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Ikea and Best Buy have launched a pilot program putting Ikea kitchen and laundry displays in 10 U.S. stores. Shoppers can design spaces with Ikea staff and pick appliances with Best Buy associates.

MINNEAPOLIS & CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Best Buy and IKEA U.S. partner to pilot new kitchen and storage planning services in select Best Buy stores.

Nine of the top sixteen Barron's Better Bets 'Safer' dividend dogs are attractively priced, offering dividends from $1K invested exceeding their share price. Analyst projections suggest 18-29% net gains for the top ten BBB Dogs by July 2026, with average risk 20% below the market. The dogcatcher strategy prioritizes stocks with high, reliable dividends and fair pricing, favoring underdogs poised for price corrections or dividend increases.

GME's turnaround gains traction with collectibles growth and margin lifts, outshining BBY's cautious outlook.

It's no secret that the retail sector is now one of the most forgotten areas of the market, whether it is because artificial intelligence (AI) names have taken the bulk of the attention—and capital—in the entire industry, or whether ongoing trade tariff negotiations have pushed investors away from this space in fear of further volatility and uncertainty.

The global consumer electronics repair market, valued at USD 18.62 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to USD 31.03 billion by 2033, fueled by a 5.84% CAGR from 2025-2033. This growth is driven by the demand for prolonged device lifecycles, cost-effective repair solutions, sustainability, and e-waste reduction. The sector encompasses various products and services, including authorized and independent repair providers for home appliances, personal and entertainment devices. Key growth factors include electronic waste management, cost-efficiency over replacements, and government support for right-to-repair initiatives, despite challenges like limited spare parts availability and rapid tech advancements. Major markets include the US, France, India, and Saudi Arabia, with leading players like uBreakiFix and Best Buy shaping the landscape. The global consumer electronics repair market, valued at USD 18.62 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to USD 31.03 billion by 2033, fueled by a 5.84

Barron's eighth annual (2025) ranking of sustainable companies started with the 1,000 largest publicly traded companies by market value, then ranked each by performance for five key constituencies: shareholders, employees, customers, community, and planet. Top-yielding sustainable stocks like Avient, Interpublic, and Campbell's offer attractive net gain potential, with average analyst-estimated returns of 26.26% for the top ten. Seventeen dividend payers show negative free cash flow margins, signaling caution; only three 'safer' stocks—Campbell's, Regions Financial, and Hormel—meet the ideal dividend-to-price ratio.

The S&P 500 has been quite a steady rock, demonstrating far more resilience than I would have thought in the face of new tariff threats and rising geopolitical uncertainty.

I upgrade Best Buy to buy as tariff risks have been substantially mitigated, de-risking the equity story and improving margin visibility. Momentum in the PC refresh cycle and the upcoming Switch 2 launch provide clear catalysts for BBY's revenue growth acceleration in the near term. High-margin initiatives like the US third-party marketplace and Best Buy Ads are scaling well, offering long-term margin expansion potential.

FY2025, Best Buy incurred restructuring charges related to its Health segment. Despite the significant headwind Best Buy faces, it is still a retail market leader, focusing on consumer electronics. The cyclical recovery of its core business, Best Buy marketplace, and advertising could be a significant future catalyst for Best Buy.