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☆ Jim Cramer looks at Target earnings, says consumers are loyal to value and not brands
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday said consumers right now aren't focused on brand names, but on companies that can provide the most value. The big box retailer cut its full-year guidance, and management said it saw weakness in discretionary products despite price cuts. Although the two retailers offer similar products, Cramer said Walmart is simply more affordable. He also named other discount outfits that are seeing success despite a tough consumer landscape, including Costco , TJX , Chili's-parent Brinker and Texas Roadhouse . On Wall Street, this focus on value extends beyond consumer companies and to sectors like tech, Cramer added.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, we're, " Cramer, Cramer, Brinker, Microsoft — Organizations: Target, Walmart, Costco, Texas, Nvidia, Google, Oracle, Microsoft

☆ Target CEO says shoppers are stretched and waiting until 'the last moment of need' to buy items
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Now, they're waiting "until the last moment of need, focusing on deals, and then stocking up," CEO Brian Cornell said. Chief Commercial Officer Rick Gomez provided additional detail about how this new consumer pattern has played out for the company. Advertisement"Our Target Circle week this quarter was one of our biggest yet," he said. Unseasonably warm temperatures also meant that shoppers delayed their purchases of cold-weather apparel until they actually needed it, Gomez said. "Would you be willing to trade some of the upside in those areas for even more consistency from quarter to quarter?"

Persons: Brian Cornell, Rick Gomez, Gomez, Neil Saunders, —, Fitch, David Silverman, Michael Lasser, Cornell Organizations: Target, Walmart, Data, UBS Locations: New York

☆ Ramirez: Target's private labels shine, but Walmart leads in groceries.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-20 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRamirez: Target's private labels shine, but Walmart leads in groceries. Jessica Ramirez, Senior Research Analyst at Jane Hali & Associates, discusses Walmart and Target's performance, emphasizing Walmart's strength in groceries and Target's focus on private labels and holiday traffic drivers. She notes cautious consumer spending, strategic promotions, and TJX's success in beauty amid shifting trends.

Persons: Ramirez, Jessica Ramirez, Jane Hali Organizations: Walmart, Associates

“We’re expecting this holiday period to be very consistent with that,” he said. Retailers, including Walmart, are contending with a mixed bag of factors this holiday season. The holiday season is also shorter this year and parts of the U.S. have had unseasonably warm weather, two dynamics that could hurt retailers. That would be lower than the 3.9% year-over-year jump from the 2022 to 2023 holiday season, when spending totaled $955.6 billion. Rainey said the holiday period is “off to a pretty good start.”He said items like TVs, Apple AirPods, Beats headphones and even tires have been selling.

Persons: John David Rainey, “ We’re, ”, “ They’re, Rainey, Walmart’s, Donald Trump’s, it’s, We’ve Organizations: Walmart, CNBC, LSEG, New York Stock Exchange, Sam’s, Walmart U.S, U.S, National Retail Federation, Apple Locations: U.S, China

Walmart’s CFO John David Rainey said the retailer would likely have to raise prices on some items if President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs take effect. “We never want to raise prices,” he said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin told CNBC in an interview earlier this month that the company could be forced to raise prices if the higher duties take effect. The majority of goods Walmart sells are not at risk of tariffs. The home improvement retailer addressed the potential levies as it reported earnings on Tuesday.

Persons: John David Rainey, Donald Trump’s, ”, “, ” Rainey, Wall, Matthew Shay, Tarang Amin, Steve Madden, Rainey, We’ve, Lowe’s, it’s, Brandon Sink, — CNBC’s Gabrielle Fonrouge Organizations: CNBC, National Retail Federation, Walmart Locations: China, U.S

But planning ahead to take advantage of them is getting harder, and that’s largely thanks to Amazon. NBC News’ Holiday Price Check is tracking the online prices of five gift items, each in a popular product category, to determine when the best deals hit. Already, it’s clear that Amazon is often setting the pace. Target, for example, has narrowed the online price gap with Amazon in key product categories since last year, Profitero found. But for retailers, the race for shoppers’ holiday dollars is increasingly a discounting competition.

