Target Shares Tumble After Retailer Names a Lifer to Steer Its Turnaround
Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke, who will take the top job in February, said the retailer needs to revive its focus on stylish merchandise.
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Tesla CEO Musk Says 6-Seat Model Y May Not Be Launched in U.S.
Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk said the company's new six-seat version of its Model Y sport-utility vehicle might never come to the U.S., given the rise of autonomous vehicles.
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Hertz Will Sell Cars on Amazon. Carvana Stock Slides.
Hertz stock rose after announcing a distribution pact for used car sales with Amazon.com.
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Thoma Bravo in Talks to Acquire Dayforce for Around $11 Billion
A deal would see the private-equity firm pay $70 a share for the human-resources software company, a 7% premium to Tuesday's closing price.
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GM Raided Silicon Valley to Build Its New AI Team. Here's What It's Doing.
So far the team includes hires from Google, Meta, AWS and even a Pixar vet who is helping GM develop new factory 'cobots.'
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Guess to Go Private in Deal With Authentic Brands That Values Company at $1.4 Billion
Guess signed an agreement to be taken private by Authentic Brands in an all-cash transaction that values the clothing retailer at roughly $1.4 billion.
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Lowe's Boosts Full-Year Revenue Outlook, to Buy Home-Professional Firm for $8.8 Billion
Lowe's posted second-quarter sales growth, raised its full-year revenue outlook and agreed to buy a building-materials company for $8.8 billion.
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Analog Devices Stock Gains as Earnings Bring Hope for 'True Recovery'
The semiconductor company posted fiscal third-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.
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T.J. Maxx Owner Boosts Full-Year Outlook After Higher Sales
T.J. Maxx parent TJX Cos. raised its full-year profit outlook after logging higher-than-expected earnings and sales in the latest quarter, as consumers flocked to the company's stores in search of value and deals.
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Bankrupt Tween Retailer Claire's Finds Buyer to Keep Stores Open
The owner of Lids and South Moon Under is set to acquire up to 950 Claire's locations in North America.
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Estee Lauder Outlook Disappoints as Losses Widen
Estee Lauder posted a wider loss in the fiscal fourth quarter as sales continued to struggle.
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Airbus Faces U.K. Strikes Amid Wage Dispute
A union representing more than 3,000 aircraft fitters and engineers at the planemaker said its members voted in favor of industrial action over pay.
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Tencent Shareholder Prosus Says E-Commerce Earnings Beat Target
Technology investor Prosus said its e-commerce segment's core earnings for the fiscal first quarter were ahead of its internal target, while revenue for the period was in line.
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McDonald's to Cut Combo-Meal Prices After Convincing Franchisees
The burger chain has been working to improve its affordability, after consumers have recoiled from escalating restaurant menu prices.
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Ford's Dividend Looks Hard to Maintain, Even With Bespoke Accounting
The automaker's payouts seem ambitious, notwithstanding a heavy adjustment of cash-flow metrics.
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
August 20, 2025 15:00 ET (19:00 GMT)
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