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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Wednesday

Consumer stocks were mixed pre-bell Wednesday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) down 0.1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advancing by 0.4%.Lululemon athletica (LULU) stock was up more than 3% after the company said it has settled its dispute with its founder, Chip Wilson.PDD Holdings (PDD) shares were down more than 7% after the company posted Q1 non-GAAP earnings and revenue that missed analysts' estimates, with non-GAAP EPS declining year over year.Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS) stock was down more than 2% after the company reported a decline in fiscal Q1 non-GAAP earnings.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were edging higher pre-bell Wednesday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) up 0.1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) advancing by 0.6%.Lululemon athletica (LULU) stock was up more than 3% after the company said it has settled its dispute with its founder, Chip Wilson.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Late Afternoon

Consumer stocks were mixed late Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) rising 1.4% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) shedding 0.5%.In corporate news, Imax (IMAX) seems on track to hit $1.4 billion in global box office collections this year despite a series of headwinds, including certain film delays, B. Riley Securities said in a note. Imax shares were up almost 2%.Ryanair (RYAAY) said it has contingency plans for an "armageddon" jet fuel scenario and warned weaker European carriers may not survive if high fuel prices persist, CNBC reported Monday. Its shares rose 5%.Lululemon Athletica (LULU) sent a letter to shareholders on Monday saying that activist and founder Chip Wilson has "outdated perspectives" and "troubling conflicts of interest," which will derail the company's turnaround plan, CNBC reported. Lululemon shares increased 0.9%.Home Depot (HD) and Lowe's (LOW) are likely to lower their full-year guidance as the home improvement retailers face pressure from weak consumer sentiment, Oppenheimer said in a report. Home Depot shares were up 0.8%, and Lowe's was little changed.

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lululemon athletica Founder Chip Wilson Sees 'No Reason' Resolution Can't Be Reached

Lululemon athletica (LULU) founder and major shareholder Chip Wilson said on Monday he sees "no reason why we cannot reach a resolution to this fight quickly" as settlement talks with the company's board continue.Wilson said both sides appeared to be aligned on principal terms last week and added he remains "willing to be constructive" in negotiations with the board.The statement disclosed details of discussions between Wilson and lululemon and added that Wilson said he agreed "in principle" to the eight proposed terms.Wilson said his focus was on ensuring lululemon has "the right skills on the Board" and that "brand/product expertise is prioritized." He also rejected suggestions he wanted to dictate company strategy, saying that it "is just wrong."Price: $119.73, Change: $+0.59, Percent Change: +0.50%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed in Afternoon Trading

Consumer stocks were mixed Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) adding 0.8% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) easing 0.1%.In corporate news, Lululemon Athletica (LULU) sent a letter to shareholders on Monday saying that activist and founder Chip Wilson has "outdated perspectives" and "troubling conflicts of interest," which will derail the company's turnaround plan, CNBC reported. Lululemon shares increased 0.6%.Home Depot (HD) and Lowe's (LOW) are likely to lower their full-year guidance as the home improvement retailers face pressure from weak consumer sentiment, Oppenheimer said in a report. Home Depot shares were up 0.3%, and Lowe's was flat.Macy's (M) shares added 0.5% after Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) disclosed a roughly $55 million investment in the company, representing nearly 1.1% of the retailer.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Premarket Monday

Consumer stocks were mixed premarket Monday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) up 0.1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) 0.2% lower.Macy's (M) shares were up more than 3% after Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) (BRK.B) disclosed a roughly $55 million investment in the company, representing about 3 million shares, or nearly 1.1% of the retailer.Starbucks (SBUX) said it has raised the cap on the maximum amount it will repurchase after investors tendered about $2.6 billion of notes by the early deadline, exceeding its original repurchase capacity. Starbucks stock was 0.2% lower pre-bell.Lululemon Athletica (LULU) sent a letter to shareholders on Monday saying that activist and founder Chip Wilson has "outdated perspectives" and "troubling conflicts of interest," which will derail the company's turnaround plan, CNBC reported, citing materials it reviewed. Lululemon Athletica shares were 0.5% higher premarket.

