Walmart (NASDAQ: WMT) and Target (NYSE: TGT) have different business philosophies but battle for customers. The former has a low-cost, ultra-low-price business, while the latter offers low prices on certain items (such as groceries) while offering differentiated merchandise.
Both have been very successful, but their paths diverged a few years ago. Walmart kept attracting customers, while Target lost ground. That was reflected in their stock price performances.
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However, their stock performances have flipped this year. Through Aug. 20, Walmart's shares have lost 6.8%, and Target's stock price gained an eye-popping 61.9%.
With companies recently reporting quarterly results, one stands out as a buying opportunity for long-term investors.
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Both have been very successful, but their paths diverged a few years ago. Walmart kept attracting customers, while Target lost ground. That was reflected in their stock price performances.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
However, their stock performances have flipped this year. Through Aug. 20, Walmart's shares have lost 6.8%, and Target's stock price gained an eye-popping 61.9%.
With companies recently reporting quarterly results, one stands out as a buying opportunity for long-term investors.
#customers
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