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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

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:11 AM EST CleanSpark (CLSK) Shares Show Volatility Amid Bitcoin Mining Growth Prospects February 7, 2026, 12:02 AM EST. CleanSpark (CLSK), a bitcoin mining firm, saw a sharp 21.96% rise in one day after a 35.26% decline over 90 days. The company posted $785 million in annual revenue but a net loss of $267 million. Despite recent share price volatility, analysts estimate a fair value of $23.16 per share, more than double the current $10.08 price, reflecting expectations of expansion in mining capacity and improved margins. The valuation
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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