Several notable retailers headline the reporting docket next week, a list that includes Target, Best Buy, Costco, Macy's, and more. Concerning retail performance so far, total Q4 earnings for those that have reported are up +6.9% year-over-year on +8.6% higher revenues.

Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. “23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries.” —Barron's Weekly reported in October, 2024. Steven Wieting, strategist at Citi Wealth, told Barron's a growing dividend is a tangible-benefit for shareholders and a hallmark of companies with strong balance-sheets. “Nobody can fake a dividend," he-said.

For Best Buy, improvements to the macro picture could drive a comeback. Kimberly-Clark's upcoming merger could cement its status as a dividend growth stock.

Best Buy (BBY) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Tariff uncertainty is back after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new 15% duty following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his broader levies last week.

Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) is entering a stretch where short-term trading upside may be easier to find than durable gains, according to JP Morgan analyst Christopher Horvers, who sees tax stimulus and short covering as potential near-term supports but believes "sellers higher," tougher comparisons from lapping the Switch 2 launch and Windows 10 replacement cycle, and lower forward earnings expectations will likely cap sustained upside.

Verizon, Altria, Pfizer, KeyCorp, and Regions Financial offer 'safer' dividends with yields from $1K invested exceeding share price. Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. "23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries." - Barron's Weekly reported in October 2024.

Best Buy has demonstrated resilience, beating Q3 FY'26 earnings estimates and delivering double-digit EPS growth amid persistent macro headwinds. BBY's comparable store sales rose 2.7%, reversing last year's decline, with segment performance and international growth notably improving. Domestic revenue grew 2.1% to $8.9B, though margins remain pressured; international revenue surged 6.1% with margin expansion.

Best Buy recently reported encouraging earnings numbers to suggest demand for tech is stronger than expected.

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Best Buy Co., Inc. has appointed Dylan Jadeja, the chief executive officer of Riot Games, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Jadeja has served as the chief executive officer of Riot Games since July 2023 and has been a member of its executive team for more than a decade. Riot Games, a prominent video game developer and publisher, was founded in 2006 with the goal to create and support the most player-focused games in the world. One of the company's m.