Core Insights - The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) has shown an 11.05% return over the past year, but its performance has slowed with only a 2.47% increase year-to-date and a 3.34% decline in the past month, indicating uncertainty in consumer spending [1] Retail Performance - Walmart (WMT) exceeded revenue estimates by $4.33 billion, driven by a 27% surge in eCommerce sales, resulting in a 15.65% stock increase year-to-date [1] - TJX Companies reported a 5% rise in comparable sales and a 7.49% increase in total revenue, benefiting from consumers shifting towards value retailers [1] - Dollar General (DG) achieved a 37.6% EPS beat and 2.5% same-store sales growth, reflecting the trend of value-seeking consumer behavior [1] - Target (TGT) experienced an 18.91% decline in operating income, struggling to maintain competitiveness without a clear value proposition [1] Consumer Spending Trends - The performance of XRT is closely tied to U.S. consumer spending, with December 2025 retail sales reported at $735 billion, flat month-over-month but up 3.3% year-over-year [1] - A decline in monthly growth below 2% or consecutive negative months could exert downward pressure on XRT, compressing margins across its holdings [1] - The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index is at 52.9, indicating recessionary territory, with sustained readings below 50 signaling potential spending declines [1] Equal-Weight Methodology - XRT's equal-weight structure allows smaller retailers to have the same influence as larger ones, which can lead to significant performance shifts during quarterly rebalancing events [1] - Monitoring State Street's monthly holdings files and quarterly rebalance announcements is crucial for understanding potential changes in exposure to discount versus full-price retail [1]

Nanterre, 18 February 2026 VINCI Autoroutes and VINCI Airports traffic in January 2026 I- Change in VINCI Autoroutes’ intercity networks traffic January % change 2026/2025VINCI Autoroutes-1.9% Light vehicles-2.2% Heavy vehicles-0.9% Traffic at VINCI Autoroutes in January was disrupted at the start of the year by snowfall and farmers’ blockades. Heavy vehicle traffic was also affected by one fewer working day than in January 2025. Excluding these effects, traffic would have been stable, bearing in mind tha ...

As investors gear up for the next wave of earnings releases, results from major Retail-Wholesale players, coming on the heels of the holiday shopping season, could shape near-term market sentiment. This reporting cycle should offer a better insight into both demand and margin trends, with modest growth expected in sales and earnings. Performance is likely to hinge on consumer sentiment, cautious discretionary spending, and retailers’ ability to manage promotional intensity and cost pressures against a chall ...

Have you been paying attention to shares of Dollar General (DG) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 2.1% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $155 in the previous session. Dollar General has gained 12.7% since the start of the year compared to the -0.5% gain for the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector and the 12.6% return for the Zacks Retail - Discount Stores industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, having beaten the ...

Dollar General (DG) ended the recent trading session at $149.68, demonstrating a -2.7% change from the preceding day's closing price. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.1%. Elsewhere, the Dow gained 0.07%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq added 0.14%. The stock of discount retailer has risen by 3.43% in the past month, leading the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 5.35% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.43%.The upcoming earnings release of Dollar General will be of great interest to inve ...

Nanterre, February 16th, 2026 Disclosure of transactions in on shares from February 09th to February 13th,2026 Within the framework of the authorization granted by the General Meeting of VINCI SA of April 17th, 2025, to trade in its shares and in accordance with the regulations relating to share buybacks, VINCI SA (LEI:213800WFQ334R8UXUG83) declares the purchases of treasury shares below (FR0000125486), carried out from February 09th to February 13th,2026: I - Aggregate presentation by day and by market ...

Group 1: Consumer Behavior Trends - Many lower-priced chains, such as McDonald's and Dollar General, are experiencing growth in customer counts, particularly from higher-income households during economic challenges [1][2] - The U.S. consumer base is becoming bifurcated, with lower-income consumer traffic in quick-service restaurants (QSR) declining nearly double digits, while higher-income consumer traffic is increasing by nearly double digits [2] - Consumers are trading down, with even affluent shoppers becoming more selective and prioritizing price transparency and everyday value [3][4] Group 2: Market Impact - The global personal luxury goods market contracted by 2% year-over-year in 2024, marking the first decline in 15 years, indicating a shift in consumer spending habits [4] - The "lipstick effect" suggests that while 75% of consumers are trading down in at least one category, 39% still intend to splurge on affordable luxuries [5] - Higher-end retailers, such as Di Bruno Bros., are facing challenges, leading to the closure of more than half of their locations while shifting focus to online operations [3][6]

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Core Insights - December retail sales in the U.S. were flat month-over-month, a significant slowdown from November's 0.6% increase, indicating a cautious consumer environment amid rising prices and policy uncertainty [1][2] Retail Sales Overview - Retail sales showed no growth in December, with declines in eight of the thirteen categories tracked by the Census Bureau, suggesting households are becoming more cautious in their spending [1][2][7] - Categories that saw gains included building materials and garden equipment (1.2%), food and beverage stores (0.2%), and sporting goods (0.4) [3] - Conversely, declines were noted in motor vehicle and parts dealers (-0.2%), clothing stores (-0.7%), and general merchandise stores (-0.1%) [4] Retail Sector Opportunities - Despite subdued sales, certain retailers are well-positioned to thrive in a cautious consumer environment, including Dollar General, Walmart, Ross Stores, and TJX Companies, due to their scale, pricing flexibility, and loyal customer bases [5][7] Company-Specific Insights Dollar General - Dollar General is enhancing its market position through remodel strategies and digital expansion, targeting both consumable and non-consumable categories [8] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates a 4.8% growth in sales and 9.6% in EPS for the current financial year, with a 4.1% rise in sales and 9.2% in earnings projected for the next fiscal year [9] Walmart - Walmart is leveraging its scale and diversified business model to drive market share gains, focusing on high-growth initiatives in advertising and membership services [10] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate suggests a 4.6% growth in sales and 5.2% in EPS for the current financial year, with similar growth expected in the next fiscal year [11] Ross Stores - Ross Stores is capitalizing on its off-price model, with strong customer engagement and effective merchandising driving traffic and sales [14] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates a 6.4% growth in sales and 2.4% in EPS for the current financial year, with a 5.4% rise in sales and 10% growth in earnings projected for the next fiscal year [15] TJX Companies - TJX's off-price business model and "treasure hunt" shopping experience are driving consistent foot traffic and market share gains [16] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate shows a 6.5% growth in sales and 9.6% in EPS for the current financial year, with a 5.5% rise in sales and 9.7% growth in earnings expected for the next fiscal year [17]

Core Insights - VINCI SA has conducted share buybacks from February 02 to February 06, 2026, under the authorization from the General Meeting held on April 17, 2025 [2]. Group 1: Share Buyback Transactions - The total number of shares repurchased during this period is 273,592 shares [2]. - The daily weighted average price of shares purchased ranged from approximately €122.17 to €134.50 [2]. - The transactions were executed across multiple markets, including XPAR, CEUX, AQEU, and TQEX [2]. Group 2: Daily Breakdown of Transactions - On February 02, 2026, a total of 65,000 shares were bought at an average price of €122.20 [2]. - On February 03, 2026, 65,000 shares were repurchased at an average price of €122.44 [2]. - On February 04, 2026, 64,000 shares were acquired at an average price of €124.22 [2]. - On February 05, 2026, 65,000 shares were purchased at an average price of €122.77 [2]. - On February 06, 2026, 13,000 shares were bought at an average price of €132.33 [2].