Business

“How Roaring Kitty’s wealth went from $53,000 to nearly $300 million — and could one day top $1 billion”

“Almost five years ago, GameStop champion Keith Gill revealed a $53,000 bet in his favorite video game retailer. This week, Gill’s net worth is over $289 million. The meme stock leader, who can move the stock by simply posting cryptic messages online, shared… Continue Reading…

Business, Economy

“Are You Richer Than Your Peers? The Net Worth Needed To Be In The Top 10% Of Your Age”

“The net worth required varies significantly by age group, with older Americans generally having more time to accumulate wealth: • 18-29: $281,550 • 30-39: $711,400 • 40-49: $1,313,700 • 50-59: $2,629,060 • 60-69: $3,007,400 • 70+: $2,862,000 …” https://finance.yahoo.com/news/richer-peers-net-worth-needed-200324549.html

Business, Economy

“Generative AI Sales Could Surge 2,026%: Here’s My Pick for the Best AI Stock to Buy Now (Hint: Not Nvidia)”

“…Bloomberg Intelligence says generative AI sales across hardware, software, and services could soar 2,026% to $1.4 trillion by 2032. That puts investors in front of a once-in-a-generation opportunity… Alphabet shares trade at a reasonable valuation Going forward, digital ad spending… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Best Buy jumps 13% as cost-cutting preserves profits despite sluggish sales”

“Best Buy on Thursday missed Wall Street’s quarterly sales expectations but stressed higher profits and lower costs as softer demand for consumer electronics continues. Shares of the retailer gained 13% Thursday… Net sales dropped to $8.85 billion from $9.47 billion in… Continue Reading…

Business

“Foot Locker’s turnaround is showing signs of life, CEO sees consumers willing to pay full price”

“…The sneaker giant saw comparable sales decline 1.8% during its fiscal first quarter, far better than the 3.1% drop-off that analysts expected, according to StreetAccount.  The company also reaffirmed its fiscal year guidance, which projects sales to be between a… Continue Reading…

Business

“Nvidia Stock Eyes These Milestones After AI Leader Surges Above 1,000”

“Nvidia (NVDA) continues to skyrocket, surging last week above the 1,000 level for the first time last week. Its market cap raced past $2.5 trillion, less than a year after reaching the $1 trillion mark. Shares surged again on Tuesday. With… Continue Reading…

Business, Stocks

“Salesforce shares tumble 20%, on pace for worst day since 2004”

“Shares of Salesforce tumbled 20% Thursday morning, putting the stock on pace for its worst day in nearly 20 years. Its worst trading day on record is July 4, 2004, when shares fell 27% just days after the company went public. The… Continue Reading…

Business

“Lowe’s beats on earnings and revenue, even as consumers spend less on DIY projects”

“Lowe’s topped Wall Street’s quarterly earnings and revenue expectations on Tuesday, even as do-it-yourself customers bought fewer pricey items… Lowe’s stuck by its full-year forecast. It said it expects total sales of between $84 billion and $85 billion, which would be a… Continue Reading…

Business

“Target lowering prices on 5,000 items in bid to lure more shoppers”

“Target will be lowering prices on at least 5,000 frequently shopped products across its assortment ranging from milk to diapers, the big-box retailer said on Monday, as it looks to attract budget-stretched customers. Still-high food prices and borrowing costs have… Continue Reading…

Business

“Walmart Sales Surge as Wealthier Shoppers Flock to Retailer”

“…Sales rose 3.8% at US Walmart stores open at least a year for the quarter ended April 26, higher than what Wall Street was anticipating… …“We are seeing customers trade into Walmart,” Chief Financial Officer John David Rainey said in… Continue Reading…