Motley Fool Money Inflation, Retail, Restaurants, and 401K Insights
Dec 10, 2021
Emily Flippen, a Motley Fool analyst, dives into the retail and restaurant sectors, discussing earnings and what’s next for brands like Lululemon and Chewy. Ron Gross shares insights on inflation impacts and stock performances, highlighting Costco's strong results and CVS hitting new highs. Certified financial planner Dan Messeca offers essential 401K tips, stressing the importance of year-end financial planning. Together, they explore market trends and potential investment opportunities with Tyler Technologies and Accenture on their radar.
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Inflation Impact
- November prices rose nearly 7%, the highest since 1982, including a 33% energy price surge and a 58% gasoline spike.
- Markets seem relatively unfazed, anticipating the Fed's aggressive tapering and interest rate hikes to cool the economy.
Chewy's Stock Drop
- Chewy's stock dropped almost 20% despite good revenue, due to a larger-than-expected loss.
- This raises questions about the company's performance and investor sentiment.
Chewy's Short-Term Challenges
- Chewy's challenges are short-term, mainly supply chain issues, labor shortages, and inflation, worsened by their distribution hub expansion.
- Positive aspects include higher gross margins, 15% growth in active customers and net sales per customer.