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Getty Images Walmart‘s stock surged this week. Target‘s shares plunged. The rival big-box players are both known for selling an array of products including food, clothing, home goods and kitchen appliances. Both their CEOs — Walmart’s Doug McMillon and Target’s Brian Cornell — stepped into their roles in 2014. related investing news As consumer spending

In this article HD LOW Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A home improvement contractor works on a house in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Suzanne Kreiter | The Boston Globe | Getty Images As the U.S. housing market falls hard from its pandemic-driven highs, home improvement retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s don’t seem to be feeling

In this article TGT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Target‘s profit fell by around 50% in its fiscal third quarter as it cleared through unwanted inventory and sales slowed heading into the holidays, prompting the company to lower its expectations for retailers’ most important time of year. The company also said Wednesday it plans

Taylor Swift poses with her awards during the MTV Europe Music Awards 2022 held at PSD Bank Dome on November 13, 2022 in Duesseldorf, Germany. Kevin Mazur | Wireimage | Getty Images Never doubt the power of Taylor Swift. Ticketmaster has extended presales for tickets to Swift’s upcoming “Eras” tour after fans flocked to the

In this article WMT Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT People past walk by a Walmart store on August 23, 2020 in North Bergen, New Jersey. Kena Betancur | VIEW press | Corbis News | Getty Images Walmart said Tuesday that sales rose by nearly 9% in the fiscal third quarter, as Americans across income

Jay Leno at The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize tribute concert at DAR Constitution Hall on March 04, 2020 in Washington, DC. Shannon Finney | Getty Images Jay Leno is recovering from serious burn injuries following a car fire in Los Angeles over the weekend, the 72-year-old comedian and former “Tonight Show” host announced. “I

In this article TSN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT John Tyson mugshot Source: Washington County, Arkansas Tyson Foods CFO John Tyson apologized to investors on Monday for his arrest for public intoxication and trespassing. CEO Donnie King said that the company’s independent board of directors is overseeing a review of the matter. Tyson, who

In 2008, the national anthems of both North Korea and the United States resonated throughout the East Pyongyang Grand Theatre — echoing hopes of a thawing relationship between the countries. The curtains have since long closed on these hopes. The historic concert, performed by the New York Philharmonic is one of Mark Edward Harris’ favorite

Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Disney Disney and Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” snared an estimated $180 million during its domestic debut, earning it the record for the biggest opener in the month of November and the second-highest opener of 2022. The long-awaited sequel to the 2018 smash hit “Black Panther” generated strong

From the FTX bankruptcy and downfall of crypto “rock star” Sam Bankman-Fried to the chaos at Twitter, it has not been a good week for the geniuses of capitalism. Elon Musk’s abrupt and in some cases already reversed decisions since taking over the social media company back up his contention that so far his tenure

Brody Longo works out on his Peloton exercise bike on April 16, 2021 in Brick, New Jersey. Michael Loccisano | Getty Images The fitness industry appears headed for a strong holiday season, but not everyone will see a boost. The category has been on a rollercoaster for more than two years, with the Covid pandemic

In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT In this photo illustration a close-up of a hand holding a TV remote control seen displayed in front of the Disney+ logo. Thiago Prudencio | SOPA Images | LightRocket | Getty Images Disney plans to institute a targeted hiring freeze as well as some job

Danai Gurira and Letitia Wright star as Okoye and Shuri in Marvel Studio’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Disney It’s impossible to replace the irreplaceable, but that was Ryan Coogler’s task as the director and co-writer of Disney’s latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” The sequel to 2018’s blockbuster hit “Black Panther” takes

Mortgage rates fell sharply Thursday after a government report showed that inflation had cooled in October, prompting a decline in bond yields. The average rate on the 30-year fixed plunged 60 basis points from 7.22% to 6.62%, according to Mortgage News Daily. That matches the record drop at the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.

In this article YUM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT A menu of a drive-in counter of a branch of the fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). After severe setbacks in the Corona pandemic, Germany’s fast food industry wants to expand its drive-in car counters to keep customers in line. Rolf Vennenbernd | Picture

Marlo Spaeth (left) was fired from Walmart in July 2015, after working there for nearly 16 years. Her sister, Amy Jo Stevenson, has been in a legal battle with the retail giant since then. She filed a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Amy Jo Stevenson A federal judge has rejected Walmart’s

What you buy this holiday season is just as important as how you buy it. In fact, the payment method you choose at checkout can go a long way toward helping you stick to a budget, save money and stay out of debt. “The credit card is the gold standard in terms of rewards and

In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Bob Chapek, Disney CEO at the Boston College Chief Executives Club, November 15, 2021. Charles Krupa | AP Disney fell short of expectations for profit and key revenue segments during the fiscal fourth quarter Tuesday and warned strong streaming growth for its Disney+ platform may

In this article LEVI KSS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Kohl’s Chief Executive Officer Michelle Gass Source: Kohl’s Kohl’s said Tuesday that CEO Michelle Gass is leaving for a new opportunity after the retailer came under pressure to shake up its leadership. In a separate release, Levi Strauss & Co. said Gass will join

A recreational marijuana smoker indulges in smoking weed on April 14, 2020 in the Bushwick section of the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Bruce Bennett | Getty Images Voters in a handful of states — including four that traditionally favor Republicans — are set to decide Tuesday whether to legalize recreational marijuana, paving the