Levi Strauss & Co
Eli Lilly says Indiana’s abortion law will lead the drugmaker to grow in other states
An Eli Lilly and Company pharmaceutical manufacturing plant is pictured at 50 ImClone Drive in Branchburg, New Jersey, March 5, 2021. Mike Segar | Reuters Drugmaker Eli Lilly, one of the biggest employers in Indiana, said that the state’s newly passed law restricting abortions will cause the company to grow away from its home turf. […]
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Morgan Stanley downgrades Levi Strauss as macro headwinds pressure earnings
The outlook is murky for Levi Strauss going forward, according to Morgan Stanley. “Macro uncertainty + elevated apparel inventory could limit positive EPS revisions,” wrote analyst Kimberly Greenberger in a note to clients Thursday. “So while our constructive thesis & estimates are unchanged, we downgrade to EW.” The downgrade makes Morgan Stanley the only Wall […]
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Apparel prices remain high even as retailers use markdowns to clear excess inventory
A customer shops for shirts at an American Eagle Outfitters store in San Francisco. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Excess inventory has racked up in many retailers’ warehouses and stores. But shoppers are still paying more as they refresh the closet. Apparel prices rose 0.8% in June compared to May, and 5.2% […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Levi Strauss, GameStop, Twitter and more
Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Levi Strauss (LEVI) – Levi Strauss rallied 3.9% in the premarket after reporting better-than-expected sales and profit for its latest quarter, helped by higher prices and strong demand for its denim offerings. Levi Strauss also raised its quarterly dividend by 20%. GameStop (GME) – GameStop fell […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, July 6, 2022. Source: NYSE Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Can stocks stay on a winning streak? The S&P 500 has posted gains for four straight trading days heading into Friday’s session, offering investors glimmers of hope […]
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Levi Strauss hikes dividend as second-quarter earnings exceed expectations
A sign is posted in front of the Levi Strauss & Co. headquarters on April 09, 2021 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images News | Getty Images Levi Strauss on Thursday reported quarterly revenue and earnings that came in above Wall Street expectations, as the clothing company known for its denim said […]
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Stock futures are flat after another losing week on Wall Street
Traders on the floor of the NYSE, July 1, 2022. Source: NYSE Stock futures were flat in overnight trading after the major averages finished another losing week. Stock futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 30 points or 0.11%. S&P 500 futures dipped 0.08%, and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.04%. The moves come […]
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These stocks have major upside heading into the second half, Wall Street analysts say
Wall Street analysts named a handful of buy-rated stocks this past week as must-own stock picks for the second half of the year. These defensive companies have characteristics that will carry them through any additional economic and market turmoil, analysts said. CNBC combed through recent Wall Street research to find the top buying opportunities as […]
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Recession fears flare and June jobs report looms as jittery markets head into third quarter
Investors are greeting the third quarter with greater trepidation about a recession, and that makes next Friday’s June jobs report a potentially bigger catalyst for markets than it might otherwise have been. The jobs report and Wednesday’s release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last interest rate meeting are expected to highlight the four-day, post-holiday […]
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Back-to-school investing preview: Possible recession looms over retailers’ busiest half of the year
Every other week, beginning in May, Morning Consult polls consumers about back-to-school spending plans. The results of its latest survey were startling. There was a 10-point pop from the prior poll in the number of parents who say they can’t afford backpacks, notebooks, new jeans and sneakers, and other supplies. “The drop in the number […]
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