These two discount retailers are struggling in 2024, but could offer a buying opportunity.It's been a tough year for investors in discount retailer Dollar General (DG -0.06%) and Dollar Tree (DLTR -2.03%), and as a result, both stocks are struggling mightily. The good news is that both stocks are trading at rock-bottom valuations, so if the businesses turn around, investors stand to gain.Let's take a closer look at Dollar General and Dollar Tree to understand what's gone wrong. Let's also explore what the f ...

Mary Barra, chair and chief executive officer of General Motors Co., during a news conference at the Hudson's building in Detroit, Michigan, US, on Monday, April 15, 2024.DETROIT — A lot has changed since General Motors' last investor day two years ago, but one thing that hasn't is the automaker's ability to outperform Wall Street's expectations — doing so every quarter since then.GM CEO Mary Barra will attempt to convince investors during a capital markets day Tuesday that she and her executive team can co ...

General Mills, Inc. (GIS) has been enjoying gains from its strategic portfolio reshaping, cost-saving initiatives and focus on innovation. The company’s shares have rallied 17.8% in the past three months, crushing the industry’s growth of 7.2%. The branded consumer foods company has also fared better than the broader Zacks Consumer Staples sector and the S&P 500’s respective gains of 6.5% and 2.4% in the same time frame.GIS Price Performance vs. Industry, S&P 500 & SectorImage Source: Zacks Investment Resea ...

Dollar General (NYSE: DG ) revised its full-year fiscal expectations downward in Q2 2024 report, causing the stock to suffer a -32% drop in just one day. The investment thesis is based on the fact that theMy name is Claudiu, and I'm originally from Romania, now based in London. Since 2017, I have been deeply engaged in the stock market, focusing on long-term value investing. I hold a degree in Business and Management from London Metropolitan University. My primary investment strategy revolves around Dividen ...

Core Viewpoint - Dollar General's stock has significantly declined, trading near seven-year lows, raising concerns about its future performance amid a cash-strapped consumer environment [2][5]. Group 1: Stock Performance - Dollar General's stock has dropped over 45% in the past six months, reflecting a severe downturn [2]. - The stock is currently trading at 13 times trailing earnings, well below its five-year average of nearly 21 [5]. - Analysts suggest that Dollar General could rise about 30% from its current trading levels over the next 12 to 18 months [5]. Group 2: Business Challenges - The company has been missing earnings expectations, with management indicating that its core customer is "financially constrained" [2]. - Same-store sales increased only 0.5% for the quarter ended August 2, while operating profits fell by 21% year over year [2]. - Dollar General's thin profit margins have been under pressure for years, exacerbated by its aggressive expansion strategy [3][4]. Group 3: Expansion Strategy - The company opened its 20,000th store earlier this year, but this expansion may lead to cannibalization of sales from nearby locations [3]. - Managing additional stores requires more staff and incurs greater overhead, further straining profitability [4]. - There are concerns that continued expansion amidst a deteriorating financial situation could be detrimental to the company's performance [6].

Dollar General hasn't increased dividends since April 2023. Many investors enjoy receiving dividends. It's a way for companies to reward shareholders with regular income by paying out a portion of their profits. Dollar General (DG 2.97%) has become a familiar name to many with its discount stores and long history of profitable sales growth. That enabled it to become a reliable dividend payer since initiating payouts in 2015. The retailer hasn't been performing well lately, however. Dollar General has had te ...

Dollar General has structural issues it must correct, while AutoZone and TJX Companies are running like clockwork. In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe explain why they expect TJX Companies (TJX -0.32%) and AutoZone (AZO -1.09%) to outperform Dollar General (DG 2.97%). *Stock prices used were from the morning of Oct. 2, 2024. The video was published on Oct. 4, 2024. ...

Seven years ago, GM became the first automaker to offer hands-free driving when it rolled out its Super Cruise advanced driver assistance system. Now, it’s looking to push that capability even further with a system that would allow drivers to keep their eyes off the road too, according to one of GM’s top software executives. These hands-off, eyes-off systems — also known in the industry as Level 3 or L3 — are not self-driving cars like the ones Waymo operates (which are considered Level 4). Instead, they ty ...

Seven years ago, GM became the first automaker to offer hands-free driving when it rolled out its Super Cruise advanced driver assistance system. Now, it’s looking to push that capability even further with a system that would allow drivers to keep their eyes off the road too, according to one of GM’s top software executives. These hands-off, eyes-off systems — also known in the industry as Level 3 or L3 — are not self-driving cars like the ones Waymo operates (which are considered Level 4). Instead, they ty ...

ATLANTA, Oct. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) today announced the retirements of two veteran broadcasters. In Monroe, Louisiana, Laura Long is retiring as the General Manager of KNOE effective October 4, 2024. In Sherman, Texas, Rick Dean will retire as the General Manager of KXII effective December 31, 2024. Laura Long began her television career 35 years ago in Monroe, after earning a degree from the University Louisiana Monroe.   She started at Cablevision in 1992 where she rose to G ...