Group 1 - The consumer discretionary sector has identified oversold stocks, presenting potential buying opportunities for undervalued companies [1] - The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum indicator used to assess stock performance, with an RSI below 30 indicating that a stock is typically considered oversold [1] Group 2 - Coursera Inc (NYSE:COUR) has an RSI value of 19.8, with shares falling 10.6% to close at $6.55, and a 52-week low of $5.76 [6] - Udemy Inc (NASDAQ:UDMY) has an RSI value of 28.2, with shares dipping 12% to close at $5.12, and a 52-week low of $4.86 [6] - ThredUp Inc (NASDAQ:TDUP) has an RSI value of 29.8, with shares falling 2.9% to close at $5.94, and a 52-week low of $1.66 [6]

Core Insights - In 2025, small-cap growth stocks, particularly in the e-commerce sector, experienced significant rebounds due to strong consumer spending, with U.S. e-commerce holiday sales projected to increase by 7% to 9% [1] Company Overview - ThredUp (TDUP) has transformed from a niche retailer into a growing resale infrastructure business, with shares surging approximately 340% in 2025 as investors recognized its improving revenue trends and path to profitability [2][5] - Founded in 2009, ThredUp is a leading online marketplace for secondhand women's and children's apparel, utilizing a tech-enabled consignment model and offering "Resale-as-a-Service" for brands [4] Financial Performance - ThredUp's market capitalization is valued at $780 million, with stock prices rising from about $1.4 per share in January 2025 to around $6.2 by December, marking a year-to-date gain of 339% [5] - The stock trades at a trailing price/sales ratio of 2.6× and an EV/sales of 2.7×, which is below the median of 4× for consumer companies, indicating a potentially undervalued position relative to peers [6] Growth Potential - With increasing shopper activity and expectations for its first profitable quarter, ThredUp is viewed as a potential long-term growth stock, although concerns remain about whether the current stock rally has further upside [3]

Company Overview - ThredUp Inc. (NASDAQ:TDUP) operates an online resale platform for secondhand clothing, shoes, and accessories, positioning itself as one of the largest resale platforms globally [2]. Financial Performance - The company has been experiencing financial difficulties, losing money and not expected to achieve profitability in the next couple of years [1]. - ThredUp's stock has seen a dramatic decline of 98% from its highs in 2021 to its lows 13 months ago, reflecting a challenging market environment [1]. - Despite past struggles, ThredUp's stock has rallied over 300% in the past year, indicating a potential resurgence in interest [1]. Market Context - ThredUp went public during the pandemic bull market in early 2021, which may have contributed to its initial high valuations [1]. - The stock's trajectory has been compared to that of RealReal, another company in the resale market, suggesting a broader trend within the industry [1].

Core Insights - The upcoming holiday season is critical for retail, influenced by changing consumer behavior, persistent inflation, and disparities in household spending [1] Consumer Spending Trends - Total card spending per household increased by 2.4% year-over-year in October, marking the strongest growth since early 2024 [2] - Holiday-specific spending per household rose by 5.7% compared to the previous year, although retail transaction volumes have been declining since January, indicating inflation may be driving spending rather than increased demand [3] Income Disparities - Spending growth in October was primarily driven by services, with retail purchases excluding gas and dining contributing only a quarter of the growth [5] - Higher-income households experienced a 2.7% year-over-year increase in spending, supported by a 3.7% rise in after-tax wages, while lower-income households saw only 0.7% growth with a mere 1% increase in wages [7] AI in Retail - This holiday season may see the mainstream adoption of artificial intelligence as a shopping tool, with significant increases in AI-driven referrals to retail websites [8][9] - Retailers like Home Depot and Etsy are experiencing a notable portion of their referral traffic from AI, with 17% of U.S. shoppers indicating they will use an AI agent this season [10] Retail Sector Performance - The State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF has risen by 6% year-to-date, slightly outperforming the broader Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund [11] - Notable performers include ThredUp, National Vision Holdings, and Carvana, while companies like Deckers Outdoor and Bath & Body Works have faced significant declines in stock performance [12][13]

Core Insights - The thrift shop boom is being led by Gen Z, with older generations joining due to inflation and tariffs [1] - The shift towards thrift shopping presents new business opportunities that enhance budget flexibility [1] Industry Growth - The global secondhand apparel market is projected to reach $367 billion by 2030, while the U.S. secondhand apparel market is expected to hit $74 billion by 2029 [4] - ThredUp has seen a 34% year-over-year revenue increase in Q3, with its stock rising over 400% year-to-date, indicating a growing recognition of the thrift shopping opportunity [5] Consumer Behavior - Buyers appreciate the quality and affordability of thrift clothing, with many viewing it as a sustainable choice rather than a downgrade [3] - ThredUp has 1.57 million active buyers, experiencing a record 54% year-over-year growth in new buyers, marking its best quarter for new buyer acquisition [6] Technological Impact - Artificial intelligence is enhancing the thrift shopping experience by simplifying item listings for sellers and helping buyers find clothing that suits their style [7]

