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Target’s stock downgraded at Citi, which cites slowing traffic and ‘tough competitive positioning’
Marketwatch ^ | 6/9/23 | James Rogers

Posted on 06/09/2023 8:40:12 AM PDT by cotton1706

Target Corp.’s stock was downgraded to neutral from buy Friday by Citi, which cited slowing traffic and a tough competitive landscape for the retail giant.

“After significant sales gains in 2020-2022, we believe 2023 is showing that sales have peaked and are likely to fall further, creating a ‘giveback’ situation,” wrote Citi analyst Paul Lejuez in a note released Friday.

The analyst also cited a “noteworthy deceleration” in Target’s store traffic over the past two weeks.

(Excerpt) Read more at msn.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: homosexualagenda; target; woke
Target stock rallied a bit during the week but is now dropping like a stone again.
1 posted on 06/09/2023 8:40:12 AM PDT by cotton1706
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To: cotton1706

the rally was the ppt libs trying to offset the plunge


2 posted on 06/09/2023 8:43:41 AM PDT by meridenite
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To: meridenite

“the rally was the ppt libs trying to offset the plunge”

It’s also day traders making a quick buck then getting out.


3 posted on 06/09/2023 8:44:33 AM PDT by cotton1706
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To: cotton1706

the power of the normies....keep it up. Add Barf Brooks to the mix.


4 posted on 06/09/2023 8:45:01 AM PDT by BigFreakinToad (Biden whispered "Don't Jump")
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To: cotton1706
tough competitive landscape

Yeah if only they were a monopoly things would be much easier.

5 posted on 06/09/2023 8:56:44 AM PDT by xp38
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To: cotton1706

The problem: Target has too many close ties to GLSEN and also their Pride Month display turned off too many people.


6 posted on 06/09/2023 9:11:43 AM PDT by RayChuang88 (.FairTax: America's Economic Cure)
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To: cotton1706

I bought myself a new lamp and a fan last week. Went to Walmart to buy them instead of Target even though Target is much, much more closer to my home, right in town.

Yeah, I know Walmart is also on board with the woke agenda, but I have to pick my battles and I’m glad I helped play at least a small part in the downgrading of Target.


7 posted on 06/09/2023 9:14:20 AM PDT by lowbridge ("Let’s check with Senator Schumer before we run it" - NY Times)
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To: cotton1706

The Boycott Target song is at the top of the charts while Target is on it’s way to the bottom. Hopefully it will not survive. Layoffs are coming. If I was a Target employee I would definitely be looking for another job.


8 posted on 06/09/2023 9:17:27 AM PDT by George J. Jetso
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To: RayChuang88

“The problem:”

They can’t compete with Walmart Super Centers.

No Automotive Center

No Sports Center

No Tools/Paint Center

Lack of fresh produce and bakery goods

Prices


9 posted on 06/09/2023 9:23:59 AM PDT by TexasGator
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To: RayChuang88

To quote the late Norm Macdonald they just aren’t gay enough! :)


10 posted on 06/09/2023 9:26:42 AM PDT by xp38
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To: lowbridge

Amazon is your friend...


11 posted on 06/09/2023 9:31:10 AM PDT by rottndog (What comes after America?)
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To: cotton1706

“tough competitive landscape”

You mean that there is a lot of competition in selling woke underwear?


12 posted on 06/09/2023 9:46:27 AM PDT by Parley Baer (WI)
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To: cotton1706

Cracker Barrel is next.


13 posted on 06/09/2023 10:26:40 AM PDT by OpusatFR
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