We got to look at the markets, 30 minutes into the friday session, one of the last of the year. Julie hyman is here and we are higher. Records again, at least on a closing basis, for the dow and the s p. A nasdaq not quite getting there. A list across the board for the three major averages. If we break it down and look at individual components, we will see strength as well. In retail, for example, both on the supermarket side as well as on the Specialty Retail side, we are seeing strength today. Costcosupermarket side, leading gains after the company came out with earnings that beat estimates. The Company Reported another quarter of increasing comparablestore sales, or i should say another month, 14 months in a row that costco has seen games in that area. In addition, membership rates are holding steady, which is better than cosco had anticipated. It is higher. Walmart and target are also getting something of a lift. Outside of supermarkets, looking at Specialty Retail, were looking at
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