Wal-Mart Stores Inc. NYSE:WMT) has said India’s entry barriers for foreign retailers “aren’t workable” even after the previous government eased rules. The BJP has taken a tougher stance, saying it won’t allow foreign direct investment in supermarkets selling multiple brands. At the same time, the party has said it welcomes foreign investment in other areas as needed. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) net profit margin is 4.10% and weekly performance is -1.82%. On last trading day company shares ended up $75.61. Analysts mean target price for the company is $81.00. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -1.66%.
On May 26, Research analysts at MKM Partners decreased their price target on shares of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) from $63.00 to $59.00 in a report released on Thursday. The firm currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. MKM Partners’ price objective would suggest a potential upside of 5.94% from the company’s current price. Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) shares fell -0.54% in last trading session and ended the day on $55.69. Gross Margin is 29.20% and its return on assets is 4.20%. Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) quarterly performance is -0.07%.
On May 22, Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (NYSE:CBI) announced Patrick K. Mullen, Executive Vice President and President of CB&I’s Engineering, Construction and Maintenance operating group, and Ronald A. Ballschmiede, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present to investors at the Credit Suisse 2014 Engineering & Construction Conference, June 5, at 9:20 a.m. Eastern time in New York. Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (NYSE:CBI) shares moved up 0.92% in last trading session and was closed at $79.29, while trading in range of $78.18 – $79.51. Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (NYSE:CBI) year to date (YTD) performance is -4.55%.
On May 14, Zacks upgraded shares of E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP) from a neutral rating to an outperform rating in a research report released on Tuesday morning, ARN reports. Zacks currently has $21.40 price objective on the stock. The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP) ended the last trading day at $19.52. Company weekly volatility is calculated as 2.48% and price to cash ratio as 5.85. The E.W. Scripps Company (NYSE:SSP) showed a negative weekly performance of -0.96%.
On May 23, Ken Riddick, The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI) veteran whose work with the company dates back to 1995, will begin work June 9, leaving his current position as regional vice president of digital media and marketing for The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer and The Herald in Rock Hill, S.C. The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI) net profit margin is 1.30% and weekly performance is -3.04%. On last trading day company shares ended up $5.10. Analysts mean target price for the company is $5.00. The McClatchy Company (NYSE:MNI) distance from 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is -13.20%.