S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Target, TJX Shares Soar as Store Traffic Rises
TGTTarget(TGT) Investopedia·2024-08-22 05:36

Key TakeawaysThe S&P 500 added 0.4% on Wednesday, Aug. 21, as the latest Fed meeting minutes showed most officials agreed it was almost time to lower interest rates.Shares of Target and TJX moved higher as increased store traffic helped both retailers achieve sales growth.American Express shares fell after BofA analysts downgraded the stock, citing an uncertain outlook for consumer spending. Major U.S. equities indexes turned higher on Wednesday as investors digested retailer earnings and minutes of the Fed ...