Retail


CarMax Names a New CEO. He’s Not a Car Guy.

The used-car retailer names IHG Hotels & Resorts veteran Keith Barr as its next CEO.

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Shopify Stock Slumps on Earnings Miss. Software Worries Are Why.

The e-commerce platform reported weaker-than-expected earnings but beat revenue estimates. It announced a $2 billion buyback program.

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Shopify, Moderna, Robinhood, Unity, Vertiv, Generac, Beta Tech, Humana, Micron, and More Stock Market Movers

Robinhood reports weaker-than-expected growth in the fourth quarter while shares in Moderna tumble after the company says the Food and Drug Administration refuses to review a seasonal flu vaccine application.

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Amazon.com Stock Is Falling Again. This Is Its Worst Run Since 2022.

The technology and retail giant is set to lose around $400 billion in market capitalization over the last seven sessions.

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Markets Get This Warning From Mattel, Hasbro Earnings. It’s a Problem for the Fed.

Ford’s new tariff hit caps off weak fourth quarter, Robinhood clouded by crypto turmoil, oil prices rise, and more news to start your day.

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Mattel Stock Plunges 30% After Earnings. Rival Hasbro Soared In a Very Different Toy Story.

Mattel and Hasbro both reported earnings but the stock market reaction has been very different.

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Target Shakes Up Its Top Ranks and Bets on a Storefront Revival. The Stock Drops.

New CEO Michael Fiddelke reshuffled the chain’s leadership team and is reaffirming financial guidance ahead of investor day.

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Walmart Is Letting Big Tech Foot the Bill for AI. Who Else Can Win.

Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet are pour billions into AI. Walmart could borrow their massive capital expenditures to transform itself.

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December Retail Sales Fell Short. Worries About the Economy Curbed Holiday Spending.

Retail sales were virtually unchanged in December from November.

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Kyndryl, Hims & Hers, Novo Nordisk, Oracle, Nvidia, AppLovin, and More Stock Market Movers

Kyndryl’s chief financial officer, David Wyshner, departs the company amid a review of its accounting practices.

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Kroger Appoints a New CEO. The Stock Is Rallying.

Former Walmart exec Greg Foran will be the grocer’s boss in a move investors hope will put an end to almost a year of uncertainty.

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Amazon, Strategy, Robinhood, Novo Nordisk, Molina, Stellantis, Hub Group, and More Stock Market Movers

Amazon shares tumble after the tech and online retailing giant forecasts $200 billion in capital expenditures for 2026.

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Philip Morris Stock Edges Up. Why Soft Revenue Isn’t a Drag for the Tobacco Giant.

The cigarette and Zyn nicotine pouch maker reports softer-than-expected revenue.

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Amazon’s $200 Billion Spending Plan Is the Right Move for This Reason

Amazon reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.95 for its latest quarter, compared to Wall Street’s estimate of $1.97.

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Amazon Isn’t Afraid to Spend to Win the AI Race. It Needs the Edge.

Amazon is a mega-cap company recycling its torrent of cashflows back into a generational opportunity to cement its place at the top of the AI mountain.

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Review and Preview: Utilities Are the New Bitcoin

The tech selloff continued on Thursday, spreading to other sectors. Plus, a sneak peek into retail earnings season.

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This Dental Stock Is Rising. Why Earnings Are Giving Investors a Reason to Smile.

Align, which makes the Invisalign teeth-straightening system, beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly earnings and revenue.

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Ralph Lauren’s Earnings Were Strong. Investors Were Still Disappointed.

Investors have come to expect a lot from the retailer. Its latest boost to its financial guidance just wasn’t enough to satisfy Wall Street.

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Tapestry Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat. Coach Sales Rose 25%.

The company also raised its guidance for the full year.

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Costco’s Strong January Sales Give Stock a Boost

Costco’s sales growth accelerated again in January.

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AMD, AbbVie, Boston Scientific, Eli Lilly, MP Materials, Super Micro, Palantir, and More Stock Market Movers

Advanced Micro Devices stock falls sharply even as the chip maker posts better-than-expected earnings and guidance.

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Staples Stocks Are Known for Safety. Now They Look Way Too Frothy.

Consumer staples stocks are soaring. Walmart, Costco, Coke and P&G may have fewer AI risks. But the stocks are now pricey.

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Chipotle Stock Slides as Same-Store Sales Decrease

Chipotle reports earnings after shares slid 34% in a year. Investors are watching closely for signs that customer traffic and pricing pressures are stabilizing.

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PepsiCo Earnings Were Finally Good Enough to Boost the Stock

The maker of Pepsi-Cola, Lay’s, and Doritos has been working to revive its U.S. business.

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BJ's, Kroger, and 8 Other Stocks to Benefit From Retail's Slump

The sector has been decidedly out of fashion for the past year.

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