The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed down -0.13%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.08%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU25) fell -0.11%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU25) fell -0.04%. Stock indexes gave up an early advance on Tuesday and posted modest losses on long liquidation and position squaring ahead of Wednesday’s FOMC meeting results.  The markets are expecting that the Fed will cut interest ...

Key TakeawaysUS retail sales demonstrated unexpected strength in July, rising by 0.5%, with August projected to increase by 0.2%, defying a softening labor market and signaling continued consumer resilience despite economic headwinds.Major technology companies, including Microsoft (MSFT), OpenAI (OPENAI), and Oracle (ORCL), are committing hundreds of billions of dollars to expand AI infrastructure globally, with OpenAI alone signing a staggering $300 billion data center pact with Oracle.The labor market sho ...

Industry Overview - The holiday shopping season is crucial for retailers, with economic factors like persistent inflation and trade policies impacting revenues [1] - Deloitte projects U.S. holiday retail sales to increase by 2.9% to 3.4%, totaling approximately $1.61 trillion to $1.62 trillion, indicating a slower growth rate compared to the previous year's 4.2% [2][9] - E-commerce is expected to grow significantly, with a forecasted increase of 7% to 9%, leading to total online sales between $305 billion and $310.7 billion [4][9] Company Insights - **SharkNinja, Inc. (SN)**: Anticipated to benefit from consumer demand for value-driven deals, with a growth model focused on product innovation and a diversified supply chain. The Zacks Consensus Estimate suggests sales and EPS growth of 14.4% and 15.6%, respectively [3][10][11] - **Genesco Inc. (GCO)**: Experiencing strong momentum at Journeys, with a refreshed product mix and brand storytelling. The Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates sales and EPS growth of 3% and 67%, respectively [12][13] - **Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)**: Leveraging scale and digital engagement to enhance its position in convenience retail, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate forecasting sales and EPS growth of 10.7% and 8.7%, respectively [14][15] - **Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM)**: Focused on organic products and customer engagement through loyalty programs, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate suggesting sales and EPS growth of 15.7% and 40.8%, respectively [16][17]

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for August showed consumer spending was higher than expected, with headline sales rising 0.6% versus the expected 0.2% monthly growth. This is unchanged from July's upwardly revised 0.6% growth and marks the third consecutive monthly increase in headline sales. For an inflation-adjusted perspective on retail sales, take a look at our Real Retail Sales commentary. Here is the introduction from today's report: Advance estimates of U.S. retail and food service ...

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[Music] I'm Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Saz and taking a look at a live shot of the opening bells of Wall Street on this Tuesday morning. Really star-studded folks ringing that bells ringing those bells today. Ralph Lauren, Patrice Levy ringing the bell at the New York Stock Exchange ahead of its investor day presentation.Company's out reiterating its fullear guidance and American Bitcoin getting things underway over the NASDAQ. You can see Eric Trump there uh ringing that bell. Big uh big and bull ...

This live blog is refreshed periodically throughout the day with the latest updates from the market. To find the latest Stock Market Today threads, click here. Happy Tuesday. This is TheStreet's Stock Market Today for Sept. 16, 2025. You can follow the latest updates on the market here, our daily live blog. Update: 9:41 a.m. Opening Bell: Stocks Decline At Open U.S. equities are now trading. Right out of the gate, indexes have dipped to day lows, with the Nasdaq (+0.06%), Russell 2000 (+0.05%), and S&P 5 ...

McDonald's is the largest fast food brand. So, Five Guys has to advertise itself as premium. Uber is the biggest ride app.So, Lift has to advertise itself as friendly. Amazon is the largest online retailer. So, Etsy has to advertise itself as unique.Starbucks is the largest coffee brand. So, Duncan has to advertise itself as a daily routine. And Zara is the biggest fashion brand.So, H&M has to advertise itself as affordable. If you don't own the market, own the angle. ...

The Club's 10 things to watch Tuesday, Sept. 16 — Today's newsletter was written by Jeff Marks, the Club's director of portfolio analysis. 1. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq are set for a higher open this morning, aiming to extend yesterday's gains. Both indexes closed at record highs to kick off the week. Retail sales increased 0.6% month over month in August, the Census Bureau said, exceeding expectations of a 0.2% gain. It's the last key economic reading ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision tom ...

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in August as consumers bought a range of goods and dined out, but a weakening labor market and rising prices because of tariffs pose a downside risk to continued strength in spending. The third straight month of solid gains in sales reported by the Commerce Department on Tuesday is unlikely to prevent the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates on Wednesday, given the widening cracks in the labor market. It could, ...