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Analysts Upbeat on Dollar General Ahead of Q1 Earnings
As we gear up for Dollar General’s upcoming Q1 earnings report, Wall Street analysts are showing optimism with a consensus Buy rating. UBS Global Research analyst Michael Lasser believes that despite challenges like timing shifts, unfavorable weather, and higher labor costs, the company will continue to demonstrate sales progress. Analysts are forecasting Q1 earnings of $1.57 per share, a 32.9% decline year-over-year, with revenue projected to reach $9.9 billion, a 6.5% increase. This positive outlook is a clear indicator of the market’s confidence in Dollar General’s performance.
U.S. Treasury Yields Rise as Investors Assess Economic Outlook
The recent increase in U.S. Treasury yields has caught the attention of investors as they assess the current economic landscape. The 10-year yield saw a significant rise of over 7 basis points to 4.614%, while the 2-year yield climbed 2 basis points to 4.975%. A weak five-year note auction played a role in this increase, with a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.3. Investors are eagerly awaiting economic data, including the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, and closely monitoring remarks from Fed officials for insights into future interest rate movements. The rise in Treasury yields reflects the market’s ongoing evaluation of economic conditions.
Gold Prices Slip as Dollar Strengthens, Treasury Yields Rise
In the world of commodities, gold prices have experienced a slight decline for the second consecutive session. This drop comes as the U.S. dollar strengthened and Treasury yields rose ahead of key inflation data releases. The stronger dollar, up 0.5%, has made gold less appealing to non-dollar holders. Investors are keeping a close eye on benchmark 10-year bond yields, which have remained near multi-week highs. The anticipation of a sustained high-interest-rate environment has shifted the focus to U.S. yields, impacting the trajectory of gold prices. Traders are eagerly awaiting the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, set to be released on Friday, for further insights into potential rate hikes.
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