Anthony Bansie

Here's your Midday Brief for Friday, April 10th.

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Consumer prices jumped 3.3% in March, the hottest reading in two years.

Here's your midday brief for Tuesday, February 10th.

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retail sales were flat in December, missing analysts forecast.

The Commerce Department says December sales were $735 billion.

There were sales declines at car dealers, furniture and electronics stores, but gains in items like food and drinks and gasoline.

The softer than expected data is feeding into concerns about a fragile consumer economy.

Target is laying off about 500 employees as its new CEO looks to revamp the shopping experience.

The company wants to reverse sales declines.

Target is streamlining its field structure to free up cash for investments in frontline teams and guest experience training.

Coca-Cola reports fourth quarter revenue rose 2% to nearly $12 billion, driven by higher prices and a slight bump in sales volume.

However, the revenue figure missed Wall Street expectations.

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