Recent retail sales data for October 2025 has unveiled a picture of stagnation, with overall figures remaining flat compared to the previous month. This unexpected plateau, falling short of economists' modest expectations for a slight increase, has sent a ripple of uncertainty through financial markets. While the headline number suggests
AutoZone’s fourth quarter results were met with a negative market reaction as the company’s non-GAAP earnings per share fell short of Wall Street’s consensus despite revenue growth that aligned with expectations. Management highlighted that a significant non-cash LIFO charge negatively affected margins and earnings, while an uptick in operating expenses was attributed to accelerated investments in new stores and supply chain initiatives. CEO Philip Daniele noted that weather-related disruptions and a lack of last year’s hurricane boost also played a role in dampening some retail sales trends, particularly in the middle portion of the quarter.
Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) jumped 7.2% in the afternoon session after the Federal Reserve delivered its third and final interest rate cut of the year, lowering the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (0.25%) to a 3.50%-3.75% range.
Phoenix, AZ – December 10, 2025 – In a remarkable testament to corporate resilience and strategic execution, Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) has achieved its longest winning run on record, culminating in its much-anticipated inclusion in the prestigious S&P 500 index. This dramatic turnaround, from the brink of bankruptcy just two years
Let's delve into the developments on the US markets one hour before the close of the markets on Wednesday. Below, you'll find the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index during today's session.
Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer AutoZone (NYSE:AZO)
fell 1.6% in the afternoon session after the stock's negative momentum continued as the company reported first-quarter earnings that missed analyst expectations, alongside weaker-than-expected sales growth.
Let's take a look at the S&P500 stocks that are experiencing notable price gaps in today's session on Wednesday. Discover the gap up and gap down stocks in the S&P500 index.
December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.05%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.11% this morning as investors refrain from making big bets ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final interest rate decision of the year, wi...
On the eve of a closely watched Fed rate cut, stocks barely moved, but under the surface, JPMorgan’s cost warning rattled the Dow, silver finally smashed through $60 an ounce, and Exxon doubled down on fossil-fuel cash flows. I walk through what actually mattered yesterday and what I’ll be watching when the Fed steps up to the mic tonight.
Auto parts and accessories retailer AutoZone (NYSE:AZO) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 8.2% year on year to $4.63 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $31.04 per share was 5.1% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of auto parts and accessories retailer O’Reilly Automotive (NASDAQ:ORLY) fell 4.2% in the afternoon session after peer company AutoZone reported first-quarter earnings that revealed underlying financial pressures. Although AutoZone's same-store sales grew, its gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased by 2.03% compared to the prior year. The company noted the drop in gross margin was due to a non-cash LIFO impact. Furthermore, operating expenses as a percentage of sales also increased, which AutoZone attributed to investments in its growth plans. The negative report from a key competitor appeared to weigh on investor sentiment for the broader auto parts retail sector, impacting O'Reilly's stock.
Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Tuesday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
