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Instacart Expands Dollar General Partnership to 20,000 Stores; CART Shares Dip
Instacart's Dollar General rollout targets 20,000 stores, but CART shares slipped 2.6% as investors await financial details.
Generation Income Properties Soars 58% as Debt-Cut Plan Advances
GIPR stock surged 58% in premarket after asset sales cut preferred debt, but shares remain below Nasdaq's $1 minimum bid.
Dollar General Stock Rises on Traffic Gains, Raised Outlook
Dollar General shares climbed 2.5% after reporting stronger traffic and raising its full-year profit forecast, despite tariff-related gains boosting EPS.
Dollar Tree Stock Plunges 7.5% on Weak Q3 Guidance
Dollar Tree shares dropped 7.5% premarket after Q3 profit outlook disappointed, wiping out $1.9B in value.
Dollar General Jumps 13% on Raised Outlook, Adding $3.6B
Dollar General (DG) surged 13.3% premarket after lifting its full-year forecast, adding $3.6B in market cap. Q2 EPS of $2.48 beat estimates, with sales up 5.2%.
SSI Payment Shift May Boost Walmart's Q2 Sales
The August 2026 SSI payment moves to July 31, aligning with Walmart's fiscal quarter end and potentially boosting Q2 sales. Dollar General and Dollar Tree see no timing change.
August SSI Payout on July 31 to Inject $5.4 Billion into Retail Sector
August's SSI payment arrives a day early on July 31, shifting $5.41 billion in benefits and potentially boosting retail sales for that day.
Costco's P/E Multiple Nearly Triples Dollar General's: Bernstein Picks Both
Bernstein names Costco and Dollar General as top retail picks for the second half of 2026, with Costco trading at a P/E nearly three times that of Dollar General.
Retailers Eye $149B July Social Security Payouts
Social Security payments totaling roughly $149.3 billion are set for July, with a calendar quick resulting in two SSI payments that could influence retail spending patterns.
July SSI Payment Shift Boosts Retail Spending, But Risks August Slump
A calendar quirk gives SSI recipients an extra July payment, pulling $5.7B of August spending forward. Retail investors expect a late-July sales spike, followed by a likely August slowdown.
Dollar General Boosts Outlook as Higher-Income Shoppers Seek Value
Dollar General raised its annual profit forecast after Q1 earnings and margins topped estimates, boosted by increased traffic from higher-income shoppers seeking value amid $4+ gas prices.
Dollar General Shares Jump on Strong Q1 Earnings and Raised FY2026 Forecast
Dollar General shares gained 5% premarket after Q1 earnings of $2.00 per share topped forecasts and the retailer lifted its FY2026 EPS guidance to $7.20-$7.45.
Wall Street Rally Faces Jobs Test as Fed and AI Earnings Loom
S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed May at record highs, capping nine weeks of gains. Markets now eye Friday's nonfarm payrolls and tech earnings from Palo Alto Networks, CrowdStrike, and Broadcom.
Wall Street Mixed as Tech, Healthcare Lift S&P 500 and Nasdaq to Fresh Records
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq extended their record runs, driven by tech and healthcare stocks, as reports of a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire lifted sentiment. The Dow edged lower, and inflation data remained elevated.
Dollar Tree Shares Surge on Upgraded Profit Forecast, Strong Q1
Dollar Tree raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted profit forecast after first-quarter earnings and sales beat Wall Street estimates. Shares jumped about 12% in premarket trading.
Family Dollar Shutters Over 350 Stores, Testing Private-Equity Turnaround
Family Dollar closed at least 350 stores in 10 months, hitting Southern and Appalachian areas hard. New private-equity owners face a test of their turnaround strategy.
Dollar General Gains on Raised Price Target Amid Economic Data Focus
Dollar General shares advanced after Gordon Haskett increased its price target to $180, while investors monitor inflation data and upcoming earnings.
Dollar Surges as Fed Signals Additional 2026 Rate Hike
EUR/USD fell below 1.15 after the Fed raised rates and hinted at another hike, boosting the dollar. The pair traded near 1.1474, down 1.2%.
Dollarama Lifts Canadian Forecast; Australia Weighs on Margins
Dollarama raised its Canadian sales forecast after strong Q2 traffic, but a full quarter of Australia diluted group margins. Shares rose 3.3%.
Dollar Awaits Fed Verdict: Warsh's Tone Key at 2 p.m.
The Fed is set to hike rates by 25bps, but the dollar's fate hinges on Warsh's guidance. A hawkish surprise could boost USD; a cautious pause risks a sell-off.
Gold Slips Below $4,350 as Oil, Dollar, and Yields Align Against Bullion
Gold dropped below $4,350 on Tuesday as oil, a firmer dollar, and rising Treasury yields weighed on bullion ahead of the Fed's decision.
Trump's $5,000 Dividend: A Trillion-Dollar Promise with an Uphill Congressional Fight
Trump's $5,000 citizen dividend would cost over $1.2 trillion, far exceeding tariff receipts. The proposal faces a long congressional path and could impact Treasury yields and inflation.
Dollar Index Climbs to 99.08 Ahead of CPI: Key Levels to Watch
The dollar index advanced to 99.08 ahead of Friday's CPI, supported by strong producer prices and rising Treasury yields. Core inflation will dictate next direction.
Dollar's Modest Gain Masks Yen Strength as Oil Tops $101
The dollar index edged up just 0.1% even as Brent crude topped $101 and 10-year yields approached 4.85%. Yen strength and BOJ hike bets are capping USD/JPY gains.
Gold Rebounds Above $4,430 as Dollar Slips, But Fed Rate Hike Odds Cap Gains
Gold rebounds to $4,429.89 as the dollar slips, but Fed rate hike odds near 60% and narrow trading range suggest the move is currency-driven, not a safe-haven shift.
Trump Condemns Canadian Dollar 'Imbalance' as Parity Would Demand 38% Rally
President Trump calls Canada's currency gap 'unacceptable,' but parity would require a 38% Canadian dollar rally. With tariffs looming, markets weigh the impact.
Intel's $21B Surge Sparks Trillion-Dollar Valuation Debate
Intel's stock surged 4.5% on Friday, adding $21B in market cap. Analysts disagree wildly on its value, from $92 to $200 per share, putting a trillion-dollar market cap in question.
Norway's $80B Treasury Cut Proposal Keeps Dollar Allocation Nearly Flat
Norway's sovereign wealth fund has proposed a major shift in its bond portfolio, reducing U.S. Treasury holdings by $80 billion while keeping dollar exposure nearly unchanged. The plan awaits government approval.
Nu Holdings Stock Drops 3.9% as Dollar Strength Clouds Profit Outlook
Nu Holdings (NU) shares slid 3.9% as a stronger dollar challenged its $1 billion profit run. Q2 net profit hit $1.06B, but credit costs and FX risks loom.
Dollar Tree Stock Drops on Weak Q3 Profit Forecast
Dollar Tree shares slid 3.9% after the retailer issued a disappointing Q3 earnings outlook, overshadowing a solid Q2 performance boosted by tariff refunds.