Persons: “, Trae Bodge, ”, Profitero, Vivek Pandya, upmanship, Janelle Rasey, “ We’ll, Donald Trump, Jack Kleinhenz, you’re, it’s, It’s, ” Pandya Organizations: Amazon . NBC, Amazon, Walmart, Amazon Prime, Amazon’s, AirPods, NBC News, House, NBC, Retail, National Retail Federation, “ Locations: Seattle

☆ Federal jobs are known for their stability. Now they could be in jeopardy as Musk pushes for deep spending cuts.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Tech: We're in the middle of a white-collar recession, and tech workers are shouldering much of it . We're in the middle of a white-collar recession, and tech workers . AdvertisementElon Musk's government efficiency commission has been tasked with cutting government spending, raising questions about the future of millions of jobs. Tech jobs are mired in a recession. White collar hiring is in a huge slump, and tech workers are some of the hardest hit .

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☆ Walmart may have to raise some prices if Trump tariffs take effect, CFO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Melissa Repko | In Melissa-Repko | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Walmart 's CFO, John David Rainey, said the retailer could have to raise prices on some items if President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs take effect. "We never want to raise prices," he said in an interview with CNBC on Tuesday. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin told CNBC in an interview earlier this month that the company could be forced to raise prices if the higher duties take effect. The majority of goods Walmart sells are not at risk of tariffs. "Tariffs, though, are inflationary for customers, so we want to work with suppliers and with our own private brand assortment to try to bring down prices."

Persons: John David Rainey, Donald Trump's, Rainey, Lowe's, Walmart's, Brandon Sink, Marvin Ellison, it's, We're, We've, Matthew Shay, Tarang Amin, Steve Madden, Gabrielle Fonrouge Organizations: Walmart, Walmart Inc, CNBC, National Retail Federation Locations: Martinez , California, U.S, China

The best Walmart Black Friday deals are often available the week of Thanksgiving, but some enticing savings opportunities are available now. We've rounded up some of the best deals currently available at Walmart across home, kitchen, tech, and more. Make sure to check out our guide to the best early Black Friday deals. Best early Walmart Black Friday home and kitchen dealsThe best early Black Friday home and kitchen deals at Walmart feature products from Ninja, Dyson, Keurig, and more. View at WalmartBest early Walmart Black Friday tech dealsWalmart's best early Black Friday tech deals include everything from TVs to headphones to smartwatches to gaming consoles.

Persons: We're, Apple AirPods, Dyson, Keurig, it's Organizations: Business, Walmart, Dyson, LG, Best, Walmart Best, Apple, Samsung, iPad, Walmart Samsung Galaxy Watch, Galaxy, Walmart Apple

☆ How much money you’d have now if you invested $1,000 in Walmart 10 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Cheyenne Devon | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

On Tuesday, Walmart announced its fiscal third quarter results as the retail giant promotes its ongoing Black Friday and Cyber Monday holiday shopping events next week. Additionally, Walmart reported earnings per share of 58 cents, adjusted, compared with the 53 cents analysts' predicted. Notably, the company appears to be optimistic heading into the holiday spending season and says Walmart customers have been purchasing more general merchandise outside of groceries. "In the U.S., in-store volumes grew, pickup from store grew faster, and delivery from store grew even faster than that," Doug McMillon, Walmart president and CEO, said in a Nov. 19 press release. "Our teams are executing and delighting our customers and members with the value and convenience they expect from Walmart."

Persons: Doug McMillon Organizations: Walmart Locations: U.S

☆ I took the same Thanksgiving grocery list to Aldi and Walmart. The cheaper chain wasn't necessarily better.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Elliott Harrell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementBoth Walmart and Aldi have advertised some big discounts on Thanksgiving staples this year. It was tricky to find all the items I needed at both stores, though Walmart felt easier to navigate. Aldi had cheaper prices than Walmart across the board, but I didn't find everything I needed there. Both Aldi and Walmart have announced major deals for Thanksgiving this year. AdvertisementBoth retailers seemed to offer a lot of value, but I wanted to see which provided the better shopping experiences and prices as I prepare for Thanksgiving.

