Gainers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	84.36	0.22	0.26	5.8K
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	42.15	0.10	0.23	11.0K
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	53.67	0.11	0.20	118.9K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	151.94	0.11	0.07	781
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	79.81	0.05	0.06	3.2K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	118.58	0.06	0.05	414
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	242.30	0.12	0.04	1.2K

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	272.08	-0.29	-0.11	25.1K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	89.70	-0.08	-0.09	7.1K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	136.89	-0.04	-0.03	6.5K

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

For more information on sector movers, click here.

Investors are increasingly looking for promising opportunities in a market characterized by volatility and swift shifts in momentum. As companies release their earnings reports, standout performances are capturing attention and influencing investment decisions.

On CNBC’s “Mad Money Lightning Round,” Jim Cramer said Globalstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:GSAT) is “finally breaking out.”

Lending support to his choice, Globalstar, on Aug. 7, reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results. Globalstar reported quarterly earnings of 13 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of a loss of 5 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $67.148 million, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $63.138 million.

When asked about New Gold Inc (NYSE:NGD), he said, “If it’s gold, it’s going higher.” However, he prefers Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (NYSE:AEM) over New Gold.

On the earnings front, New Gold, on July 28, reported quarterly earnings of 11 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 9 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $308.400 million, which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $323.700 million.

Price Action:

• Globalstar shares gained 3% to settle at $32.09 on Tuesday.
• New Gold shares fell 4.6% to close at $6.43.
• Agnico Eagle Mines shares fell 0.9% to settle at $152.40 on Tuesday.

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The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates on Wednesday at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting for September.

This would mark the first cut since December 2024 and would come with stock market indexes at all-time highs.

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Rate Cut Expected

President Donald Trump has called for a rate cut for multiple months and could get his wish on Wednesday, with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell expected to announce a rate cut of at least 25 basis points.

The last cut came in December, which was also a 25 basis points cut. Some experts point to a potential 50 basis points cut, which would be the biggest cut since September 2024.

The CME FedWatch Tool indicates a 96.1% probability of a 25-basis-point rate cut on Wednesday and a 3.9% chance of a 50-basis-point move. Prediction market Kalshi shows similar expectations, with a 94% chance of a 25-point cut and a 5% chance of a larger reduction. Kalshi places the odds of no rate cut at just 3%.

The Fed’s decision comes with inflation, unemployment and consumer spending all showing signs of worry.

After Wednesday’s rate cut decision, focus is likely to shift to the upcoming FOMC meetings in October and December, where additional moves — or the first cut of 2025 — could be on the table. Markets will also watch the Dot Plot for the Fed’s projections on growth, inflation, unemployment, and the path of future rate cuts.

What Experts Are Saying

Comerica Bank Chief Economist Bill Adams expects a 25-point rate cut on Wednesday. The economist said that with the expectations for the rate cut, the Dot Plot could be of particular interest.

“If Chair Powell repeats the cautious guidance from his speech at Jackson Hole in August, markets could abruptly reprice their aggressive pre-meeting rate cut expectations,” Adams said.

Louis Navellier of Navellier & Associates warns that a 25-point rate cut could see President Trump “continue to bash” Powell.

“President Trump has been saying that he expects a ‘big cut’ from the Fed on Wednesday. Specifically, Trump said, ‘I think you have a big cut’ and ‘it’s perfect for cutting,’” Navellier noted.

Navellier said the smaller rate cut could come due to retail sales reported Tuesday that showed growth of 0.6% in August, higher than a consensus estimate of a 0.3% increase.

The August retail sales showed nine of the thirteen categories up, which could indicate healthy spending, Navellier said.

Freedom Capital Markets Chief Market Strategist Jay Woods questions whether the stock market is rallying too quickly and ahead of the actual Federal Reserve decision.

“Has a rate cut been baked into the recent rally?” Woods asks in a weekly newsletter.  

With stocks hitting all-time highs, Woods said a key question is if a 25-point cut will be enough for the markets or if a 50-basis point cut is needed to continue the momentum.

“I believe that we could see excessive volatility after the press conference, and this is more likely to be a sell-the-news event. Any sell-off should set us up for a rally later in the year and pick up steam as we head into the final earnings season of 2025.”

