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BJ's Wholesale Club's Fiscal Q2 Results Demonstrate Business Model's Relevance, UBS Says

BJ's Wholesale Club's (BJ) fiscal Q2 results demonstrated the relevance of its business model, despite competitive pressures, UBS analysts said in a Sunday note.The analysts expect the company to benefit from further trade in its merchandising enhancements and its ability to boost membership in new and existing markets.UBS said the BJ's fiscal Q2 core same-store sales growth of 3.1% was primarily driven by its higher-income customer cohort, but noted its lower-income customer cohort also returned to positive comparable growth.Analysts added that BJ's strong membership growth and consistent growth in MFI per member suggest its efforts to improve member experience and boost higher-tier penetration are paying off.UBS retained a buy rating on the stock and increased its price target to $115 from $109.Price: $99.55, Change: $+3.13, Percent Change: +3.25%

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UBS Adjusts Price Target on BJ's Wholesale Club to $115 From $109, Keeps Buy Rating

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $107.25, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $97.97, Change: $+1.55, Percent Change: +1.61%

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Update: Wall Street Trims Weekly Losses With Friday's Gains
US Markets

Update: Wall Street Trims Weekly Losses With Friday's Gains

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day, and other changes, if any.)US stocks rose Friday, trimming losses for the week on Wall Street, as bond yields continued to march higher.The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1% to 53,277.01. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite each rose 0.4% to close at 7,674.37 and 26,180.46, respectively. Most sectors were in the green, led by materials, while utilities saw the steepest decline.The three indexes dropped to their lowest levels in more than two weeks on Thursday.This week, the Nasdaq shed 2.1%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.4%, with both indexes logging their first weekly declines following three consecutive weekly advances. The Dow saw a loss of 0.9%, marking its second consecutive weekly fall.US Treasury yields were higher, with the two-year yield increasing 4.9 basis points to 4.23% and the 10-year rate gaining 3.4 basis points to 4.73%. The 30-year rate was up 3.6 basis points at 5.27%.The Treasury Department on Wednesday surprised markets with an announcement that it will at least double the size of its buybacks for longer-dated Treasuries, to $4 billion per operation.The 10-year yield fell on Wednesday, but "the market pushed back on this 'mini twist' idea on Thursday and Friday," Jefferies said in a note.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that the planned buybacks could be worth more than $4 billion per issue."Despite Bessent's threat to ramp up buybacks further on Thursday, the move mostly glosses over the fundamental problem of too much debt and could complicate the (Federal Reserve's) efforts to rein in inflation," Scott Anderson, chief US economist at BMO, said in a report. "Bond investors will be looking toward Kevin Warsh's first Jackson Hole speech as Fed chair next week to bring more clarity on his view of inflation and plans for monetary policy."West Texas Intermediate crude oil was down 0.2% at $86.67 a barrel in Friday late-afternoon trade, while Brent edged up 0.1% to $93.91. The benchmarks were on track to log their second consecutive weekly gains.In economic news, US private-sector output growth hit a 52-month high amid a surge in services activity, while price pressures eased and employment rose sharply, S&P Global's (SPGI) flash purchasing managers' index showed.In company news, Ross Stores (ROST) jumped 4.4% as the off-price apparel and home fashion chain lifted its full-year earnings outlook on the back of stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results.BJ's Wholesale Club's (BJ) fiscal second-quarter results came in ahead of Wall Street's estimates, prompting the warehouse club operator to lift its full-year earnings outlook. The stock advanced 5.6%.Spot gold advanced 2.2% to $4,617.45 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 1.9% to $70.21 per ounce.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Higher Late Afternoon

Consumer stocks were rising late Friday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) increasing 0.6% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) adding 1.4%.In corporate news, Ross Stores (ROST) raised its full-year earnings outlook as the off-price apparel and home fashion chain reported stronger-than-expected fiscal Q2 results. Its shares gained 4.6%.BJ's Wholesale Club's (BJ) fiscal Q2 results came in ahead of Wall Street's estimates, prompting the warehouse club operator to lift its full-year earnings outlook. Its shares climbed 4.4%.Walmart (WMT) said Friday it will add Tap to Pay technology to payment options at some Walmart stores and Sam's Club locations starting Monday. The retail giant will roll out the feature to all US stores and clubs by the end of the year and to fuel stations by the middle of next year, it said. Separately, Walmart's mixed Q2 performance has raised questions around the trajectory of its core US business, though its new business model could drive growth in the long term, UBS said in a note. UBS trimmed its price target for Walmart to $130 from $141, but reiterated its buy rating. Walmart shares were down 0.3%.Wynn Resorts' (WYNN) Encore Boston Harbor casino and hotel face a possible labor action after two unions voted on Thursday to authorize a strike, news outlets reported. Wynn shares were up 1.1%.

