Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Wed Apr 22, 5:06PM CDT
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T: 32.86 (+0.20), V: 68.01 (+2.66), AXP: 78.44 (+1.16), EBAY: 56.75 (+0.33), FB: 84.63 (+1.01), TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), GOOGL: 549.18 (+6.26), GOOG: 539.36 (+5.39), MA: 91.20 (+3.43)
House passes bill designed to thwart cyberattacks
By KEN DILANIAN - AP - Wed Apr 22, 4:37PM CDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed long-awaited legislation designed to thwart cyberattacks by encouraging private companies to share information about the attackers' methods with each other and the government.
TGT: 81.34 (+0.09)
Feeling safe? Try attending Internet security conference
By BRANDON BAILEY - AP - Wed Apr 22, 4:17PM CDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A conference of Internet security experts is not for the faint of heart.
TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), EMC: 27.13 (+0.81)
SolarCity $1B Fund To Spur Commercial Installation
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 22, 11:45AM CDT
SolarCity (SCTY) announced Wednesday a $1 billion fund to finance commercial solar energy systems -- including battery storage systems. Investment firm Credit Suisse is among the investors. The No. 1 U.S. residential solar installer noted in a press...
SCTY: 59.09 (+1.40), CS: 26.60 (-0.02), TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), VSLR: 14.33 (+0.36)
Euro-Pro recalls 143K vacuum cleaners because of shock risk
AP - Wed Apr 22, 10:28AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — A Massachusetts company is recalling 143,000 upright vacuum cleaners because of the risk of electric shock.
TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), BBY: 36.18 (-0.27)
Target Website Crashes as Buyers Bombard Lilly Pulitzer Line - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Apr 21, 5:10PM CDT
Target (TGT) witnessed huge traffic across its website and brick and mortar stores for its discounted Lilly Pulitzer line on Sunday.
TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), WMT: 78.43 (+0.40), WSM: 76.08 (-0.66)
What Will It Take To End Wal-Mart's Slide?
Michael Henage - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 21, 4:55PM CDT
AMZN: 389.80 (-1.38), TJX: 66.41 (+0.12), TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), WMT: 78.43 (+0.40)
Jobs Are Everywhere, But Making A Living Is Still Tough
MyTradingIncome - Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 21, 4:48PM CDT
These days, finding a job isn't nearly as hard as it used to be. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment level is now at 5.5%, well below the peak level of 10.0% recorded in October of 2009. An unemployment rate of 5.5 percent...
AMZN: 389.80 (-1.38), COH: 41.59 (+0.10), ANGI: 6.46 (+0.31), TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), TIF: 85.10 (+0.95), GRPN: 7.07 (-0.06)
Is Physical Retail A Threat To Amazon?
Karen Webster - Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 21, 3:09PM CDT
Editor's note: This article first appeared here on Pymnts.com on March 30. Today is the day that it's reported Amazon (AMZM) will launch version 2.0 of its local services play. Branded Amazon Home Services, this hyper-local marketplace will match...
AMZN: 389.80 (-1.38), ANGI: 6.46 (+0.31), TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), WMT: 78.43 (+0.40), YELP: 50.45 (+1.14)
Is Target's Higher Dividend Yield Over Wal-Mart Worth The Risk?
Apus Investments - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 21, 1:25PM CDT
TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), WMT: 78.43 (+0.40)
3 Services Stocks Moving The Sector Upward
at The Street - Tue Apr 21, 12:02PM CDT
TheStreet highlights 3 stocks pushing the services sector higher today.
FOXA: 34.04 (+0.09), TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), AAL: 51.40 (+0.04)
Fortinet, Security Stocks Jump As Billings Soar
at Investor's Business Daily - Tue Apr 21, 11:23AM CDT
Fortinet (FTNT) stock gapped up to a new high Tuesday, and many security software stocks rose, after the company late Monday posted its biggest quarterly billings growth since its IPO in 2009. Early Monday, security vendor Check Point Software (CHKP)...
CYBR: 65.53 (-0.84), TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), SNE: 32.35 (+1.47), QLYS: 52.38 (-0.77), FTNT: 38.07 (-0.01), CHKP: 87.17 (+0.48)
Target responds to Lilly Pulitzer nation
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Apr 21, 8:54AM CDT
TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), OXM: 79.42 (-0.53)
Lilly Pulitzer a prize for Target
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Apr 20, 5:43PM CDT
Target's (TGT) 1-time sale of lower-price Lilly Pulitzer clothes and furnishings on Sun. sold out quickly but drew mixed reviews from analysts. Cowen's Oliver Chen praised the color, pattern and affordability of the offerings, while Belus Capital...
TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), OXM: 79.42 (-0.53)
Running out of time: Limited-time deals can be limiting
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO - AP - Mon Apr 20, 5:41PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Target shoppers found out this weekend that when stores make deals to carry merchandise from high-end designers for a limited time, it can be, well, really limiting.
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TGT: 81.34 (+0.09)
Shares of TGT Up 30.3% Since Uptrend Call on Shares
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Mon Apr 20, 4:58PM CDT
SmarTrend identified an Uptrend for Target (NYSE:TGT) on October 23rd, 2014 at $62.10. In approximately 6 months, Target has returned 30.33% as of today's recent price of $80.93.
TGT: 81.34 (+0.09)
Stocks Notch Month's Top Gains as China Stimulus Gives Boost
at The Street - Mon Apr 20, 3:08PM CDT
Stocks snap back from Friday's selloff to start the new week on far better footing.
HAS: 71.73 (-1.82), GE: 26.91 (+0.29), BLK: 369.51 (+1.99), HAL: 47.11 (+0.06), WFC: 54.67 (+0.39), MS: 37.20 (+0.45), RCL: 73.23 (-0.68), RDN: 18.10 (+0.19), IBM: 165.36 (+1.10), TGT: 81.34 (+0.09), TWC: 149.64 (-2.36), MTG: 10.57 (+0.10), CMCSA: 58.76 (-0.08)
Silly Over Lilly: Target Launch Like Black Friday
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Apr 20, 2:17PM CDT
If it wasn't April, Sunday's launch of Lilly Pulitzer clothes and furnishings at Target (TGT) may have been mistaken for Black Friday. Shoppers formed long lines outside before stores opened like they were waiting for Apple (AAPL) iPhones. The...
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Stocks Rally on Chinese Stimulus; Oil Settles Above $56
at The Street - Mon Apr 20, 2:07PM CDT
Stocks rally on Monday on news that China had introduced further stimulus and on better-than-expected earnings.
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