August saw record $31.4 billion in tariff revenues, reaching $183.6 billion for the year. Officials highlight domestic impact on businesses and consumers.
Educational Development Corp sees significant after-hours gains ahead of its earnings call, with recent stock movement showing both volatility and potential for long-term growth.
Oxford Industries’ second quarter results were met with a positive market reaction, despite revenue falling short of Wall Street’s expectations. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to strong consumer engagement at Lilly Pulitzer and improved execution in traffic recovery, particularly in brick-and-mortar locations. CEO Thomas Chubb pointed to new product launches, such as the Linen Seaspray jacket and updated Boracay Island chino, as key drivers of demand. Meanwhile, the company’s ability to navigate challenging macro conditions—particularly higher tariffs and a promotional retail landscape—was cited as essential to maintaining brand integrity and profitability.
Chewy’s results for Q2 reflected top-line growth ahead of Wall Street’s expectations but were met with a sharply negative market reaction. Management credited the quarter’s performance to increased penetration of its Autoship subscription program and strong growth in both the hard goods and health categories. CEO Sumit Singh highlighted the strength of Chewy’s Autoship offerings, which now account for a record share of sales, and ongoing improvements in customer quality and engagement. Management also pointed to gross margin expansion, driven by sponsored ads and a higher mix of premium products, as a key profitability lever.
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) joined fellow Democrats on Tuesday in alleging that President Donald Trump and his family engaged in corruption tied to their cryptocurrency ventures.
Meta Platforms is facing bipartisan Senate pressure to release internal research on child safety after reports of ineffective parental controls and controversial AI chatbot policies, despite recent efforts to purge predator accounts and boost teen protections.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
Stability is great, but low-volatility stocks may struggle to deliver market-beating returns over time as they sometimes underperform during bull markets.
A cash-heavy balance sheet is often a sign of strength, but not always.
Some companies avoid debt because they have weak business models, limited expansion opportunities, or inconsistent cash flow.