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Wire

Update: Lululemon Athletica Founder Raises Concerns Over New CEO Appointment

(Updates with lululemon's reply in the fifth paragraph.)Lululemon Athletica (LULU) founder and largest active shareholder, Chip Wilson, on Wednesday sent a letter to the company's shareholders questioning the appointment of Heidi O'Neill as chief executive.He also urged shareholders to vote for his three board nominees at the company's 2026 annual meeting, which will "help restore lululemon's once bold vision and product-centered brand," the letter said.Wilson said O'Neill's long career at Nike (NKE) does not reflect the type of "creative-first" leadership he thinks lululemon needs. He also said the board should have anticipated investor concerns about her appointment.He added that delaying O'Neill's start exposes her to months of public scrutiny and said the ongoing proxy battle raises broader questions about whether the CEO search process should be reviewed by a new board.Lululemon toldits board is "highly experienced" and "well equipped" to oversee the company's strategy, leadership and board composition through its ongoing refreshment process. The company said it made good-faith efforts to reach an agreement with founder Chip Wilson but said he delayed meetings with his nominees, repeatedly revised his demands and has continued to criticize the company publicly during discussions.Price: $138.13, Change: $-0.03, Percent Change: -0.02%

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Lululemon Athletica Founder Raises Concerns Over New CEO Appointment

Lululemon Athletica (LULU) founder and largest active shareholder, Chip Wilson, on Wednesday sent a letter to the company's shareholders questioning the appointment of Heidi O'Neill as chief executive.He also urged shareholders to vote for his three board nominees at the company's 2026 annual meeting, which will "help restore lululemon's once bold vision and product-centered brand," the letter said.Wilson said O'Neill's long career at Nike (NKE) does not reflect the type of "creative-first" leadership he thinks lululemon needs. He also said the board should have anticipated investor concerns about her appointment.He added that delaying O'Neill's start exposes her to months of public scrutiny and said the ongoing proxy battle raises broader questions about whether the CEO search process should be reviewed by a new board.Lululemon Athletica didn't immediately reply to' request for comment.Price: $138.74, Change: $-3.65, Percent Change: -2.56%

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PVH, Lululemon Among Retailers Facing Limited Visibility Amid Economic Uncertainty, BofA Says

PVH (PVH), Lululemon (LULU) and other specialty retail and department stores highlight limited visibility into near-term performance amid ongoing economic pressures and tariff uncertainty, BofA Securities said in a note Saturday.The analysts said Lululemon's shares fell 13% after the company announced Heidi O'Neill, a longtime Nike (NKE) executive, as its new chief executive starting Sept. 8. While she brings strong experience from a major global brand, the delayed start date means any major product changes may not show up until late 2027 or even 2028."The multiple is near all-time lows and is balanced by our lack of visibility into the earnings power under new leadership; we remain Neutral," BofA said.PVH stock rose sharply in April, gaining 37%, well ahead of the broader market. The company's 2026 outlook includes better gross margins than expected, though it still faces challenges in Europe and relies on buybacks for earnings per share growth. Its Calvin Klein brand is getting a visibility boost from a popular television series, but concerns remain due to PVH's 50% Europe exposure given the macro challenges in the region, the analysts said.The analysts added that tariffs have stayed low at around 10% since late February, after higher rates were paused. The lower tariffs could slightly improve profit margins, but the benefit will be delayed because goods imported in March won't be sold until Q2. There is little impact expected on Q1 results.BofA has a neutral rating on Lululemon and a $175 price target. PVH also has a neutral rating and its price target was adjusted to $103 from $87.Price: $91.88, Change: $-1.77, Percent Change: -1.88%

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Research

Research Alert: Lululemon Athletica Appoints Ex. Nike Executive Heidi O'neill As Ceo

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:Lululemon announced Heidi O'Neill as its next CEO effective September 8, 2026, following a search process after Calvin McDonald's departure in January amid pressure from founder Chip Wilson and activist investor Elliott Management. O'Neill brings over 30 years of performance apparel experience, including 25+ years at Nike where she helped grow the company from a $9B to $45B global leader and most recently served as President, Consumer, Product & Brand. We are in favor of the decision and believe her extensive Nike background and current board positions at Spotify, Hyatt, and Lithia & Driveway make her a well-rounded candidate to guide the turnaround at lululemon. Shares fell 5% in after-hours trading as investors digest the announcement, most likely due to Nike's share decline during her recent tenure there. Her experience overseeing Nike's global consumer and product engine, resetting brand foundation, and reducing product development timelines should accelerate speed to market at LULU.

