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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 1 MIN

Retail Stocks Plummet as Gas Prices Soar

from The Daily News Now! Business

Retail stocks like Leslies, Ross Stores, and Zumiez plummeted today, with gas prices surging to a two-year high. Investors worry this will strain household budgets and curb non-essential spending. Consumer sentiment hit a record low, indicating significant financial stress. Leslies, in particular, has been volatile, with its stock price dropping by 13.6% since January. Despite the downturn, some view these dips as opportunities to buy quality names at a discount. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1135798a7c11531c

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