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VanEck announced today the following 2025 annual distributions per share for its VanEck® equity exchange-traded funds. Distributions Per Share for the VanEck ETFs Listed Below Ex-Date: December 22, 2025 | Record Date: December 22, 2025 | Payable Date: December 26, 2025 Fund Ticker   Income Approximate % of Income from PFICs Short-Term Capital Gain Long-Term Capital Gain VanEck Africa Index ETF AFK $0.2716 5% None None VanEck Biotech ETF BBH $0.9565 None None None VanEck Gaming ETF BJK $1.3636 None None None VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF BRF $0.8889 1% None None VanEck Social Sentiment ET

VanEck announced today the following 2024 annual distributions per share for its VanEck® equity exchange-traded funds. Distributions Per Share for the VanEck ETFs Listed Below Ex-Date: December 23, 2024 | Record Date: December 23, 2024 | Payable Date: December 24, 2024 Fund Ticker   Income Approximate % of Income from PFICs Short-Term Capital Gain Long-Term Capital Gain VanEck Africa Index ETF AFK None None None None VanEck Biotech ETF BBH $ 1.2517 22% None None VanEck Gaming ETF BJK $ 1.1667 34% None None VanEck Brazil Small-Cap

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) should beat last year’s Prime Day results due to “early access deals,” analysts say. Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) expects sales for this year’s 48-hour sales spree to jump 7% to $13 billion, beating the 6.1% sales leap to $12.7 billion posted during last year’s Prime Day, CNBC report citing Adobe Analytics. “In our view, this year’s press release was more focused on early access deals and discounted services than last year, which could pull forward some sales out of Prime Day(s),” the bank said in a note on Monday Amazon will offer discounts on hundreds of items over the two days to consumers with Amazon Prime memberships, including 57% off an Amazon Fir

Stocks gave varied reactions on Friday morning to the June Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rising 0.2% on a monthly basis. June PPI Report: Key Highlights In June, the headline PPI for final demand rose by 0.2% month-over-month, rebounding sharply from the upwardly revised flat reading in May and surpassing economists' expectations – as tracked by TradingEconomics – of a 0.1% increase. The June rise in the index for final demand is attributed to a 0.6% monthly increase in prices for final demand services, while the index for final demand goods decreased by 0.5%. The 2.6% annual surge in the headline number represented a 0.2 percentage point increase

Target Corp. (NYSE:TGT) is reportedly intensifying its efforts to combat shoplifting by lowering the threshold for staff to intervene in thefts. Employees can now act on theft incidents valued at $50 or more, a reduction from the previous $100 limit. This new guideline will be implemented this summer, according to a report from Bloomberg. The adjustment is one of several measures Target is taking to address theft, which has significantly impacted its profit margins in recent quarters. The report added that the company, which operates nearly 2,000 stores across the U.S., expects to stabilize these losses this year. The report cited a Target spokesperson, who stated that the compan

Consumers are slightly more concerned over the economy this month as they assess current business and labor market conditions, according to data released Tuesday. The Conference Board said its Consumer Confidence Index dipped from 101.3 in May to 100.4 in June, while its Present Situation Index — based on consumers' gauge of current business and labor market conditions — improved from 140.8 last month to 141.5 in June. But the nonprofit entity’s Expectations Index, which tracks consumers' short-term outlook for income, business and labor market conditions, fell from 74.9 in May to 73.0 in June. It has stayed below 80, the threshold which usually signals a recession ahead, for five str

Shares of retail giant Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) and Shopify Inc (NYSE:SHOP) are trading higher premarket today. Target has announced a partnership with global commerce platform Shopify to feature a selection of popular merchants and their products on Target Plus, its curated digital marketplace. This collaboration aims to expand Target Plus with new, trendy products and brands such as True Classic and Caden Lane, providing consumers with a broader array of affordable and high-quality options. Target will also become the first major retailer to integrate select Shopify merchants’ products into its physical stores in the coming months. The initiative will allow shoppers to discover n

