger attempts in retail history. Despite the definitive collapse of its $24.6 billion tie-up with Kroger (NYSE: KR) late last
Retail
As the final echoes of the 2025 holiday shopping season fade, the U.S. retail sector is entering a complex and contradictory landscape. While the "Cyber Five" and December rush delivered a respectable 4.2% year-over-year increase in nominal spending, the industry is now bracing for a significant
Nike
As 2025 draws to a close, Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) finds itself at a curious crossroads. On the streets and in the gym, the "Swoosh" is regaining the cultural cachet it arguably lost during the early 2020s, fueled by a return to sport-centric innovation and high-profile collaborations. However,
Nike
The 2025 holiday shopping season has proven to be a trial by fire for Nike (NYSE: NKE). As of December 26, 2025, the athletic apparel giant is emerging from a period of intense stock volatility that saw its market capitalization swing by billions in a matter of days. While the
Amazon
As the 2025 holiday season draws to a close, Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has once again demonstrated why it remains the undisputed titan of the consumer discretionary sector. Despite a year characterized by intense regulatory scrutiny and a "K-shaped" consumer recovery, the Seattle-based giant capped off the
Retail
As the final wrapping paper is cleared away this Christmas morning, the early data for the 2025 holiday shopping season points to a historic, albeit complicated, victory for the American retail sector. For the first time in history, total US holiday retail sales are projected to surpass the $1 trillion
Nike
On a quiet Christmas Eve trading session, investors in Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) received an unexpected gift that briefly brightened an otherwise gloomy year for the sportswear giant. Shares of the Oregon-based company rallied 4.6% on December 24, 2025, closing at $60.00 and leading the S&P
Nike
On a quiet Christmas Eve trading session, Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) emerged as the standout performer of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, providing a much-needed spark for the retail giant after a tumultuous year. Shares of the footwear leader climbed as much as 5% in early trading on Wednesday, December
Retail
As the sun sets on Christmas Eve 2025, the American retail landscape presents a study in stark contrasts. While total holiday spending is projected to cross the historic $1 trillion milestone for the first time, the atmosphere on the ground is one of calculated restraint. Major retailers like Walmart Inc.
Economy
As the curtain closes on 2025, the United States economy presents a baffling paradox that has left economists and policymakers scrambling for answers. On paper, the nation is thriving: third-quarter GDP surged at a blistering 4.3% annualized rate, and the fourth quarter is tracking a robust 3.8%. Yet,
Tariffs
As 2025 draws to a close, the American economic landscape stands fundamentally transformed by a series of aggressive trade policies that have redefined global supply chains and domestic manufacturing. The implementation of universal baseline tariffs and massive reciprocal levies—most notably the staggering 145% composite duty on Chinese imports—initially
Retail
As the 2025 holiday season reaches its peak, a striking divergence has emerged in the American retail sector. While the broader economy grapples with the lingering effects of high interest rates and the looming threat of 2026 tariffs, two retail giants—Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) and The TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX)