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Stock Market Update: Dow and Nasdaq Futures Climb as Investors Anticipate September Rate Cut—Focus on Robinhood, Applovin, and Casey's General
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
U.S. Stock Market Update: U.S. stock futures rose on Monday after a negative close on Friday, with major indices showing gains. The Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all experienced slight increases in premarket trading.
Economic Indicators and Fed Expectations: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of potential financial repercussions if the Supreme Court rules against the administration's tariff policies, while analysts anticipate a Federal Reserve interest rate cut based on upcoming inflation data, particularly the Producer Price Index (PPI) and Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Corporate Earnings and Market Reactions: Companies like Lululemon and Guidewire reported mixed earnings, with Lululemon's shares dropping significantly after lowering guidance, while Guidewire's shares surged following better-than-expected results.
Global Market Trends: Asian and European markets showed positive trends, with crude oil prices rising and gold prices hovering near record highs, indicating a generally optimistic outlook in global equity markets.
PLCE
$7.35+Infinity%1D
Analyst Views on PLCE
Wall Street analysts forecast PLCE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PLCE is 8.00 USD with a low forecast of 8.00 USD and a high forecast of 8.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
1 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast PLCE stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PLCE is 8.00 USD with a low forecast of 8.00 USD and a high forecast of 8.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
0 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Hold
Current: 7.240
Low
8.00
Averages
8.00
High
8.00
Current: 7.240
Low
8.00
Averages
8.00
High
8.00
UBS
Neutral
maintain
$7 -> $8
2025-11-04
Reason
UBS
Price Target
$7 -> $8
2025-11-04
maintain
Neutral
Reason
UBS raised the firm's price target on Children's Place to $8 from $7 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm expects a positive catalyst from the Q3 results, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
UBS
Neutral
maintain
$6 -> $7
2025-09-10
Reason
UBS
Price Target
$6 -> $7
2025-09-10
maintain
Neutral
Reason
UBS raised the firm's price target on Children's Place to $7 from $6 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm raised its FY25 sales outlook following The Children's Place's Q2 sales beat, though UBS expects the top-line will remain under pressure through FY25 due to the tough competitive environment for children's apparel, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
UBS
Neutral
downgrade
$7 -> $6
2025-06-09
Reason
UBS
Price Target
$7 -> $6
2025-06-09
downgrade
Neutral
Reason
UBS
Jay Sole
Hold
Maintains
$11 → $9
2025-03-04
Reason
UBS
Jay Sole
Price Target
$11 → $9
2025-03-04
Maintains
Hold
Reason
About PLCE
The Children's Place, Inc. is a children’s specialty retailer in North America with an omni-channel portfolio of brands with an industry-leading digital-first model. The Company designs, contracts to manufacture, and sells fashionable apparel, accessories, and footwear primarily under its proprietary brands: The Children’s Place, Gymboree, Sugar & Jade, and PJ Place. Its segments include The Children’s Place U.S. and The Children’s Place International. The Children’s Place U.S. segment includes the United States and Puerto Rico-based stores and U.S.-based wholesale business. The Children’s Place International segment includes Canadian stores, as well as international franchisees. Its global retail and wholesale network includes two digital storefronts, more than 495 stores in North America, wholesale marketplaces and distribution in 13 countries through six international franchise partners. Its merchandise is also available online at www.childrensplace.com and www.gymboree.com.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
