Retail Industry News 17 December 2025

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) share price steadies near A$81 as AI rollout and Priceline receivership reshape the 2026 outlook

Published: 21 December 2025 Wesfarmers Limited (ASX:WES) enters the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar investor appeal—dominant retail brands, a diversified portfolio, and steady cash generation—colliding with a very modern set of storylines: a group-wide rollout of ChatGPT Enterprise,

21 December 2025

Artificial Intelligence·Business News·Investment·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Nike Stock (NKE) Outlook: Earnings Beat, Margin Shock, China Reset — Latest News and Forecasts as of Dec. 20, 2025

NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) stock ended the week under heavy pressure, closing at $58.71 after a -10.54% slide in the latest session, as investors weighed an earnings beat against worsening margin headwinds and another sharp downturn in Greater China. Reuters

21 December 2025

Earnings Reports·Financial Forecasts·Investment Analysis·Retail Industry·Stock Market

lululemon athletica inc. Stock (LULU): Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Buybacks, and Wall Street’s 2026 Outlook (As of Dec. 20, 2025)

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is closing out the week of Dec. 20, 2025 with a rare combination of catalysts that can move a stock fast: a CEO exit and succession search, better-than-expected quarterly results, an expanded buyback authorization, and

20 December 2025

Company News·Financial Analysis·Investments·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Costco Stock News Today: COST Near 1-Year Lows After Rare “Sell” Call; Earnings Beat, Membership Trends, and 2026 Forecasts (Dec. 20, 2025)

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) is heading into the final stretch of 2025 with a familiar story—and an unfamiliar debate. The wholesale giant just delivered a strong fiscal first-quarter report, yet the stock is hovering near its one-year low as

20 December 2025

Costco·Earnings Reports·Investment News·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Wesfarmers (ASX:WES) Stock Update: Priceline Pharmacies Enter Administration, AI Push Accelerates, and Analysts See Limited Upside Into 2026

PERTH — December 20, 2025 — Wesfarmers Limited (ASX: WES) heads into the final stretch of 2025 with its share price sitting close to where many analysts say “fair value” begins and ends — and with fresh, very real-world news

20 December 2025

Company News·Investment Analysis·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Lululemon Stock (NASDAQ: LULU) Today: Elliott’s $1B Stake, CEO Transition, Tariff Headwinds and 2026 Expansion Fuel Fresh Debate

December 19, 2025 — lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is back in the spotlight after a fast-moving mix of leadership news, activist-investor pressure, and fresh growth plans pushed the stock sharply higher this week—before a pullback on Friday as traders

19 December 2025

Company News·Financial Analysis·Investments·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Home Depot Stock (HD) After the Bell: Shares Slip Thursday, Tick Higher After Hours — What to Know Before the Market Opens Friday (Dec. 19, 2025)

Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD) ended Thursday’s session (Dec. 18, 2025) lower, despite a broader market rebound tied to a softer-than-expected inflation reading. HD shares closed at $354.99, down 0.49%, after trading in a wide intraday range that reflected choppy,

19 December 2025

Earnings Reports·Investing·Market Analysis·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Nike (NKE) Q2 2026 Earnings Surprise: Revenue Beats Estimates, But China Weakness and Tariff Costs Pressure Margins

BEAVERTON, Ore. (Dec. 18, 2025) — Nike’s latest earnings report delivered a familiar split-screen for investors: a clear top-line surprise powered by North America, paired with profitability pressure from tariffs, promotions, and a still-soft China business. For its fiscal 2026

18 December 2025

Company Analysis·Earnings Reports·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Costco Stock (COST) Today: Latest News, Analyst Forecasts, and Key Catalysts to Watch on Dec. 18, 2025

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) is back in the spotlight on December 18, 2025, as investors weigh a familiar debate: excellent operating execution vs. an expensive valuation. As of 11:50 a.m. ET, Costco shares traded at $859.54, down 0.36% on

18 December 2025

Analyst Reports·Financial News·Investing·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Lululemon Athletica Stock (LULU) Surges Into the Spotlight After Elliott’s $1B Stake: News, Forecasts, and What Comes Next

Dec. 18, 2025 — lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) is back at the center of the market conversation after reports that activist hedge fund Elliott Management has built a stake exceeding $1 billion and is positioning a potential CEO candidate

18 December 2025

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Costco Stock After Hours (Dec. 17, 2025): COST Ends Green as Investors Digest a New 10‑Q, Renewal-Rate Debate—What to Watch Before Thursday’s CPI

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) finished Wednesday’s session modestly higher and held steady in after-hours trading, a relatively calm close for a mega-cap retailer heading into one of the most market-sensitive mornings of the month: the U.S. Consumer Price Index

18 December 2025

Earnings Reports·Financial News·Investment Analysis·Retail Industry·Stock Market

Sheng Siong Group Ltd Stock (SGX:OV8) Outlook on 17 Dec 2025: STI Reserve List Boost, SG60 Vouchers, and a S$520m Expansion Plan in Focus

Sheng Siong Group Ltd (SGX:OV8) has become one of Singapore’s most-watched “boring” stocks in 2025 — the kind that sells rice, detergent and fresh seafood, then quietly compounds while the rest of the market debates the future. As of 17

17 December 2025

Financial Analysis·Investment·Retail Industry·Singapore Economy·Stock Market

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