Affirm
San Francisco, CA – October 21, 2025 – Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ: AFRM), a leading provider of buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) solutions, saw its stock climb today following the announcement of a significantly expanded partnership with e-commerce giant Wayfair Inc. (NYSE: W). The strategic move, which integrates Affirm's flexible payment options across all
Kroger
Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), one of the largest grocery retailers in the United States, has announced plans to hire over 18,000 associates for the upcoming 2025 holiday season. While a substantial recruitment drive, this figure represents a significant decrease compared to the approximately 25,000 workers the company sought
Gold Prices
Gold prices have surged to unprecedented levels, repeatedly hitting record highs throughout 2024 and continuing into October 2025. As of October 17, 2025, spot gold prices are hovering between $4,221.38 and $4,272.50 per ounce, a staggering increase that has fundamentally altered the landscape of the global
Lululemon
The financial markets are abuzz this week as prominent analyst firms have delivered a starkly contrasting set of outlooks for two major public companies: Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU) and T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS). Lululemon, the athletic apparel giant, has faced a cascade of downgrades and price target reductions,
Costco
Issaquah, WA – October 15, 2025 – Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) has once again affirmed its commitment to shareholder returns, declaring a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share. This latest announcement, made on the current date, October 15, 2025, signals a continuation of the increased payout level established earlier
Costco
Issuing multiple $1.30/share payouts in 2025, Costco (NASDAQ:COST) reinforces its commitment to shareholders, signaling robust financial health amidst a dynamic retail landscape. In a move that has resonated positively with investors, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) has consistently declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per
MarketMinute
The landscape of global retail is undergoing a profound transformation, with multinational companies increasingly looking beyond their saturated home markets to fuel future growth. This strategic pivot is exemplified by Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ: LULU), which is demonstrating robust international momentum, particularly across Asia and Europe, effectively counterbalancing a noticeable
Mega-Cap
October 14, 2025 – The financial markets are abuzz today as two titans of the mega-cap and large-cap sectors, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC), demonstrate significant stock movements, each propelled by distinct, impactful developments. Walmart is celebrating a new record high, fueled by an innovative strategic partnership with
Retail
As the 2025 holiday season approaches, a wave of caution is sweeping through the retail sector. Major retailers across the United States are reportedly scaling back or outright delaying their holiday hiring plans, a significant departure from pre-pandemic norms. This strategic retrenchment is a direct response to persistent economic uncertainty,
Amazon
Amazon's (NASDAQ: AMZN) highly anticipated October Prime Day, officially dubbed "Prime Big Deal Days," has once again captivated consumers, serving as an early harbinger of the holiday shopping season. Running from Tuesday, October 7th, to Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, the 48-hour event offered exclusive access to
Amazon
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) continues to aggressively expand its strategic business developments, solidifying its e-commerce dominance through frequent Prime discount events and making significant inroads into the pharmacy sector. These initiatives, spanning from late 2023 through 2025, are designed to strengthen customer loyalty, capture new markets, and leverage Amazon's
Costco
In an unexpected twist of retail fate, warehouse giant Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ: COST) has found itself at the forefront of a booming precious metals market. As gold prices shatter historical records, soaring past an unprecedented $4,000 per ounce, and silver follows suit with a meteoric rise, physical gold