Core Insights - ThredUp Inc. (NASDAQ:TDUP) is experiencing significant momentum in the SMID-cap stock category for 2025, with a reaffirmed Buy rating and a price target of $11 from analyst Matt Koranda [1][2] Financial Performance - In Q3 2025, ThredUp's revenue increased by 34% year-over-year to $82.2 million, exceeding street estimates by 6% [2] - The company achieved a record 54% year-over-year growth in new buyers and a 26% increase in trailing twelve-month active buyers [3] - Gross margin improved by 10 basis points to 79.4%, while adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 4.6%, up from 0.5% in Q3 2024 [3] Guidance and Projections - Management raised Q4 revenue expectations by $3 million to a range of $76-$78 million, surpassing the consensus of $74.7 million [4] - Full-year 2025 revenue guidance was also increased to $307-$309 million, reflecting an 18% year-over-year growth and standing 2% above the consensus midpoint [4] Market Position - ThredUp's stock has surged over 400% year-to-date as of November 20, with a strong Buy-rated consensus and a 1-year median price target indicating an upside of 80% [5]

Core Insights - The article discusses the collaboration between TradeSmith and InvestorPlace to create a stock selection system that combines popularity among retail traders with strong fundamentals, leading to significant stock gains [2][4] Group 1: Stock Strategy and Performance - The combined system has already identified stocks that have risen double-digits, with one stock increasing over 25% [2] - The system aims to uncover companies that are often overlooked by Wall Street, suggesting potential for further gains as mainstream media catches up [3] - The strategy claims to generate total returns 15 times higher than the S&P 500 [4] Group 2: Consumer Trends and E-commerce - Gen Z Americans are projected to spend an average of $1,357 on gifts, travel, and entertainment this holiday season, which is 15% more than baby boomers [5] - Over half of Gen Z have purchased products from TikTok Shop, with 97% researching products on social media before buying [7] Group 3: Company Spotlight - ThredUp - ThredUp, an online resale platform, has pivoted to a consignment model to cater to Gen Z, leading to a projected revenue growth of 16% this year, up from 0.6% the previous year [8][9] - The company has a Social Heat Score of 78.4, indicating that concerns about a Gen Z spending pullback are likely exaggerated [10] - Google search volumes for ThredUp are currently 46% higher than a year ago, supporting its growth potential [11] Group 4: Company Spotlight - Alphabet Inc. - Alphabet has integrated AI products into its smart home devices, contributing to a surge in monthly users for its Gemini app, which increased by 200 million to 650 million [15] - The company achieved its first-ever quarter of $100 billion in sales, with a Social Heat Score of 83.8 indicating further upside potential [16] - Alphabet is recognized for strong returns on equity and solid earnings growth, earning a "B" grade from Louis' Stock Grader [16]

Core Insights - Optimist Fund reported a return of +9.1% in Q3 2025, outperforming the benchmark return of 7.9% [1] - The fund is focusing on cyclical holdings that have experienced multi-year downswings while also paying attention to developments in AI [1] Company Performance - ThredUp Inc. (NASDAQ:TDUP) is highlighted as a key stock, with a one-month return of -8.59% but a remarkable 1,458.21% increase in value over the past 52 weeks [2] - As of October 30, 2025, ThredUp's stock closed at $8.62 per share, with a market capitalization of $1.062 billion [2] - ThredUp's revenue grew by 16% year-over-year to $77.7 million, marking its fastest growth in several years, and adjusted EBITDA increased by approximately 100% year-over-year [3] Market Position - ThredUp Inc. was held by 25 hedge fund portfolios at the end of Q2 2025, an increase from 13 in the previous quarter [4] - Despite its growth potential, the company is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, and certain AI stocks are considered to have greater upside potential with less downside risk [4]

Core Insights - The small-cap market is experiencing unusual divergences, with unprofitable stocks leading the rally [1][2] - The Russell 2000 index has shown significant performance, with a notable increase since its April 8 closing low [4][5] Performance of Small-Cap Stocks - 57% of the Russell 2000 index is currently profitable, while 41% is unprofitable, and 2% lacks earnings data [2] - Profitable stocks in the Russell 2000 have increased by 22% since April 8, while unprofitable stocks have surged by 53% [2] - Notable performers include ThredUp Inc. (+549.65% YTD, $5.2 million loss in Q2), Opendoor Technologies Inc. (+411.95% YTD, $29 million loss in Q2), and Vigil Neuroscience Inc. (+373.53% YTD, $26.7 million loss in Q2) [3] Index Performance Comparison - The Russell 2000 index is up 40.2% since its 52-week low on April 8, outperforming the S&P 500, which is up 39.2% during the same period [4] - The small-cap index reached an all-time high last month, following a 25-basis point interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, which reduced borrowing costs for smaller companies [5]

Core Insights - Small-cap stocks are gaining significant attention, with some stocks in the iShares Russell 2000 ETF experiencing massive gains this year, outperforming larger-cap stocks like Nvidia and Palantir [1][2]. Small-Cap Performance - The iShares Russell 2000 ETF has increased by 11.2% this year, although it still lags behind the S&P 500 [2]. - On September 18, the Russell 2000 index reached an all-time high for the first time since March 15, 2021, ending a streak of 967 trading days without a new high, which is the second longest in the index's history [3]. Notable Small-Cap Stocks - The Oncology Institute (TOI) has seen a remarkable rise of 1,064% this year, increasing from 31 cents to $3.60 per share [3]. - Better Home & Finance (BETR) and ThredUp (TDUP) also performed well, with gains of 602.6% and 578.1% respectively [7]. - ThredUp is valued at over $1.1 billion and is expected to lose 24 cents per share this year, yet its stock price has risen to $9.44 [5]. Market Dynamics - Many small-cap stocks started the year with low share prices, leading to substantial percentage increases with even small dollar gains [3]. - The average stock in the Russell 2000 index now trades for $37 per share, indicating a shift in market dynamics as small stocks rally [6].