Home Depot's Sales and Consumer Spending

Home Depot lowers sales expectations due to consumers spending less on major home renovation projects amid higher interest rates and economic uncertainty.

Stock Market Performance and Economic News

Nasdaq reaches record high as Powell reassures investors; U.S. producer prices rise in April; investors await Consumer Price Index report; tech stocks perform well; Home Depot and Alibaba shares decline; Biden announces tariff increases on Chinese imports; GameStop shares rally; AMC Entertainment and Koss Corp also see gains.

Safety Measures at Home Depot in New Rochelle, New York

A Home Depot in New Rochelle, New York, has hired guards and a German shepherd to ensure shopper safety from thieves and aggressive migrants. The guards are not allowed to have the dog bite anyone. The situation has sparked controversy and concerns about illegal immigrants in the area.

Home Depot deploying guard dog to protect shoppers from aggressive migrants and thieves

A Home Depot in New York has deployed a guard dog to protect shoppers from aggressive migrants and thieves in their parking lots. The store has hired security guards due to various reasons including people breaking into cars and aggressive solicitation by migrants. Customers have complained about feeling harassed and invaded in their personal space.