A Walmart store is shown in Oceanside, California, U.S., May 15, 2025. Mike Blake | Reuters Last month, Walmart downplayed how much President Donald Trump‘s tariffs would affect its business in front of a large audience of investors. CEO Doug McMillon pointed to other challenging times that the company had …
My top 10 things to watch Monday, May 19 1. Bonds are crushing stocks this morning, with the 30-year Treasury yield north of 5% and the 10-year Treasury yield topping 4.5%, in response to Moody’s downgrading its rating on U.S. sovereign debt. The S & P 500 is on track …
Trade deal progress dominated last week’s stock market and promises to be influential in the week ahead. In Switzerland this weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent started a dialogue over tariffs with Chinese officials. On Sunday, Bessent said the talks were productive and more details would be forthcoming at a Monday …
A robotic arm fills prescriptions at a Walgreens’ micro-fulfillment center. Courtesy: Walgreens As struggling drugstore chains work to regain their footing, Walgreens is doubling down on automation. The company is expanding the number of retail stores served by its micro-fulfillment centers, which use robots to fill thousands of prescriptions for …
In an aerial view, Ford Broncos are seen for sale on a lot at a dealership on April 18, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images At car dealerships across the country, consumers are rushing to buy new vehicles ahead of tariff-related price hikes. Some shoppers have also …
The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images Warnings of empty store shelves have been in the headlines as multiple press reports indicate that CEOs of America’s top retail stores told President Trump that a prolonged trade war would lead to shortages. When could that become a reality, …
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Business Roundtable’s quarterly meeting at the Business Roundtable headquarters on March 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images America’s richest and most powerful companies shelled out millions to fund President Donald Trump‘s inauguration festivities. Three months later, some may …
People walk past Target Store in Midtown Manhattan on March 6, 2025 in New York City, United States. Mostafa Bassim | Anadolu | Getty Images Target CEO Brian Cornell met with the Rev. Al Sharpton in New York on Thursday as the retailer faces calls for a boycott and a …
Shoppers at the Walmart Supercenter in Burbank in Burbank Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images For millions of low-income Americans — already rattled by the threat of tariffs and higher prices — changes to a program that helps with grocery costs could …
Here are Tuesday’s biggest calls on Wall Street: Bank of America reiterates Netflix as buy The firm said it’s bullish on the stock ahead of earnings later this week. “Amid recent market volatility, Netflix’s strong subscription model with critical entertainment (which historically has performed well in a recession) has made …