United Parks & Resorts Inc. Common Stock (PRKS)

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after worries over worsening trade relations with China were triggered by critical comments from President Donald Trump. 

Most consumer discretionary businesses succeed or fail based on the broader economy. This volatility leads to big swings in stock prices that have worked in their favor recently - over the past six months, the industry has returned 32.3% and beat the S&P 500 by 4.3 percentage points.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after investors paused a record-setting rally amid uncertainty from the ongoing U.S. government shutdown. 

The best-performing stocks typically have robust sales growth, increasing margins, and rising returns on capital, and those that can maintain this trifecta year in and year out often become the legends of the investing world.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after key inflation data (PCE) aligned with forecasts, bolstering hopes for continued interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. 

Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

United Parks & Resorts has been treading water for the past six months, holding steady at $51.21. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 15.6% gain during that period.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets pulled back, reversing early gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious despite a softer-than-expected inflation reading. 

Shares of theme park operator United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) jumped 0.1% in the morning session after the company announced that its stockholders approved a $500 million share repurchase authorization. 

Shares of theme park operator United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) jumped 3.3% in the afternoon session after it was announced the company is poised to join the S&P SmallCap 600 index. S&P Dow Jones Indices announced late Tuesday that the theme park operator, formerly known as SeaWorld Entertainment, will replace Foot Locker in the index. The change will be effective before the market opens on Monday, September 8. Inclusion in a major index is often a positive development for a company's stock, as it forces index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the S&P SmallCap 600 to purchase the company's shares. This creates new buying demand, which can drive the stock price higher.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

Many small-cap stocks have limited Wall Street coverage, giving savvy investors the chance to act before everyone else catches on. But the flip side is that these businesses have increased downside risk because they lack the scale and staying power of their larger competitors.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed inflation holding steady, bolstering investor optimism for a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. 

Theme park operator United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales falling 1.5% year on year to $490.2 million. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.70 per share was 8.6% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Theme park operator United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales falling 1.5% year on year to $490.2 million. Its GAAP profit of $1.45 per share was 19.5% below analysts’ consensus estimates.

Theme park operator United Parks & Resorts (NYSE:PRKS) will be reporting results this Thursday before market open. Here’s what to look for.

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after the latest U.S. consumer confidence report revealed underlying weakness despite a headline increase, raising concerns about future spending.

Stocks trading between $10 and $50 can be particularly interesting as they frequently represent businesses that have survived their early challenges. However, investors should remain vigilant as some may still have unproven business models, leaving them vulnerable to the ebbs and flows of the broader market.

Stocks that outperform the market usually share key traits such as rising sales, expanding margins, and increasing returns on capital. The select few that can do all three for many years are often the ones that make you life-changing money.