Retailer Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) said U.S. comparable store sales were down 2.5% in the fourth quarter of 2013, with positive comparable sales prior to its December 19 announcement of a breach of customer data, followed by much softer results following the announcement. Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) stock opened at $60.61 in last session, and closed at $62.54, while the day range of stock is $60.40 – $ 62.88. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 11.20%.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at TheStreet. They wrote, “Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) has been reiterated by TheStreet Ratings as a buy with a ratings score of A-. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) stock opened at $74.48, in last session and closed at $74.70, by gaining 0.19%. The 52 week range of the stock is $70.78 – $81.37. Company’s market capitalization is $242.18 billion.
Shares of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) have received a consensus recommendation of “Buy” from the fifteen analysts that are covering the stock, Analyst Ratings Network.com reports. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) stock advanced 0.50% and finished the last session at $116.80. The EPS of the stock remained 4.64. Company’s market capitalization is $51.36 billion.
Elkins Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE:BIG) has served as a drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child boxes for 10 years, and this week collection coordinator Bob Cowgill met with managers and staff to present a plaque recognizing the milestone. Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE:BIG) stock opened the session at $29.42, and closed the session at $29.55. The 52 week range of the stock remained $25.50 – $ 39.22 and the day range was $29.25 – $29.81.