S&P 500 sales growth is at a nearly 5-year high. Here’s what’s behind the surge.

Energy companies in the S&P 500 have put up a 42.5% revenue gain in the second quarter, powering the index’s sales performance.
Eli Lilly easily tops quarterly estimates, raises outlook as Zepbound and Mounjaro sales surge
Eli Lilly now expects 2026 revenue to come in between $85 billion and $87 billion, up from previous guidance of $82 billion to $85 billion.
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The number of stocks beating the S&P 500 is the highest in 4 years. Why that number should rise.

For the first time in four years, the average stock is beating the stock market.
Tanger CEO says World Cup drove up traffic, sales this summer
Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof told CNBC that the company saw increased store traffic and sales this summer because of the World Cup.
‘My wife and I are both retired’: Do we dip into our $2.3 million fund to pay off our $300,000 mortgage at 2.9%?

“Right now, we’re withdrawing about $100,000 a year from our investments.”
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Don’t worry about what other people have saved for retirement. Here’s how to find your perfect number.

Don’t compare your nest-egg balance to a number that doesn’t actually mean anything. Instead, do this calculation to see if you’re on track for retirement.
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Peloton posts first-ever annual net profit, but shares drop as outlook disappoints
Peloton delivered its first-ever annual profit in fiscal 2026 but it’s still working to generate sales growth as consumers pull back on big ticket purchases.



