Two of the largest U.S. gym operators delivered the same headline in their latest earnings reports: strong growth. But beneath the surface, Life Time Group Holdings and Planet Fitness told very different stories about the American consumer. They highlighted a widening divide between higher-income households that continue to spend freely and more price-sensitive consumers who…
On Friday, the CNBC Investing Club held its February Monthly Meeting, where Jim Cramer and Director of Portfolio Analysis ran through each stock in the portfolio. Jim put a special focus on the Club stocks within the artificial intelligence trade. He’s dubbed them the “Fourth Industrial Revolution stocks,” borrowing the term from Nvidia CEO Jensen…
Now available on your favorite food delivery app: restaurant reservations. The still-simmering reservation wars of the last decade could fully reignite this year, as a shifting tech landscape pits some of the biggest players against each other to capture businesses and users alike. Reservation incumbents, delivery app newcomers and premium credit card partnerships are all…
A steak sandwich and French onion soup from Panera Bread Co. arranged in the Queens borough of New York, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. Bing Guan | Bloomberg | Getty Images Panera Bread is entering the so-called value wars with its new “Mix & Match” deals in a bid to win back price-conscious diners….
A Lowe’s store in Concord, California, US, on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Lowe’s topped Wall Street’s quarterly revenue and earnings expectations on Wednesday, as the retailer’s quarterly sales grew more than 10% year over year. The home improvement company said it expects total sales for the full…
Cava, the fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, reported record-breaking revenue for fiscal year 2025 on Tuesday and forecast sales growth for fiscal year 2026. Shares gained roughly 10% in extended trading Tuesday. “While there are a lot of factors around us that are creating pressures from a margin perspective, our model has allowed us to be…
Home Depot on Tuesday posted a roughly 4% quarterly sales decline, as a sluggish real estate market and selective spending by homeowners continued to weigh on home improvement demand. The company also stuck by the current fiscal year forecast that it shared in December at an investor day. It said it expects full-year total sales…
The original six American Girl historical characters — Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, Molly McIntire, Felicity Merriman, Addy Walker and Josefina Montoya — are displayed at the brand’s flagship store, Luke Fountain The flagship American Girl Place at Rockefeller Center in New York City feels frozen in time. The air smells faintly of vanilla. Young girls…
The retail industry on Friday said the Supreme Court’s ruling that struck down some of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs would usher in more predictability and free up businesses from the burden of higher import costs. “The Supreme Court’s announcement today regarding tariffs provides much-needed certainty for U.S. businesses and manufacturers, enabling global supply chains…
The Supreme Court during a rain storm in Washington, Feb. 20, 2026. Annabelle Gordon | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that President Donald Trump’s country-specific “reciprocal” tariffs are unconstitutional, delivering a win for many consumer companies facing higher import costs. But the ruling doesn’t cover all sectors. The Supreme Court…