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☆ Jim Cramer explains why budget retailers like Walmart are seeing success
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The big box retailer posted an earnings and revenue beat on Tuesday, impressing Wall Street and sending the stock to a new 52-week high, up 3% by the close. Walmart highlighted growth in its e-commerce segment and advertising business as factors that contributed to its success. But to Cramer, the main reason Walmart's quarter impressed Wall Street is its affordable merchandise and price reductions. Walmart and peer retailers that focus on value — like Amazon and Costco — are what consumers want right now, and these retailers are some of the only ones that can afford large price rollbacks, he added. "There's something going on underneath, something that's hurting every department store, every dollar store, every mall store," Cramer said.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, Cramer, Wall Organizations: Walmart, Costco Locations: U.S

☆ One of our lagging stocks has found its stride and is outperforming its peers
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

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☆ Jonson: 4% comp sales show Walmart's quality and value
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailJonson: 4% comp sales show Walmart's quality and valueZach Jonson, CIO of Stack Financial Management, calls Walmart a strong hold, citing its 4% sales growth, grocery dominance, and resilience in downturns.

Persons: Jonson, Zach Jonson Organizations: Stack Financial Management, Walmart Locations: downturns

☆ Walmart hits all time highs, Fmr. CEO Bill Simon says Target holds key to what happens next
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWalmart hits all time highs, Fmr. CEO Bill Simon says Target holds key to what happens nextBill Simon, Fmr Walmart U.S. CEO, joins 'Fast Money' to talk Walmart earnings and what to expect out of Target results.

Persons: Bill Simon Organizations: Walmart

☆ Walmart says prices will 'probably' go up if Trump tariffs take effect
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

AdvertisementWalmart's CFO said that Trump's proposed tariffs could lead the retailer to raise prices. During Trump's previous term, Walmart said it would try to avoid food price increases by managing costs elsewhere. Walmart CFO John David Rainey said on Tuesday that Trump's sweeping tariff plan could lead the retailer to raise prices on a portion of its products. Related Video"We never want to raise prices," he told CNBC. "Tariffs, though, are inflationary for customers, so we want to work with suppliers and with our own private-brand assortment to try to bring down prices."

Persons: John David Rainey, Trump, Rainey, Doug McMillon, McMillon Organizations: Walmart, CNBC, Walmart US, Target, Costco

☆ 3-Stock Lunch: Microsoft, Walmart & Intuit
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via Email3-Stock Lunch: Microsoft, Walmart & IntuitChad Morganlander, Washington Crossing Advisor, senior portfolio manager, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss stock plays for three stocks.

Persons: Intuit Chad Morganlander Organizations: Microsoft, Walmart, Intuit, Washington Crossing Locations: Washington

☆ Walmart is gaining share at a time when consumers want value, says top retail analyst Dana Telsey
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWalmart is gaining share at a time when consumers want value, says top retail analyst Dana TelseyDana Telsey, Telsey Advisory Group CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk Walmart earnings and what to expect from Target tomorrow.

Persons: Dana Telsey Dana Telsey Organizations: Walmart, Telsey

☆ Walmart is really well positioned ahead of the holidays, says D.A. Davidson's Michael Baker
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

In this videoShare Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWalmart is really well positioned ahead of the holidays, says D.A. Davidson's Michael BakerMichael Baker, D.A. Davidson senior research analyst, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss outlooks on Walmart, whether tariffs pose any risk to business, and more.

Persons: Davidson's Michael Baker Michael Baker, D.A, Davidson Organizations: Walmart

☆ Walmart keeps growing with shoppers making more than $100,000 a year
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Nathaniel Meyersohn | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Walmart, Lowe's, Intuit, Kraft Heinz and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Hakyung Kim | In Hakyungkim | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Check out the companies making headlines in midday trading: Walmart — The big-box retailer saw shares jump nearly 5% to hit a record after the retail giant topped fiscal third-quarter earnings and revenue expectations. The retailer also hiked its outlook again as it saw growth in e-commerce and improvements in sales outside of the grocery aisles. Lowe's — The home improvement retailer dropped more than 3% after saying it expects sales to decline in 2024 . Kraft Heinz — The packaged food company dipped about 1% after a Piper Sandler downgrade to neutral from overweight. Insmed — Shares rallied more than 8% after the drugmaker terminated a $500 million equity sales agreement with health-care investment bank Leerink Partners.

