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U.S. stocks traded mixed this morning, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 100 points on Wednesday.

Target's slump is accelerating as the retailer confronts weakening sales, strategic uncertainty and a steep drop in its share price that has shaken investor confidence ahead of the critical holiday season.

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) stock slipped in early trading on Thursday as the retailer reported a third-quarter profit beat but posted underwhelming sales and trimmed its full-year earnings outlook heading into the crucial holiday stretch.

Target executives say the extra spending is needed after 12 straight quarters of weak or declining sales

Target’s third-quarter profit tumbled as the retailer struggles to lure shoppers that are being pressed by stubbornly high inflation

Both companies have new incoming CEOs, but Walmart’s appointment has been better received by Wall Street.

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