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The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for May showed consumer spending pulled back significantly last month, with headline sales sinking 0.9%. This marks the second straight monthly decline and the largest in over two years.
Despite the recent uncertainty relating to tariffs, most retailers have performed better than expected. The earnings season was marked by an initial surprise from Walmart when the retail giant noted that prices would increase as a result of tariffs. Other retailers, however, such as Home Depot offered a more positive outlook.
I reiterate my buy rating on XRT, supported by resilient consumer spending and a bullish seasonal period for retail stocks. XRT's valuation remains attractive at a 15.3x P/E, with improved momentum and strong June-July historical performance. The ETF offers diversified exposure to retail, with a focus on small and mid-cap Consumer Discretionary stocks and a higher-than-average dividend yield.
First-quarter earnings season has mostly wrapped up for retailers—but investors hoping for clarity about the impact of tariffs or the general health of the consumer were likely left holding the bag.
Stacey Widlitz, SW Retail Advisors president, says many consumers are still willing to pay higher prices, despite tariffs. She says many brands are getting away with raising prices if their products are in demand.
While the tech sector tries to lead, you can clearly see the Semiconductors (SMH) trying hard to hold onto its 50-week moving average
The final trades of the day with CNBC's Melissa Lee and the Fast Money traders.
Consumer confidence soared in May on U.S.-China trade truce. ETFs like XLY, VCR, FDIS, XLP, and IYC stand to gain from rising optimism and market outlook.
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Simeon Siegel, BMO Capital Markets managing director, joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss what Siegel expects to hear from company's reporting earnings.