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Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. (NYSE:BBW) shares are trading higher after the company reported a third-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 11% year-over-year to $119.43 million. The toy and stuffed animal franchise beat the analyst consensus of $113.4 million. Consolidated e-commerce demand, including...

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) reported its third-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the details from the report.  The Details: American Eagle Outfitters reported quarterly earnings of 48 cents per share. Revenue came in at $1.28 billion, down from $1....

Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE) reported its third-quarter results after Wednesday's closing bell. Here's a look at the details from the report.  The Details: Five Below reported quarterly earnings of 42 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 17 cents. Quarterly revenue...

The year 2024 may have started slow for fintech stocks, but the sector flipped the script in the second half. JPMorgan's Reginald L. Smith points to a $65 billion leap in the sector's market cap since mid-September, driven by upbeat third-quarter results, rate cuts and post-election tailwinds. As...

Retailers saw increased traffic both online and in-store during the busiest Black Friday shopping weekend ever. BofA Securities analysts weighed in on the retail sector's early holiday winners.  E-commerce: According to Adobe Analytics, online sales during Thanksgiving and Black Friday grew 9% and...

Some consumers might have groceries on their minds instead of Christmas gifts or in their holiday shopping carts. What Happened: Consumers are looking for top deals on televisions, video game consoles and toys this Black Friday shopping season, which comes as experts predict the shopping holiday...

Black Friday, known for its enticing discounts on the latest technology, may not always deliver the bargains shoppers expect. A recent study by KnownHost revealed that nearly a third of these “deals” aren’t genuine savings at all. What To Know: An analysis of 65 of the most...

Amazon solidified its position as the go-to destination for holiday shoppers this year, with consumer spending trends signaling a robust holiday season despite economic uncertainties. According to Goldman Sachs’ 2024 Holiday Survey, authored a team of analysts led by Brooke Roach, CFA, 35%...

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) locations are reportedly calculating employee pay and hours worked by hand after a ransomware attack on a third-party software provider disrupted how the coffee shop's employees view and manage their schedules and how the company tracks labor hours.  The Details: U.K-...

For NBC, big balloons mean a bigger budget. What Happened: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, known for its extravagant performances and cartoon character floats, is getting pricier. Since 1953, the peacock-branded network has aired the iconic turkey-day tradition. And, according to The Wall...

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) will release earnings results for its third quarter, before the opening bell on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Analysts expect the Richfield, Minnesota-based bank to report quarterly earnings at $1.29 per share, compared to $1.29 per share in the year-ago period. Best Buy projects...

Traders eyeing U.S. retail giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and Best Buy ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be in for an unpleasant surprise as December kicks in. Despite the holiday shopping frenzy, historical data spanning decades suggests December is not...

Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) reported its third-quarter results after Thursday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures from the quarter. The Details: Gap reported quarterly earnings of 72 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 57 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $3....

After a move higher of almost 30%, shares of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) are trading a little lower on Thursday. This is mostly because of two dynamics. One is profit-taking. The second is remorseful buyers taking advantage of the move to exit their losing positions at breakeven. This is why...

Investors were treated to quite the pair trade on Wednesday when shares of big box retailer Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) sunk while shares of home furnishing retailer Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) rocketed off earnings. The two stocks were the biggest movers of the day, according to Benzinga Pro....