Earnings Report

Target's full-year 2018 results were also strong, as the company earned $5.39 per share and comparable digital sales surged 36 percent. It was the fifth year in a row that Target's comparable digital sales rose more than 25 percent.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Friday: Gap Inc., up $4.11 to $29.51

J.C. Penney is closing more stores after a weak holiday sales season.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Thursday: J.C. Penney Co., up 28 cents to $1.52 The department store reported weak holiday sales results and will close more stores, but the results still beat Wall Street forecasts.

Stocks are opening slightly lower on Wall Street Thursday after the government reported that economic growth slowed down at the end of last year.

While the retailer's holiday sales topped analysts' expectations, same-store sales declined by 4 percent.

Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday: Weight Watchers International Inc., down $10.20 to $19.37 The weight-loss program operator said it hasn't signed up as many subscribers as it hoped this winter and expects profits to suffer.

WW stock plummeted after the dieting company reported weak results.

The electronics retailer is investing heavily in store improvements and e-commerce to compete with Amazon.

Lowe's swung to a loss in its fourth quarter, weighed down sizeable one-time charges and a lethargic housing market.

Toy maker Lego says its business returned to growth last year, with revenue rising 4 percent over a difficult 2017.

Weight Watchers CEO Mindy Grossman is looking to one of her largest investors for a lifeline.

Home Depot's fourth-quarter profit is short of expectations with rising real estate prices cooling home sales.

Home Depot sees better and warmer days ahead.

The company said it would introduce initiatives to grow margin through efficient management of its inventories and supply chain.