Target posts another quarter of slipping sales, offers upbeat annual profit outlook for 2026

Target reported another quarter of declining sales and profits as it works to regain its footing with customers facing higher prices almost everywhere, but the retailer offered a profit outlook that topped Wall Street expectations and signaled quarterly sales growth ahead. The Minneapolis-based company said it earned $2.30 per share, or $1.05 billion, for the … Read more

2 men arrested in Cincinnati nightclub shooting that wounded 9

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Two men have been arrested in connection with a weekend shooting inside a Cincinnati nightclub that wounded nine people, police said Tuesday. Franeek Cobb, 24, and Derrick Long, 29, were arrested Monday on charges of felonious assault, the Cincinnati Police Department said in a news release. No attorneys for the two were … Read more

World’s largest acidic geyser erupts again in Yellowstone after years of silence

The world’s largest acidic geyser has begun erupting again in Yellowstone after slumbering for over five years, the national park said Monday. Echinus Geyser, located in the back basin of the Norris Geyser Basin at Yellowstone, is about 66 feet wide and is surrounded by rocks that resemble sea urchins. The geyser was named for … Read more

Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers amid Iran conflict

Amazon said drones struck three of its Middle East data centers, causing outages related to the “ongoing conflict in the Middle East.”  Drones directly struck two Amazon Web Services facilities in the United Arab Emirates, and a drone strike near an Amazon data center in Bahrain also damaged that facility, the company said in a post on … Read more

Israel pounds Beirut as IDF troops cross Lebanon border

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Israel pounds Beirut as IDF troops cross Lebanon border 00:39 UP NEXT U.S. military: Kuwait mistakenly shot down three jets 00:20 Commercial plane seen taking off amid Beirut explosions 00:23 More than 100 killed in strike on an … Read more

Dow plunges 1,100 points as investors fret over Iran war

Stocks in the U.S. plummeted after the opening bell on Monday, as jittery investors reacted to the potential fallout from the war in Iran, including the impact on global oil supplies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1,110 points, or 2.2%, in early trading, while the S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite each dropped 1.9%. … Read more

Which states have no sales tax on silver and gold?

If you understand the tax rules surrounding gold and silver, that knowledge could pay off. the_burtons/Getty Images As economic uncertainty keeps investors searching for safe harbors, physical precious metals have moved from niche hobby to mainstream wealth strategy. In turn, gold’s price has been surging over the past year, and particularly over the past few … Read more

What are today’s mortgage interest rates: March 3, 2026?

Mortgage interest rates have improved for buyers and current owners hoping to refinance their existing loans. Grace Cary/Getty Images News at the end of February that FreddieMac now had average mortgage interest rates listed under 6% may have been surprising to some borrowers, but for others, it wasn’t all that shocking. Mortgage interest rates, depending … Read more