Barrick Mining (NYSE: B) announced the resignation of President and CEO Mark Bristow today. After nearly seven years at the helm, the South African-born mining veteran departs without explanation, leaving investors to speculate on what prompted such an unexpected move.Effective immediately, Mark Hill, head of the company's Latin American and Asia-Pacific operations, has stepped in as interim CEO while the board begins a global search for a permanent replacement.“On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Mark ...

Target (NYSE: TGT ) stock looks cheap, with sentiment weighed down by weak but improving comp sales and store traffic, margin pressure, and skepticism around the CEO transition. Yet, the company is investing in digital channel growth, higher margin non-merchandise sales, and a food and beverage Analyst's Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of TGT, COST either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am ...