Target raised its fourth-quarter sales forecast Thursday after more consumers turned to its stores and website for holiday shopping — particularly on days known for deep discounts. The big-box retailer now expects comparable sales in the fiscal fourth quarter to grow by about 1.5%. That’s better than its most recent outlook that the metric would be approximately flat. Comparable sales includes sales ...
Major oil and gas stocks have historically offered investors high dividend yields, especially when prices are strong. The US oil and gas market has responded surprisingly well to the continued volatility in the global markets, including ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Russian-Ukrainian war and economic uncertainty. For those who prefer a long-term approach to investing, oil and gas ...
Tron founder Justin Sun recently announced the launch of USDD 2.0, an updated version of the algorithmic stablecoin, offering a 20% annual percentage yield (APY). Sun addressed inquiries about the yield’s source, stating that it is entirely subsidized by the Tron DAO. Justin Sun Announces USDD 2.0 with 20% Yield Backed by Tron DAO Reserves In a recent post on ...
As Israel and Hamas edge closer to a possible ceasefire-hostage agreement, a small number of families whose loved ones remain captive in Gaza are saying “No” to a deal. Many members of the Tikva (Hope) Forum fringe group, including settlers in the occupied West Bank, hold right-wing ideologies. They oppose the release of Palestinian prisoners in Israel as part of ...
In this exclusive StockCharts video, Joe demonstrates how to use the 1-2-3 reversal pattern as a buy signal on the weekly chart. This approach can be used when the monthly chart is in a strong position. Joe shares how to use MACD and ADX to help when the trendline pattern isn’t clear, then shows the commodity charts and the shifts ...
Speaker Mike Johnson is replacing Rep. Mike Turner as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee after a debacle that started with a warning about Russian space nuclear technology last year, a source familiar with the decision confirmed to Fox News Digital. Johnson, R-La., was unhappy with Turner, R-Ohio, after a seemingly unexpected warning he issued about the need to declassify ...
Foul-mouthed superheroes and family-friendly fare propped up the domestic box office during the final months of 2024. Full-year ticket sales were down just 3.4% from 2023, reaching $8.74 billion, a far cry from the nearly 27% shortage seen at the midway point of 2024. The combination of Disney and Marvel’s “Deadpool & Wolverine,” Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” Disney Animation’s “Moana 2” and Universal’s “Wicked,” ...
Bitcoin adoption is gaining traction as several US states propose measures to establish strategic reserves. The trend stems from broader discussions spearheaded recently by incoming President Donald Trump and his allies, who are advocating for a federal plan to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The price of Bitcoin hit new all-time highs in 2024, sparking attention from state lawmakers interested ...
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on whether or not it will approve the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund. This decision comes just 6 days before Gary Gensler, the Chairman of the commission leaves the agency. Per the filing from the commission, this delay is not denial as it requires more time to consider the ...
South Korean authorities investigating President Yoon Suk Yeol have arrived at his official residence in a second attempt to detain the embattled leader for questioning over his short-lived declaration of martial law last month, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency. Vehicles from the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO), which is working with police and the defense ministry to investigate Yoon, ...
Will small cap stocks finally take on a leadership role in 2025? In this video, Dave provides a thorough technical analysis discussion of the Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) and how that compares to the current technical configuration of the S&P 500 index. He also shares three charts he’ll be watching in the coming weeks to determine whether small caps are ...
Reactions poured in on social media and elsewhere as Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth was grilled by Democrats on Capitol Hill following a tense confirmation hearing that often got personal. ‘Pete Hegseth is crushing it,’ Former White House Press Secretary Ari Fleischer posted on X. ‘It is refreshing to hear someone relentlessly focus on warriors and lethality, without playing Washington’s ...