Target and Walmart offered insight into the strength of the consumer in their Q3 reports this week, and both were able to pleasantly beat earnings expectations. So, which retail giant should investors consider buying?
Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has once again demonstrated its formidable strength in the retail sector, delivering a robust third-quarter earnings report for fiscal year 2026 (corresponding to Q3 calendar year 2025) that significantly exceeded market expectations. Released on November 20, 2025, the report sent Walmart's stock soaring, reflecting not only the
The United States financial markets are grappling with a significant wave of uncertainty as a government shutdown has led to an unprecedented delay in the release of crucial economic data. This disruption leaves investors, businesses, and policymakers "flying blind," hindering informed decision-making and potentially impacting the trajectory of the nation's
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted investor optimism for a potential interest rate cut.
Shares of auto services provider Monro (NASDAQ:MNRO) jumped 4.7% in the afternoon session after comments from a key Federal Reserve official boosted investor optimism for a potential interest rate cut.
Shares of engineered products manufacturer ESCO (NYSE:ESE) jumped 2.3% in the afternoon session after the company reported strong third-quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations and provided an optimistic forecast for the upcoming year.
Shares of bitcoin development company Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after a sharp drop in the price of Bitcoin coincided with warnings that the company might be excluded from major stock indices.
Shares of medical professional network Doximity (NYSE:DOCS) jumped 9.9% in the afternoon session after Raymond James upgraded the stock's rating to Strong Buy, citing a compelling valuation.
The U.S. labor market presented a perplexing and pivotal report in September 2025, revealing a stronger-than-expected nonfarm payroll gain that nonetheless coincided with an unwelcome rise in the unemployment rate. This intricate data tapestry, unveiled amidst the backdrop of a significant government shutdown and subsequent data delays, has intensified
Walmart heirs are having a good 2025 with the retail stock trading near all-time highs. Three of Sam Walton's children are now worth more than Bill Gates.
December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.02% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as sentiment remains fragile after a tech-led selloff in the prior session.
December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.02% this morning, swinging between gains and losses as sentiment remains fragile after a tech-led selloff in the prior session.
After Home Depot disappointed and Target got slammed, Walmart reported results that were above expectations because in this economic climate, the Target and Home Depot’s losses are Walmart’s gains.