Woods said another area to watch will be whether the Fed’s biggest concern is unemployment or inflation. The market strategist also noted that any dissent from Fed members advocating for smaller or larger cuts, or no cut at all, could be interesting.

“It will also be telling to see if Jerome Powell still has a solid consensus amongst his peers.”

Woods also highlighted the Dot Plot, which will show where Fed members want rates to be at the end of 2025.

“There’s no wiggle room here. Their take on the end of 2025 essentially means this is where it will be. So the answer to one or two more cuts should be revealed by the dots.”

Stocks Hit Record Highs

Stock indexes hit record highs last week, with several reaching new highs on Monday.

Here are the current prices of the major indexes and their 52-week ranges.

• SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY): $660.17 now, 52-week range of $481.81 to $661.78
• SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSE:DIA): $458.92 now, 52-week range of $366.33 to $462.31
• Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:QQQ): $591.20 now, 52-week range of $402.39 to $592.86

Of the three ETFs, the SPY and QQQ both hit new 52-week highs earlier during Tuesday’s intraday session.

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Publicly traded sports team Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) could attract attention from investors with signs of strong commercial and broadcasting revenue when the company reports fourth-quarter results on Wednesday before market open.

Here are the earnings estimates from analysts and key items to watch.

Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Manchester United to report fourth-quarter revenue of $225.8 million, up from $179.4 million in last year’s fourth quarter, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

The company has beaten analyst estimates for revenue in two straight quarters and in eight of the last 10 quarters overall.

Analysts expect the company to report a loss of 6 cents per share in the fourth quarter, an improvement from a loss of 20 cents per share in last year’s fourth quarter.

The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in three straight quarters and in four of the last 10 quarters.

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Key Items to Watch: Analysts and investors will be watching Manchester United’s revenue by segment, with broadcasting revenue, commercial revenue, and match day revenue all up year-over-year in the third quarter.

The company has underperformed on the field in recent years in the English Premier League, but thanks to a loyal fan base and strong media rights for the league has enjoyed a financial boost.

The English Premier League kicked off a new domestic television rights deal with Sky Sports and TNT Sports for the 2025-2026 season, which could provide a boost to broadcasting revenue.

Manchester United also recently signed a multi-year partnership with Coca-Cola to be the official carbonated soft drink of the team in Europe.

These deals could go a long ways for Manchester United as the soccer team has struggled on the field in recent years.

The team is currently in 14^th place in the English Premier League after four games played with one win, one draw and two losses. The team finished in 15^th place last season.

In 2022-2023, Manchester United finished in third place and made the lucrative Champions League the following season, but lost in the group stage. The top five teams in the Premier League qualify for the Champions League next year.

Once one of the best teams in the league and a staple in the Champions League, the team’s performance has been poor in recent years, hurting broadcast and matchday revenue that it would get from these extra games.

Investors have been paying increased attention to Manchester United in recent weeks. That could be related to the surging valuation of professional sports teams. While Manchester United is public, the team is majority owned by the Glazer family through voting rights. Shares are not likely to sell in the near future.

The team’s valuation is $6.6 billion according to Forbes with a current public enterprise value of $3.6 billion. Shares could be undervalued based on the valuation of the team, stadium and assets if a sale was ever explored.

MANU Price Action: Manchester United stock trades at $16.05 on Tuesday, versus a 52-week trading range of $12.05 to $19.65. Shares are down 7.5% year-to-date in 2025.

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As global food producers navigate fluctuating costs and shifting consumer demands, companies like Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (NYSE:LW) are under pressure to adapt quickly. With the industry experiencing both challenges and opportunities, investors are keenly watching earnings reports for signs of resilience and growth potential.

Lamb Weston is scheduled to report earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 on Tuesday, Sept. 30.

The company is likely to report an earnings beat, driven by gross margin, and the current estimates for the fiscal second quarter appear “too low,” according to JPMorgan.

The Lamb Weston Holdings Analyst: Analyst Thomas Palmer maintained a Neutral rating on the stock.

The Lamb Weston Holdings Thesis: The company’s earnings beats of 25% in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2025 had driven the stock higher by 10%, Palmer said in the note.

