El Salvador was the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021, aiming to boost economic growth and attract investors. Initially, many citizens and businesses used Bitcoin, but usage has since plummeted by over 99.8%, with most Salvadorans reverting to card payments and holding Bitcoin as a long-term investment. Government policy shifts, including IMF pressure to remove mandatory Bitcoin acceptance and reduce purchases, have further decreased daily Bitcoin transactions. Despite this, El Salvador continues to buy and hold Bitcoin as a treasury asset, reflecting a shift from using it as a payment method to viewing it as a store of value.
Kohl's reported a strong adjusted EPS of $1.28 for Q2, more than doubling analyst expectations due to a 43% gross margin boosted by one-time tariff refunds. However, the retailer's total revenue and comparable sales fell by 0.9%, marking the 18th con...
Royal Bank of Canada reported strong Q3 2026 results, surpassing earnings per share estimates with $3.07 versus $2.89 expected, marking a 6.23% positive surprise and continuing a streak of four quarters beating expectations. Revenue also exceeded for...
Evercore ISI increased its price target for Williams-Sonoma to $245 following a strong Q2 performance, with revenue up 6.7% to $1.96 billion and comparable sales rising 6.2%, beating expectations. The gross margin improved to 51.6%, partly due to one...
RBC Capital reaffirmed its 'Sector Perform' (hold) rating on FactSet, increasing the price target from $240 to $304 as of August 27, 2026. Despite this optimistic price target adjustment, the broader market remains cautious, with an average 'Reduce' ...
Burlington Stores reported an EPS of $2.96, significantly beating analyst estimates of $2.19, driven by strong profitability improvements and an 11% growth in total sales. Comparable store sales rose 2%, continuing positive momentum from the prior ye...
