US Stocks Close Mixed: Slight Improvement in Investor Sentiment, Fear Index Stays in 'Greed' Territory
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 19 2025
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Should l Buy TGT?
Source: Benzinga
Market Sentiment: The CNN Money Fear and Greed index improved slightly, remaining in the "Greed" zone at a reading of 65.2.
Stock Performance: U.S. stocks had mixed results on Monday, with the Dow Jones falling by about 0.1%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq showed slight gains.
Economic Indicators: The NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index decreased to 32 in August, below market expectations, indicating potential concerns in the housing sector.
Company Earnings: Investors are awaiting earnings reports from major companies like Toll Brothers Inc., Keysight Technologies Inc., and The Home Depot Inc.
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Analyst Views on TGT
Wall Street analysts forecast TGT stock price to fall
26 Analyst Rating
8 Buy
14 Hold
4 Sell
Hold
Current: 112.690
Low
80.00
Averages
98.83
High
126.00
Current: 112.690
Low
80.00
Averages
98.83
High
126.00
About TGT
Target Corporation is a general merchandise retailer selling products to its guests through its stores and digital channels. The Company offers customers, referred to as guests, everyday essentials and fashionable, differentiated merchandise at discounted prices. The majority of its stores offer a wide assortment of general merchandise and food. Its merchandise categories include apparel and accessories, beauty and household essentials, food and beverage, hardlines, and home furnishings and decor. Most of its stores are larger than 170,000 square feet, offer a variety of general merchandise and a full line of food items comparable to traditional supermarkets. Its digital channels include a wide merchandise and food assortment, including many items found in its stores, along with a complementary assortment sold by the Company and third parties. Its brands include A New Day, Ava & Viv, Cloud Island, Favorite Day, and others. It serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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