Stock Movers Gap Rises, Eli Lilly Jumps, Ross Stores Gains on Guidance
Nov 21, 2025
Gap surprises everyone with stronger-than-expected sales, even as many retailers struggle. Eli Lilly reaches a significant milestone, becoming the first health-care company to surpass a $1 trillion market cap, fueled by excitement around its weight-loss drugs. Meanwhile, Ross Stores boosts its earnings forecast, taking advantage of the shift toward discount retail as shoppers seek budget-friendly options. Join the discussion on these intriguing market movements and what they might mean for investors.
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Gap Beats Retail Slowdown
- Gap reported stronger-than-expected sales, bucking broader retail weakness.
- The company outperformed peers amid consumer caution by delivering better demand.
Empty Local Gap Store
- Paul Sweeney mentions local store closures he noticed since the pandemic.
- He uses the empty former Gap across the street as a personal example of changing retail footprints.
Discount Retailers Outperform
- Ross Stores posted results above expectations and raised its full-year EPS forecast.
- Discount pricing is driving shopper traffic as consumers seek budget-friendly options.