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Winners and losers
Stocks getting hit today include Kroger as deep price cuts squeezed margins, Chipotle as Cowen downgraded the stock to “underperform” citing a sluggish sales recovery, and American Outdoor Brands — shares of the Smith & Wesson rifle parent are sliding as it reported a steep drop in earnings and lowered its guidance as well.
Stocks getting a lift today include Okta as the ID and device management firm beat on earnings, its 2nd report as a public company, Ralph Lauren as Credit Suisse upgraded shares to “outperform” claiming the luxury goods maker was back on the right track, and Zumiez — shares are zooming higher as the sports equipment and apparel maker beat on earnings and revenue, and saw same-store sales grow in August.
