Retail Stocks Drop Amid Investors' Concerns Over Ability to Post Growth in 2025
Shares of retail stocks sank after companies including Abercrombie & Fitch, Macy’s and Urban Outfitters provided updates on their holiday performance and outlooks that disappointed investors for the year ahead.
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