Zacks Investment Research
18 Jun 2026, 12:55 UTC · 1h ago
5 Stocks to Grab as Retail Sales Continue to Surge on Robust Demand
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Zacks Investment Research
18 Jun 2026, 12:55 UTC · 1h ago
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US retail sales rose 0.9% sequentially in May, marking the fourth consecutive monthly increase and exceeding analyst expectations of 0.5%. — Stronger-than-expected consumer spending indicates economic resilience despite inflationary pressures, which is generally bullish for risk assets.
+0.60University of Michigan's survey showed consumer sentiment rose 9% to a preliminary reading of 48.9 in June, the first increase in three months. — Improving consumer confidence suggests a potential increase in future household spending and a reduction in recessionary fears.
+0.40Oil prices reached a four-year high following the start of the Iran war in late February, though costs have recently begun to ease. — High energy costs act as a tax on consumers and increase input costs for businesses, though the recent easing provides some relief.
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Recommended as a top retail stock with positive earnings revisions and a strong Zacks Rank.
Recommended as a top retail stock with positive earnings revisions and a strong Zacks Rank.
Recommended as a top retail stock with positive earnings revisions and a strong Zacks Rank.
Recommended as a top retail stock with positive earnings revisions and a strong Zacks Rank.
Recommended as a top retail stock with positive earnings revisions and a strong Zacks Rank.
[mutual] Both companies are identified as retail stocks within the same resilient retail sector.
[mutual] Both companies are identified as retail stocks within the same resilient retail sector.
[mutual] Both companies are identified as retail stocks within the same resilient retail sector.
[mutual] Both companies are identified as retail stocks within the same resilient retail sector.
[mutual] Both companies are identified as retail stocks within the same resilient retail sector.
[mutual] Both companies are identified as retail stocks within the same resilient retail sector.
[mutual] Both companies are identified as retail stocks within the same resilient retail sector.
[mutual] Both companies are identified as retail stocks within the same resilient retail sector.
[mutual] Both companies are identified as retail stocks within the same resilient retail sector.
[mutual] Both companies are identified as retail stocks within the same resilient retail sector.
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