MOORESVILLE, N.C. – In a stark reminder of the cooling winds hitting the retail sector, Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE: LOW) issued a cautious annual forecast on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, overshadowing a fourth-quarter earnings beat. The home improvement giant warned that the "frozen" housing market and persistent economic headwinds
In a housing market still chilled by persistent interest rates and a "lock-in" effect that has sidelined millions of homeowners, Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings today that signaled a profound transformation in its business model. The Mooresville, North Carolina-based retailer posted a surprise comparable sales
Lowe’s Companies Inc. (NYSE:LOW) reported fourth-quarter earnings on February 25, 2026, delivering a performance that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations and offered a rare glimmer of optimism for the broader home improvement sector. Despite a macroeconomic climate characterized by stubborn mortgage rates and cautious discretionary spending, the Mooresville-based
As the final week of February 2026 unfolds, a massive wave of capital is beginning to flood the U.S. economy, marking the start of what economists are calling the "Spring of Stimulus." Following the full implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—officially titled the Working Families
In a seismic shift for global trade and constitutional law, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled on February 20, 2026, that the executive branch lacks the authority to unilaterally impose broad-based tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The 6–3 decision in the consolidated cases
The U.S. economy hit a significant speed bump in the final months of 2025, with the "first read" of the fourth-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) coming in at a tepid 1.4% annualized growth rate. This figure, released on February 20, 2026, after a delay caused by last year’
Home Depot (NYSE: HD) reported its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 results on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, delivering a performance that exceeded analyst expectations and provided a cautiously optimistic outlook for the year ahead. The home improvement giant posted quarterly revenue of $38.2 billion, topping Wall Street's consensus estimates
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market staged a tentative recovery on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, as investors scrambled to digest the implications of a sudden pivot in global trade policy. Following a brutal "Monday Disaster" that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunge over 820 points, the S&P
As of February 24, 2026, The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD) stands at a critical juncture in its nearly 50-year history. Known globally for its cavernous "orange box" warehouses and the signature orange aprons of its associates, the company is no longer just a retailer; it is a sprawling logistics and professional supply powerhouse. In [...]
Home improvement retail giant Home Depot (NYSE:HD) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, but sales fell by 3.8% year on year to $38.2 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.72 per share was 7.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The Northeast United States is currently reeling under the weight of "Winter Storm Fernando," a historic bomb cyclone that has effectively brought the region’s economic and logistical heart to a standstill. As of Monday, February 23, 2026, a combination of record-breaking snowfall and mandatory travel bans across major hubs
The retail world is currently processing a whirlwind of data after Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) released its fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on February 19, 2026. The report, which surpassed analyst expectations across nearly every key metric, offers a vital window into the state of the American shopper following a year
In a weekend move that has sent shockwaves through global markets, President Donald Trump announced a new 15% global import surcharge, invoking the long-dormant Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. The announcement follows a stinging defeat at the Supreme Court on Friday, February 20, 2026, which invalidated the
