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Walmart reports its earnings before the bell. Here’s what to expect
Walmart will report quarterly earnings on Thursday, as investors and economists seek clarity about the health of American households and the outlook for the broader economy. Here’s what analysts are expecting for the big-box retailer, according to consensus estimates from LSEG: Earnings per share: 65 cents Revenue: $168.53 billion As the nation’s largest retailer, Walmart […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street surges; Starbucks ousts CEO
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on June 12, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no […]
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Home Depot expects sales to weaken as consumers grow more cautious
Home Depot on Tuesday topped quarterly expectations, but cautioned that sales will be weaker than expected in the back half of the year as high interest rates and consumer uncertainty dampen demand. The home improvement retailer said it now expects full-year comparable sales to decline by 3% to 4% compared to the prior fiscal year. […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Monday
Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Whirlwind week Stocks nearly recovered to break even last week after a rout on Monday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the week down 0.6%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite lost 0.04% and 0.18%, respectively. A weak […]
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CNBC Daily Open: Wall Street rebounds, investors to monitor earnings and inflation data
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 31, 2024 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no […]
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As inflation fury lingers, politicians join customers in pushing companies to cut prices
Kroger, Walmart, and McDonald’s. Beata Zawrzel | Nurphoto | Brandon Bell | Getty Images | Kamil Krzaczynski | Reuters Expensive Big Mac meals and fears of surge pricing at grocery stores have put food chains and consumer product companies in politicians’ crosshairs. Walmart, McDonald’s and Kroger are just a few of the companies that have […]
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Beauty brand Madison Reed bets on women’s sports with UConn basketball partnership
Paige Bueckers has kicked off her partnership with Madison Reed by going from blond to “sparkling rose.” Courtesy: Madison Reed The latest women’s college sports deal comes with a splash — of color. The University of Connecticut has struck a deal with beauty brand Madison Reed in a wide-ranging partnership that includes court-naming rights; name, […]
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Want to invest $50,000? Here are 5 ETFs to buy and hold, according to a wealth manager
2024 was expected to be a ” stock picker’s year ,” but macroeconomic uncertainties and some market volatility have seen many investors plow cash into exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Net flows into ETFs topped $200 million in the second quarter of this year, according to Fidelity, taking the year’s total to $404 billion — 85% higher […]
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How sustainable diaper brand Kudos is taking on industry giants — with a Target rollout
Kudos diapers founder Amrita Saigal with her daughter Courtesy: Kudos Throughout modern history, parents have only had one real option when it comes to disposable diapers: plastic. The single-use products are typically made with fossil fuels like petroleum and can take hundreds of years to break down, making them the third-largest consumer item in U.S. […]
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Babies R Us is back: Here’s why Kohl’s is betting on babies to drive its turnaround
Kohl’s plans to have 200 Babies R Us shops in its stores by the end of September. The retailer will sell a wide variety of baby gear, including strollers, car seats and cribs. Courtesy: Kohl’s WOODLAND PARK, N.J. — Kohl’s is thinking small to rev up its sales. The retailer is opening Babies R Us […]
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