Big-box retailer Walmart (WMT) has spent more than a decade navigating the retail world under the leadership of Doug McMillon. He stepped into the CEO role in February 2014 and carried the company through a period defined by the pandemic, supply-chain strain, inflationary pressure, and tariff adjustments. Through those demanding years, the company strengthened its identity as an e-commerce powerhouse while maintaining its reach as a household name. Now, though, a new transition sits at the center of Walma ...

Market Overview - Market indexes experienced a reversal, initially up 1-2% but later down 1-2% due to reconsideration of positive economic metrics and labor market data [1][2] - The Dow dropped 2400 points, S&P 500 down 310 points, Nasdaq down 1325 points, and small-cap Russell down 145 points since November 12 [2] Earnings Reports - The Gap (GAP) reported its seventh consecutive quarter of revenue growth with earnings of 62 cents per share, beating consensus by 4 cents, and revenues of $3.9 billion meeting expectations; comps increased by 5% despite Athleta's -11% year-over-year growth [3] - Ross Stores (ROST) exceeded expectations with earnings of $1.58 per share, surpassing the consensus of $1.40, and revenues of $5.6 billion exceeding the forecast of $5.4 billion; next-quarter earnings guidance was raised [4] - Intuit (INTU) reported earnings of $3.34 per share, above the $3.10 consensus, with revenues of $3.89 billion beating the expected $3.76 billion; next-quarter revenue guidance was raised, but earnings guidance for fiscal Q2 was lowered [5]

Pre-market futures are budding up slightly this morning, in what has become one of the most challenging weeks (so far) in recent memory. Major market indexes have come down since Thursday of last week, but at this hour the Dow is +73 points, +0.16%, the S&P 500 is +16 points, +0.24%, the Nasdaq +77, +0.31%, and the small-cap Russell 2000 is +8 points, +0.37%.We are not seeing the Housing Starts and Building Permits reports this morning, which we were hoping for once the federal government reopened last mont ...

With the greater part of third quarter earnings results in the rearview mirror, investors are looking ahead to marquee reports from Nvidia (NVDA) and Walmart (WMT) this week. So far, the Q3 earnings season is off to a positive start. As of Nov. 14, 92% of S&P 500 companies have reported results, according to FactSet data, and analysts are expecting a 13.1% jump in earnings per share during the third quarter. If that figure holds, it would mark the fourth straight quarter of double-digit earnings growth an ...

We take a look at some of the movers here on Wall Street and I'm joined by Diane King Hall is with me and we're looking at Nike today also. I mean yesterday we were talking about on holdings and those those sneakers doing so well. Now we get Wells Fargo with a move on Nike today.>> Yeah, indeed. And adding more strength to Nike uh because it's been getting some love this week and certainly much needed given how shares have performed so far this year. So Wells Fargo becoming more bullish on Nike.They've upgr ...

All right, Mad Dash, four and a half minutes before we get an opening bell on this Thursday. I see Dollar Tree there. >> A rare downgrade to sell by Goldman talking about lower income concerns.Basically saying that lower income people aren't even buying not the purchase for 10. You're at Dollar Tree. Now Dollar Tree is very expensive, but they have raised the prices.You know, they have a lot of three to five stuff to buy dollars. But they also rely and this is really important because it's a very non it's a ...

Key Takeaways Costco's net sales rose 8.3% to $48.33B over nine weeks of fiscal 2026.Comparable sales grew 6.6% in the United States, 6.3% in Canada and 7.2% internationally.Digital sales jumped 21.6%, highlighting Costco's growing e-commerce strength.Costco Wholesale Corporation’s (COST) net sales grew 8.3% over the first nine weeks of fiscal 2026, reaching $48.33 billion, reflecting consistent shopper engagement and setting an optimistic tone for the holiday season. October’s performance showed an 8.6% in ...

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Group 1 - The stock market experienced a sharp decline for the week, but there was a notable recovery on Friday as bulls attempted to stabilize the situation [1] Group 2 - Pic 'N' Save distinguished itself by acquiring inventory through purchasing overruns from manufacturers, focusing on products with minor defects or outdated styles [2] - The discount store chain capitalized on buying large quantities of merchandise at significant discounts from companies looking to offload their stock [2]

Core Insights - Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) demonstrated consistent comparable sales growth in October, driven by its appeal to value-conscious consumers [1] Sales Performance - For the four weeks ending November 2, 2025, Costco reported a 6.6% year-over-year increase in total comparable sales, with U.S. sales up 6.6%, Canada up 6.3%, and Other International markets up 7.2% [2] - Adjusted for gasoline price fluctuations and foreign exchange, U.S. comparable sales increased by 6.7%, while Canada and Other International markets saw increases of 8.8% and 5.1%, respectively, leading to an overall growth of 6.8% [3] - Digitally-enabled comparable sales surged by 16.6%, reflecting strong performance in Costco's online channel, following gains of 26.1% in September and 18.4% in August [4] Revenue Growth - Costco's net sales for October rose by 8.6% to $21.75 billion, compared to $20.03 billion in the same period last year, following sales improvements of 8% and 8.7% in September and August, respectively [4][7] Membership Model Strength - The strength of Costco's membership-based model, characterized by high renewal rates, fosters customer loyalty, which supports steady sales and stable margins even during economic uncertainty [5]