Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) fell 13.5% in the afternoon session after a major shareholder, Fund 1 Investments, LLC, disclosed the sale of more than four million shares.
Consumer discretionary businesses are levered to the highs and lows of economic cycles. Lately, it seems like demand trends have worked in their favor as the industry has returned 31.9% over the past six months,
outpacing S&P 500 by 9 percentage points.
Rapid spending isn’t always a sign of progress.
Some cash-burning businesses fail to convert investments into meaningful competitive advantages, leaving them vulnerable.
Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) jumped 6.9% in the afternoon session after the stock continued to see high trading volume amid ongoing interest from speculative investors targeting the company due to its heavily shorted status.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) fell 4.5% in the morning session after speculative investors targeted the heavily shorted stock, betting on dramatic price swings. This type of activity can create a rapid change in price.
Over the last six months, 1-800-FLOWERS’s shares have sunk to $4.35, producing a disappointing 16.7% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 26.5% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after worries over worsening trade relations with China were triggered by critical comments from President Donald Trump.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors paused a record-setting rally amid uncertainty from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
As the Q2 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the specialized consumer services industry, including 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) and its peers.
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a report revealed that U.S. consumer confidence dropped for a second consecutive month, hitting a five-month low amid worries over inflation and the job market.
Unprofitable companies can burn through cash quickly, leaving investors exposed if they fail to turn things around.
Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk running out of capital or relying on dilutive fundraising.
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the release of stronger-than-expected consumer spending data for August, which pointed to a resilient economy.
A number of stocks jumped in the morning session after investors scooped up equities, shaking off the initial concerns inferred from the Fed's dot plot, with tech stocks leading the charge.
Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street.
Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.
Shares of e-commerce florist and gift retailer 1-800-FLOWERS (NASDAQ:FLWS) jumped 0.3% in the afternoon session after the stock continued to decline as the company's fourth-quarter earnings report revealed a wider-than-expected loss and shrinking profit margins.
