Costco

Major retailers report mixed earnings outlooks: Costco surges with 8.7% sales growth, Best Buy extends winning streak, while Target faces 1.4% sales decline and 10.6% earnings drop.

FSTA and VDC offer nearly identical consumer staples exposure with minor trade-offs: FSTA has lower costs and yield, while VDC provides superior liquidity and larger assets.

11-year-old Kendalyn Illu named Children's Miracle Network Champion for her resilience managing rare chronic condition. Her story will be featured on General Mills cereal boxes nationwide.