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Yahoo Finance's Josh Lipton takes a closer look at the top stories for investors to watch on Thursday, Aug. 26, including quarterly earnings results from Marvell (MRVL), Dollar General (DG), and Dollar Tree (DLTR). Meanwhile, the 2026 Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium kicks off, setting the stage for Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh's upcoming Friday remarks.

The stock market had wildly different reactions to Dollar Tree and Dollar General's earnings early Thursday morning. Dollar General stock shot up more than 12%, while Dollar Tree sank about 4.5%. Dollar Tree Earnings Dollar Tree reported earnings of $2.

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Dollar General lifted its outlook for the year as profit and sales climbed in the latest quarter, boosted by consumers’ continued reliance on the company for low-cost goods.

Investing.com -- Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) reported second-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, with the stock surging 8.4% premarket as the company also raised its full-year financial guidance.

Discount retailer Dollar General (NYSE:DG) reported Q2 CY2026 results beating Wall Street’s revenue expectations, with sales up 5.2% year on year to $11.29 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.48 per share was 23.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Today Fed Jackson Hole conference: The central bank’s annual Wyoming conference runs through Saturday. It will be closely watched for hints on Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh’s economic outlook. Earnings (a.

Asian stocks were mixed on Thursday following modest losses on Wall Street, while oil prices declined. U.S. futures were trading higher after Nvidia’s latest quarterly earnings beat Wall Street’s expectations as demand for its advanced artificial intelligence chips surged. In Japan, the Nikkei 225 slipped 0.2% to 66,162.72.

Dollar Tree has had a good 2026 compared with a number of other retailers, but it is facing some of the same challenges that have tripped up peers.

Both discount retailers are expected to post solid growth, but their valuation, stock performance, and shareholder-return profiles offer investors two different setups heading into Q2 earnings.

Dollar General, the larger of the two main dollar stores, has traditionally sold more essentials than discretionary items, and has struggled the most in the postpandemic years.

Dollar Tree earnings and Dollar General earnings are on deck Thursday, with Five Below due next week. On Wednesday, DLTR stock and FIVE stock rose in buy zones. Early Thursday, Dollar Tree and Dollar General will report for the fiscal second quarter.

DKS misses Q2 earnings estimates as Foot Locker weakness, promotional pressure and higher costs force a sharp cut to its fiscal 2026 outlook.

KSS posts second-quarter adjusted EPS of $1.28, more than doubling year over year, as gross margin expands and fiscal 2026 earnings guidance is increased.

CASY's inside business gains momentum as food, beverages and grocery categories deliver strong sales and margin performance.

Dollar General is set to report its Q2 results this week, and DG investors should keep an eye on the company's rising risks.

Two retailers report earnings the same morning, selling to the same stressed American consumer, but one belongs in a retirement portfolio and one belongs in a satellite sleeve. Knowing which is which before Thursday's open could save you from a very costly mistake.

Discount retailer Dollar General (NYSE:DG) will be reporting results this Thursday morning. Here’s what to look for.

ROST's Q2 earnings and sales beat estimates as traffic surges, margins expand and management raises its fiscal 2026 outlook.

Generation Income Properties (NASDAQ:GIPR) has continued its debt reduction strategy with two non-core property sales expected to direct approximately $4. 04 million toward its Loci Capital preferred equity redemption obligation, reducing the balance to approximately $4 million from roughly $20 million in 2025.

The second quarter earnings season is nearly complete, with Nvidia’s (NVDA) Q2 results on Wednesday serving as a keystone to a remarkably strong stretch of corporate reports.

BJ's Wholesale posts Q2 earnings and revenue beats as record membership growth, traffic gains and fuel strength drive momentum and outlook.

Dollar General's Q2 earnings are likely to test whether value-driven traffic and margin initiatives can offset consumer pressure and cost headwinds.

Costco's surging AI search traffic boasts its highest conversion rate, offering an early sign of a potential new catalyst for digital sales growth.

Evaluate the expected performance of Dollar General (DG) for the quarter ended July 2026, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.

Target (TGT) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

Dollar General stock is trading around US$123.41 after a mixed five year run, yet both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and earnings based multiples currently point to the shares pricing in a discount rather than a premium. Shareholders have seen the stock decline about 40.4% over the last 5 years, which suggests the market has become more cautious on Dollar General despite more recent gains. The valuation hinges on whether Dollar General can sustain solid cash...

ROST delivered Q2 earnings and sales beats as strong traffic, comparable sales growth and improved margins fuel momentum.

EL posts strong Q4 results as margin improvement, organic sales growth and broad regional gains support continued momentum into fiscal 2027.

Target lifts its fiscal 2026 outlook as sales, digital growth and category strength signal momentum beyond tariff refund benefits, with higher earnings guidance.