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Big investors are buying the dip. Retail traders are not
It's the large investors who are stepping up and scooping up shares after the recent market declines, Bank of America data shows. The bank said late Tuesday that institutional clients last week bought more than $6.1 billion in stocks, with $4…
Coach, Ralph Lauren Defy China Retail Slump as Badge of New Cool
Zhang Tong used to splash out at least 100,000 yuan ($15,000) per year for Gucci bags and Balenciaga dresses in Shanghai. Now, the 26-year-old doctoral student's outfit of choice is a plain t-shirt and a Coach leather backpack. While Zhang still…
Insiders are starting to buy this retail turnaround story, so I am too
Dick's Sporting Goods shares are starting to climb back out of the abyss they fell into over the summer after the leading sports retailer lowered guidance. Now that corporate insiders are starting to buy in, I believe the turnaround has some legs.
America's Best Tech Retailers Ranked by Real Shoppers
It's a tough time to be a tech consumer. Hardware prices, especially for high-end items like PCs and phones, are rising amid a global shortage of memory chips and an economic downturn. People aren't prioritizing tech purchases lately, which in turn…
How AI Is Changing the Way Retail Leaders Make Decisions
Artificial intelligence -powered decision-making has become a competitive differentiator for retail operations, according to Aily Labs founder and chief executive officer Bianca Anghelina. This special episode of WWD Voices features a fireside chat…
2026 Holiday Shopping Season: A Financial Tightrope for Retailers, Brands and Consumers
As the 2026 holiday shopping season kicks into full swing, Americans on both sides of the till are walking a financial tightrope. According to a number of new industry research reports, consumers are pushing their budgets to the very limit with…
Anthropic IPO Could Draw Record Retail Buying
FILE PHOTO: An Anthropic logo is displayed at Moscone Center during the Dreamforce 2026 technology summit in San Francisco, California, US, September 17, 2026. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo Anthropic could see record buying by retail investors…
Anthropic IPO could draw record retail buying, Vanda Research says
Anthropic could see record buying by retail investors in its market debut, potentially surpassing SpaceX and making it one of the biggest single-day retail purchases in history, Vanda Research said in a note on Wednesday. The research firm expects…
Anthropic opens Australian retail IPO offering as AI scrutiny intensifies
Anthropic's Australian retail IPO offering is on Wednesday and scheduled to close on Nov. 17, according to participating broker Stake. The Claude maker has applied to list its Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker…
Consumers are showing signs of strain even as they keep spending, CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows
Total retail spending on a seasonally adjusted basis came in at $561.7 billion in October, a 0.2% increase from a month prior and 3.6% year over year. A core gauge of spending rose 0.3% on the month and 3.4% on the year to $454.2 billion. Total…
Anthropic IPO could draw record retail buying, Vanda Research says
(Refiles to widen distribution) Nov 11 (Reuters) – Anthropic could see record buying by retail investors in its market debut, potentially surpassing SpaceX and making it one of the biggest single-day retail purchases in…
Eco-retailing pioneer Biome acquired by The Natural Grocery Company
Australia's first B-Corp-registered retailer, Biome, has been sold to The Natural Grocery Company (TNGC) after 23 years in business. Tracey Bailey founded the eco-friendly retailer Biome in 2003 before opening its first store two years later. Since…
Anthropic IPO could draw record retail buying, Vanda Research says
(Refiles to widen distribution) Nov 11: Anthropic could see record buying by retail investors in its market debut, potentially surpassing SpaceX and making it one of the biggest single-day retail purchases in history, Vanda Research said in a note…
Anthropic Opens Australian Retail Offer for Planned Nasdaq IPO Amid AI Scrutiny
Anthropic has opened a retail share offer in Australia tied to its planned Nasdaq IPO, giving individual investors an application route as the government moves to tighten oversight of AI companies. The timetable published by participating broker…
Poundland's future hangs in balance as administration deadline looms
News from the City, market updates plus comment and analysis from our business desk I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. The future of Poundland remains uncertain as last-ditch…
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