Stimulus checks, reopening economy help Target sales hit the mark

Sales at U.S. retailers leaped almost 10% in March thanks to $1,400 stimulus checks and an accelerating economy that's likely to stay in the fast lane through the spring and summer......»»

Sales at U.S. retailers leaped almost 10% in March thanks to $1,400 stimulus checks and an accelerating economy that's likely to stay in the fast lane through the spring and summer......»»

Today's 5 Stock Ideas:  Target (TGT) - A play on the US economy reopening. Despite news Thursday morning Target's quarter-to-date same-store sales were up 7% year over year, the stock was down 4% in read more.....»»

AutoZone bolstered by stimulus checks, major sales growth in commercial business.....»»

Officials said temporary factors tied to the reopening economy are driving the faster rise in prices, rather than anything permanent. AP/Mark Lennihan Global stocks rose on Tuesday as.....»»

California doesn't plan to adopt the CDC's masking guidelines until June 15 — the target date for reopening the full economy.California doesn't plan to adopt the CDC's masking guidelines until June 15 — the target date for reopening the full economy......»»

Walmart Inc. raised its full-year earnings outlook as another batch of stimulus checks propelled same-store sales past Wall Street estimates......»»

DoorDash released its earnings report on Thursday, which showed that revenue grew to $1.1 billion, which is a 198% year-over-year increase......»»

Sales edged slightly higher, by just $136,000, after stimulus checks and expanded unemployment ben.....»»

Consumers splurged on new cars, recreational goods and takeout food in March after most Americans received $1,400 government stimulus checks, giving a big shot in the arm to an economy still recovering from the coronavirus pandemic......»»

The economy grew 6.4% in Q1 as stimulus checks, COVID vaccine shots set off shopping sprees. The showing defied .....»»

The economy grew 6.4% in Q1 as stimulus checks, COVID vaccine shots set off shopping sprees. The showing defied .....»»

Fresh stimulus and gradual reopening had a positive effect on the economy, but UBS f.....»»

Newly vaccinated and armed with $1,400 sti.....»»

Strong retail sales data and a drop in weekly jobless claims served as a signal to investors that the reopening of the US economy is progressing. Xinhua/Wang Ying/Getty Images US stocks c.....»»

The bounce nearly doubled the median estimate for a 5.8% gain and places sales at their highest level since data collection began in 1992. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images US retail sales surged 9.8% in March to a record $619.1 billion, the.....»»

March retail sales in the U.S. may have climbed by a double-digit percentage, thanks to the $1,400 stimulus checks distributed by the federal government, according to a strategist at a fund manager......»»

Biden also touted other signs of growth in the economy since the passage of the American Rescue Plan, adding, "Help is here and hope is on the way." Joe Biden. AP Bi.....»»

Retail investors are lagging the S&P 500's performance, leaving them reluctant to pour their $1,400 stimulus checks into stocks, says one firm. Images By.....»»

The government sent stimulus checks out to prop up the economy. They may also be propping up the stock market.The government sent stimulus checks out to prop up the economy. They may also be propping up the stock market......»»