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He added, however, that the stock has risen by 13% over the past two months, suggesting that the potential upside for the first quarter is “at least partially reflected” in the current share price.

“We do not necessarily think LW is totally out of the woods on its margin pressures – not when price concessions are likely for 1/3 of customer contracts that will be renegotiated for CY26,” the analyst wrote.

The worst headwinds to Lamb Weston Holdings’ sales and margins seem to be in the rearview mirror, he further stated.

LW Price Action: Lamb Weston Hldgs shares were up 2.39% at $57.43 at the time of publication on Tuesday. The stock is trading within its 52-week range of $47.87 to $83.98, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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Restaurant company Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) will try to get investors and analysts focused on growth plans instead of a poorly received logo change when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results after market close on Wednesday.

Here are the earnings estimates, what analysts are saying ahead of the report and key items to watch.

Earnings Estimates: Analysts expect Cracker Barrel to report fourth-quarter revenue of $855.3 million, down from $894.4 million in last year’s fourth quarter, according to data from Benzinga Pro.

The company missed analyst estimates for revenue in the third quarter and has missed revenue estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters.

Analysts expect the company to report earnings of 80 cents per share in the fourth quarter, down from 98 cents per share in last year’s fourth quarter.

The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in two straight quarters and in five of the last 10 quarters overall.

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What Analysts Are Saying: The setup for Cracker Barrel is “highly uncertain” heading into the earnings report, Truist analyst Jake Bartlett said in a new investor note.

The analyst maintained a Buy rating and lowered the price target from $65 to $62.

“There are some cracks, but the Cracker Barrel bull case still holds,” Bartlett said.

He said backlash to the logo and branding changes has led to a “significant” drop in sales. Potentially saving the backlash and sales drop could be margin guidance and shareholder returns, Bartlett added.

“A likely ‘refresh’ program takes its place, supporting sales while freeing up cash to return to shareholders.”

Bartlett noted that menu and service improvements could also be keys to the earnings report and guidance. The analyst said these improvements could lead to increased same-store sales going forward, along with margin improvements. “Fallout from rebranding backlash does not change our bullish investment case.”

The analyst noted that there are “low investor expectations” for the earnings report following the backlash, and an increase in cash return to shareholders could also be a key factor to watch for a potential short squeeze.

Cracker Barrel previously lowered its quarterly dividend to help fund its “transformation plan.” The analyst sees a potential increase in the dividend or share buybacks to increase investor appetite for the stock.

“We view the impact of CBRL’s rebranding backlash as a net negative but largely temporary.”

Key Items to Watch: Cracker Barrel previously announced plans to change its logo and décor, two items that were later backtracked after public backlash. The rebranding compelled many people to speak out, including President Trump and a co-founder of the company.

The rebranding likely hurt sales in the short term. Data from Placer.ai shows Cracker Barrel restaurants had a 0.6% month-over-month drop in visits in August and a 0.2% drop on a year-over-year basis.

Investors and analysts will be looking to see if the rebranding backlash hurt growth momentum. The restaurant reported a 0.5% year-over-year increase in sales in the third quarter. Comparable store restaurant sales were up 1.0% year-over-year in the third quarter.

This marked the fourth consecutive quarter of positive comparable store restaurant sales growth for the company, a streak that could likely end in the fourth quarter.

In recent interviews, Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino has highlighted the company’s value proposition, with the average bill around $15, compared to an industry average of $27.

On prediction market Kalshi, the odds that Masino is out as the Cracker Barrel CEO by the end of the year are currently 17%, down from 30% in late August.

Kalshi also has odds for what will be said during Cracker Barrel’s earnings call. Top bets include words like menu (98%), price (90%), growth (89%), logo (89%), tariff (81%) and breakfast (78%).

Some of the less popular predictions include words like rebrand (32%), takeout (19%), Trump (19%) and DEI (6%).

CBRL Price Action: Cracker Barrel stock is down 1.8% to $51.47 on Tuesday, versus a 52-week trading range of $33.86 to $71.93. Shares are down 15.2% over the last month and down 6.3% year-to-date in 2025.

