A recent study by DataWeave Inc. reveals that more than 40% of Bed Bath & Beyond's products were out of stock in October, which is close to twice the level in the first half of 2022.
The index futures point to a nervous start by Wall Street stocks on Thursday, as the inflation-induced euphoria fades and traders turn their focus back to the Fed and the rate outlook.
Companies Reporting Before The Bell
• Jumia Technologies (NYSE:JMIA) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.76 per share on revenue of $57.32 million.
Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper, who also manages the hedge fund Appaloosa Management, decreased the number of stocks in his portfolio from 30 to 22 throughout the third quarter.
Supply-chain issues brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic were a dominating theme throughout the past few years as companies struggled to maintain inventory levels.
As supply chains ease, retailers are stuck with a surplus of goods. Many economists refer to this situation, going from a shortage of supply to a surplus very quickly, as the “bullwhip effect.”
Gainers
Phoenix Motor (NASDAQ:PEV) shares increased by 5.8% to $1.81 during Tuesday's after-market session. The company's market cap stands at $35.5 million.