Off-price retailer TJX raises annual profit forecasts

TJX raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, betting on resilient demand at its off-price retail stores as budget-conscious consumers increasingly hunt for deals.

CompaniesInfrastructure, component share leaders Hitachi, Ibiden expect gainsHitachi expects to earn greater profit with its high global share in power transmission and distribution equipment, which benefits from the data center boom. (Hitachi)TAKURO HOSODA and CHIAKI NAKATAAugust 18, 2026 04:21 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's lis