THE TRUTH ABOUT: Retail - Caught on Camera

CarMax Just Gave Investors a Better Reason to Believe in the Turnaround

CarMax posted 19.5% revenue growth and an 80% EPS jump in fiscal Q2, plans to resume share buybacks in Q3, and shares rose over 5% as its turnaround strategy shows signs of traction.

MarketBeat · Sep 29

SBI Funds Management: Centrum bets on strong franchise, growth runway; initiates Buy with 34% upside

Centrum Broking has initiated coverage on SBI Funds Management with a Buy rating and a Rs 700 target, implying up to 34% upside. The brokerage sees SBI AMC’s extensive distribution network, strong B-30 presence, expanding retail franchise and growing non-MF businesses supporting AUM and earnings growth over the next three…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

3 Retail Stocks Getting Crushed and the Long-Dated Options Trade on Each One

TJX Companies, Burlington Stores and Dick's Sporting Goods have all cratered. Oil-squeezed spending and sub-20 RSI readings frame a long-dated options play.

MarketBeat · Sep 21

Retail GCCs double AI hiring, but India has only 320 senior AI professionals

AI penetration in India’s Retail GCCs more than doubled to 4.8% in 2025 and could reach 10.6% by 2028, TeamLease Digital said. But senior talent remains scarce, with only 320 AI professionals having eight-plus years of experience. Bengaluru alone accounts for 185 of them.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

Reliance Industries share price target: What are brokerages saying after Q1 results?

Reliance Industries shares gained after the conglomerate reported better-than-expected June quarter earnings, driven by robust growth across its energy, digital and refining businesses. Brokerages remained bullish on the stock, with several reiterating Buy ratings and raising target prices, citing strong operational performance, improving refining margins and long-term growth prospects across…

The Economic Times · Jul 20

Nearly all retailers have now implemented AI, but many are still waiting to see business value

Despite widespread AI adoption, retailers are split 50:50 on their AI ROI as legacy tech and poor data quality hold them back.

TechRadar · Jul 7

The surprising reason India's most expensive stocks often keep rising

Indian stocks defy logic, with expensive companies consistently outperforming. This trend, observed over 15 years, sees sectors like defence and retail surge despite high valuations, driven by structural shifts and strong earnings. Jefferies highlights the power sector as the next potential beneficiary, citing strong demand and private sector capex. Investors…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

Ambani says Reliance succession plan near completion as children take over day-to-day operations

Mukesh Ambani announced the near-complete transfer of daily management at Reliance Industries to his children, Akash, Isha, and Anant. They are now leading key sectors like telecom, retail, and new energy, signaling the final stages of a significant succession plan. Ambani expressed confidence in their ability to steer the conglomerate…

The Economic Times · Jun 19

RIL AGM 2026: Jio IPO and 4 other big bets Mukesh Ambani could unveil

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani is set to reveal major plans at the 49th annual general meeting. Investors anticipate updates on the Jio IPO, a significant $110 billion AI and data center blueprint, and progress on new energy giga complexes. Retail expansion and updates on the core Oil-to-Chemicals segment are…

The Economic Times · Jun 18

Why More Retirees Are Going Back to Work — and the 4 Jobs They Want Most

Rising costs are reshaping retirement as more Americans take on flexible work in retail, consulting, hospitality and delivery roles.

GOBankingRates · Jun 11