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Stocks Gain Pre-Bell Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Fed Meeting Minutes
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Stocks Gain Pre-Bell Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Fed Meeting Minutes

The main US stock measures were pointing higher in Wednesday's premarket activity as traders await tech bellwether Nvidia's (NVDA) latest financial results and minutes of the Federal Reserve's last policy meeting.The S&P 500 rose 0.4%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up 0.1% and the Nasdaq added 0.7% before the opening bell. The indexes finished Tuesday trading lower, with the Nasdaq and S&P 500 recording losses for a third consecutive session.Shares of Nvidia increased 1.8% pre-bell, with the chipmaker scheduled to report its fiscal first-quarter results after the markets close. The current consensus on FactSet is for the company to report non-GAAP earnings of $1.75 per share and revenue of $78.91 billion for the quarter.Nvidia's sales are expected to outperform market projections, with potential for "enhanced" cash returns likely to be among the key areas of focus, BofA Securities said in a note e-mailed Tuesday.The Fed is scheduled to post minutes of its last policy meeting at 2 pm, which will be assessed for fresh insight on the central bank's monetary policy. Last month, the central bank held interest rates steady, saying the Middle East war is fueling uncertainty around the US economic outlook.Markets widely expect the Fed to keep its benchmark lending rate unchanged at its next policy meeting in June, according to the CME FedWatch tool.Treasury yields were down before the open, with the two-year rate retreating 3.3 basis points to 4.09% and the 10-year rate declining 1.8 basis points to 5.16%.President Donald Trump reportedly said Tuesday that the US may need to resume military strikes against Iran. Earlier in the week, Trump said the US postponed a planned attack on Tehran after leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates urged restraint amid "serious" ongoing negotiations.West Texas Intermediate crude oil decreased 1.9% to $102.17 a barrel in premarket action, while Brent dropped 2% to $109.02.Wednesday's economic calendar also has the weekly mortgage applications bulletin at 7 am, followed by the EIA domestic petroleum inventories report at 10:30 am. Fed Governor Michael Barr is slated to speak at 9:15 am.Analog Devices (ADI), TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW), Target (TGT) and Hasbro (HAS) are expected to post their earnings before the bell, among others. Intuit (INTU), Nordson (NDSN) and Urban Outfitters (URBN) release their results after the markets close.Gold nudged 0.4% lower to $4,493 per troy ounce, while bitcoin gained 0.9% to $77,457.

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Target Appoints Jeff England as Supply Chain Chief

Target (TGT) said Tuesday it named Jeff England as executive vice president and chief global supply chain and logistics officer, starting May 31.England joins the retailer from QXO (QXO), where he served as chief supply chain officer.Current supply chain chief Gretchen McCarthy will transition to a strategic advisor role through August, the company added.Shares of Target were up 2.5% in Tuesday trading.Price: $126.54, Change: $+3.14, Percent Change: +2.54%

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Equity Markets Mixed as Trump Aborts Plan to Attack Iran
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Equity Markets Mixed as Trump Aborts Plan to Attack Iran

