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Eddie Bauer Launches Nationwide Liquidation Sales in Canada

                              An Eddie Bauer store in Vaughan, Ont., on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.   Eddie Bauer has begun liquidation sales across its Canadian stores as the retailer undergoes a major restructuring effort. The move follows financial challenges that have pushed the company to streamline operations while exploring potential buyers. All Canadian locations are expected to remain open during the liquidation period, offering discounts as inventory is cleared. The retailer has indicated that if a suitable buyer emerges, it may shift from winding down operations to pursuing a sale that keeps some stores running. Eddie Bauer, long known for its outdoor apparel and gear, has faced mounting pressures from changing consumer habits and a competitive retail landscape. The coming weeks will determine whether the brand can secure a path forward or complete its exit from the Canadian market....

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US Futures Edge Up as Investors Await Earnings and Fed Meeting

 

US stock futures nudged higher today as investors brace for a busy week of corporate earnings and the kickoff of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting. Futures on the S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and Nasdaq 100 all rose by approximately 0.2% in pre-market trading.

This week is pivotal for the markets, with major companies like Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta set to report their quarterly earnings. Investors are particularly keen to see if the substantial investments in artificial intelligence by these tech giants are beginning to yield returns.

In addition to earnings, the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting, starting today, is in sharp focus. While no change in interest rates is expected, the meeting could lay the groundwork for a potential rate cut in September, following encouraging inflation data from June.

The market’s attention is also on the July jobs report, which will be released later this week. This report, along with the Fed’s decisions and corporate earnings, will be crucial in determining whether the recent stock pullback has ended.

Stay tuned as this week unfolds, bringing significant developments that could shape the market’s direction in the coming months.


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