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☆ Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Walmart, Lowe's, Super Micro Computer, BioNTech and more
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Alex Harring | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Walmart – The retail giant gained about 4% after posting fiscal third-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street's estimates. Although the company reported a top- and bottom-line beat in the fiscal third quarter, it estimates sales will fall year over year. Super Micro Computer — The server maker soared around 26% after announcing BDO as its new auditor. Super Micro also provided a plan to the Nasdaq on how it will stay in compliance with exchange's rules. Symbotic — The automation technology company surged 28.5% after beating expectations for revenue in the fourth fiscal quarter.

Persons: Young, Symbotic, AeroVironment, Donald Trump's, Robert F, Kennedy Jr, Blackwell, Sarah Min, Samantha Subin, Hakyung Kim, Sean Conlon, Brian Evans, Michelle Fox Organizations: Walmart, BDO, Ernst, Nasdaq, Revenue, Wall, BioNTech, ISI, Department of Health, Human Services, Nvidia —, Nvidia

☆ Death of 19-year-old employee found in Walmart walk-in oven was not foul play, police say
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Marlene Lenthang | Marlene Lenthang Is A Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

No foul play is suspected in the death of the 19-year-old Walmart employee whose body was found in the store’s walk-in oven in Canada last month, police said Monday. Halifax Regional Police had responded on a report of a sudden death to the Walmart at 6990 Mumford Rd. The young woman was identified as Kaur by the Maritime Sikh Society in Halifax, Nova Scotia, which launched a fundraiser on behalf of the family last month. The organization said Kaur was discovered by her mother, who also worked at the store. The Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration also said it issued a stop-work order on Oct. 22 for the Walmart’s bakery and a piece of equipment at the store.

Persons: Gursimran Kaur, ” Martin Cromwell, ”, Cromwell, Kaur, Kaur’s, “, ” Kaur Organizations: Walmart, Halifax Regional Police, Nova Scotia Department of Labor, Maritime Sikh Society, NBC, CBC, Nova, Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Immigration, Department of Labour Locations: Canada, “, Halifax , Nova Scotia, India, Nova Scotia

☆ This Costco competitor looks cheap. How to bet on it using options
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Michael Khouw | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

It builds on the P/E ratio (price-earnings ratio) by incorporating the expected long term earnings growth rate, providing a more dynamic perspective. Using a two-axis growth of a similar relative scale, we can normalize and compare BJ's revenue growth to Costco's. Costco's growth rate is better than that of its smaller competitors, but is the stock itself a better value? Over the past five years, Costco has experienced a growth rate of 11%, and BJ's is a more modest but still respectable 7%. BJ's PEG ratio is 21/7 = 3.

Persons: BJ, I've, BJ Jan Organizations: BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, BJ's, Costco, Walmart, CNBC, NBC UNIVERSAL Locations: Marlborough , Massachusetts, East Coast, Midwest

☆ Stock futures open little changed ahead of major earnings reports: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-18 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the morning trading on November 07, 2024 in New York City. Stock futures are little changed Monday night as investors await key earnings from retailers and chipmaker Nvidia this week. S&P futures shed about 0.05%, while Nasdaq 100 futures traded marginally lower. About 93% of S&P 500 companies have reported quarterly results so far, with three-quarters exceeding expectations and more than 60% beating revenue estimates, according to FactSet. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.6%, snapping a four-day losing streak, while the S&P 500 added about 0.4%.

Persons: Stocks, Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Stock, Nvidia, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Trump Media & Technology Group, Walmart, Blackwell, Dow Jones, Morgan Stanley Investment Locations: New York City

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