Target sales rise on boots beer but earnings dip
Target posted growing sales from boots beer and groceries as shoppers increased 3.7 percent in the quarter ended May 5, with same-store sales up 3 percent. Despite stronger food and beverage results and 28 percent digital growth, adjusted earnings at 1.32 a share missed estimates by seven cents, sending shares down about 5.7 percent to 71.14. Analysts cite price cuts to combat Walmart and Amazon as profit margin pressures loom.
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Buffett favors low cost index funds over buying stocks
Warren Buffett argues most investors fare better with index funds as they track market performance over time. He lists three traits for stock investing time knowledge and desire plus enough capital for diversification or accumulating funds before adding stocks.
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Comcast moves to outbid Disney for Fox Studios
Comcast confirms a plan for an all cash bid to top Disney's 52.4 billion offer for Fox film and TV studios and stake in Hulu Sky and regional networks. The Philadelphia company aims to expand NBC Universal assets and compete with Netflix Apple and Amazon while Fox faces regulatory hurdles in Sky.
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