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Update: Equities Rebound Intraday as Yields Rise
US Markets

Update: Equities Rebound Intraday as Yields Rise

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US equities rebounded intraday following Thursday's steep losses, but Wall Street was still headed for weekly declines amid rising bond yields.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.8% at 53,169.5 after midday Friday. The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite each rose 0.5% to 7,678.1 and 26,187.6, respectively. Among sectors, materials paced the gainers, while utilities saw the steepest decline.The three indexes dropped to their lowest levels in more than two weeks on Thursday.The Dow was on track for its second consecutive weekly fall, while both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq headed toward their first weekly losses following three consecutive weekly advances.US Treasury yields were higher intraday, with the two-year yield increasing 4.5 basis points to 4.23% and the 10-year rate gaining 3.4 basis points to 4.73%. The 30-year rate was up 3.7 basis points at 5.27%."The past 24 hours saw renewed pressure in bond markets as the rally following the US Treasury's announcement on Wednesday that it would expand its buyback operations faded," Deutsche Bank said in a report.The Treasury Department earlier this week said it will at least double the size of its buybacks for longer-dated Treasuries, to $4 billion per operation.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that his department could increase its planned buybacks to more than $4 billion per issue.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 0.4% at $87.18 a barrel, while Brent rose 0.9% to $94.59. The benchmarks were on track to log their second consecutive weekly gains.In economic news, US private-sector output growth hit a 52-month high amid a surge in services activity, while price pressures eased and employment rose sharply, S&P Global's (SPGI) flash purchasing managers' index showed.In company news, Ross Stores (ROST) jumped 5.8% intraday as the off-price apparel and home fashion chain lifted its full-year earnings outlook on the back of stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results.BJ's Wholesale Club's (BJ) fiscal second-quarter results came in ahead of Wall Street's estimates, prompting the warehouse club operator to lift its full-year earnings outlook. The stock was up 5% intraday.Walmart (WMT) was down 0.9%, the worst performer on the Dow, after a 9.2% slump in the previous session. The retailer's mixed second-quarter performance has raised questions around the trajectory of its core US business, though its new business model could drive growth in the long term, UBS said in a note.Spot gold advanced 2.4% to $4,622.94 per troy ounce, while silver climbed 2.6% to $70.70 per ounce.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Rise Friday Afternoon

Consumer stocks were rising Friday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) increasing 0.5% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) adding 1.1%.In corporate news, Ross Stores (ROST) raised its full-year earnings outlook as the off-price apparel and home fashion chain reported stronger-than-expected fiscal Q2 results. Its shares gained 5.8%.BJ's Wholesale Club's (BJ) fiscal Q2 results came in ahead of Wall Street's estimates, prompting the warehouse club operator to lift its full-year earnings outlook. Its shares climbed 4.9%.Walmart (WMT) said Friday it will add Tap to Pay technology to payment options at some Walmart stores and Sam's Club locations starting Monday. The retail giant will roll out the feature to all US stores and clubs by the end of the year and to fuel stations by the middle of next year, it said. Separately, Walmart's mixed Q2 performance has raised questions around the trajectory of its core US business, though its new business model could drive growth in the long term, UBS said in a note. UBS trimmed its price target for Walmart to $130 from $141, but reiterated its buy rating. Walmart shares were down 0.9%.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were rising Friday afternoon, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) increasing 0.5% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) adding 1.1%.In corporate news, BJ's Wholesale Club's (BJ) fiscal Q2 results came in ahead of Wall Street's estimates, prompting the warehouse club operator to lift its full-year earnings outlook. Its shares climbed 4.4%.

