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(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File) (Wilfredo Lee)Home Depot is seeing sustained demand for goods related to home improvement projects despite soaring prices and mortgage rates for homes. Despite record profit and revenue, the Atlanta home improvement chain maintained its guidance for the year and shares dipped 2.6% before the opening bell Tuesday. However, the company is sticking to its 2022 forecast for mid-single digits earnings per share growth and total sales growth and comparable sales growth of about 3%. Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates soared last week in a continued volatile market as the key 30-year loan rate jumped back over 5%. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported that the 30-year rate rose to 5.22% from 4.99% a week earlier.

Four major retailers — Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe's — reported quarterly financial results this week.

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The home improvement retailer's profit topped Wall Street estimates for the quarter, even as sales missed the mark.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office released video of a suspected robbery taking place at a Lowe’s store on West Colonial Drive in Orlando.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Lowe’s Cos., the nation's second-largest home improvement chain behind Home Depot, offered an upbeat annual outlook after reporting strong fiscal fourth-quarter results that showed a still sizzling housing market. Existing home sales rose 6.7% last month from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.5 million, the National Association of Realtors said Friday. Lowe's, based in Mooresville, North Carolina, said that it earned $1.21 billion, or $1.78 per share, for the quarter ended Jan. 28. Lowe’s now expects full-year earnings to be $13.10 to $13.60 per share, with revenue in the range of $97 billion to $99 billion. Analysts are expecting earnings per share of $12.93 on sales of $97.26 billion for the current year, according to FactSet.

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Lowe's said Wednesday that sales rose 5% and surpassed Wall Street's estimates in the fiscal fourth quarter.

The home improvement retailers, however, will have to overcome rising interest rates and compete for consumers' attention.

The home improvement retailer wants to become a one-stop shop where customers can buy everything from paint to throw pillows.

The retailer shared its 2022 forecast ahead of an analyst meeting on Wednesday morning.

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The home improvement retailer said it will become a "one-stop shop" for items like grab bars and walk-in bathtubs.

Stocks fell on Wall Street Wednesday as the broader market takes a choppy turn amid lingering concerns about rising inflation. Smaller company stocks fell more steeply than the broader market in a sign that investors were nervous about economic growth. Investors reviewed more corporate report cards from retailers following a solid report on Tuesday showing that retail sales jumped in October. Target, which reported mostly solid financial results, also saw its margins tighten because of higher merchandise, freight and supply chain costs. Walmart reported similarly solid financial results on Tuesday, but also revealed that inflation hurt its profit margins.

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Stock futures were flat in overnight trading Tuesday ahead of earnings reports from big-box retailers Target and Lowe's.

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The American home is undergoing a makeover during the Covid-19 pandemic, and home improvement giant Lowe's is reaping the benefits from it.

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The home improvement retailer has reported eye-popping growth during the pandemic.

Customers tackled do-it-yourself projects during the pandemic, but are now inviting contractors back into their homes and dining out instead of painting.

Lowe's said it saw strong demand for home improvement in the first quarter, buoyed by the growth of its business among contractors and other home professionals.

National Hiring Day works to fill full-time and part-time roles at stores across the country.

Now hiring FILE PHOTO: Lowe's will be holding a National Hiring Day on May 4 to fill 50,000 jobs. (Jonathan Weiss/JetCity Image/Getty Images)Lowe’s home improvement stores have 50,000 jobs to fill, and the company is holding interviews to fill them on May 4. >> Read more trending newsThe company is looking to hire seasonal, part-time and full-time employees this spring as part of its National Hiring Day promotion. Lowe’s said that almost 200 current store managers were originally hired as seasonal workers. To apply for a job, visit your local Lowe’s store and stop by the registration table or customer service to sign in.

