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Whether Elon Musk made 2019 the Year of Solar is debatable. But with Tesla’s Solar Roof Version 3, the company made some notable developments.

Retail giant Walmart (WMT) had applied for a digital coin patent. The news comes just as Facebook (FB) is pushing for its own cryptocurrency, Libra.

Investors around the world expect Amazon (AMZN) to join the group of technology giants launching their own cryptocurrencies.

This restaurant industry does well when the economy is expanding and poorly when the economy is contracting. In other words, it’s cyclical.

Lowe’s (LOW) operates in the home improvement retail industry. The company competes with a number of retail and wholesale players.

Adverse foreign currency movements due to an appreciating US dollar have reduced Walmart’s top line by $12.3 billion in the last three quarters.

Walmart’s reported operating income margin declined from 5.6% in fiscal 2015 to 5.0% in fiscal 2016.

Wage costs are expected to be a headwind for Walmart. On February 20, Walmart made the second round of wage increases for over 1.2 million staff.

Costco has been able to steadily increase the renewal rate in the US and Canada from 88% in fiscal 2010 to 91% in fiscal 1Q16.

Target (TGT) has several marketing programs designed to attract higher store (XRT) (RTH) traffic and higher customer loyalty.

Target operates 1,792 stores in the United States under multiple store formats. Its merchandise assortment differs by store, store location, and store size.

Target (TGT) has been making improvements in its supply chain to cope with the additional demand posed by e-commerce and omni-channel retailing (RTH).

Target (TGT) spent $1.4 billion on capital expenditure in fiscal 2016, representing about 2% of sales.

Target’s flexible and smaller format stores could prove a cost-effective and capital-efficient way for it to reach customers in new markets.

The growth rate in activewear or athleisurewear has outpaced the overall clothing market, with a double-digit CAGR over the past five years.

Supercenters are more likely to double as fulfillment centers as Walmart widens its omni-channel capabilities. They are likely to provide the company with economies of distribution.

In this part, we’ll look at industry forces affecting sporting goods retailers. We’ll also look at Foot Locker’s competitive positioning based on Porter’s Five Forces

In fiscal 2016, Foot Locker made $5.3 billion in US sales, representing 71.6% of its total revenue. In contrast, international revenue came in at $2.1 billion.

Foot Locker (FL) has several key strengths. It’s the largest specialty retailer (XRT) of sporting goods in terms of US store count.

Target stock closed 14.1% higher on November 20 thanks to the company’s remarkable performance in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.

Margins in the food and staples (XLP) retail segment are slender. It’s important for Walmart (WMT) to keep a tight grip on the cost structure.

During the third quarter, Walmart’s digital sales in the US increased 41% on YoY basis. The reported growth rate showed a sequential acceleration.

In today’s Get Real, we saw Apple Watch’s performance and another loss for Boeing. Plus, Google’s Fitbit acquisition faces scrutiny from the EU.

Tesla (TSLA) launched a new version of its Solar Roof tile last month, called Solarglass. It could be a key driver of its energy segment.

Tesla’s service quality has been in focus this month, and reports of a Walmart solar panel fire could compound the company’s troubles.

When you think of retail companies leading technological innovation, Walmart (WMT) might not be the first name that comes to mind. But it should be.

Berkshire Hathaway took a new position in Verizon Communications (VZ) last quarter. The position accounts for 2.04% of the fund’s portfolio.

“How Moats Translate into Sustainable Competitive Advantages” is a five-part moat investing education series that explores the primary sources of economic moats. The idea of an economic moat refers to how likely a company is to keep competitors at bay for an extended period. According to Morningstar Equity Research, there are five key attributes that […]

The Redbook Sales Index compiles and analyzes comparable store sales at more than 9,000 stores.

Target investors have a lot to celebrate in 2019. Stellar growth, a robust financial performance, and share buybacks have boosted shareholders’ returns.

Tesla launched the third version of its Solar Roof tile last week. Its previous versions failed to gain ground, but this one is expected to be different.

Elon Musk sees huge growth potential in Tesla’s solar business. On the Q3 earnings call, he said it could even outgrow Tesla’s electric vehicles.

Analyst Christopher Eberle reiterated a “buy” rating and a price target of $161 on Microsoft stock. He predicts that Azure could grow 61.6% in Q1.

Retailing has undergone a tremendous change over the last couple of decades. The brick-and-mortar model is giving way to online retailers.

On September 30, Mark Cuban said to Fox Business that he had a stake worth around $1 billion in Amazon. He added, “It’s my biggest holding.”

Walmart stock has risen 27.1% and Target stock is up 62.6% YTD through September 24. Same-day fulfillment and delivery services have pushed their growth.

Verizon (VZ) and Wells Fargo (WFC) are taking steps to integrate blockchain technology into their business models. Here’s why.

FedEx (FDX) has teamed up with Alphabet’s (GOOGL) Wing to make drone delivery a reality. Let’s take a closer look at how.

Given the sharp rise in Target stock, the upside could be limited. However, we expect Target to continue to post healthy comps and earnings growth.

Amazon (AMZN) stock has now fallen for six straight weeks. Here’s a summary of what’s impacted the stock and analysts’ outlook for the e-commerce giant.

Walmart’s online grocery services are attracting more customers than Amazon. WMT stock has risen before the company’s Q2 earnings release tomorrow.

Amazon’s (AMZN) has strengthened its renewable energy position recently via investments in new wind and solar power projects.

As of June 21, Kroger (KR) was trading at a 12-month forward PE ratio of 9.9x. The company’s forward valuation multiple has fallen 5.4% since its first-quarter results on June 20.

Amazon (AMZN) is set to follow in the footsteps of its rival Walmart (WMT) in China by shutting down its domestic Chinese shopping platforms.

Walmart (WMT) is scheduled to announce its first-quarter results on May 16. Analysts expect Walmart’s net sales to improve.

Kroger (KR) stock underperformed the broader markets in the first quarter and fell 10.5%. In comparison, the S&P 500 rose 13.1%.

Amazon (AMZN) has been struggling due to slow revenue growth and higher investments in 2019 in hiring and capital spending.

Alibaba (BABA) is preparing to inject $50 million in fresh funding in BigBasket, India’s top online grocery retailer.

Kenya is one of the African countries where Alibaba and Amazon are battling for e-commerce market share.

The underlying sales at Walmart’s (WMT) Sam’s Club continued to impress and sustained momentum during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019.