Key Points Target's stock decline has pushed its dividend yield to a historic 5.0%, creating opportunities for income investors. The company has increased its dividend payments for 54 consecutive years, creating a dividend king that should continue to grow its payouts. Generating $1,000 in annual dividends from Target requires purchasing 222 shares at current prices, for a total investment of $20,313. 10 stocks we like better than Target › Big-box retailer Target (NYSE: TGT) is going through toug ...

Group 1 - Walmart is set to increase prices on certain products due to high tariff costs, indicating the impact of U.S. tariff policies on the economy [2][3] - Walmart's CFO stated that the magnitude and speed of price increases will be unprecedented, with about one-third of the products sold in the U.S. being imported [3] - Despite maintaining annual sales and net profit outlooks, Walmart refrained from providing forecasts for the May to July quarter due to unpredictable trade negotiations [3] Group 2 - Tariffs have made various products, such as mattresses and toys, more expensive, contributing to a 0.3% increase in prices this year according to the Federal Reserve [4] - Several companies, including Mattel and Procter & Gamble, have announced or planned price increases in response to tariffs, while some have chosen to remove products from shelves [4] - Retailers are facing pressure to raise prices to offset higher costs, leading to increased financial strain on American households, as indicated by a rise in the proportion of families only making minimum credit card payments [5]