Lowe's is preparing for home improvement's busiest sales season. As home improvement's peak sales season begins, Lowe's said it expects shoppers' spring purchases to continue to be influenced by the Covid pandemic. During the holiday season, Lowe's sold bedding, small kitchen appliances like air fryers and kids' toys. Rival Home Depot is also stretching out its spring sales and touting items that make home more comfortable and fun. That would mean Lowe's net sales for the year would be around $86 billion — a decline from $89.6 billion in 2020.

Wall Street expected earnings of $1.21 per share on revenue of $19.48 billion, according to Refinitiv. Casper Sleep – Shares of the mattress company declined nearly 7% after Casper posted a larger-than-expected loss for the fourth quarter. Revenue came in at $150 million, which was ahead of consensus estimates for $138 million, according to Refinitiv. The payments company beat fourth-quarter profit estimates by 8 cents a share, with quarterly earnings of 32 cents per share. Toll Brothers earned 76 cents per share last quarter, compared to a consensus estimate of 47 cents, according to Refinitiv.

Even with the strong results, Lowe's continues to expect that sales could moderate as the pandemic eases. In a moderate and weak market, demand would likely drop respectively by 7% to 9% and 10%. Even in a weak market, Denton said, the retailer is poised to improve its operating margins. He said as sales moderate with do-it-yourself customers, they may pick up with home professionals — a smaller part of Lowe's customer base, but one that it's looking to grow. The scenario predicts that Lowe's sales for the year would be around $86 billion — a drop-off from its net sales of approximately $89.6 billion in 2020.

Lowe’s plans to hire more than 50,000 new employees ahead of the spring rush and award $80 million in bonuses to current associates. This will be the seventh bonus Lowe’s has given hourly employees during the pandemic, bringing the company’s total COVID-19 financial commitment to employees to nearly $1.3 billion. Hourly associates at stores, distribution centers and call centers will receive the bonus on Feb. 5. [TRENDING: Video shows deputy Tasing student | How to get the vaccine in Fla. | NASA tests new moon rocket]AdFull-time hourly associates will get $300 and part-time and seasonal associates will get $150. The company is also looking to hire full-time, part-time and seasonal workers.

Lowe's said Wednesday it expects sales to grow by about 22% in fiscal 2020, as its turnaround efforts gain momentum, and it gets a boost from the popularity of home improvement projects during the coronavirus pandemic. Same-store sales are expected to rise by about 23% during the same period, helping it to earn between $7.53 to $7.63 per share, the company said. After adjustments, Lowe's forecast earnings of $8.62 to $8.72 per share in fiscal 2020. Lowe's Chief Financial Officer Dave Denton said its efforts in the months ahead will lift the company's sales per square foot. Correction: Lowe's said it expects sales to grow by about 22% in fiscal 2020.

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The uptick in DIY projects and home renovations translated to a jump in sales online and in stores. Home Depot's same-store sales in the U.S., which includes sales online and at stores open at least 12 months, soared 24.6% in the quarter. Lowe's same-store sales, including online sales and those at stores open at least 13 months, jumped by about 30%. However, it should be noted that Home Depot's efforts to build its online business began earlier than Lowe's. A 'nesting instinct'As the pandemic interrupts nearly every aspect of life, Home Depot Chief Financial Officer Richard McPhail said people have had a "nesting instinct."

Its same-store sales surged more than 30%, including a doubling of online sales, as the coronavirus pandemic pushed more people to its stores and website to invest in their homes. Same-store sales, which track sales online and at Lowe's stores open for at least 12 months, surged 30.1%, topping estimates for 22.8% growth. Sales in all of Lowe's merchandising departments rose over 15%, while all regions' sales climbed more than 20%, President and CEO Marvin Ellison said. In the third quarter, Lowe's said it invested $245 million in Covid-related support for its frontline hourly associates. As of Tuesday's market close, Lowe's shares were up roughly 33% this year, giving the company a market cap of $120.8 billion.

