Market-Moving News for August 19th

Which Value Stock Is the More Obvious Buy Now: Home Depot Under $310 a Share or Lowe's Under $200 a Share?

Home Depot and Lowe's both trade at attractive valuations compared to their historical P/E ratios amid economic headwinds affecting the home-improvement retail sector. Home Depot's P/E ratio of 21 and stronger operational performance (1.7% same-store sales growth vs. Lowe's 0.2%) make it the more obvious value buy, as its larger scale should help it emerge stronger when economic conditions improve.

Lowe's Offers Drone Delivery

Lowe's pilots new fulfillment method in home market of Charlotte, N.C., delivering project essentials to customers in as fast as 20 minutesProducts can be ordered through the DoorDash app and delivered via Wing

Beneath Lululemon’s Stock Slump Lies a Broader Spending Squeeze

Lululemon shares have plunged 53% in 2026, but Michael Burry sees opportunity as weakness spreads across apparel, retail and the broader consumer sector.

Bill Ackman Said ‘Hell Is Coming’ in 2020 — How a $27 Million Hedge Turned Into $2.6 Billion as He Bought the Crash

Bill Ackman turned a $27M COVID-era credit hedge into $2.6B, then bought discounted stocks during the 2020 market crash.

La-Z-Boy President Sells 5,000 Shares

Robert Sundy II, President of Retail at La-Z-Boy, sold 5,000 shares on September 10, 2026, at $30.85 per share for approximately $154,250. Despite the sale representing 8% of his stake, he retains 59,297 shares worth $1.8 million, indicating continued alignment with the company. Analysts maintain bullish outlooks with price targets of $40-$42, suggesting potential gains of 34-41% from current levels.

Tenon Medical shares are trading higher after the company announced the full commercial launch of its new titanium 3D- printed lateral screw.