Knightscope stated that the deal with Palantir follows growing calls from Washington regarding the need for a National Robotics Strategy, aimed at strengthening U.S. competitiveness in automation and securing public safety infrastructure.
Looking back on home furnishing and improvement retail stocks’ Q1 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Home Depot (NYSE:HD) and its peers.
While the Dow Jones (^DJI) represents industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a safe bet.
Some are facing headwinds like declining demand, rising costs, or disruptive new competitors.
Retailers are overhauling their operations as technology redefines the shopping experience. Still, demand can be volatile as the industry is exposed to the ups and downs of consumer spending.
This has stirred some uncertainty lately as retail stocks have tumbled by 3.6% over the past six months. This drawdown is a noticeable divergence from the S&P 500’s 7.1% return.
In cities and towns across the United States and much of the world, the same anxious conversation echoes: “Why are homes so expensive?” From young families locked out of the market, to renters seeing leases soar, to seniors unable to downsize affordably, the housing crisis has become a defining issue
