Investor optimism is riding high as the calendar turns away from August. There's a lot of hope that the fall season could bring improving growth results to many industries.
Relaxing COVID-19 restrictions and low interest rates have helped push stocks, particularly in some consumer staples niches, to new records. But poor selling conditions in a few areas mean many companies could have a rough month ahead.
Below, we'll look at why investors are right to be cautious with Dave & Buster's (NASDAQ: PLAY), Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI), and GameStop (NYSE: GME) as they look ahead to September.