U.S. retail sales for May fell short of expectations, concerning economists, as it could signal a slowdown in economic growth. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that sales ticked up 0.1% from April to May, missing expectations of a 0.2% month-on-month increase. May sales, which totaled $703.1 billion, were up 2.3% from a year ago, while sales for the March 2024 to May 2024 period gained 2.9% from the same period a year earlier, the agency reported. Nonstore retailers were up 6.8% from last year, while food services and drinking places were up 3.8 % from May 2023. The market reacted calmly to the retail sales miss, as exchange-traded funds in the retail and food services sectors saw

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) committed $1.4 billion to its Housing Equity Fund, enhancing affordable housing in Seattle, Nashville, and Washington metro areas. The funds will create 14,000 affordable units in these locations, raising Amazon’s total housing pledge to $3.6 billion, Bloomberg cites Amazon blog post on Tuesday. In 2021, Amazon earmarked $2 billion for low-interest loans and grants, joining other tech companies in making housing more affordable, especially in expensive West Coast cities. Also Read: Amazon Boosts Prime Benefits With Grubhub Partnership, Takes Aim At Walmart Critics had accused Amazon and other tech giants, including Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:G

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE:LOW) shares are trading slightly higher on Friday. The company has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.15 per share, payable Aug. 7 to shareholders of record as of July 24. This represents a 5% increase over the company’s previous dividend of $1.10 per share. “Today’s dividend increase reflects the Board’s confidence in our growth strategy and commitment to disciplined capital allocation that delivers long-term shareholder value,” said Marvin R. Ellison, Lowe’s chairman, president and CEO. Last week, the company reported better-than-expected first-quarter FY24 earnings. The company reported a first-quarter FY24 sales decline of 4.4% year-on-year

Amazon.Com, Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) now offers Prime members free Grubhub subscriptions, enhancing its $139-a-year loyalty program. Previously, Prime members received a yearlong Grubhub subscription with free delivery on orders over $12. This new deal makes Grubhub a permanent Prime benefit, allowing non-Prime users to place Grubhub orders through Amazon’s website and app, CNBC reports. This deal could make Grubhub more appealing to potential buyers, as Just Eat Takeaway has been trying to sell it since its acquisition, Reuters cites analyst Panmure Gordon. In 2023, about 167 million Amazon customers in the U.S. subscribed to Prime, representing 71% of all users in the country. Ama

Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) is reportedly extending its reach beyond its own stores by expanding sales of its private-label brands at other retailers. Target is expanding of its Cat & Jack children's brand at Hudson's Bay Co. in Canada, offering swimwear, outerwear, and shoes alongside apparel, according to a report from Bloomberg. The move comes after positive feedback, with the merchandise driving increased purchases, according to the report. The company is considering opportunities to sell its products to retailers in Europe and the Americas. The report further quotes Chief Growth Officer Christina Hennington who emphasized that while expanding globally, Target’s priority remains its

The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) disclosed a definitive agreement to acquire SRS Distribution Inc. for a total enterprise value (including net debt) of about $18.25 billion. SRS’s 2,500-plus professional sales force and 760-plus branch network across 47 states, together with its 4,000-plus truck fleet and jobsite delivery capabilities, will enable Home Depot to extend its offering to residential specialty trade pros.  SRS is expected to accelerate Home Depot’s growth with the residential professional customer and aid it in better serving complex project purchase occasions with the renovator/remodeler. With this buyout, the company now sees its total addressable market stand at approxi

Target Corp (NYSE:TGT) is reportedly doubling the bonuses for salaried workers in an occasional display of its financial strength. The company is set to pay 100% of eligible bonuses for 2023, doubling the previous year’s allocation of 50%, according to a report from Bloomberg, which cited people familiar with the matter. The increased bonuses don’t extend to hourly employees and senior executives under a separate bonus arrangement. Bonuses are anticipated to be distributed by the end of March.  Target faced challenges in 2022, contending with inflation and sales declines, primarily driven by shifting consumer priorities towards essential goods over discretionary items like clothing

Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) is focusing its strategic efforts on countering the rise of emerging e-commerce platforms PDD Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PDD) Temu and Shein, recognizing them as significant competitors in the online retail sector.  These platforms, originating from China, have swiftly gained traction in the U.S. market, directly targeting Amazon’s customer base.  Temu, in particular, has launched a massive advertising campaign, securing its position as the leading advertiser on Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) in 2023. Also Read: Alibaba’s AliExpress Sees Order Surge with New 5-Day Delivery to the US, Expanding Global Reach To maintain its competitive edge, Amazon is lever

Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) rival JD.com Inc (NASDAQ:JD), recently announced it would not pursue an acquisition of British electrical retailer Currys. JD.com’s stock price declined after the report. This decision comes shortly after US investor Elliott Advisors also opted out of making an offer for Currys, having had its proposals of 62 pence and 67 pence per share declined.  JD.com’s interest in Currys was primarily due to its extensive store and warehouse network, aiming to facilitate JD.com’s expansion into the UK and Europe amidst weakening demand in China, Nikkei Asia reports.  Also Read: Alibaba’s AliExpress Under EU Investigation: Consumer Safety and Illegal Con

JD.com, Inc (NASDAQ: JD) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2023 revenue growth of 3.6% year-on-year to $43.1 billion, beating the consensus of $42.2 billion. The Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:BABA) rival’s adjusted net income per ADS of $0.75 beat the consensus of $0.63. The stock price climbed after the results. JD Segment Performance: JD.com’s net product revenue climbed by 3.7% Y/Y to $34.7 billion. Net service revenues rose 3.0% Y/Y to $8.4 billion. JD Retail revenue climbed 3.4% Y/Y to $37.7 billion. Margin: Adjusted operating margin remained firm at 2.5%. Adjusted operating margin of JD Retail was 2.6%, versus 3.0% Y/Y.  JD.com generated $1.87 billion in free cash flow f

As Americans gear up for the holiday season, the latest Bank of America Winter Spending Survey has unveiled a significant shift in holiday spending trends, particularly among younger Americans. With more than 40% of respondents expressing their intention to tighten their belts this festive season, what stands out most is the resilience of the younger generations when it comes to their holiday shopping plans. In fact, millennials and Generation Z seem least inclined to reduce their holiday expenditures. However, to maintain a healthy spending pattern, the survey also sheds light on a significant surge in the adoption of “Buy Now, Pay Later” services within this population cohort. This

VanEck announced today the following 2023 annual distributions per share for its VanEck® equity exchange-traded funds. Distributions Per Share for the VanEck ETFs Listed Below Ex-Date: December 18, 2023 | Record Date: December 19, 2023 | Payable Date: December 22, 2023 Fund Ticker   Income Approximate % of Income from PFICs Short-Term Capital Gain Long-Term Capital Gain VanEck Africa Index ETF AFK $0.3136 60% None None VanEck Biotech ETF BBH $0.7127 None None None VanEck Gaming ETF BJK $0.7111 6% None None VanEck Brazil

VanEck announced today the following 2022 annual distributions per share for its VanEck® equity exchange-traded funds. Ex-Date: December 19, 2022 Record Date: December 20, 2022 Payable Date: December 23, 2022 Natural Resources   Ticker Income Approximate % of Income from PFICs Short-Term Capital Gain Long-Term Capital Gain VanEck Agribusiness ETF MOO $ 1.8466 5% None None VanEck Future of Food ETF YUMY $ 0.2560 None None None VanEck Gold Miners ETF GDX $ 0.4762 None None None VanEck Green Metals ETF GMET $ 0.7250 <1% None None VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF GDXJ $ 0.182

VanEck announced today the following 2021 annual distributions per share for its VanEck® equity exchange-traded funds. Ex-Date: December 20, 2021 Record Date: December 21, 2021 Payable Date: December 27, 2021 Natural Resources ETFs     Ticker     Income     Approximate % of Income from PFICs     Short- Term Capital Gain     Long-Term Capital Gain VanEck Agribusiness ETF     MOO     $1.0968     None     None     None VanEck Future of Food ETF     YUMY     None     None     None     None VanEck Gold Miners ETF     GDX     $0.5348     None     None     None VanEck Green Meta