Target Reports Another Sales Drop but Says Growth in Sight 
 

Comparable sales fell 3.7%, marking the retailer's fourth straight quarter of declines.


 
A $444 Billion 'Fat Finger' Trade Crashed Stocks. Now Citigroup Is Paying the Price. 
 

Citigroup agreed to pay U.K. regulators $78 million, after a botched 2022 order to sell shares caused a brief "flash crash" in European stocks.


 
Nvidia Expected to Post Stellar Earnings Again. Future Comparisons Will Be Tougher. 
 

The year-ago quarter was Nvidia's last flat sales period, before demand for its artificial intelligence chips ignited.


 
Why Microsoft Is Spreading Its AI Bets to PCs 
 

The software giant's stock has lagged behind peers as investors worry about AI's costs-and time to payoff.


 
GameStop, AMC, and Other Meme Stocks Fall Amid Volatility 
 

The stocks, which are called meme stocks because their prices have been driven by social media hype and retail investors, came back into fashion last week after a three year hiatus.


 
Marks & Spencer Records Best Profit in 10-Years As Reshape Plan Progresses 
 

Marks & Spencer booked its highest pretax profit in over ten years as its reshape plan continues to boost its performance, with higher sales in both its clothing and home, and food divisions.


 
VinFast Stock Drops as NHTSA Opens a Crash Investigation 
 

The crash involved an SUV produced by the Vietnamese EV maker.


 
State Treasurers, Others Urge Exxon Mobil Shareholders to Vote Against CEO 
 

In addition to Exxon Mobil's CEO, the group urged voting out Lead Independent Director Joseph Hooley.


 
Pixar to Cut 14% of Workforce in Shift Away From Streaming Series 
 

The animation studio behind hits like "The Incredibles" and "Toy Story" will focus on producing feature films.


 
Microsoft's stock rides AI elation toward first record close in two months 
 

The technology powerhouse is in the midst of its Build developer conference, featuring announcements around AI products and software.


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