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CCL, HMY, DLTR and GEF all pass a PEG-focused screen designed to avoid classic value traps.

To start the year, the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.52%) fell by as much as 19% at its low on April 8, amid the uncertainties surrounding sweeping changes to U.S. trade policy via tariffs. Fast-forward to now, and a resilient economic backdrop, supported by strong corporate earnings, has propelled the large-cap stock benchmark to an incredible 26% rebound, already back to a near all-time high.

Shares of Dollar Tree (DLTR -0.70%) are up more than 60% since mid-March and are fast approaching a 52-week high. As the company prepares to divest itself from its Family Dollar brand and embraces a new pricing model, Dollar Tree appears capable of thriving even as many retailers struggle with tariffs and economic uncertainty.

It's no secret that the retail sector in the U.S. stock market has recently taken a backseat. Whether it's because tariff risks pose a major hurdle for most companies in the industry or geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East draw attention to some of the leading technology and defense firms, today's market shows little interest in “boring” retail names.

Market conditions have presented challenges for Dollar Tree (DLTR -0.01%) over the past few years. Contentious trade relations with China and supply chain challenges have left the company struggling to fill its shelves, while rising inflation has pressured many of its cash-strapped consumers.

Most market participants have become so enamored with the charts that they now hold a strong and similar belief. This belief suggests that fundamental analysis is a waste of time or outright worthless, as the data emerging from the economy or industries is readily available to everyone and already factored into the stock market.

It's the insiders that know their company the best. And if they're willing to put their money where their mouths are, you may want to pay attention to why.

Dollar Tree (DLTR -0.81%) is making a lot of cents for its investors. The discount retailer is emerging as a compelling comeback story following a disappointing period in 2023 and 2024.

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DLTR shares climb on strong first-quarter results, as its multi-price strategy and store expansion drive higher traffic and spending.