Earnings season turns its focus to retail this week. Dow stocks Home Depot and Walmart join Lowe's, Macy's and Kohl's with reports out in the next few days. "If you look at the places where [consumers] are spending money, we would put those into two big themes — cheap and easy. "Right at the cross section of that is a name like Walmart," said Sanchez. "This is a name that's probably going to have some negative news this earnings quarter.

Halloween is not even here yet, and Lowe’s is already kicking off its Christmas holiday shopping specials. The home improvement chain is starting its new “Seasons of Savings” sale Thursday. The big-box retailer believes the holiday shopping season this year will be unlike any other because of the pandemic. Instead of a traditional Black Friday sale, Lowe’s will offer daily online-only “cyber steals” starting Thursday through Dec. 2. The home improvement chain is also planning to offer gifts you might not expect from them, to become more of a one-stop shop for the holidays.

Lowe's said Wednesday it will give $100 million more in bonuses to hourly employees, as strong demand for home improvement continues. With the latest round, the home improvement retailer will have paid more than $675 million in additional pay to employees this year. Full-time hourly employees will receive $300 and part-time and seasonal hourly employees will receive $150. Other retailers, including Walmart, Target and Kroger, have also given bonuses or increased worker pay during the pandemic. Walmart has given three rounds of bonuses and said it would remain closed on Thanksgiving to give employees time with their families.

Halloween is likely going to look very different this year for kids all over the country. Lowe’s Home Improvement stores want to make sure that doesn’t mean it’s canceled entirely. That’s why the warehouse stores are offering drive-through curbside trick-or-treating. [TRENDING: DeSantis to lift restaurant limits in Fla. | Here’s how to track your mail-in ballot | How can I tell difference between flu and COVID-19?] Then on either Oct. 22 or 29, they can drive up to the store for free candy and a small pumpkin.

Check out the companies making headlines in the premarket Friday:Home Depot (HD), Lowe's (LOW) — An analyst at Oppenheimer downgraded both of the home improvement companies to "perform" from "outperform." That price target implies a 28.4% upside over the next 12 months. Beyond Meat (BYND) — A JPMorgan analyst downgraded Beyond Meat to "underweight" from "neutral," sending the stock down more than 4%. Tesla (TSLA) — Tesla shares were up 4% in the premarket after an analyst at Piper Sandler hiked his price target on the electric car maker to $515 per share from $480 per share. The analyst said the target hike came after examining Tesla's energy segment and noting: "We anticipate sharply higher demand for these products."

Lowe's shares jumped Wednesday after the company reported better-than-expected earnings. He added that it's the first time in four quarters that Lowe's outperformed rival Home Depot in terms of same-store sales. Lowe's shares have underperformed Home Depot's stock by 1,150 basis points year to date, and trade at a lower multiple to earnings. Lowe's reported earnings a day after Home Depot reported a mixed first quarter. Home Depot's sales beat expectations as Americans stayed home due to Covid-19 restrictions and invested in home improvement.

Lowe's announced Wednesday that it would assist minority-owned businesses with $25 million in grants to support efforts to relaunch the American economy. Lowe's is dishing out the funds to help small businesses, especially home improvement professionals, in need of masks, personal protective equipment and other supplies to operate safely. The new funds follow $340 million of support the home improvement retailer provided for Covid-19 response activities in the first quarter. "These are going to be minority businesses and other businesses that are now starting to reopen," CEO Marvin Ellison told CNBC's Jim Cramer in a "Mad Money" interview. "To all my fellow CEOs out there running large companies: Let's do our part to help the small businesses get back up and going," Ellison said.

Stocks rose sharply on Wednesday after strong retail earnings from the likes of Lowe's and Target. Jharonne Martis, director of consumer research at Refinitiv, said Target has invested in recent years to succeed in today's environment. It's not just about selling key essentials but really investing in the omnichannel experience -- something that Target did five years ago. Michael Lasser, broadline and hardline retail analyst at UBS, said retail evolution is key to separate the winners from the losers. It's going to be the leading players like Home Depot, like Lowe's, Walmart and Target are going to be on that list as well.

Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket:Target (TGT) Target earned 59 cents per share for the first quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 40 cents a share. Lowe's (LOW) The home improvement retailer reported quarterly earnings of $1.77 per share, well above the $1.32 a share consensus estimate. McKesson (MCK) The drug distributor came in 17 cents a share above estimates, with quarterly earnings of $4.27 per share. Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Johnson & Johnson will stop selling its talc baby powder in the U.S. and Canada, following a significant drop in demand due to what the company calls "misinformation" about the product's safety. Revenue was also well below estimates, with the pandemic forcing Red Rock to close all its Las Vegas properties.

It had to do minimal shooting for the campaign and use a smaller film crew because of the pandemic, Thalberg said. Marisa Thalberg, executive vice president and chief brand and marketing officer. She was previously Taco Bell's global chief brand officer and worked for Estee Lauder, Unilever Cosmetics International and Revlon. Lowe's spokeswoman Amy Allison said she couldn't disclose Lowe's marketing budget for this year or say how it compares with its prior spending. Thalberg declined to share her vision for marketing the company beyond these ads, saying she is still settling into the role.

Lowes is hiring 30,000 workers and giving employees $80 million in bonuses as part of its response to the growing coronavirus pandemic. The bonuses for the home improvement chain's 300,000 employees range from $150 for part-time workers to $300 for full-time workers, Lowe's president and CEO Marvin Ellison said in an interview with USA TODAY Wednesday. can we do all that we can to help in these really unprecedented times," Ellison said. Other retailers including Walmart, Target, CVS and Walgreens have also given bonuses to workers or temporarily increased pay due to COVID-19-related demand. Follow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko

Lowes is hiring 30,000 workers and giving employees $80 million in bonuses as part of its response to the growing coronavirus pandemic. The bonuses for the home improvement chain's 300,000 employees range from $150 for part-time workers to $300 for full-time workers, Lowe's president and CEO Marvin Ellison said in an interview with USA TODAY Wednesday. can we do all that we can to help in these really unprecedented times," Ellison said. Other retailers including Walmart, Target, CVS and Walgreens have also given bonuses to workers or temporarily increased pay due to COVID-19-related demand. Follow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko

Lowes is hiring 30,000 workers and giving employees $80 million in bonuses as part of its response to the growing coronavirus pandemic. The bonuses for the home improvement chain's 300,000 employees range from $150 for part-time workers to $300 for full-time workers, Lowe's president and CEO Marvin Ellison said in an interview with USA TODAY Wednesday. can we do all that we can to help in these really unprecedented times," Ellison said. Other retailers including Walmart, Target, CVS and Walgreens have also given bonuses to workers or temporarily increased pay due to COVID-19-related demand. Follow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko

"He said, 'All I have is a dryer'," Johnson told News 6. Unwilling to accept a partial delivery, Johnson sent the dryer back and scheduled a new delivery date. No dryer,” Johnson said. Johnson checked his Lowe’s credit card balance a few days later and the $1,500 charge was still there. When the charge was still not reversed weeks later, Johnson called the credit card company again.

Top stocks in the ETF such as Home Depot , Lowe's , Sherwin-Williams and D.R. Stocks such as Lennar , Toll Brothers and PulteGroup are all at or less than 1% from 52-week highs. We also have a Fed that cut rates multiple times last year so, of course, the housing market is going to be booming." "It's getting overbought, not only on a short term, but on an intermediate term basis ... [Its] weekly RSI chart [is] getting up to levels that have been followed by at least near-term pullbacks in the past." Shay agrees that it could see some eventual weakness but says first a few standout stocks could push the entire group through to new highs.

