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WMT Jun 2024 65.000 call
| Previous close | 1.1800 |
| Open | 1.1400 |
| Bid | 1.4100 |
| Ask | 1.4300 |
| Strike | 65.00 |
| Expiry date | 2024-06-21 |
| Day's range | 1.0000 - 1.4600 |
| Contract range | N/A |
| Volume | |
| Open interest | 37.45k |
Yahoo FinanceTarget earnings miss the mark as inflation-battered shoppers avoid buying things they don't really need
Target comes up short after having shown signs of improvement in its business to cap off 2023.
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Food inflation's tight grip on Americans' grocery budgets
As inflation persistently squeezes consumer wallets, its impact on food security for American households is becoming increasingly apparent. Alarmingly, a study by the Urban Institute reveals that nearly one in five adults have resorted to dipping into savings intended for other purposes to cover their grocery bills. Yahoo Finance's Brad Smith discusses the far-reaching implications of inflationary pressures within the food industry. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Angel Smith
ReutersTarget, Walmart shoppers seek home goods, grocery delivery online
U.S. online spending is experiencing a rebound, spurred by high gas prices, convenient delivery options and a surge in deals following a brief post-pandemic slump, U.S. retailers say. E-commerce sales made up 15.9% of total U.S. retail sales in the first quarter, the highest since they peaked at 16.4% during the height of the pandemic in 2020's second quarter, according to Department of Commerce data. Target said its online sales returned to growth in the first quarter ended May 4 after more than a year of declines.
