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Historic Selloffs in Walmart and Target as Inflation Crushes Profit Margins

Historic Selloffs in Walmart and Target as Inflation Crushes Profit Margins

Retailers are having a bearish week as inflation hammers major chains like Walmart and Target. The pain began on Tuesday when WMT reported sales growth of 2.4 percent, but a 23 percent drop in operating income. TGT followed by announcing that revenue increased by 4...

Where Does the Economy Stand With the Fed Tapering? Check Out These 7 Charts

Where Does the Economy Stand With the Fed Tapering? Check Out These 7 Charts

The Federal Reserve deployed historic supports to the economy during the coronavirus pandemic. This week it took major steps toward removing the stimulus by tapering asset purchases more quickly. Policymakers also moved forward interest-rate increases, signaling three...