Retail Stocks Face Pressure Amid Concerns Over U.S. Consumer Health

Retail stocks have underperformed this year amid concerns about the weakening U.S. consumer, with major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, and TJ Maxx set to report earnings that could signal broader economic trends.

By Tobias Burns · CNBC · May 18, 2026, 17:24 UTC

Retail Stocks Face Pressure Amid Concerns Over U.S. Consumer Health

Tickers: $HD $LOW $TGT $TJX $WMT $XLY

Topics: consumer spending earnings season ETFs retail sector

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