Final Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - Fri Aug 08, 5:06PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies were up at the close of trading:
Recalls this week: televisions, bar stools
By The Associated Press - AP - Fri Aug 08, 2:07PM CDT
Nearly 250,000 televisions with a potentially faulty stand assembly are among this week's recalled products. Others include potentially defective dive watches and bar stools.
Target (TGT) Crosses Pivot Point Resistance at $58.16
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Fri Aug 08, 12:59PM CDT
Shares of Target (NYSE:TGT) opened today above their pivot of $57.71 and have already reached the first level of resistance at $58.16. Analysts will be watching for a cross of the next upside pivot targets of $58.80 and $59.89.
Discount Retailers: Investing Essentials
Adam Levine-Weinberg, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Aug 08, 11:05AM CDT
In the past several decades, discount retailers have become the go-to shopping destinations for most Americans, displacing department stores and even (to some extent) grocery stores. By and large, people are willing to sacrifice a little bit in...
21st Century Fox Jumps on Earnings Beat: Tech Winners & Losers
at The Street - Thu Aug 07, 11:54AM CDT
Despite abandoning its proposed deal with Time Warner, 21st Century Fox beat earnings expectations, while Amazon.com shares fell in response to a threat from Google and Barnes & Noble.
'Fast Money' Recap: Seeking Security in Glittering Gold
at The Street - Thu Aug 07, 4:00AM CDT
The trading panel discussed falling equities, Twenty-First Century Fox' earnings and whether Pandora can take market share in sports radio from Sirius.
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Wed Aug 06, 5:14PM CDT
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Target Slips on Q2 Preliminary Guidance Cut & Higher Expense - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 06, 4:30PM CDT
Shares of Target (TGT) dipped 4.4% yesterday as the retail giant made few preliminary announcements on its second-quarter 2014 results.
History Repeats in Walgreens Deal for Alliance Boots
at The Street - Wed Aug 06, 10:19AM CDT
Investors hated Walgreens decision to buy Alliance Boots in 2012.
Target publicly endorses same-sex marriage
Star Tribune - Wed Aug 06, 10:18AM CDT
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Target Corp. is adding its name to a legal defense of gay marriage, joining other large companies that are taking a stand, just four years after the retailer came under criticism for supporting a strident opponent of same-sex unions.
Stock Market News for August 06, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 06, 9:10AM CDT
Benchmarks settled in the red zone following reports that Russia has increased forces along its border with Ukraine
Target to Sponsor 2014 ASP Maui Women's Pro Surfing Competition
Business Wire - Wed Aug 06, 9:00AM CDT
Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT), along with the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP), today announced that the retailer will be the title sponsor of this season's Maui Women's Pro, November 22 through December 6, 2014 in Honolua Bay, Maui.
Downgrade Alert for Target (TGT)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Aug 06, 8:02AM CDT
Target (NYSE:TGT) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at Goldman Sachs today. The stock closed yesterday at $58.03 on volume of 14.9 million shares, above average daily volume of 4.5 million. Over the past year, Target has traded in a range of $54.66 to $72.07 and closed yesterday at $58.03, 6% above that low. Over the past week, the 200-day moving average (MA) has remained constant while the 50-day MA has advanced 0.3%.
How Will Target (TGT) Stock Be Affected By This Ratings Downgrade?
at The Street - Wed Aug 06, 8:00AM CDT
Target (TGT) was downgraded to 'neutral' from 'buy' at Goldman Sachs (GS).
Why Target���s New Comments Should Worry Investors
at The Street - Wed Aug 06, 6:05AM CDT
Target has just issued a major earnings warning. Brian Sozzi shares why this should really frighten investors.
Asia stocks fall on Russia-Ukraine concerns
BY KAY JOHNSON - AP - Tue Aug 05, 11:26PM CDT
MUMBAI, India (AP) — Worries over Russian troops amassing near the Ukraine border sent most Asian stock markets lower Wednesday.
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Jim Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: It's Russia's Fault
at The Street - Tue Aug 05, 7:14PM CDT
If Russia wasn't front and center, the markets would be higher.
Report: Russian hackers steal 1.2B passwords
AP - Tue Aug 05, 6:31PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Russian hackers have stolen 1.2 billion user names and passwords in a series of Internet heists affecting 420,000 websites, according to a report published Tuesday.
Target discounts Q2 outlook
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Aug 05, 5:51PM CDT
Shares of the big-box retailer dropped 4.4% to 58.03 after Target (TGT) slashed its earnings outlook to 78 cents a share vs. prior guidance for 85 cents to $1, plus estimated costs of $148 mil in gross expenses related to its Dec. '13 data breach....