Nasdaq Gains Over 1%; Williams-Sonoma Shares Plunge After Q4 Results
1. WSM shares fell over 11% post fourth-quarter earnings report. 2. Company's earnings of $3.28 beat estimates; sales totaled $2.46 billion. 3. God’s earnings exceeded expectations may signal operational strength despite stock decline. 4. U.S. stocks generally rose, but WSM performed poorly compared to peers. 5. Real estate sector is slightly declining, possibly affecting future sales for WSM.