ZACKS·2026-02-25 15:11Group 1: Consumer Confidence and Economic Indicators - Consumer confidence rose by 2.2 points to 91.2 in February, surpassing analysts' expectations of 87 [4][10] - The unemployment rate decreased to 4.3% in January from 4.4% in December, with 130,000 new jobs added [6] - Short-term inflation expectations fell to a 13-month low of 3.5% in February from 4% in January, indicating a potential easing of inflation [7] Group 2: Recommended Consumer Discretionary Stocks - Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI) has an expected earnings growth rate of 43.2% for the current year, with a Zacks Rank of 2 [8] - Crocs, Inc. (CROX) is projected to have a 5.7% earnings growth rate, also holding a Zacks Rank of 2 [11] - Callaway Golf Company (CALY) expects a significant earnings growth rate of 61.9%, with a Zacks Rank of 1 [12] - Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (DLB) anticipates a 1.7% earnings growth rate, currently rated as 2 [14] - MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (MCFT) has an expected earnings growth rate of 64.1%, holding a Zacks Rank of 1 [15] Group 3: Earnings Estimate Revisions - The earnings estimates for RSI, CROX, CALY, DLB, and MCFT have all improved over the past 60 days, indicating positive market sentiment [3][10]