For example, shares of Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) popped up over 11% on a year-to-date basis. Not Your Average Discount Dollar Store As if historically high inflation wasn’t enough of a problem for consumers, they must also contend with the government response, namely, the Federal Reserve and its attempt to curb rising prices with higher benchmark interest rates. However, even though FIVE prints out a weaker performance, gaining 7.7% since the January opener, it arguably presents a more credible upside narrative, moving forward.