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BJ's Wholesale Club Fiscal Second-Quarter Results Top Views; Raises Full-Year Earnings Outlook
US Markets

BJ's Wholesale Club Fiscal Second-Quarter Results Top Views; Raises Full-Year Earnings Outlook

BJ's Wholesale Club's (BJ) fiscal second-quarter results came in ahead of Wall Street's estimates, prompting the warehouse club operator to lift its full-year earnings outlook.The company on Friday reported adjusted earnings of $1.36 a share for the quarter ended Aug. 1, up from $1.14 the year before, exceeding the FactSet-polled consensus of $1.17. Overall revenue climbed 16% to $6.23 billion, topping the Street's view for $5.97 billion.Comparable club sales, excluding the impact of gasoline sales, increased 3.1% and were ahead of the market's forecast for a rise of 2.6%. The stock gained 4.7% in Friday trading."Our second-quarter results reflect strong execution and continued momentum in the business," Chief Financial Officer Laura Felice said in a statement. "We delivered solid profitability, grew membership fee income, and outperformed on gas -- all of which enabled us to raise our full year adjusted EPS guidance."BJ's now anticipates adjusted EPS in the range of $4.60 to $4.80 for fiscal 2026, up from its previous guidance of $4.40 to $4.60. Comparable club sales, excluding gasoline, are still pegged to increase by 2% to 3%. The current average analyst estimate is for non-GAAP EPS of $4.53 and same-store sales growth of 2.5%.Last week, Deutsche Bank said in an emailed client note that it expected BJ's to deliver a "modest" second-quarter beat, while the brokerage lifted its same-store sales estimate for the warehouse club operator to 2.6%."We delivered a strong second quarter, coming in ahead of our expectations across sales and profitability, with strong membership momentum," BJ's Chief Executive Bob Eddy said. "Our value proposition continued to resonate with members in our clubs and at our gas stations."Members continued to show up at the company's gas stations amid elevated prices during the quarter, Eddy said during an earnings call, according to a FactSet transcript."Comp gallons were up double digits, accelerating from the strong results we saw in (the first quarter) and a clear signal of the share we continue to take," Eddy said on the call. "Strong volume growth, combined with favorable pullback from peak gas prices drove fuel profit dollars ahead of plan, which was a meaningful contributor to our overall results."US retail gasoline prices averaged $4.1092 per gallon on Friday, compared with $4.0776 a week ago and $4.0190 a month ago, according to data from AAA, a motoring and leisure travel membership organization that tracks fuel prices in the US.On Thursday, Walmart (WMT) reported fiscal second-quarter results, with US comparable sales growth slowing more than Wall Street expected amid a pharmacy-related headwind. Target (TGT) lifted its full-year outlook earlier in the week as tariff refunds helped double the retailer's fiscal second-quarter earnings year over year.Warehouse chain Costco Wholesale (COST) is scheduled to publish its latest financial results next month.Price: $95.29, Change: $+3.99, Percent Change: +4.37%

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Advance Premarket Friday

Consumer stocks were advancing premarket Friday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) 0.5% higher and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) up 0.6%.BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) stock was up more than 1% after the company reported higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance.Buckle (BKE) shares were up more than 6% after the company posted higher fiscal Q2 net sales.Royal Caribbean (RCL) stock was 1% higher after the company said it has completed a registered public offering of $1.25 billion of 5.55% senior unsecured notes due 2034.

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Sectors

Sector Update: Consumer

Consumer stocks were advancing premarket Friday, with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) 0.5% higher and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) up 0.6%.BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) stock was up more than 1% after the company reported higher fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings and revenue, and raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings per share guidance.

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Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Investors Eye Recovery Following Sharp Selloff
US Markets