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Lululemon Athletica Names Heidi O'Neill as Next CEO

Lululemon Athletica (LULU) said late Wednesday its board has appointed Heidi O'Neill as the next chief executive officer.O'Neill will start as CEO and join the board on September 8 and will be based in Vancouver, the company said.Meghan Frank and Andre Maestrini will continue as interim co-CEOs until O'Neill joins the company, according to a statement.O'Neill most recently served as the president of Consumer, Product & Brand at Nike (NKE), according to the company.

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US Markets

Most Softline Retailers Poised to Meet or Top Quarterly Earnings Views, UBS Says

Most US softline retailers are expected to report upcoming quarterly earnings either in line or above Wall Street's estimates, while consumer spending could rise notably if the Middle East conflict ends soon, UBS Securities said Monday.A survey conducted by the brokerage during the first two weeks of this month showed that consumer spending intentions remained "good," particularly for apparel and footwear despite headwinds from the US-Israel war with Iran that started at the end of February, UBS analysts, including Jay Sole said in a note to clients."We believe the market is overestimating the negative impact of high oil prices on softline company margins," UBS said. "We see most softline companies either meeting or beating (first-quarter) expectations during this upcoming earnings season."The war, which has impacted several Middle East countries, has sent energy prices soaring amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important chokepoint for crude flows.US retail gasoline prices averaged $4.042 per gallon Monday, compared with $3.151 a year ago, according to data from AAA, a travel organization that tracks fuel prices in the country."US consumers' view of the economy has been somewhat impacted (month on month) by the Middle East conflict and rising gas prices," the UBS analysts said Monday. "Yet, the data show potential for a strong pop in US consumer spending if the Middle East conflict ends soon and gas prices return to pre-conflict levels. This is a main reason we remain bullish."On Holding (ONON), Deckers Outdoor (DECK), Gildan Activewear (GIL), Burlington Stores (BURL), Levi Strauss (LEVI), Ralph Lauren (RL), and TJX (TJX) are among the softline stocks that UBS said it likes and rates as buy. The brokerage said it likes these stocks over several big names such as Nike (NKE) and Lululemon Athletica (LULU), according to the note."We believe the market is significantly underestimating the potential for (artificial intelligence) to positively impact softline companies' sales and margins," the analysts said.On Saturday, Iran took back control the Strait of Hormuz after temporarily opening the waterway to commercial vessels Friday. The US and Iran have accused each other of violating a two-week ceasefire announced April 7, leaving the situation in the Middle East in limbo.Price: $37.24, Change: $+0.29, Percent Change: +0.78%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Decline Pre-Bell Monday

Consumer stocks were declining pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) down 0.2% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) 0.5% lower.Lululemon athletica (LULU) said it has launched its e-commerce platform in Mexico. Lululemon athletica stock was 0.5% lower premarket.Ingles Markets (IMKTA) shareholders are being urged by proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services, Glass Lewis, and Egan-Jones Ratings to support activist investor Summer Road nominee Rory Held for election to the company's board at its 2026 annual meeting, according to a statement issued by Summer Road. Ingles Markets stock was nearly 2% higher premarket.LCI Industries (LCII) and Patrick Industries (PATK) said they were in discussions regarding a potential business combination. Shares of Patrick Industries were up more than 2% pre-bell.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were declining pre-bell Monday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) down 0.2% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) slightly lower.Lululemon athletica (LULU) said it has launched its e-commerce platform in Mexico. Lululemon athletica stock was 0.9% lower premarket.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Rise Late Afternoon

