Jan. 18, 2026 •
Neutral
This article confirms that Costco warehouses will be open on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, operating during normal business hours on Monday, January 19th. While many businesses close for the federal holiday, Costco will maintain its regular schedule. The article advises checking the local store directory as hours can vary by location.
Jan. 18, 2026 •
Neutral
This article provides a guide to Christmas Eve store hours for major retailers like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and more, for 2025. It notes that most stores will operate with truncated hours on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Christmas Day, with exceptions for some pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens. The piece aims to help last-minute shoppers find out where and when they can purchase gifts or necessities before Christmas.
Jan. 17, 2026 •
Neutral
Macy's is continuing its plan to close 150 "underproductive" stores by 2026, with an additional 14 locations set to close in 2026 after 66 closures in 2025. While many famous retail names have disappeared, Macy's is making these strategic adjustments to reinvest in its remaining 350 locations and digital capabilities. Fortunately for Delaware residents, none of the state's two Macy's stores are on the current list of closures.
Jan. 17, 2026 •
Neutral
Flutter Entertainment, an online betting and iGaming company, recently appointed David Kenny to its board, a move expected to reinforce its tech and data credentials. This appointment comes after an earnings disappointment, which saw an 8.6% share price drop after missing revenue and EPS expectations. Kenny's experience with data-driven consumer businesses is crucial as Flutter aims to convert revenue momentum into sustained profitability amidst concerns about product integration and increasing regulatory pressures.
Jan. 16, 2026 •
Neutral
Brixmor Property Group, a New York-based REIT, has acquired the Chino Spectrum Towne Center in San Bernardino County from MetLife Investment Management for $138 million. The 461,269-square-foot retail center is 95 percent leased with major anchors like H Mart, Walmart Supercenter, and Sam's Club, and sees over 14 million visitors annually. This acquisition marks another grocery-anchored retail purchase for Brixmor in Southern California, while MetLife continues to divest from its retail portfolio.
Jan. 16, 2026 •
Somewhat-Bearish
The Savannah Police Department (SPD) is seeking public assistance to identify individuals involved in a theft at a Best Buy on Abercorn St. in December 2025. Approximately $40,000 worth of electronics was stolen. The SPD urges anyone with information to contact CrimeStoppers or use their mobile app.
Jan. 16, 2026 •
Neutral
OVERSEA CHINESE BANKING Corp Ltd significantly reduced its stake in Target Corporation (TGT) by 49.1% in the third quarter, leaving it with 11,909 shares valued at approximately $1.05 million. Despite this reduction, other hedge funds have increased their holdings in TGT. Target reported Q3 EPS of $1.78, beating estimates, and has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold" with a target price of $103.67.
Jan. 16, 2026 •
Neutral
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. reduced its stake in Best Buy Co., Inc. by 2.9% by selling 16,992 shares, now holding 574,569 shares valued at $43.45 million. Despite this, Best Buy exceeded Q3 earnings expectations with $1.40 EPS and $9.67 billion revenue, and set FY2026 guidance at 6.25-6.35 EPS, while maintaining a $0.95 quarterly dividend, yielding 5.6%. Analyst consensus currently rates Best Buy as "Hold" with an average price target of $83.58.
Jan. 16, 2026 •
Neutral
SG Americas Securities LLC decreased its stake in Best Buy Co., Inc. by 43.8% during the third quarter, selling 15,522 shares and holding 19,951 shares valued at $1.509 million. Despite this reduction, other institutional investors like Norges Bank and AQR Capital Management LLC significantly increased their holdings in Best Buy. The article also notes recent insider selling by Chairman Richard M. Schulze and provides analyst ratings, stock performance data, and Best Buy's latest earnings report and dividend announcement.
Jan. 15, 2026 •
Neutral
BEST BUY CO INC (BBY) disclosed $220,000 in lobbying expenditures for Q4 2025, covering diverse issues such as corporate taxes, trade with China, mental health coverage, and combating organized retail crime. The article also provides insights into recent insider trading, hedge fund activity, and analyst ratings for BBY, indicating a mix of sales by insiders and varied institutional investor sentiment. Wall Street analysts show a generally positive outlook with a median price target of $82.0.
Jan. 15, 2026 •
Somewhat-Bullish
Best Buy Co (NYSE: BBY) has been evaluated by 14 analysts over the past three months, with an average price target of $86.14, representing a 2.63% increase from the previous average. While the company's market capitalization and revenue growth are strong, its net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in profitability. Best Buy exhibits robust financial management with an excellent Return on Equity and Return on Assets, though it faces potential financial strain due to a high debt-to-equity ratio.
