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According to a CNBC report, Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) started providing body cameras to some of its store-level employees across the U.S. as part of a pilot program testing the technology.  The Details: Shoppers have noticed Walmart associates wearing bodycams and signs posted at some store...

Retailer Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is the latest company to warn about the impact tariffs imposed by President-elect Donald Trump could have on higher prices for consumers. What Happened: Costco beat analyst estimates for revenue and earnings per share in the first-quarter...

Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:LULU) reported third-quarter financial results after the market close on Thursday. Here’s a look at the key metrics from the quarter. Q3 Earnings: Lululemon reported third-quarter revenue of $2.4 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $2.36...

Ulta Beauty Inc. (NASDAQ:ULTA) reported its third-quarter results after Thursday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures from the quarter.  The Details: Ulta Beauty reported quarterly earnings of $5.14 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $4.54. Quarterly revenue came in...

The year 2024 may have started slow for fintech stocks, but the sector flipped the script in the second half. JPMorgan's Reginald L. Smith points to a $65 billion leap in the sector's market cap since mid-September, driven by upbeat third-quarter results, rate cuts and post-election tailwinds. As...

Retailers saw increased traffic both online and in-store during the busiest Black Friday shopping weekend ever. BofA Securities analysts weighed in on the retail sector's early holiday winners.  E-commerce: According to Adobe Analytics, online sales during Thanksgiving and Black Friday grew 9% and...

Some consumers might have groceries on their minds instead of Christmas gifts or in their holiday shopping carts. What Happened: Consumers are looking for top deals on televisions, video game consoles and toys this Black Friday shopping season, which comes as experts predict the shopping holiday...

Retailers are expecting a record-breaking Black Friday to Cyber Monday shopping period as cash-strapped consumers are expected to shop early in the holiday season for sales promotions and savings.  What To Know: Management consultancy firm Bain & Company forecasts U.S. retail sales during...

Amazon solidified its position as the go-to destination for holiday shoppers this year, with consumer spending trends signaling a robust holiday season despite economic uncertainties. According to Goldman Sachs’ 2024 Holiday Survey, authored a team of analysts led by Brooke Roach, CFA, 35%...

Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GAP) reported its third-quarter results after Thursday's closing bell. Here's a look at the key figures from the quarter. The Details: Gap reported quarterly earnings of 72 cents per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 57 cents. Quarterly revenue came in at $3....

JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth sees strong online sales growth this holiday season and points to Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) as the firm's "Best Idea" for capturing the momentum. Here's a look at what Anmuth expects from the e-commerce giant during the 2024 holiday shopping season.  Expert...

Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) will be reporting its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday. Wall Street expects 53 cents in EPS and $167.72 billion in revenues when the company reports before market hours. The stock is up 62.8% over the past year, 58.59% year-to-date. Let’s look at what the charts...

Alphabet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google released its Holiday 100 annual list of curated gift ideas based on Google search trends data and Google's Shopping graph dataset of 45 billion product listings. Here's a look at some of the product searches trending this holiday season. ...

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) shares traded higher Wednesday before the company reported its September sales figures after the closing bell.  The Details: Costco reported net sales of $24.62 billion for the retail month of September, which represents an 8.9% increase over sales of $22....

Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) shares were down in early trading on Friday, even after the company reported upbeat results for its fiscal fourth quarter. The company reported its results amid an exciting earnings season. Here are some key analyst takeaways. Truist Securities On Costco...