Retail sector welcomes "Golden Week"? ICR conference approaching, these five US stocks are singled out for attention.

The three-day ICR conference will be held in Orlando, Florida, USA from January 12th to 14th. As the conference will focus on releasing a large amount of holiday sales data and performance guidance updates from over 250 listed and privately owned growth companies' management, the conference is considered one of the most important annual events in the retail industry. Historically, the retail sector of the US stock market tends to outperform the overall market during the ICR conference. The conference agenda includes formal presentations, fireside chats, and small roundtable discussions. During these sessions, company management will discuss company strategies, financial outlook, growth initiatives, and capital allocation. The conference will also cover various hot topics, including shareholder activism, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), the impact of artificial intelligence on consumers and the retail industry, sports-related investment themes, and IPO readiness, among others. Five companies that Wall Street analysts are particularly focusing on this year, which are expected to see their stock prices rise after releasing presentations and updates, include: Five Below (FIVE.US), ONON (ONON.US), Planet Fitness (PLNT.US), ANF (ANF.US), and SharkNinja (SN.US). It is expected that if these companies release positive signals about their fourth-quarter performance at the conference, it may trigger a rally in their stock prices. Data shows that Five Below is a specialty value retailer that offers products for teenagers and young adults; ONON is a premium sports brand based on technology, design, and influence; Planet Fitness is a franchisor and operator of fitness centers in the US; ANF is engaged in the retail of clothing, personal care products, and accessories; SharkNinja is a product design and technology company with categories including cleaning, cooking, food preparation, home environment, and beauty products. In addition, Walmart Inc. (WMT.US), NIKE, Inc. Class B (NKE.US), and Lululemon (LULU.US) will also attend the ICR conference for important presentations and discussions.