Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. will become a private company any day now. The company held a special meeting of stockholders last Friday for a vote on the planned acquisition of the firm by WSG Merger LLC, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Worldwide Golf Group. Shareholders approved of the transaction, and now the deal is expected to be completed as soon as Tuesday. Once the deal closes, shares of Big 5 will no longer be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. More from WWD The sporting goods retailer said on June ...

Beaverton, Oregon-based NIKE, Inc. (NKE) designs, produces, markets, and sells athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. Valued at $105.2 billion by market cap, the company offers products under the trademarks NIKE, Jumpman, Converse, All Star, Star Chevron, and Jack Purcell, along with operating digital platforms with fitness apps, wellness content, and retail services. The sportswear giant is expected to announce its fiscal first-quarter earnings for 2026 after the market closes o ...

Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIVN) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer shared his opinions on. During the lightning round, when a caller asked about the stock, Cramer said: “Here’s the problem… They spent a lot of money on that factory. I think that if we’re, if we have a slowdown, and the Fed doesn’t bail us out, I think you’re going to find that stock, you can buy that stock lower. So I say, wait, wait, wait. Don’t pull the trigger here… It’s up on a spike.” michael-fousert-YhXlYJYlr3c-unsplash Rivia ...

AutoZone, Inc. (NYSE:AZO) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer offered insights on. Starting this week’s game plan, Cramer said: “Tuesday morning, we have AutoZone, AZO, reports, and I’ve been recommending this stock for two decades because no matter what happens, the company takes whatever cash it has on hand that’s spare and uses that money to buy back stock. It’s the most aggressive buyback in the New York Stock Exchange. Plus, the average car on the road in this country is getting real old. New ones cost a ...

Nike, Inc. (NYSE: NKE ) is an American sports clothing behemoth that designs, manufactures, and sells athletic apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment. Nike has a significant presence all over the globe, with its iconic swoosh logo and strong brand.Dear Reader,I am a Senior Derivatives Expert with over 10 years of experience in the field of Asset Management, specializing in equity analysis and research, macroeconomics, and risk-managed portfolio construction. My professional background covers both ins ...

Columbia Threadneedle Investments, an investment management company, released its “Columbia Threadneedle Global Technology Growth Strategy” second-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The market experienced volatility at the start of the quarter due to heightened uncertainty from global tariffs as part of the new U.S. administration. Later, the market rebounded with the implementation of a more lenient trade policy. The composite returned 25.11% gross of fees and 24.85 ...

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is included among the 13 Best High Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $100. Target Corporation’s (TGT) Dividend History Secures its Spot in Reliable Dividend Stocks to Buy Under $100 Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) sells everyday essentials such as groceries, but what really sets it apart is the unique and exclusive merchandise it offers at affordable prices. This mix has helped make the retailer a favorite shopping destination for consumers across categories like clothing, accessor ...

公司人事任命 - Xcel Brands任命Olin C Lancaster为首席营收官 其拥有超过30年全球消费品牌领导经验 曾担任Kenneth Cole DKNY Global Brands Group Ralph Lauren及Meridian Brands等公司高管职务 [2][3] - Lancaster在Ralph Lauren任职期间负责北美批发业务 实现显著增长和利润扩张 在Meridian Brands担任CEO期间主导成功品牌重塑和重组 显著提升盈利能力和运营表现 [3] - 公司董事长兼CEO Robert W D'Loren评价Lancaster为行业最受尊敬领导者 拥有无可比拟的品牌规模化能力和盈利能力驱动经验 其批发零售和品牌运营经验将强化领导团队 [4] 公司业务模式 - 公司定位为媒体和消费产品企业 业务涵盖品牌服装鞋履配饰高级珠宝家居用品等产品的设计许可营销直播和社交商务销售 以及消费生活方式品牌收购 [5][6] - 公司拥有Halston Judith Ripka C Wonder等自主品牌 以及Towerhill by Christie Brinkley Trust Respect Love by Cesar Millan等联名合作品牌 同时持有Isaac Mizrahi品牌非控股权益或长期许可协议 [6] - 公司开创现代消费产品销售策略 通过互动电视数字直播购物社交商务实体零售和电商渠道推广销售产品 品牌通过直播在互动电视和数字渠道产生超过50亿美元零售销售额 完成超2万小时直播内容制作 [6] 公司市场影响 - 品牌组合覆盖超4300万社交媒体粉丝 广播范围触及2亿家庭 公司执行团队在直播制作商品设计营销零售和许可领域拥有丰富经验 具备提升品牌消费产品公司的成功记录 [6]

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公司业务与行业特征 - 公司主营汽车替换零部件、维修产品和配件销售 覆盖轿车、卡车及SUV市场 同时提供诊断维修软件和零部件服务 [2] - 公司在经济放缓期间表现优异 因消费者更倾向于维修旧车而非购买新车 节省开支 [1] 股票回购计划 - 过去十年间流通股数量从约3100万股大幅缩减至不足1700万股 累计减少约45% [1] - 年均回购力度达6% 被形容为"传奇式回购" [1][2] - 公司已回购半数流通股 回购执行力度显著 [2] 财务表现与估值 - 股票自5月推荐以来上涨约16% 表现超越市场预期 [2] - 当前市盈率为24倍 估值水平保持一致性 [2] - 最新季度财务业绩表现非常强劲 [2] 投资价值认定 - 被认定为具备持续增长潜力的优胜企业 [2] - 投资价值获得知名财经评论员高度认可 强调应立即买入而非仅考虑买入 [2]