This year, the holiday season has been the shortest.

Shares of Zumiez have soared this year, gaining almost 70% compared to the S&P 500’s return of roughly 19.5%.

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Shares of Zumiez, Inc. gained 14.81% to $31.00 before the opening bell on Friday after the company released its quarterly earnings results late Thursday.

Zumiez, inc. will report their FQ1 ‘18 Thursday after the close.

Liquidity is an important yardstick that indicates a company’s capability to meet debt obligations by converting assets into cash. Investors seeking solid returns may invest in companies that boast a favorable liquidity position.

Zumiez Inc. released its third-quarter financial results, posting earnings of $0.48 per share and revenues of $245.8 million.

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.​ reported a robust third-quarter fiscal 2017, both earnings and sales beat Zacks Consensus Estimate improving year over year. This was its second straight positive earnings surprise and third consecutive sales beat.

Shares of Gap Inc. GPS were up 7.7% Thursday in after-hours trading as the company raised its fiscal 2017 outlook following the better-than-expected third-quarter results.

The retail sector hogs all the attention with the advent of the holiday season.

Demand for candies and costumes in the Halloween season drives sales at U.S. retailers, including discount stores.

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Stocks to watch tomorrow: ULTA, PAY, SSYS, ZUMZ and LOCO.

U.S. retail sales maintained the wining momentum initiated in September, validating the solid growth momentum in the country. Sales in October grew 0.8% last month sequentially, after an upwardly revised 1% rise in the earlier period.

Three stocks to watch tomorrow: BKS, ZUMZ and RH.