Michelle Suter has worn mostly big and baggy clothing for years. The 63-year-old retiree who lives in a suburb of St. Louis gave away her favorite sundresses and other form-fitting outfits, thinking she’d never be those smaller sizes again. Now, after losing about 28 pounds while taking GLP-1 drug Wegovy, she said she has started…
My top 10 things to watch Wednesday, March 4 1. Stock futures are pointing to a solidly higher open this morning, in contrast to yesterday’s sharp declines. The volatility of Tuesday’s session is another reminder of why investors shouldn’t flee in fraught geopolitical moments. 2. Oil gave up earlier gains and is now lower, with…
Shares of TJX Companies were flat on Wednesday despite the off-price retailer delivering another fantastic quarterly report. Conservative guidance, while unsurprising, is likely to blame. Revenue in the three months ended Jan. 31 increased 8.5% year over year to $17.7 billion, exceeding the consensus estimate of $17.4 billion, according to LSEG. Earnings per share (EPS)…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday walked investors through next week on Wall Street which, although short, is chock full of earnings. He highlighted reports from retailers including Burlington Stores, Best Buy and Kohl’s, as well as tech giant Dell. “Every data point, every bit of research and earnings will be scrutinized starting Monday, just like…
Sign at the entrance to a Walmart in Venice, Florida(L), and a T.J. Maxx store in Pinole, California. Getty Images As more major retailers post earnings, one theme is clear: Value players are winning both the wealthy and the cash-strapped. Walmart and TJX, T.J. Maxx’s parent company, stood apart from the pack this week by…
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Wednesday’s key moments. 1. The S & P 500 was fighting into positive territory Wednesday despite an unexpected decline in payroll processing firm ADP’s monthly look at hiring at U.S. companies. The ADP…
