From Nasdaq: 2025-06-21 05:34:00

Investors are worried about the retail sector due to concerns about tariffs and a possible recession. The S&P 500 Retail Composite has lost 1.8% this year while the S&P 500 index gained 1.7%.

Home Depot (NYSE: HD) leads in sales among home improvement retailers, generating $160 billion in sales compared to Lowe’s $84 billion. The company’s large size allows it to offer a variety of products at competitive prices. However, economic conditions and high interest rates have impacted sales, with fiscal first-quarter same-store sales falling 0.3%.

Target (NYSE: TGT) has also seen a decline in sales due to economic uncertainty and boycotts. Fiscal first-quarter comps dropped 3.8%, leading to a lowered earnings projection for the year. Despite short-term challenges, patient investors may find an opportunity in Target’s current valuation.



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