Jan. 15, 2026 •
Neutral
Conning Inc. reduced its stake in Best Buy Co., Inc. by 12.9% in the third quarter of 2025, selling 61,868 shares and ending with 417,187 shares valued at $31.55 million. Despite this reduction, other institutions like Norges Bank and AQR Capital Management significantly increased their holdings, contributing to an overall institutional ownership of approximately 80.96%. Best Buy also reported beating Q3 earnings estimates, setting FY2026 EPS guidance, and offering a high annual dividend yield of 5.7%.
Jan. 15, 2026 •
Neutral
Nordea Investment Management AB reduced its stake in Best Buy Co., Inc. by 4.5% in the third quarter, selling 26,833 shares and now holding 563,379 shares valued at $42.18 million. Despite this, other institutional investors like Vanguard Group Inc. and State Street Corp increased their holdings. Best Buy recently beat Q3 earnings estimates, reporting $1.40 EPS against $1.31, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.95 per share.
Jan. 15, 2026 •
Bullish
NovaGold Resources Inc. has appointed Frank Arcese as Project Director for its Donlin Gold Project. Arcese, with over 30 years of experience in the mining industry, including significant roles with Teck Resources and Barrick Gold, will be responsible for advancing the Donlin Gold Project through development and construction. The company believes his expertise will be crucial in optimizing the project's value.
Jan. 15, 2026 •
Somewhat-Bullish
UniFirst declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.365 per share, payable on March 27, 2026, while Kaiser Aluminum announced a cash dividend of $0.77 per share, payable on February 13, 2026. Additionally, Agree Realty increased its monthly cash dividend to $0.262, and Labcorp Holdings announced a cash dividend of $0.72 per share, payable on March 12, 2026. The article also provides analyst views and ratings for Agree Realty (ADC), with an average 1-year price target of $82.56.
Jan. 14, 2026 •
Somewhat-Bullish
Flutter Entertainment has appointed David Kenny, former CEO of Nielsen and current Chairman of Best Buy, as an independent non-executive director, effective May 29, 2026. This appointment is expected to strengthen Flutter's governance depth, particularly in light of recent guidance cuts and increased investor focus on execution and debt. While Kenny's role may not immediately alter expansion plans in the U.S. and Brazil or regulatory risks, his extensive experience could influence the company's long-term strategy and investment narrative.
Jan. 14, 2026 •
Somewhat-Bullish
Brixmor Property Group has acquired the 461,269-square-foot Chino Spectrum Towne Center in Chino, California, for $138 million. The grocery-anchored power center is 95 percent leased and features tenants such as Kohl’s, Five Below, Best Buy, Marshalls, BevMo!, Ulta Beauty, Nordstrom Rack, and an H Mart grocery store. CBRE represented the seller, MetLife Investment Management, in the transaction.
Jan. 14, 2026 •
Neutral
MetLife Investment Management has sold the 461,269-square-foot Chino Spectrum Towne Center in Chino, California, to Brixmor Property Group for $138 million. The power center was 95 percent leased at the time of sale, featuring tenants like H Mart, Kohl’s, and Best Buy, and is shadow-anchored by Walmart Supercenter and Sam’s Club. CBRE's National Retail Partners – West represented MetLife in the transaction.
Jan. 14, 2026 •
Somewhat-Bullish
Best Buy Co. Inc. is transforming from a traditional electronics retailer into a hybrid tech platform, services hub, and marketplace. The company focuses on an omnichannel approach, membership programs like My Best Buy, the robust Geek Squad services, and strategic expansion into health-tech and curated brand partnerships. This strategy aims to differentiate Best Buy from competitors like Amazon, Walmart, and Apple by emphasizing human assistance, curated choices, trust, and a strong price-performance balance.
Jan. 14, 2026 •
Neutral
MGO One Seven LLC recently acquired 38,219 shares of Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) stock worth approximately $2.89 million, significantly increasing institutional ownership to 80.96%. Concurrently, Best Buy's Chairman, Richard M. Schulze, sold 500,000 shares for $40.4 million, part of larger insider sales totaling $126.6 million over 90 days, reducing insider ownership to 0.59%. The company reported strong Q3 earnings, beating estimates with $1.40 EPS and $9.67 billion revenue, alongside a quarterly dividend yielding 5.6%.
