Lululemon outlook lift thrills Wall St as yogawear stays in vogue

Lululemon Athletica Inc (LULU.O) raised its annual sales and profit forecasts on Thursday as wealthy Americans snap up its pricey activewear even though inflation hounds wider retail spending, sending the company’s shares up 13% after hours. A strong rebound in China, easing air freight costs and tighter inventory control also helped first-quarter results surpass estimates…

Home Depot’s Earnings Hit Lowe’s Stock Too. Here’s Why.

Home Depot’s downbeat forecast sent a chill through the home-improvement sector and the wider market last week. That pushed down Lowe’s stock, albeit temporarily, and led to lower expectations for the rival retailer’s coming results, slated for early Tuesday. Analysts had already been lowering their earnings and revenue estimates for Lowe’s (ticker: LOW), which stood…

5 ways banks are plugging into the electric vehicle market

Banks are revving up their work with electric vehicle manufacturers by forging partnerships, offering vehicle financing and collaborating on digital tools. The sector is sizzling: Moody’s Investors Service reports that sales and announced launches of alternative fuel vehicles, especially battery electric vehicles, or BEVs, “are gaining momentum in the U.S. as auto manufacturers drive toward…

Norwegian Cruise lifts profit forecast on higher ticket prices, steady demand

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH.N) raised its annual profit forecast and sailed past first-quarter estimates on Monday, betting on higher ticket pricing, pent-up demand and robust on-board spending from wealthy customers, sending shares of the company up 6%. Easing of COVID-19 protocols on ships after long periods of restrictions has encouraged people, especially from…