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Retail traders plough $67bn into US stocks while investment giants flee
Have-a-go investors ‘buy the dip’ this year in Wall Street equitiesFinancial Times - 4d -
Retail traders are getting spooked by a market downturn. That’s bad news for brokerage stocks.
While stocks across the board tumbled on Monday, the pain was acutely felt by shares of brokerages like Robinhood, Charles Schwab and Interactive Brokers.MarketWatch - Mar. 10 -
Retail traders take on hedge funds in Europe’s answer to ‘meme stock’ mania
Small investors have piled in to defence companies targeted by short sellers, in an echo of 2021’s GameStop tradeFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
2-year yield ends at highest in over 2 weeks as traders assess stagflation risk
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mixed on Monday after February retail sales came in below expectations and raised continued questions about the strength of the economy.MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
Trader Joe's customers warned about Gerolsteiner sparkling water bottles
Trader Joe's says some bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water may be cracked or damaged and should be discarded carefully.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Commodity traders complain about cost of Trump ‘tweet-driven’ uncertainty
Trafigura ‘semi-seriously’ looks at changing traders’ hours to match president’s social media outputFinancial Times - 3d -
3 Ways to Optimize Your Supply Chain for Omnichannel Retail
To offer shoppers the convenience of both in-person and online retail, you’ll have to make sure your supply chain is well-coordinated.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
Retail sales rose modestly in February, but fell short of forecasts
Weaker than expected retail sales comes as businesses warn that U.S. consumers are pulling back on spending.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War
The largest department store chain in the United States, like many other retailers, has warned that shoppers may be more cautious in the months ahead.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Jim Cramer names retail stocks to buy as the market pulls back
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Thursday highlighted two stocks in the retail space that he thinks investors have an opportunity to buy on the dip, Ralph Lauren and Gap.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Fashion-retailer Forever 21 files for bankruptcy for a second time
Forever 21's U.S. retail operator plans liquidation sales after filing Chapter 11 for the second time in six years.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Retail investors ditch buy-the-dip mentality during the market correction
Retail outflows from U.S. equities rose to about $4 billion over the past two weeks, according to data from Barclays.CNBC - Mar. 18 -
As retailers drop DEI, some Black customers drop them
As retailers like Target and Amazon announce plans to scale back or cut DEI programs in their businesses, Black customers are rethinking where they spend their cash.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
Retail giants like Macy's, Walgreens face financial turmoil
Some household-name retail giants are facing financial turmoil. But while some are struggling to survive, it's not all bad news. Elise Preston has the details, plus a surprise rebound.CBS News - Mar. 15 -
‘We don’t believe in the velvet rope:' One money manager is giving retail investors access to private credit. But is it worth it?
The exchange-traded fund industry is looking to give retail investors more access to alternative investments including private credit.CNBC - Mar. 8 -
Retail sales increased 0.2% in February, though spending up less than expected
Retail sales were expected to show a 0.6% rise in February, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.CNBC - Mar. 17 -
Discount retailer Ollie’s adds Big Lots stores, and a jewelry seller retreats from malls
Retailers have responded to a long period of inflation with a renewed emphasis on value over less essential products.MarketWatch - Mar. 19 -
Tanker carrying jet fuel for US Navy struck by container ship in North Sea
UK emergency services tackle huge fire after Solong ploughs into Stena Immaculate with one crew member missingFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
'I have terminal cancer and lost my life savings to whisky barrel scammers'
Jay Evans was among hundreds duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.BBC News - 2d -
Dick's Sporting Goods is latest retailer to forecast rocky 2025 as recession fears swirl
Dick’s Sporting Goods on Tuesday said it’s expecting 2025 profits to be far lower than Wall Street anticipated, making it the latest retailer to forecast a rocky year ahead as consumers contend ...NBC News - Mar. 11 -
U.S. retail sales barely rise, but investors see glimmer of good news in seemingly weak report
Retail sales barely rose in February, in another sign the economy might be weakening as businesses and consumers digest rapid-fire changes being made by the Trump White House.MarketWatch - Mar. 17 -
While stockholders lose money, volatility traders are making it hand over fist
Big drops in the stock market have led to major gains for the Cboe Volatility Index, which is now up 52% over the past month.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
European oil traders weigh Russia return in market reshaped by war
Commodity houses face battle from trading network that has served Moscow since invasionFinancial Times - 2d -
Wealth managers dump investment trust shares
But retail investors buy into the troubled sectorFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Retailers Are Negotiating With Suppliers on Tariff-Induced Price Hikes
President Trump’s proposed tariffs threaten to raise prices on everything from kitchen goods to apparel to toys.Inc. - 4d -
Thailand ushers in sale of leveraged ETFs to retail investors
Asset managers have been given the green light to launch 2x leveraged and inverse productsFinancial Times - 2d -
Can Rachel Reeves start a retail investment revolution?
The chancellor’s Isa reforms must be designed with Gen Z in mindFinancial Times - 1d -
Can Rachel Reeves start a retail investment revolution?
The chancellor’s Isa reforms must be designed with Gen Z in mindFinancial Times - 1d -
S&P 500 closes higher on soft inflation report; Nasdaq jumps 1% as traders snap up tech shares
The Nasdaq Composite rose on Wednesday after a soft inflation report eased concerns about the economy and as investors snapped up beaten-up technology shares.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
High-speed trader urges regulator to clamp down on ‘unfair’ Eurex trading loophole
Exchange says allegations ‘unfounded’ and concerns have been ‘repeatedly reviewed’Financial Times - Mar. 14 -
European defense stocks dip from peaks after traders ‘buy the rumor, sell the fact’
There’s now looming uncertainty about how exactly new military spending will be allocated.MarketWatch - Mar. 19 -
Here’s the real reason stocks rose after a do-nothing meeting, says this ex-New York Fed trader
There was some debate after the Federal Reserve’s press conference was over whether Chair Jerome Powell was trying to convey a hawkish message or a dovish one.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
Uncertain Shoppers Slow Spending as Retailers Temper 2025 Expectations
The Conference Board said consumer confidence took its biggest one-month slide in four years, forcing many national chains to lower earnings guidance.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious
Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicatesFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Kohl's shares plunge 20% as retailer gives rough outlook for the year ahead
Kohl's posted a beat on revenue for the fourth quarter on Tuesday, but issued disappointing guidance for the year ahead.CNBC - Mar. 11 -
China’s retail sales strengthen at the start of the year, industrial output tops expectations
China's economic data for the first two months of the year showed a modest pickup as Beijing reiterated its plan to bolster domestic consumption.CNBC - Mar. 17
