Target’s earnings surge despite holiday sales dip, sees sales recovery in 2024

Stacey Widlitz, founder of SW Retail Advisors, talks about Macy’s 150 store closures and shares her top retail picks on “The Claman Countdown.” Target on Tuesday reported an increase in holiday quarter profit despite a weaker-than-expected sales decline, forecasting that full-year comparable sales would significantly beat Wall Street expectations, and the market The company’s stock […]
California sees nearly 11 feet of snow, with another foot or so expected

California ski resorts were hit by a major snowstorm this weekend, with some mountain towns receiving more than 10 feet of snow, according to snowfall totals data released Monday. Sugar Bowl snowfall was 126 inches; at the top of the listfollowed by 116 inches of snow at Soda Springs CalTrans and 106 inches at King […]
‘Real Housewives’ star Dina Manzo’s ex sees case dropped for allegedly hiring goon to rough up her new beau — but he’s not out of trouble: court docs

Just when he thought he was out of court, they might drag him back in. The extortion case against Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dina Manzo’s ex-husband has been dismissed, but he will likely be re-indicted on “very serious” mob-related crimes. Tommy Manzo was accused of hiring soldiers from the Lucchese crime family to […]
Bitcoin sees 3% correction as GBTC investors dump nearly $600M – Cointelegraph

Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen more than 3% from its 24-hour high as investors in the Grayscale Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) released $598.9 million from the fund on February 29th. This is the second largest net outflow on record. According to Cointelegraph Markets Pro, Bitcoin hit a 24-hour high of $63,585 in the early […]
This biotech ETF sees ‘breakout’ while U.S. small-cap technology stocks lag – MarketWatch

Hello! This week’s ETF Wrap delves into the surge in biotech funds and the “unusual” trends in U.S. small-cap and small-cap tech stocks. Send your feedback and tips to christine.idzelis@marketwatch.com or isabel.wang@marketwatch.com. You can also follow me on X. @cidzelis and find me linkedin.Isabel Wang @Isabelxwang. sign up here About the weekly ETF wrap. Some […]
LeBron Is Looking For Gargantuan Contract From Lakers That Sees Him Being Paid A Whopping $60 Million Per Year: REPORT

LeBron wants $60 million at 42 years old… too much ego? The self-proclaimed king knows his retirement is fast approaching, and he wants to cash in one last time, like I’m about to do this week, before Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) leaves Florida. It seems like he is thinking about it. (I’ll miss you, sigh) […]
Waller Sees Clear Waters, Steady as She Goes

The untold heroism of financial prudence No one remembers the protagonist refusing it. sound the iceberg alarm This is simply because the sea in front of you is clear. A proven path to fame, and sometimes wealth, is a warning of impending financial or economic disaster. If you get it wrong, very few people will […]
R&A’s inaugural Africa Amateur Championship sees course record fall

Although he is only a sophomore at the University of Texas, South Africa’s Christian Maas is the shining star of the inaugural African Amateur Championship. His stardom was at its peak on Friday, when he shot a bogey-free 9-under 63 in the third round. Mars soared up the leaderboard with seven birdies and one eagle. […]
Puerto Rico sees push for tigher regulations on short-term housing rentals

Citing rising housing costs in Puerto Rico, activists are pushing for tighter regulations on short-term rentals. While short-term rentals contribute to job creation, tourism, and transportation options, they can also lead to evictions and higher costs of living. Proposed measures include establishing a public registry of short-term rental properties, categorizing short-term rental properties, and increasing […]
‘Madame Web’ sees worse opening than ‘The Marvels’ â another diverse, female superhero flop from Disney

Another big-budget superhero movie from Marvel has done badly. “Madame Web” has performed worse than its predecessor after a disastrous opening. The 2024 Marvel movies looked similar to Marvels in that they were female-led and had a diverse cast of superheroes. However, Marvel and Disney seemed to be trying to attract younger audiences by casting […]