Retail 11 February 2026 - 16 February 2026

Marks & Spencer Share Price Today: MKS Stock Slips as AI Rollout Meets Tough UK Retail Backdrop

Marks & Spencer shares closed down 0.7% at 332 pence after announcing plans to roll out Microsoft 365 Copilot AI tools to 11,000 staff. The move comes as UK retail sales fell sharply in March and inflation held at 3.0%. The FTSE 100 rose 1.1% on the day. M&S is still recovering from a 2025 cyberattack that disrupted online operations.

March 25, 2026

Earnings Reports·Finance·News·Retail

Walmart stock price in focus: WMT heads into earnings as investors rotate out of big tech

Walmart shares closed at $133.89 Friday, up 0.2%, ahead of its fiscal fourth-quarter results due Feb. 19. U.S. markets were shut Monday for Presidents Day, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures posting small gains. Walmart’s valuation reached about $1.07 trillion after adding $179 billion in 2026. Investors await guidance on consumer demand and margins amid heightened expectations.

February 16, 2026

Earnings Reports·Finance·News·Retail

JB Hi-Fi share price jumps more than 7% after dividend hike and upbeat half-year numbers

JB Hi-Fi shares jumped 7.5% to A$82.40 after reporting half-year sales up 7.3% to A$6.10 billion and net profit up 7.1% to A$305.8 million. The company raised its interim dividend 23.5% to 210 cents a share. January sales growth slowed but remained positive. Investors are watching demand trends ahead of the Feb. 26 ex-dividend date.

February 16, 2026

Finance·Investment·News·Retail

Costco stock price climbs into holiday break as inflation cools, lawsuit adds an edge

Costco shares rose 1.9% to $1,018.48 on Friday, outperforming retail peers as softer U.S. inflation data steadied consumer stocks. The company faces a new lawsuit alleging salmonella risk in its rotisserie chicken supply chain. Markets are closed Monday for Presidents Day. Costco will report fiscal Q2 results and February sales on March 5.

February 14, 2026

Advertising·News·Retail·Stock Market

Pinterest (PINS) stock tumbles as weak outlook flags tariff-hit retailer ad pullback

Pinterest shares fell 18% to $15.23 Friday after forecasting first-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates. The company cited retailer ad pullbacks linked to tariffs. Fourth-quarter revenue rose 14% to $1.319 billion, with global monthly active users at 619 million. At least 24 brokerages cut price targets as competition from AI-driven rivals intensifies.

February 13, 2026

Earnings Reports·Finance·News·Retail

Walmart stock price today: WMT slips as Wall Street gears up for Feb. 19 earnings

Walmart shares slipped 0.2% to $133.33 in Friday morning trading ahead of its fiscal fourth-quarter results due Feb. 19. Brokerages including KeyBanc, BMO, and Baird raised price targets this week. Investors are watching for updates on U.S. comparable sales, margins, and e-commerce. The company will release results at 6 a.m. Central, followed by a call with executives.

February 13, 2026

Business·Economics·News·Retail

Burlington Stores (BURL) stock edges up as flat retail sales keeps consumer spending in focus

Burlington Stores shares closed up 0.4% at $305.83 Wednesday after trading between $304.62 and $310.79. U.S. retail sales were flat in December, missing forecasts, while other off-price retailers were mixed. Burlington remains within its 52-week range ahead of its Feb. 26 earnings report. Investors are watching for updates on demand and inventory after weak holiday sales.

February 11, 2026

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