Confidence Is Back, But Earnings Show the Consumer Is Being Picky

This year, as the market is preoccupied with how the Iran war is propping up the energy sector and how the memory chip shortage has been driving the AI rally, there has been little focus on consumer discretionary stocks' underperformance.

MarketBeat • 11 hours ago

Plaud Teams Up With Best Buy to Expand U.S. Retail Presence

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Plaud, the company building the real-world AI interface for professionals, today announced its first major U.S. retail expansion through a strategic partnership with Best Buy. Plaud's award-winning AI note-takers are now available in select Best Buy stores nationwide, giving more customers the opportunity to experience Plaud's wearable AI products in person. This expansion marks a new phase for Plaud as it expands beyond a primarily online shopping experience int.

Business Wire • Jul 16, 2026

Best Buy vs Visa: Which Golden Cross Stock Is the Better Buy Now?

Best Buy (NYSE:BBY | BBY Price Prediction) and Visa (NYSE:V) have both flashed a golden cross this month.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 16, 2026

Best Buy's RGB TV push Is catching fire, Jefferies says

Best Buy Co Inc (NYSE:BBY)'s early bet on RGB TV is starting to pay off, Jefferies says, pointing to rising site traffic and social media buzz as signs the retailer is building consumer awareness of the emerging technology. Jefferies analysts flagged that Best Buy holds exclusive rights to sell RGB TVs during the technology's first 12 months on the market, a head start that's translating into real search and traffic advantages.

Proactive Investors • Jul 15, 2026

Best Buy vs. GameStop: What Their Revenue Trends Tell Investors About These Specialty Retailers

Best Buy currently looks substantially stronger on revenue, generating significantly higher sales volumes than GameStop. The two companies exhibit a highly seasonal revenue pattern over the last eight quarters, with massive quarter-over-quarter spikes followed by consistent subsequent declines.

The Motley Fool • Jul 14, 2026

Here Are Monday's Best Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Atmos Energy, Best Buy, Biogen, Capital One, Costco, Disney, Papa John's International, Shopify, and More

Futures are trading lower as we get ready for the start of second-quarter earnings this week, after a solid winning week on Wall Street.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 13, 2026

4 Overlooked Dividend Stocks Yielding 4%+ to Buy in July

With the S&P 500 dividend yield sitting well below 2%, income investors chasing meaningful cash flow are increasingly forced outside the usual REIT and utility sectors.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 10, 2026

Best Buy: Better Q1 Than Expected Leaves Little Upside, But Near 5% Yield Attractive

Best Buy delivered a strong Q1, beating EPS and revenue estimates, with comparable store sales up 2% and international revenue rising 7%. I remain cautious on BBY after its recent price surge and see near-term volatility risk from macro headwinds and potential inflationary pressures. Management is focused on ads and store optimization, aiming for gross profit rate expansion and leveraging partnerships with OpenAI and Alphabet for future growth.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 9, 2026

Mid-Year 2026 U.S. Retail/Restaurant Outlook

The LSEG Retail/Restaurant Index reported Q1 2026 earnings growth of 27.2%. Retail earnings in the first quarter of 2026 received a significant boost from a historic tax refund season, reinforcing consumer spending at a time when the labor market remained resilient. Q2 2026 earnings are currently expected to mark the weakest growth rate of the year, with consensus forecasts calling for a gradual improvement during the second half of the year.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 7, 2026

Why Best Buy (BBY) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term

The Zacks Style Scores offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks based on their investing style. Here's why you should take advantage.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 1, 2026