A Lowe's employee walks through the store during the grand opening of the Lowe's store in San Francisco, California. Lowe's is looking to hire at least 53,000 people ahead of the spring season, the home improvement retailer's busiest time of year, the company said Thursday in a press release. That's less than Lowe's goals for a total of 65,000 workers in 2019, of which 50,000 were seasonal hires. Lowe's said that in 2019 about 50% of seasonal hires were converted to permanent jobs. CEO Marvin Ellison, who joined Lowe's from J.C. Penney in 2018, called that out as one of the company's weaknesses.

There may be another twist in the tale of two retail stocks on the horizon, according to options traders. Home Depot and Lowe's have experienced opposite fates recently. The companies which share ties to both the retail and homebuilder industries reported earnings within a day of each other last week, and while Home Depot faltered, Lowe's surged higher. That means these buyers are betting that Home Depot will close the week at least 1% higher than where it closed Tuesday. This relatively inconspicuous bet might not tell the whole story of how bullish options traders actually are about Home Depot.

Lowe's on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings that beat analysts' expectations and raised its forecast for the year, even as revenue fell short of projections. "At first blush, this looks like the turnaround at Lowe's continues to progress," Oppenheimer analyst Brian Nagel said on CNBC's "Squawk Box." Despite the store closures, Ellison said the company is "committed" to its Canadian operations. Online sales growth is expected to accelerate in the back half of 2020, Ellison said. Also during the quarter, Lowe's launched a pilot for its new pro loyalty program in certain test markets, said Joseph McFarland, executive vice president of stores, on the earnings call.

CNBC's Jim Cramer says digital is the common thread between the diverging quarterly earnings results in Home Depot, Lowe's, Kohl's and Target. Breaking down Home Depot, Lowe's quarter reportsMichael Bocchieri | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesCNBC's said Wednesday that home repair rivals Home Depot and Lowe's had a common thread in their respective quarterly reports: e-commerce. Lowe's shares rallied nearly 4% to $117.83 during the trading day on the heels of its third-quarter earnings beat and forecast raise. On the other hand, Home Depot attributed its same-store sales and revenue shortfalls, in its earnings report out Tuesday, to its digital platforms. Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTariffs on Chinese imports are not the biggest weight on the retail cohort, according to Cramer.

Retailers and other businesses, from hardware chains to coffee shops, are dealing with a new economic reality of electrical outages in Northern California. Workers at both small businesses and big chains turned to creative ways to serve customers either in the dark or with limited power from generators. Friedman's Home Improvement store in Sonoma, California lost power Wednesday, but remained open with a limited amount of electricity from generators. Employees with flashlights and head lamps took customers into the darkened store to buy batteries, power cords, flashlights and other items. Insurance doesn't typically cover planned power outages, only outages caused by a natural disaster like an earthquake, Fong said.

(CNN) - A top Lowe's executive apologized Tuesday, after saying a DeWalt power drill was perfect for "Hispanic pros with smaller hands." said Joe McFarland, Lowe's executive vice president of stores, in a corporate video broadcast to store employees Monday. Lowe's did not say whether he would face any consequences consequences for the comments. The company operates more than 1,700 stores in the United States. As of February 1, it employed approximately 190,000 full-time and 110,000 part-time workers in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Lowe's is laying off thousands of workers. It said that workers whose jobs are being eliminated will be given transition pay and have the opportunity to apply for open roles at Lowe's. Lowe's operates more than 1,700 stores in the United States. Previously, Lowe's closed 20 US stores, exited its Mexico business and shut down its 99 Orchard Supply Hardware stores in the United States. Unlike many department stores and mall-based retailers, Lowe's, Home Depot and home improvement retailers have not made mass store closures.

Home improvement retailer Lowe's has told thousands of workers that their jobs are being eliminated. The company plans to outsource jobs of maintenance and assembly workers to third-party companies. "We are moving to third-party assemblers and facility services to allow Lowe's store associates to spend more time on the sales floor serving customers. The company announced in April that it is opening a new technology center in North Carolina and would hire up to 2,000 employees there. Last year, Coresight tracked 5,524 store closures, down more than 30% from an all-time high of 8,139 closures announced in 2017.

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