A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official bolstered hopes for an interest rate cut. New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stated he sees “room for a further adjustment” in the near term, sparking a significant market rally. Following his remarks, the probability of the central bank cutting rates at its December meeting jumped from 39% to over 73%, according to the CME FedWatch tool. This positive sentiment provided relief to markets amid concerns over high valuations, particularly in AI-related stocks.
After four straight down sessions, Wall Street finally caught a break. Fresh Fed minutes, a stronger dollar, softer oil prices, and - most importantly -Nvidia’s (NVDA | +5% after-hours) explosive earnings turned the mood. The AI trade isn’t dead… in fact, judging by Jensen Huang’s latest comments, it may only just be warming up.
Furniture company La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $522.5 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $535 million at the midpoint, 1.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.71 per share was 31.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As November 2025 unfolds, the financial markets find themselves in a delicate balance, with gold demonstrating remarkable resilience and even significant appreciation, while global stock markets grapple with persistent jitters. This dynamic environment is further complicated by a deeply divided Federal Reserve, whose uncertain path on interest rate cuts continues
Shares of furniture company La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB)
jumped 18.9% in the afternoon session after the company reported third-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations and provided a strong forecast for the upcoming quarter.
Furniture company La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales were flat year on year at $522.5 million. Guidance for next quarter’s revenue was better than expected at $535 million at the midpoint, 1.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.71 per share was 31.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on.
However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.
Value investing has created more billionaires than any other strategy, like Warren Buffett, who built his fortune by purchasing wonderful businesses at reasonable prices.
But these hidden gems are few and far between - many stocks that appear cheap often stay that way because they face structural issues.
Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. Lately, it seems like demand trends have worked in their favor as the industry has returned 25% over the past six months,
similar to the S&P 500.
The stocks in this article have caught Wall Street’s attention in a big way, with price targets implying returns above 20%.
But investors should take these forecasts with a grain of salt because analysts typically say nice things about companies so their firms can win business in other product lines like M&A advisory.
Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q2 behind us, let’s have a look at La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB) and its peers.
October 2025 has proven to be a turbulent month for global financial markets, as the persistent shadow of trade tensions and tariffs, particularly between the United States and China, continues to dictate investor sentiment and market volatility. While the month witnessed a dramatic escalation in rhetoric and retaliatory measures, a
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how home furnishings stocks fared in Q2, starting with La-Z-Boy (NYSE:LZB).
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after a confluence of negative economic data pointed to a weak economy. The latest Survey of Consumer Expectations from the New York Fed revealed that households' short-term inflation expectations are rising, while their outlook on the labor market is deteriorating. Consumers expressed greater concern about potential job losses and expect lower earnings growth, factors that directly impact discretionary spending.
U.S. consumer confidence has taken a significant hit in September 2025, reaching its lowest point in months, according to recent reports from both The Conference Board and the University of Michigan. This sharp decline in sentiment signals growing apprehension among American households regarding the nation's economic trajectory, fueled by
The global financial markets are currently navigating a tumultuous period, largely driven by an escalating wave of new trade tariffs. As of September 30, 2025, a series of aggressive trade policy decisions, primarily initiated by the United States under President Donald Trump's administration, have sent significant ripples across stock futures,
