Hanesbrands Inc.

Gildan Activewear Inc. remains under pressure from negative sentiment and operational challenges despite a recent sales boost from the Hanesbrands acquisition. Organic sales are weak, margins are mixed, and elevated leverage has paused share repurchases until debt is reduced, though divestitures should help deleverage. Management expects significant tariff refunds and Hanesbrands integration synergies to temporarily boost margins and free cash flow, with $1B FCF targeted for year-end.

As middle-income Americans continue to navigate tight household budgets, a growing number of installment, recurring and automated payments may be creating finan

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) data, a monthly economic metric that examines how inflation and wage trends impact the ability of middle-income families to afford life's everyday necessities, is estimated at 100.6% in August, an increase of 0.1% from July and up 0.4% from a year ago. Average earned income rose 0.3% month-over-month and increased 3.3% year-over-year. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), which measures inflation for a comprehensive bas.

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) data, a monthly economic metric that examines how inflation and wage trends impact the ability of middle-income families to afford life's everyday necessities, is estimated at 100.5% in July, an increase of 0.4% from June and also up 0.4% from a year ago. Lower gas prices for the second consecutive month provided modest relief for middle-income budgets. In addition, average earned income rose 0.2% month-over-month.