Dick's Sporting Goods Plunges 2.24% on 32.64% Volume Surge to $270M Ranking 464th in Liquidity Amid Tariffs and Weak Jobs Data Triggering Retail Selloff

On August 1, 2025, Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) closed at a 2.24% decline, with a trading volume of $0.27 billion—a 32.64% increase from the prior day—ranking it 464th in market liquidity. The stock’s move mirrored broader market weakness driven by a weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report and new tariffs announced by the White House. The economy added just 73,000 jobs in July, far below the 109,000 forecast, while revised data shaved 258,000 jobs from May and June. Tariffs of 10–41% on goods from 92 countries further exacerbated market jitters, stoking fears of a prolonged trade war and prompting speculation about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts.

Dick’s decline aligned with a sector-wide selloff among retail stocks, particularly those in discretionary categories. While the company’s specific earnings or operational updates were not highlighted in the provided data, the broader macroeconomic headwinds disproportionately impacted retailers sensitive to consumer spending shifts. The market’s overreaction to the dual shocks of labor market fragility and trade barriers intensified volatility across retail equities, with Dick’s falling in line with peers such as Monro and Camping World.

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