Target (TGT) on Thursday lifted its projection for comparable store sales growth in the fourth quarter on the back of a stronger-than-expected holiday shopping season.
Shares in Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) are set to fall on Thursday after the discount retailer raised its sales outlook but kept things unchanged for profits after what it said was a better-than-expected festive performance. Sales during November and December increased 2.8% versus the prior year and comparable sales by 2.0%, with digital sales up 9%.
Target raised its fourth-quarter sales forecast, as customer traffic across stores and its website rose and deals attracted holiday shoppers. The discounter said Black Friday and Cyber Monday saw record-high sales.
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Target (TGT) concluded the recent trading session at $136.47, signifying a -1.66% move from its prior day's close.
GE Vernova (GEV) shares jumped Tuesday after Bank of America analysts raised their price target for the company's stock ahead of its fourth-quarter earnings report next week.
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JPMorgan boosted its price target on Boot Barn Holdings (BOOT) stock, pointing to strong holiday sales and positive comments from executives at the Western footwear and clothing retailer.
The bull market has sent the S&P 500 up 23% over the last year. But this run has brought the average yield of the index down to just 1.24% -- the lowest yield since 2000.
Target (TGT) is among the retailers with the most exposure to the deadly wildfires that have raged this week in the Los Angeles area, JPMorgan analysts said Friday.
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