US equity markets closed mixed Monday as President Donald Trump said the US was postponing a plan to attack Iran on Tuesday.The Nasdaq Composite declined 0.5% to 26,090.7, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.3% to 49,686.1. The S&P 500 closed 0.1% lower at 7,403.1. Most sectors were in the green, led by energy, while technology saw the steepest decline.Trump said the US will hold off on its planned military attack against Iran that was previously scheduled for Tuesday, according to his social media post on Monday.Trump said Middle Eastern leaders, including Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, asked the US president to call off the attack amid "serious" ongoing negotiations to end the Washington-Tehran conflict.Trump, however, cautioned that the US will "go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran" if a deal is not reached.Brent crude fell 0.4% to $108.85 per barrel in Monday late-afternoon trade, while West Texas Intermediate crude was last up 0.9% at $106.34 per barrel.Trump's latest rhetoric follows reports that Iran had provided an updated proposal for a deal to end the war. The White House indicated it doesn't reflect a meaningful improvement from a previous offer, Axios reported Monday, citing a senior US official and a source briefed on the matter.The Strait of Hormuz -- the world's most important chokepoint for crude flows -- remains largely shut as tensions between the US and Iran continue, with no end in sight."Progress on US-Iran peace talks continues to be immaterial, with both parties expressing a willingness to resume overt hostilities if the talks fail," Tudor Pickering Holt Analyst Matt Portillo said in a note sent earlier in the day.US Treasury yields were little changed in Monday late-afternoon trade, with the 10-year rate at 4.59% and the two-year rate at 4.07%.Nvidia (NVDA) shares fell 1.3%, the second-worst performer on the Dow. The chipmaking giant is expected to exceed Wall Street's first-quarter estimates and guide above consensus amid positive data points, Wedbush Securities said.Nvidia is scheduled to release its latest quarterly results after the markets close Wednesday.Retail giants Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW) and Target (TGT) are also expected to report this week. Home Depot and Lowe's are likely to lower their full-year guidance as the home improvement retailers face pressure from weak consumer sentiment, Oppenheimer said in a note.NextEra Energy (NEE) and Dominion Energy (D) agreed to merge in all-stock deal to create the largest regulated electric utility in the world. Dominion shares jumped 9.4%, the second-biggest gainer on the S&P 500, while NextEra fell 4.6%.In economic news, US homebuilder confidence unexpectedly rose this month despite elevated mortgage rates, macro uncertainty and continued affordability challenges, data from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo showed."Soft homebuilder sentiment is consistent with our view that housing starts will mostly move sideways for the next couple of quarters before starting to edge up slightly around year-end, when we expect mortgage rates to be lower as the (Federal Reserve) implements the first of two rate cuts we expect," Oxford Economics said in a note.Gold was up up 0.1% at $4,564.40 per troy ounce in Monday late-afternoon trade, while silver rose 0.3% to $77.80 per ounce.

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Equities Mixed Intraday, Oil Rises as Traders Track Middle East Developments
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Equities Mixed Intraday, Oil Rises as Traders Track Middle East Developments

US benchmark equity indexes were mixed after midday Monday as oil prices rose amid new developments in the Middle East conflict, while traders braced for Nvidia's (NVDA) latest financial results due out later in the week.The Nasdaq Composite was down 0.7% at 26,049.9 intraday, while the S&P 500 shed 0.3% to 7,387.2. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was 0.1% higher at 49,571.2. Most sectors were in the green, led by energy, while technology saw the steepest decline.West Texas Intermediate crude was up 1.5% at $107.01 per barrel, while Brent rose 1.4% to $110.84.Iran has provided an updated proposal for a deal to end the war with the US, though the White House indicated it doesn't reflect a meaningful improvement from a previous offer and is insufficient, Axios reported Monday, citing a senior US official and a source briefed on the matter.The Strait of Hormuz -- the world's most important chokepoint for crude flows -- remains largely shut as tensions between the US and Iran continue, with no end in sight. Over the weekend, US President Donald Trump said the "clock is ticking" for Iran to strike a deal.US Treasury yields were mixed intraday Monday, with the 10-year rate up 1.2 basis points at 4.61% and the two-year rate little changed at 4.08%.Nvidia shares were down 1.8%, the second-worst performer on the Dow. The chipmaking giant -- which is scheduled to release its latest quarterly results after the markets close Wednesday -- is considered by many investors as the "scoreboard" for the artificial intelligence boom, Saxo Bank said in a note Monday."The company does not only need to show that demand remains strong. It may need to show that demand is still accelerating, margins remain resilient, competition risk is contained, supply constraints are manageable, and China risk is manageable," Saxo said. "That is a high bar. And when the bar is high, even good news can create volatility."Retail giants Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW) and Target (TGT) are also expected to report this week.Home Depot and Lowe's are likely to lower their full-year guidance as the home improvement retailers face pressure from weak consumer sentiment, Oppenheimer said in a note.NextEra Energy (NEE) and Dominion Energy (D) agreed to merge in all-stock deal to create the largest regulated electric utility in the world. Dominion shares were up 8.6% intraday Monday, the second-biggest gainer on the S&P 500, while NextEra fell 6.6%.In economic news, US homebuilder confidence unexpectedly rose this month despite elevated mortgage rates, macro uncertainty and continued affordability challenges, data from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo showed."Soft homebuilder sentiment is consistent with our view that housing starts will mostly move sideways for the next couple of quarters before starting to edge up slightly around year-end, when we expect mortgage rates to be lower as the (Federal Reserve) implements the first of two rate cuts we expect," Oxford Economics said in a note.Gold was down 0.2% at $4,553.40 per troy ounce, while silver fell 0.2% to $77.41 per ounce.