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Gainers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	241.6700	0.970	0.40	8.7K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	88.5900	0.290	0.32	49.9K
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	274.1000	0.780	0.28	12.5K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	119.1793	0.179	0.15	351
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	152.4700	0.190	0.12	1.0K
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	42.3400	0.040	0.09	1.8K
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	90.9800	0.040	0.04	421
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	79.4200	0.020	0.02	3.8K

Losers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	85.5623	-0.138	-0.17	9.4K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	136.8000	-0.130	-0.10	11.5K
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	53.6300	-0.050	-0.10	92.4K

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data this sector movers alerts can help traders understand macro-level market trends. Traders often look for sector movers to provide high-level analysis on which sectors are over- or under-performing to make better investing decisions on exchange traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

To read more about sector movers, click here.

The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.

The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock’s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock’s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered oversold when the RSI is below 30, according to Benzinga Pro.

Here’s the latest list of major oversold players in this sector, having an RSI near or below 30.

Flowers Foods Inc (NYSE:FLO)

• On Aug. 15, Flowers Foods posted downbeat quarterly sales. “Macroeconomic uncertainty and shifting consumer demand have continued to pressure the bread category, but our portfolio strategy has shown promise in offsetting those headwinds,” said Ryals McMullian, chairman and CEO of Flowers Foods. The company’s stock fell around 15% over the past month and has a 52-week low of $13.45.
• RSI Value: 23.6
• FLO Price Action: Shares of Flowers Foods fell 2% to close at $13.48 on Monday.
• Edge Stock Ratings: 8.31 Momentum score with Value at 36.80.

Target Corp (NYSE:TGT)

• On Aug. 22, Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained Target with a Neutral and raised the price target from $94 to $100. The company’s stock fell around 16% over the past month and has a 52-week low of $87.35.
• RSI Value: 27.4
• TGT Price Action: Shares of Target fell 1.6% to close at $88.56 on Monday.
• Benzinga Pro’s charting tool helped identify the trend in TGT stock.

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (NASDAQ:SFM)

• On Sept. 8, Sprouts Farmers Market signed a 10-year distribution agreement with KeHE, replacing 2018 deal. The company’s stock fell around 11% over the past month and has a 52-week low of $101.80.
• RSI Value: 27.6
• SFM Ltd Price Action: Shares of Sprouts Farmers Market fell 5.2% to close at $128.88 on Monday.
• Benzinga Pro’s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in SFM shares.

Learn more about BZ Edge Rankings—click to see scores for other stocks in the sector and see how they compare.

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TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.63% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.66%. Currently, TJX Companies has a market capitalization of $155.96 billion.

Buying $1000 In TJX: If an investor had bought $1000 of TJX stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,888.84 today based on a price of $140.13 for TJX at the time of writing.

TJX Companies’s Performance Over Last 10 Years

Finally — what’s the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.

This article was generated by Benzinga’s automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Gainers

Symbol	Name	Price	Change ($)	Change (%)	Volume
(NYSE:XLY)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Discretionary	242.88	4.25	1.78	14.5K
(NYSE:XLE)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Energy Select Sector	88.96	0.36	0.40	16.2K
(NYSE:XLI)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Industrial	152.10	0.52	0.34	1.6K
(NYSE:XLC)	The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	117.67	0.32	0.27	460
(NYSE:XLB)	Materials Select Sector SPDR	91.92	0.24	0.26	2.1K
(NYSE:XLV)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Health Care	138.44	0.33	0.23	1.9K
(NYSE:XLU)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Utilities	85.67	0.17	0.19	2.0K
(NYSE:XLF)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Financial	53.90	0.10	0.18	59.1K
(NYSE:XLP)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Consumer Staples	80.43	0.11	0.13	2.3K
(NYSE:XLK)	SPDR Select Sector Fund – Technology	271.07	0.19	0.07	78.4K
(NYSE:XLRE)	Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund (The)	42.37	0.02	0.04	2.4K

No loser in today’s Pre-market session.

Pulled from Benzinga Pro data the above sector movers alert assists traders in understanding macro-level trends and market variations. Traders will look for sector movers providing information on sectors that are over- or under-performing, deriving these results into investing decisions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or individual tickers in those sectors.

For more information on sector movers, click here.