Stocks Rise Pre-Bell as Investors Eye Recovery Following Sharp Selloff

The benchmark US stock measures were tracking in the green before the open Friday following a sharp selloff in the previous session, when Treasury yields climbed despite the government's efforts to ease pressure in the bond market.The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% each in premarket activity, while the Nasdaq added 0.6%. The Dow ended the previous session with its lowest close since July 31, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq finished at their lowest levels since Aug. 3.Treasury yields were trending higher in premarket action, with the two-year rate increasing 0.4 basis points to 4.19% and the 10-year rate gaining 0.2 basis points to 4.7%. The 30-year rate was up 0.7 basis points to 5.24%.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC in an interview on Thursday that his department could increase its planned buybacks of longer-dated Treasuries to more than $4 billion per issue."Part of it is signaling here and to show that we believe that the yields don't reflect the underlying fundamentals," Bessent said.The Treasury Department earlier this week said it will at least double the size of its buybacks for longer-dated Treasuries, to $4 billion per operation."The $4 billion size of the buybacks is vanishingly small relative to the size of the US treasury market but is a loud symbolic signal that the Treasury does not want higher yields," Saxo Bank said in a report Thursday. "Shaping the yield curve and buying treasuries is normally a policy area for the (Federal Reserve), so it sets up an interesting tension with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who will speak at next week's Fed symposium at Jackson Hole, Wyoming."West Texas Intermediate crude oil nudged up to $86.83 a barrel before the opening bell, while Brent dipped 0.1% to $93.70.Bessent also told CNBC on Thursday that the US is looking to implement the "toughest sanctions in history" against Iran. Earlier in the week, President Donald Trump threatened to launch "economic warfare" against Iran and financial consequences for countries that seek to provide any form of support to Tehran.Shares of Walmart (WMT) fell 0.2% pre-bell after the retail giant closed Thursday trading down 9.2% as fiscal second-quarter US comparable sales growth decelerated more than Wall Street expected, while the company issued a soft earnings outlook for the ongoing three-month period.Ross Stores (ROST) jumped nearly 8% as the off-price apparel and home fashion chain lifted its full-year earnings outlook on the back of stronger-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results. Flowers Foods (FLO) fell 3.7% as the packaged bakery food producer cut its fiscal 2026 outlook amid a challenging operating environment.KE Holdings (BEKE), BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) and Buckle (BKE) are scheduled to report their latest financial results before the bell, among others.Friday's economic calendar has the S&P Global's (SPGI) flash purchasing managers' index for August at 9:45 am ET, followed by the weekly Baker Hughes oil-and-gas rig count at 1 pm.Gold inclined 1.7% to $4,650 per troy ounce, while bitcoin climbed 7.1% to $77,811.

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BJ's Wholesale Fiscal Q2 Adjusted Earnings, Revenue Rise; Fiscal 2026 EPS Outlook Lifted

BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) reported fiscal Q2 adjusted earnings Friday of $1.36 per diluted share, up from $1.14 a year earlier.Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.17.Revenue for the quarter ended Aug. 1 was $6.09 billion, up from $5.26 billion a year ago.Analysts expected $5.97 billion.For fiscal 2026, the company raised its adjusted EPS outlook to $4.60 to $4.80, compared with its prior outlook of $4.40 to $4.60. Analysts are expecting $4.53.BJ's Wholesale shares were up more than 3% in premarket activity Friday.Price: $94.90, Change: $+3.60, Percent Change: +3.94%

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Insider Trading

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Insider Sold Shares Worth $749,154, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Robert W. Eddy, Director, President & CEO, on August 14, 2026, sold 8,000 shares in BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ) for $749,154. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Eddy has control over a total of 276,330 common shares of the company, with 274,330 shares held directly and 2,000 controlled indirectly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1531152/000153115226000047/xslF345X05/wk-form4_1787084182.xml

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Update: Equities Fall, Oil Rallies as US-Iran Ceasefire Expires
US Markets

Update: Equities Fall, Oil Rallies as US-Iran Ceasefire Expires

(Updates with market moves at the end of the day, and other changes, if any.)Stocks on Wall Street fell Monday and oil prices advanced as a ceasefire between the US and Iran expired, with both sides showing no interest in an extension.The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 0.5% each to close at 7,745.06 and 53,459.78, respectively. The Nasdaq Composite lost 0.3% to 26,644.91. Except energy, all sectors were in the red, led by communication services and consumer staples.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 2.4% at $84.41 a barrel in Monday late-afternoon trade, while Brent rose 2.4% to $90.64.In June, the US and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end their war and negotiate a final deal. However, the truce apparently collapsed as tensions over the control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei ruled out extending the memorandum of understanding, according to a CNBC report that cited state news agency Tasnim.President Donald Trump warned that the US could attack Oman if the Gulf nation interferes with the blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing an interview with Fox News.On Saturday, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon left at least 11 people dead, Reuters reported, citing the Lebanese health ministry. Traffic through the strategic waterway slowed as three vessels operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. were attacked in transit last week."Prices remained supported by renewed fighting in Lebanon and attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over regional supply disruptions and complicating prospects for a US-Iran deal," ING Bank said in a report Monday.US Treasury yields were higher, with the 10-year rate up 3.2 basis points at 4.73% and the two-year rate rising 1.3 basis points to 4.18%.In company news, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) shares slumped 7.3%, as Seaport Research Partners downgraded its rating on the air carrier's stock. JetBlue's balance sheet woes could worsen as the Strait of Hormuz appears unlikely to reopen anytime soon, potentially prolonging jet fuel volatility, Seaport said in a note.Shares of American Airlines Group (AAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) were also in the red.Retail giant Walmart (WMT) is scheduled to release its latest financial results later this week, along with Home Depot (HD), TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW), Target (TGT), Ross Stores (ROST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ).S&P 500 companies' annual growth in second-quarter earnings and revenue largely held steady week over week, Oppenheimer Asset Management said Monday.The Federal Reserve is scheduled to post minutes of its July policy meeting Wednesday, which will be assessed for fresh insight on the central bank's monetary policy. At the meeting, policymakers left interest rates unchanged in a divided decision, with three regional presidents calling for policy tightening.In economic news, homebuilder confidence in the US unexpectedly ticked higher this month, though builders continued to deal with rising construction costs amid a renewed surge in gas and diesel prices, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said.Gold was up 0.9% at $4,475.40 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 1.7% to $66.20 per ounce.

