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Target shares are trading lower amid multiple catalysts including sympathy with Dick's Sporting Goods after that company reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results and noted challenging athletic footwear and apparel markets. Also, the company apologized for and pulled a children's Halloween costume that was criticized as racist.

Aug 25, 2026, 2:40 PMBenzinga Newsdesk
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