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Stocks Fall Pre-Bell as Traders Monitor US-Iran Tensions, Await Nvidia Earnings
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Stocks Fall Pre-Bell as Traders Monitor US-Iran Tensions, Await Nvidia Earnings

The benchmark US stock measures were tracking in the red before the opening bell Monday as investors monitor the ongoing US-Iran tensions and await the latest financial results of tech bellwether Nvidia (NVDA) later in the week.The S&P 500 declined 1.3%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.6% and the Nasdaq was off 0.1% in premarket activity. The indexes finished Friday trading lower.Tensions between the US and Iran remain in focus amid no apparent progress toward a peace deal between the two sides. President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Sunday that the "clock is ticking" for Iran to agree to a deal and that "they better get moving, fast, or there won't be anything left of them."Iran's semi-official Fars news agency said the US has set five main conditions for a peace deal, including transferring uranium tied to Tehran's nuclear program to Washington, Bloomberg News reported. Iran's Mehr news agency reportedly said the US has offered "no tangible concessions" to Tehran.A drone attack caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entered from Iraqi airspace, according to CNBC.West Texas Intermediate crude oil rose 0.8% to $106.27 a barrel before the open, while Brent was up 0.7% to $110.08.Nvidia is scheduled to release its latest quarterly results after the markets close on Wednesday. "We fully expect the leading supplier of AI silicon will again exceed estimates and guide above Street given continued positive data points through (the calendar first quarter)," Wedbush Securities said in a Monday client note.Retail giants Walmart (WMT), Home Depot (HD), TJX (TJX), Lowe's (LOW) and Target (TGT) are also expected to announce their earnings this week.Treasury yields were trending higher in premarket action, with the two-year rate increasing 0.4 basis points to 4.09% and the 10-year rate adding 0.8 basis points to 4.6%.Monday's thin economic calendar has the housing market index for May at 10 am ET. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta interim President Cheryl Venable is slated to speak at 8:30 am.Shares of LiveRamp (RAMP) jumped 27% pre-bell after the data collaboration platform agreed to be acquired by French advertising and public relations firm Publicis Groupe in an all-cash deal with an enterprise value of about $2.17 billion. ServiceNow (NOW) was up nearly 3% while UnitedHealth (UNH) fell 4.9%.Gold slipped 0.4% to $4,544 per troy ounce, while bitcoin fell 2% to $76,723.

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Truist Lifts Price Target on Target to $123 From $121, Keeps Hold Rating

Target (TGT) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $126.67, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://www..com/contact-us)Price: $119.56, Change: $-2.23, Percent Change: -1.83%

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Target Likely to Post Strong First-Quarter Comparable Sales Growth, UBS Says
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Target Likely to Post Strong First-Quarter Comparable Sales Growth, UBS Says