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Update: Equity Markets Fall Intraday, Oil Rises Amid Middle East Tensions
US Markets

Update: Equity Markets Fall Intraday, Oil Rises Amid Middle East Tensions

(Updates with latest market prices and developments.)US benchmark equity indexes were lower intraday, while oil prices rose as a ceasefire between Washington and Iran expired, with no indications of near-term engagement prospects.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 0.5% at 53,484.5 after midday Monday, while the S&P 500 fell 0.4% to 7,756.7. The Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.3% to 26,647.9. Among sectors, communication services saw the steepest decline, while energy led the gainers.West Texas Intermediate crude oil was up 1.3% at $83.44 a barrel, while Brent rose 1.4% to $89.77.In June, the US and Iran agreed to a memorandum of understanding to end their war and negotiate a final deal. However, the truce apparently collapsed as tensions over the control of the Strait of Hormuz escalated.Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei ruled out extending the memorandum of understanding, according to a CNBC report that cited state news agency Tasnim.President Donald Trump warned that the US could attack Oman if the Gulf nation interferes with the blockade of Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing an interview with Fox News.On Saturday, Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon left at least 11 people dead, Reuters reported, citing the Lebanese health ministry. Traffic through the strategic waterway slowed as three vessels operated by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. were attacked in transit last week."Prices remained supported by renewed fighting in Lebanon and attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over regional supply disruptions and complicating prospects for a US-Iran deal," ING Bank said in a report Monday.US Treasury yields were mixed intraday, with the 10-year rate up 2.4 basis points at 4.72% and the two-year rate little changed at 4.17%.In company news, JetBlue Airways (JBLU) shares were down 6.4%, as Seaport Research Partners downgraded its rating on the air carrier's stock. JetBlue's balance sheet woes could worsen as the Strait of Hormuz appears unlikely to reopen anytime soon, potentially prolonging jet fuel volatility, Seaport said in a note.Shares of American Airlines Group (AAL), Southwest Airlines (LUV), United Airlines (UAL) and Delta Air Lines (DAL) were also in the red intraday.Retail giant Walmart (WMT) is scheduled to release its latest financial results later this week, along with Home Depot (HD), TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW), Target (TGT), Ross Stores (ROST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ).The Federal Reserve is scheduled to post minutes of its July policy meeting Wednesday, which will be assessed for fresh insight on the central bank's monetary policy. At the meeting, policymakers left interest rates unchanged in a divided decision, with three regional presidents calling for policy tightening.In economic news, homebuilder confidence in the US unexpectedly ticked higher this month, though builders continued to deal with rising construction costs amid a renewed surge in gas and diesel prices, the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo said.Gold was up 0.9% at $4,475.40 per troy ounce, while silver advanced 1.7% to $66.20.

