Macroeconomic and Investing, The Macro Compass

Alfonso Peccatiello (Alf)

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<ul><li>Powell’s remarks in the Wall Street Journal interview this week were quite interesting, and markets seem to have noticed: we have seen quite some wild moves, but again the most relevant price action is happening under the surface.</li><li>In such a choppy market environment, systematic risk management techniques and a data-driven investment approach are key to tell the forest from the trees and reduce drawdowns in your portfolio.</li><li>Powell played the hawkish horn again, and markets are reacting in quite some interesting ways.</li></ul>

Powell’s remarks in the Wall Street Journal interview this week were quite interesting, and markets seem to have noticed: we have seen quite some wild moves, but again the most relevant price action is happening under the surface.In such a choppy market environment, systematic risk management techniques and a data-driven investment approach are key to tell the forest from the trees and reduce drawdowns in your portfolio.Powell played the hawkish horn again, and markets are reacting in quite some interesting ways.

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

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Independent research on the U.S. markets

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Credit

<ul><li>Target Corporation delivered a strong 2021 and the full-year comparable sales of the company were up a solud 12.7%.</li><li>The company has performed well over the past couple of years, meeting the fast-growing consumer demand from the Covid-19 pandemic.</li><li>With the addition of Ulta Beauty in the stores, the sales of every square food have become strong.</li></ul>

Target Corporation delivered a strong 2021 and the full-year comparable sales of the company were up a solud 12.7%.The company has performed well over the past couple of years, meeting the fast-growing consumer demand from the Covid-19 pandemic.With the addition of Ulta Beauty in the stores, the sales of every square food have become strong.

Target Corporation: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report

Equity Capital Markets

<ul><li>Target Corporation has grown well over the past couple of years, meeting the explosive consumer demand that materialized during the pandemic.</li><li>Its digital strategy has also materialized well and around 19% of Target’s total sales are from digital avenues.</li><li>It delivered a strong 2021 and the full-year comparable sales of the company were up a remarkable 12.7%.</li></ul>

Target Corporation has grown well over the past couple of years, meeting the explosive consumer demand that materialized during the pandemic.Its digital strategy has also materialized well and around 19% of Target’s total sales are from digital avenues.It delivered a strong 2021 and the full-year comparable sales of the company were up a remarkable 12.7%.

Target Corporation: Financial & Price Forecasts

<ul><li>Target Corporation's third-quarter results are consistent with what its team has been delivering for years.</li><li>The company’s recent results reflect a level of guest engagement far beyond what many would have predicted a few years ago, when the management began making massive investments across its business in its stores, new brands, same-day services, supply chain, and, most importantly, its team.</li><li>Overall, we are optimistic about the company and give the stock a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Target Corporation's third-quarter results are consistent with what its team has been delivering for years.The company’s recent results reflect a level of guest engagement far beyond what many would have predicted a few years ago, when the management began making massive investments across its business in its stores, new brands, same-day services, supply chain, and, most importantly, its team.Overall, we are optimistic about the company and give the stock a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

Target Corporation: Can The Omicron Put A Dent In Its Resilience? (12/2021)

<ul><li>Target Corporation experienced a strong second-quarter performance, and went past the target price from our last report as a result of its highly resilient operations, and a passionate, top-notch team.</li><li>The company’s strong performance was largely driven by excellent comparable digital sales, which grew by 10% in the second quarter, building on the record growth of 195% in 2020.</li><li>Target’s multi-modal approach to shopping is a major green flag, and we give the stock a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.</li></ul>

Target Corporation experienced a strong second-quarter performance, and went past the target price from our last report as a result of its highly resilient operations, and a passionate, top-notch team.The company’s strong performance was largely driven by excellent comparable digital sales, which grew by 10% in the second quarter, building on the record growth of 195% in 2020.Target’s multi-modal approach to shopping is a major green flag, and we give the stock a 'Hold' rating with a revised target price.

United States

Target Corporation operates general merchandise discount stores. The Company focuses on merchandising operations which includes general merchandise and food discount stores and a fully integrated online business. Target also offers credit to qualified applicants through its branded proprietary credit cards.

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Alfonso Peccatiello (Alf)

Target Corporation: Detailed Credit Analysis & Financial Strength Evaluation Report

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Target Corporation: Financial & Price Forecasts

Target Corporation has grown well over the past couple of years, meeting the explosive consumer demand that materialized during the pandemic. Its...

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Target Corporation: Can The Omicron Put A Dent In Its Resilience? (12/2021)

Target Corporation's third-quarter results are consistent with what its team has been delivering for years. The company’s recent results reflect a...

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Target Corporation - Investment Thesis

Target Corporation experienced a strong second-quarter performance, and went past the target price from our last report as a result of its highly...

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