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Ross, TJX, and Walmart reveal how the real engine of the U.S. economy is doing

Cnbc · · 944 words · By Zev Fima
Retail Earnings Analysis Monetary Policy Implications Consumer Economic Stress
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12 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“Ross Stores reported quarterly sales and earnings above expectations, with same-store sales surging 17%.”
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One source states earnings surpassed expectations despite a 'slight miss on sales', while another mentions 'record-setting quarterly comparable store sales growth'. There is no specific mention of a '17%' surge in the provided evidence to corroborate that specific figure.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ross Stores (ROST 0.28%) delivered record-setting quarterly comparable store sales growth and raised full-year guidance based on broad-based performance across categories and geographies.
https://www.fool.com/earnings/call-transcripts/2026/05/21/ro…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ross Stores shares rose Friday morning after the company reported third-quarter profits that surpassed expectations, despite a slight miss on sales. CEO Barbara Rentler acknowledged that inflation con…
https://nsmnews.com/threads/ross-stores-shares-surge-as-earn…
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web search NEUTRAL — Ross Stores’ first-quarter fiscal 2026 performance is expected to have been supported by continued strength in customer traffic, improved merchandise assortments and healthy execution across its store…
https://www.tradingview.com/news/zacks:c17e1bda0094b:0-ross-…
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“the stock jumped more than 5.5% on Friday”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of a Wikipedia entry about the company's founding and store locator links; none of the sources mention the stock price movement on a specific Friday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ross Department Store was first opened in San Bruno, California, in 1950 by Morris "Morrie" Ross. Morris would work 85 hours a week doing all of the buying and bookkeeping for his department store.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Stores
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Ross Dress for Less offers the best bargains on the latest trends in clothing, shoes, home decor and more! Find your store today!
https://www.rossstores.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore Ross department stores with our guide. From store locator, visual tours to shopping hacks. We’ve covered it all.
https://www.onlineshoppinglife.com/ross-dress-for-less/store…
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“For the week, the stock is up over 9%.”
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While one source mentions the stock had its 'best week ever', none of the provided evidence specifies a percentage increase of 'over 9%' for the week.
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web search NEUTRAL — Ross Stores management provided fourth-quarter guidance that included comparable sales growth of 3-4% and earnings per share between $1.77 and $1.85, which surpassed analyst expectations. BofA increas…
https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/ross-stores-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — ROST | Complete Ross Stores Inc. stock news by MarketWatch. View real-time stock prices and stock quotes for a full financial overview.52 Week Range 124.49 - 231.16. Market Cap $68.54B.
https://www.marketwatch.com/investing/Stock/rost
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web search NEUTRAL — Ross stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.47, which can be reasonable for a retailer posting double-digit same-store sales growth. The company has a market cap of $52.2 billion and generate…
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ross-stores-stock-had-best-14…
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“TJX... first-quarter comp growth of 6% was 'driven equally by a higher average basket and an increase in customer transactions.'”
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Two independent news/financial reports explicitly confirm that TJX reported a 6% jump in comparable sales for the first quarter.
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web search NEUTRAL — TJX Companies reported a 6% jump in comparable sales for the first quarter ended May 2. Net sales rose 9% to $14.32 billion. Net income was $1.3 billion, and diluted earnings per share rose 29% to $1.…
https://ts2.tech/en/tjx-stock-jumps-before-the-bell-after-t-…
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web search NEUTRAL — First quarter Fiscal 2027 consolidated comparable sales increased 6%. Net income for the first quarter of Fiscal 2027 was $1.3 billion and diluted earnings per share were $1.19, up 29% versus $.92 in …
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260519184496/en/TJX…
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web search NEUTRAL — First Quarter. Comparable Store Sales1,2.2Comparable store sales exclude e-commerce sites (tjmaxx.com, sierra.com, and tkmaxx.com), and include Sierra stores. 3Net sales in TJX Canada and TJX Internat…
https://investor.tjx.com/news-releases/news-release-details/…
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“Shares surged on earnings day and are up more than 6% for the week.”
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The provided evidence for TJX includes Wikipedia and store links, but does not contain data regarding the stock's percentage increase for the week.
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web search NEUTRAL — TJX ranked No. 80 in the 2024 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue. [6] TJX is a publicly listed stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker sym…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TJX
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web search NEUTRAL — We've simplified your TJX Rewards online experience! One website for all your loyalty needs Check your balance and pay your bill Track your Rewards point status Access your Rewards Certificates online…
https://tjxrewards.com/en/
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web search NEUTRAL — Styles vary by store and online. **Shipping & Delivery see details. †Subject to credit approval. Excludes gift cards. Discount is only valid when used with your TJX Rewards credit card. See coupon for…
https://www.marshalls.com/us/store/index.jsp
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“the number of gallons that customers fill up with when they come to our fuel stations fell below 10 for the first time since 2022.”
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Only one source (ZeroHedge) reports that the number of gas gallons customers bought at Walmart stations fell below 10 for the first time since 2022.
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web search NEUTRAL — Rainey said that the number of gas gallons customers bought at Walmart stations fell below 10 for first time since 2022; he added that the decline in gas buying is sign of financial stress.
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/walmart-tumbles-disappoint…
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web search NEUTRAL — If you'd like to send them American snacks or goodies, even fan letters for them to review, You can send them to:25, Yeonmujang 5ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul,...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2arkraKB3B8
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web search NEUTRAL — Gas prices in the United States topped $4 per gallon on average Tuesday, crossing the milestone for the first time in nearly four years, just weeks after the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran set off a global …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/gas-video-cents-for-gallons
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“The latest consumer sentiment survey hit a new record low.”
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Multiple independent sources (Bloomberg, Forex Factory, and Fundstrat/Tom Lee) confirm that the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey hit a record low in May.
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web search NEUTRAL — US consumer sentiment fell in May to a record low and long-term inflation expectations worsened notably due to the Iran war. The University of Michigan’s final May sentiment index decreased to 44.8 th…
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-22/us-consum…
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web search NEUTRAL — The Consumer Sentiment Index in the United States plunged 10% in May compared to the month prior, to stand at 44.8, a final report posted by the University of Michigan showed on Friday.
https://www.forexfactory.com/news/1399662-us-consumer-confid…
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web search NEUTRAL — Most Shorted.Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Low. The University of Michigan sentiment survey is a closely watched indicator of consumer confidence.
https://www.benzinga.com/markets/macro-economic-events/26/05…
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“Deckers Outdoor , the parent company behind the Hoka running shoe and Ugg boot brands”
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Wikipedia explicitly confirms that Deckers Outdoor Corporation's portfolio of brands includes UGG and Hoka.
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web search NEUTRAL — Deckers Outdoor Corporation, doing business as Deckers Brands, is an American footwear designer and distributor founded in 1973 and based in Goleta, California. The company's portfolio of brands inclu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deckers_Brands
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web search NEUTRAL — A detailed overview of Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) stock, including real-time price, chart, key statistics, news, and more.
https://stockanalysis.com/stocks/deck/
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web search NEUTRAL — Deckers Outdoors is a name that was introduced to me fairly recently. It’s a company that started as a brand and evolved into a holding company or aggregator of sorts. It was founded in 1973 by Univer…
https://dereksdeepdive.beehiiv.com/p/decker-outdoors-corpora…
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“Capri Holdings , the luxury retailer behind the Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo brands”
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“oil holding around $100 per barrel going into the summer driving season”
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“According to AAA , the national average for a gallon of unleaded gas is $4.56”
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“around a four-year high and $1.36 per gallon more expensive than last Memorial Day weekend.”
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