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Cowen names Costco a best idea, says wholesaler can be a big winner in 2023
Costco is uniquely situated in an inflationary environment and could stand to gain as consumers get increasingly price conscious, according to Cowen. Analyst Oliver Chen named the stock a best idea for 2023 with a price target of $650, which implies a 35% upside from Thursday’s close. “Costco is well-positioned in an inflationary environment and […]
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Rent the Runway shares surge after fashion rental company reports stronger quarterly sales
Jennifer Hyman, Rent the Runway Scott Mlyn | CNBC As some shoppers think twice about purchases, Rent the Runway is getting a bump. The fashion rental and subscription company on Wednesday reported stronger quarterly revenue that beat expectations and raised its financial outlook for the year as customers opted to borrow designer clothes instead of […]
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Kroger’s stock is a solid bet, with or without the Albertsons’ deal, Bernstein says
The grocery business is ripe for investment, and Kroger is a good way to play it even if it isn’t able to complete its acquisition of Albertsons , according to Bernstein. Analyst Dean Rosenblum said he’s bullish on Kroger without the deal, seeing 25% potential upside for the stock from Tuesday’s close. But if the […]
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Rising thefts at Walmart could lead to price jumps, store closures, CEO says
Walmart stores across the U.S. are grappling with an uptick in shoplifting that could lead to higher prices and closed stores if the problem persists, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Tuesday. “Theft is an issue. It’s higher than what it has historically been,” he told CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “We’ve got safety measures, security measures that […]
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Here is what America’s top rated CEOs are indicating about a doable economic downturn in 2023
Basic Motors CEO Mary Barra speaks all through a visit of the US president to the General Motors Factory ZERO electrical car or truck assembly plant in Detroit, Michigan on November 17, 2021. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Visuals As 2023 techniques and the prospect of a economic downturn looms, corporate America is getting […]
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United CEO says business travel has ‘plateaued’ but revenue is still rising
United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landing in London Heathrow International airport in England, UK. Nicolas Economou | NurPhoto | Getty Images Business travel demand has “plateaued” but revenue continues to rise thanks to strong demand and capacity constraints, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told CNBC on Tuesday. Major companies, many in tech, have announced plans […]
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Walmart CEO says shoppers are being more selective as they deal with inflation
The American shopper is still feeling “stressed” by inflation, but the effects aren’t being felt evenly across categories, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said Tuesday. “We’ve got some customers who are more budget-conscious that have been under inflation pressure now for months,” he told CNBC’s “Squawk Box.” “That sustained pressure in some categories, I think, is […]
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Kroger hikes forecast after stronger grocery sales top estimates
The Kroger supermarket chain’s headquarters is shown in Cincinnati, Ohio. Lisa Baertlein | Reuters Kroger on Thursday raised its forecast for the year after stronger third-quarter sales topped Wall Street expectations and inflation continued to push up the prices shoppers pay for milk, eggs and other groceries. Shares rose about 3% in premarket trading. related […]
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Virginia Walmart mass shooting survivor files $50 million lawsuit
A Walmart employee who survived last week’s mass shooting at a store in Virginia has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company for allegedly continuing to employ the shooter — a store supervisor — “who had known propensities for violence, threats and strange behavior.” The lawsuit, which appears to be the first to stem from the […]
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Shopper turnout hit record high over Black Friday weekend, retail trade group says
A customer searches for shoe products inside a Macy’s store during Black Friday sales on November 25, 2022 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Kena Betancur | Getty Images A record number of holiday shoppers – 196.7 million – flocked back to stores and hunted for deals from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday, according to a […]
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