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Stocks Mostly Up Pre-Bell as Traders Await Fed Meeting Minutes, Retail Earnings
US Markets

Stocks Mostly Up Pre-Bell as Traders Await Fed Meeting Minutes, Retail Earnings

The benchmark US stock measures were mostly pointing higher before the opening bell Monday as traders await minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting and the latest quarterly results from some of the biggest retail companies.The S&P 500 rose 0.2% and the Nasdaq added 0.6% in premarket activity, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.1%. All three major indexes finished Friday trading in the red.The Fed is scheduled to post minutes of its July policy meeting Wednesday, which will be assessed for fresh insight on the central bank's monetary policy. At the meeting, policymakers left interest rates unchanged in a divided decision, with three regional presidents calling for policy tightening.Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics published benign consumer inflation data for July that lowered bets for a Fed interest-rate hike next month. Government data also showed that producer prices held steady last month, defying expectations for a monthly rise.Markets are currently pricing in a 69% probability that the Fed will keep its benchmark rate steady next month, with the remaining odds in favor of a 25-basis-point hike, according to the CME FedWatch tool.Treasury yields were down in premarket action, with the two-year rate retreating 1.3 basis points to 4.16% and the 10-year rate off 0.8 basis points to 4.69%.Retail giant Walmart (WMT) is scheduled to release its latest financial results later this week, along with Home Depot (HD), TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW), Target (TGT), Ross Stores (ROST) and BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ).On Friday, official data showed that retail sales unexpectedly decreased in July, registering the largest monthly drop in more than a year.West Texas Intermediate crude oil increased 0.8% to $83.08 a barrel before the open, while Brent gained 1.2% to $89.61.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reportedly said over the weekend that Iran hasn't decided to resume talks with the US, according to CNBC. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend, with five vessels transiting the crucial waterway on Saturday and none on Sunday, Reuters reported Monday, citing shiptracking data from Kpler.Monday's economic calendar has the Empire State manufacturing index for August at 8:30 am ET, followed by the housing market index for the same month at 10 am.Shares of Broadcom (AVGO) rebounded 1.2% pre-bell after closing Friday trading with a 5.9% drop. Micron Technology (MU) advanced 3.4%, while Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) ticked up 1%. Sandisk (SNDK) inclined 5.1%.Gold nudged 0.3% higher to $4,452 per troy ounce, while bitcoin traded up 0.2% at $63,239.

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Insider Trading

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Insider Sold Shares Worth $725,375, According to a Recent SEC Filing

Robert W. Eddy, Director, President & CEO, on July 15, 2026, sold 8,000 shares in BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ) for $725,375. Following the Form 4 filing with the SEC, Eddy has control over a total of 284,330 common shares of the company, with 282,330 shares held directly and 2,000 controlled indirectly.SEC Filing:https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1531152/000153115226000043/xslF345X05/wk-form4_1784319097.xml

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Research

Research Alert: CFRA Keeps Hold Opinion On Shares Of Bj's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.

CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:We cut our 12-month target to $92 from $103, based on about 20x our FY 27 (Jan.) EPS estimate of $4.57 (raised from $4.48; FY 28 raised to $4.98 from $4.90). While this multiple remains above the company's long-term average of 19x, it is still well below those of large-format peers. We maintain our Hold rating following a mixed Apr-Q result, as BJ's comparable sales growth continues to lag its largest competitors. We expect limited upside to earnings revisions given ongoing reinvestment in areas such as pricing. We also see incremental near-term headwinds emerging, including higher transportation costs as a result of the recent spike in fuel prices. Longer term, however, we remain more constructive as recently opened clubs continue to mature, with clubs typically reaching maturity within five years of opening (clubs opened within the last five years are growing at over 4x the chain average). BJ's expansion into Texas also appears encouraging, with early indicators for sales and membership trends tracking positively.

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Wire

BJ's Wholesale Seen Regaining Growth Pace by 2027, UBS Says

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (BJ) is positioned to return to its long-term growth trajectory by 2027, supported by healthy membership trends and stronger customer engagement, UBS Securities said Sunday in a report.Early results from BJ's expansion into Texas have been stronger than expected, with membership signups running 33% ahead of plan and 100,000 members already enrolled in the state, UBS said. That performance may bolster confidence in BJ's ability to grow in competitive new markets, the report said.UBS also pointed to improving general-merchandise sales, noting that category growth accelerated to 7.1% in fiscal Q1, and highlighted additional opportunities tied to tariff-related supplier recoveries, which it expects BJ's to reinvest in pricing to strengthen customer value.UBS lowered its price target on BJ's stock to $109 from $117 and maintained its buy rating.Price: $84.42, Change: $-2.22, Percent Change: -2.56%

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Wire

UBS Cuts BJ's Wholesale Club Price Target to $109 From $117, Maintains Buy Rating

BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $102.63, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $84.93, Change: $-1.71, Percent Change: -1.97%

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