Target (TGT) stock price is plummeting after their most earnings report was released. The Earnings Per Share or the EPS came in at $2.19, missing the estimate. Target stated that the first quarter margin was hurt by higher freight and transportation costs, along with actions to reduce excess inventory. Next, Lowe’s (LOW) earnings call revealed $3.51 in EPS and $23.7B in revenue. How does Lowe’s compare to Home Depot (HD)? Jeff Pierce weighs in on the TJX Co. (TJX) earnings report that indicated $0.68 in EPS. The TJX stock price is trading higher following the news. Also, Goldman Sachs recently initiated a buy rating coverage on Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA). The analyst stated that they are constructive on the payments sector after valuations have falls in the last six months. Are Visa and Mastercard well positioned to navigate a low-growth and inflationary world? Finally, Pierce discusses Block (SQ) as Baird designated the stock as a fresh pick.