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Retail Industry News 1 February 2026 - 4 February 2026

Home Depot stock beats Wall Street selloff as investors eye the next HD earnings read

Home Depot stock beats Wall Street selloff as investors eye the next HD earnings read

Home Depot shares rose 0.8% to $381.11 Tuesday, outperforming a falling market as the S&P 500 dropped 0.84% and the Nasdaq slid 1.43%. The company recently announced 800 job cuts at its Atlanta support center and a full-time office return for corporate staff. Home Depot reports fourth-quarter earnings Feb. 24, with investors focused on demand and comparable sales trends.
4 February 2026
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Costco stock holds firm after hours as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of January sales update

Costco stock holds firm after hours as Wall Street lifts targets ahead of January sales update

Costco shares closed up 0.99% at $977.92 Tuesday and edged to $978.00 after hours, as Mizuho Securities and Gordon Haskett raised their price targets. Investors await January sales results due Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. ET. The company declared a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13. Broader markets fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.84% and Nasdaq off 1.43%.
4 February 2026
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Walmart stock hits $1 trillion market cap — the next test is Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart stock hits $1 trillion market cap — the next test is Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart’s market value topped $1 trillion Tuesday after shares rose nearly 3% in after-hours trading, closing at $127.71. John R. Furner took over as CEO on Feb. 1. The company’s stock trades at about 42.8 times projected earnings, drawing scrutiny from analysts. Walmart will report quarterly results on Feb. 19.
4 February 2026
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TJX stock rises as Wall Street tumbles on AI disruption fears — what investors watch next

TJX stock rises as Wall Street tumbles on AI disruption fears — what investors watch next

TJX shares rose about 1.5% to $152.36 Tuesday afternoon, bucking a broad market decline as tech stocks fell on renewed AI concerns. Value-focused retailers outperformed, with Walmart up 2.2% and Ross and Burlington each gaining around 1%. Traders are watching for TJX’s quarterly update later this month. Key labor data releases remain delayed due to a partial U.S. government shutdown.
3 February 2026
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Home Depot stock edges higher in a choppy market — why Feb. 24 is the date traders circle

Home Depot stock edges higher in a choppy market — why Feb. 24 is the date traders circle

Home Depot shares rose 1.3% to $382.98 by midday Tuesday, outperforming the broader market as software stocks dragged down the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. The Dow edged up 0.08%. Home Depot is set to report earnings and update its 2026 outlook on Feb. 24. A partial U.S. government shutdown has delayed key labor data, increasing investor focus on company results.
3 February 2026
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Walmart Stock Hits $1 Trillion Value After U.S.-India Tariff Deal — What’s Driving WMT

Walmart Stock Hits $1 Trillion Value After U.S.-India Tariff Deal — What’s Driving WMT

Walmart’s market value reached $1 trillion for the first time Tuesday after shares rose on news of a U.S.-India trade deal lowering tariffs. The agreement will cut tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and end a separate 25% duty. Walmart has increased sourcing from India and owns about 80% of Flipkart. Shares closed up 4.1% at $124.06.
3 February 2026
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Macy’s stock jumps nearly 6% — here’s what traders are watching next

Macy’s stock jumps nearly 6% — here’s what traders are watching next

Macy’s stock was flat in premarket trading Tuesday after jumping 5.84% to $21.19 on Monday, lifted by strong U.S. factory data. About 8 million shares traded hands, in line with average volume. Investors await Macy’s early March earnings for updates on demand and margins as the company continues its turnaround and store closures.
3 February 2026
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Costco stock price jumps 3% as January sales report nears — what investors watch next

Costco stock price jumps 3% as January sales report nears — what investors watch next

Costco shares rose nearly 3% to $968.36 at Monday’s close, ending a five-day losing streak. The company will report January sales on Feb. 4, with analysts expecting stronger comparable sales. The stock remains about 10% below its February 2025 high. Broader U.S. markets also rebounded, with Walmart and Target posting gains.
3 February 2026
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Costco stock jumps in midday trade as January sales report nears

Costco stock jumps in midday trade as January sales report nears

Costco shares rose 2.6% to $965.04 in midday trading Monday, rebounding from last week’s dip and outpacing retail peers. Analyst Joseph Feldman set a $1,100 price target, citing strong sales and membership growth. Investors await Costco’s January sales report, due Feb. 4. Net sales for the fiscal year’s first 18 weeks climbed 8.3% to $101.83 billion.
2 February 2026
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Walmart stock pops as cross-border shipping push takes shape under new CEO

Walmart stock pops as cross-border shipping push takes shape under new CEO

Walmart shares rose 3.4% to $123.22 by midday Monday after announcing a “Walmart Exports” service for U.S. marketplace sellers to reach buyers in Mexico and Canada. The company named John Furner as CEO, replacing Doug McMillon. Investors await details on costs and rollout ahead of Walmart’s Feb. 19 earnings report. Trading volume reached 8.4 million shares.
2 February 2026
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Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into earnings week as Saks ends “Saks on Amazon” deal

Amazon stock (AMZN) heads into earnings week as Saks ends “Saks on Amazon” deal

Saks Global will close its “Saks on Amazon” storefront as part of its Chapter 11 restructuring, ending a partnership tied to Amazon’s $475 million investment. Amazon shares fell 1.0% to $239.30 Friday. The move comes ahead of Amazon’s Q4 earnings report on Feb. 5 and the U.S. jobs report on Feb. 6. The S&P 500 dropped 0.4% and Nasdaq lost 0.9% after Kevin Warsh was named Fed chair and inflation data rose.
1 February 2026
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Stock Market Today

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

Northern Star Resources share price dips into weekend as $50m Central Tanami deal closes

7 February 2026
Northern Star Resources fell 1.7% to A$26.77 Friday, extending losses as gold miners and the broader market declined. MGX Resources completed its A$50 million purchase of a 50% stake in the Central Tanami Gold Project from Northern Star. The All Ordinaries Gold index dropped 3.24%. CME Group raised COMEX gold futures margin requirements to 9% amid volatility.
PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

PLS Group share price slips into weekend as Morgan Stanley and MUFG filings land

7 February 2026
PLS Group shares closed at A$4.12 Friday, down 1.2% after a 3.7% drop Thursday. Morgan Stanley and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group disclosed increased voting power in the lithium miner, both citing changes dated Feb. 2. The moves came as lithium prices fell and Australian equities posted their sharpest drop in months. PLS reports interim results Feb. 19.
Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

Commonwealth Bank share price near A$159 as CBA earnings, dividend week looms after ASX rout

7 February 2026
Commonwealth Bank of Australia shares closed at A$158.91, down 0.23% Friday, as the S&P/ASX 200 fell 2.03% and nearly A$70 billion was wiped from the market. The bank reports half-year results and an interim dividend on Feb. 11, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 18. CBA flagged a A$68 million provision linked to ASIC’s Better Banking review. The RBA raised rates to 3.85% on Feb. 3, with CBA passing on the increase from Feb. 13.
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