Consumer stocks were higher late Friday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) rising 1.1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) adding 2.4%.In corporate news, Lululemon Athletica's (LULU) billionaire founder Chip Wilson is starting a business focused on small athletic brands, Bloomberg reported. Wilson has hired an operating partner to be part of the new venture, which will include new brands and existing small brands, the report said. Lululemon shares were up 2.7%.Sony (SONY) and Honda's (HMC) 50-50 joint venture has decided to explore other opportunities to make the venture work after canceling plans for their proposed co-developed electric vehicle, Nikkei Asia reported Friday. The two companies are discussing non-EV products and services as alternatives and expect other uses for their EV technologies, the report said. Sony shares rose 1.4%, and Honda climbed 2.8%.Netflix (NFLX) shares dropped more than 9% after it released Q2 guidance late Thursday below market consensus. The streaming company also said that its Chairman and Co-founder Reed Hastings plans to step down when his term ends in June.Autoliv's (ALV) Q1 results exceeded Wall Street's estimates, while the Swedish automotive safety supplier affirmed its full-year outlook on Friday amid an uncertain business environment. Its shares jumped past 7%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were higher late Friday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) rising 1.1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) adding 2.4%.In corporate news, Lululemon Athletica's (LULU) billionaire founder Chip Wilson is starting a business focused on small athletic brands, Bloomberg reported. Wilson has hired an operating partner to be part of the new venture, which will include new brands and existing small brands, the report said. Lululemon shares were up 2.4%.

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Market Chatter: Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Building Athletic-Brand Venture

Lululemon Athletica's (LULU) billionaire founder Chip Wilson is starting a business focused on small athletic brands, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing a person familiar with the matter.Wilson has hired an operating partner to be part of the new venture, which will include new brands and existing small brands, according to the report.A spokesperson for Wilson said he "has been an investor in technical apparel for years" and has "recently created a new structure to bring additional focus to its investments in early-stage, founder-led companies," as per Bloomberg.Representatives for Wilson did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)Price: $166.59, Change: $+3.67, Percent Change: +2.25%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Late Afternoon

Consumer stocks were mixed late Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) falling 1% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) increasing 0.5%.In corporate news, Williams-Sonoma (WSM) shares rose 2.2% after Goldman Sachs upgraded the stock to buy from neutral and raised its price target to $218 per share from $185.Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is being investigated in Texas over the potential presence of PFAS, or forever chemicals, in its activewear products, the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement. Lululemon shares fell 1%.Somnigroup International (SGI) has agreed to acquire bedding and furniture components maker Leggett & Platt (LEG) in an all-stock deal worth about $2.5 billion. Somnigroup shares rose 2.1%, and Leggett & Platt jumped 12%.Delaware Court of Chancery Vice Chancellor Bonnie David said Monday that she supports Tesla (TSLA) shareholders' vote to have litigation pertaining to alleged corporate wrongdoing by Chief Executive Elon Musk take place in Texas, Bloomberg reported. Tesla shares were up 0.7%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Monday Afternoon

Consumer stocks were mixed Monday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) dropping 1.2% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) increasing 0.6%.In corporate news, Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is being investigated in Texas over the potential presence of PFAS, or forever chemicals, in its activewear products, the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement. Lululemon shares were fractionally lower.Somnigroup International (SGI) has agreed to acquire bedding and furniture components maker Leggett & Platt (LEG) in an all-stock deal worth about $2.5 billion. Somnigroup shares rose 2.8%, and Leggett & Platt jumped 13%.Delaware Court of Chancery Vice Chancellor Bonnie David said Monday that she supports Tesla (TSLA) shareholders' vote to have litigation pertaining to alleged corporate wrongdoing by Chief Executive Elon Musk take place in Texas, Bloomberg reported. Tesla shares were up 1.5%.McDonald's (MCD) plans to roll out a new lineup of cold beverages in the US, including a Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, The Wall Street Journal reported. The fast food giant's shares were down 0.5%.

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Lululemon Athletica Facing Probe in Texas Over Potential 'Forever Chemicals' in Apparel

Lululemon Athletica (LULU) is being investigated in Texas over the potential presence of PFAS, or forever chemicals, in its activewear products, the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement on Monday.Paxton's office said it issued a civil investigative demand to Lululemon USA to examine whether the company misled consumers about the safety, quality and health impacts of its products.The investigation will also assess the company's restricted substances list, testing protocols and supply chain practices, according to the statement.Lululemon Athletica did not immediately respond to' request for comment.Price: $162.72, Change: $-1.15, Percent Change: -0.70%

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