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Tilray and Dollar General Stocks: Tilray's stock rose 3% following news of potential federal reclassification of cannabis, while Dollar General shares increased 3% after an upgrade from JPMorgan, raising its price target significantly.

Hospitality Sector Gains: Las Vegas Sands and Marriott International saw stock increases of 2.9% and 1.5%, respectively, after receiving buy upgrades from Goldman Sachs, citing strong consumer demand.

Space-Linked Stocks Performance: Rocket Lab and EchoStar stocks gained 2% due to reports of SpaceX's plans to go public in 2026, alongside Rocket Lab's successful mission launch for Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Challenges for Chinese Firms and iRobot: Alibaba and Baidu stocks fell due to disappointing economic data from China, while iRobot's shares plummeted 83% after the company declared bankruptcy, with plans for acquisition by Picea.

Dollar General's Market Position: Dollar General is appealing to a diverse range of income groups, benefiting from favorable macro conditions and earning an upgrade to Overweight from J.P. Morgan, with a price target of $166.

Sales Performance: The company reported a 2.5% increase in same-store sales, driven by increased customer traffic, and anticipates continued growth with potential macro tailwinds supporting low-to-middle income consumers.

Financial Outlook: Analysts project a combination of same-store sales growth, net store expansion, and gross margin improvement, leading to an estimated 12-13% growth in earnings per share and over $1 billion in annual free cash flow.

Stock Market Reaction: Following better-than-expected third-quarter results and positive guidance, Dollar General's shares rose significantly, reaching a 16-month high, and positively impacting related stocks like Dollar Tree and Five Below.