Target (TGT) is expected to post strong fiscal first-quarter comparable sales growth, indicating a "cleaner" setup into the year for the retailer, UBS Securities said in a note e-mailed Tuesday.The market is anticipating Target's first-quarter comparable sales growth of 4% to 5%, ahead of the company's projections and the consensus view for an increase of about 1%, according to the brokerage. The company's comparable sales in the quarter grew 3.9%, UBS said in a note to clients, citing Bloomberg Second Measure data."Despite a tumultuous last few years, (Target's) recovery in 2026 is off to a promising start," UBS analysts, including Michael Lasser, said. "Many of last year's headwinds are now rolling off, including the impact from boycotts, one-time tariff costs, and elevated markdown activity.""As a result, the setup into 2026 is cleaner," the analysts wrote.Target is scheduled to report results May 20.The company is also reaping gains from its transformation initiatives that include streamlining operations and improving merchandising relevance, according to UBS.Based on recent traffic trends, Target may be outperforming both Walmart (WMT) and Costco Wholesale (COST) on a year-over-year basis, though against "much easier" comparisons, the analysts said."In essence, we think the company will report $0.30 to $0.40 of (earnings-per-share) upside in (the first quarter)," the analysts wrote. Target is expected to pass this through to its full-year bottom-line outlook, bringing the updated range to $7.85 to $8.85 from $7.50 to $8.50, according to the note.While the company's turnaround plan seemed to have impressed investors, as its shares have advanced more that 20% so far this year, UBS still sees "significant more potential" for the stock.The brokerage outlined what it called "three elements of the upside case.""First, there is potential for comp outperformance that is not fully reflected in expectations," the analysts said. "Second, if that outperformance materializes, it should translate into better flow-through on margins. And third, we think there's room for the multiple to run higher."Price: $121.50, Change: $+3.06, Percent Change: +2.58%

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Target Q1 Results Set to Validate Turnaround Momentum, UBS Says

Target (TGT) has a compelling catalyst path ahead, with its upcoming Q1 results expected to validate that the company is moving in the right direction, UBS said in a note on Monday.Despite a difficult few years, Target's recovery in 2026 is starting on a positive note. Key headwinds from last year, such as boycotts, one-time tariff costs, and heavy markdown activity, are easing, making the outlook cleaner, the analysts said.At the same time, the benefits of Target's transformation plan are just beginning to show, with efforts focused on simpler operations, better merchandising, and improved in-store experience, the analysts said, adding that the market seems to be starting to recognize this progress as the stock is up about 20% year-to-date. However, the analysts believe there is still significant upside potential ahead.The analysts said the market expects Target to report 1Q comparable sales growth of 4% to 5%, well above the company's guidance and the consensus forecast of around 1%. Recent traffic data also suggests the company may be outperforming Walmart (WMT) and Costco (COST) year-over-year, though comparisons are easier.The analysts said they expect Target to deliver $0.30 to $0.40 in earnings per share upside in Q1, which could lift its full-year EPS outlook to $7.85 to $8.85 from $7.50 to $8.50. Analysts also believe there is room for further upward revisions, with potential to reach $9.50 or more this year. For Q2, the company is expected to guide to low-single-digit comparable sales growth.UBS has a buy rating and a $144 price target on the company. Target is set to report Q1 results on May 20.Price: $121.38, Change: $+2.94, Percent Change: +2.48%

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Target Has Potential to Beat Analyst Expectations in Q1, Oppenheimer Says

Target (TGT) has the potential to beat analyst expectations and deliver positive comparable sales growth in Q1 for the first time since Q4 2024, Oppenheimer said in a note Tuesday.Analysts said the company has delivered a "clear improvement" in store execution and merchandising lately as part of turnaround efforts, and investors are set to focus on management's efforts to sustain momentum.The company is scheduled to report Q1 financial results on May 20. Oppenheimer said that amid a more uncertain consumer spending backdrop with higher fuel costs, the company is expected to reaffirm its 2026 targets.Target's valuation is "accommodative, but no longer depressed" at current levels, according to the note.Oppenheimer has an outperform rating on the stock and a $140 price target.Price: $127.95, Change: $+0.19, Percent Change: +0.15%

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