Target tests next day delivery

The markets traded lower during the midday with the Dow dropping 66 points to 20,946. Nasdaq rose 6 points to 6,108.


Target is testing a next day home delivery service in the neighborhoods surrounding its headquarters in Minneapolis. Orders for household items such as paper towels and coffee that are placed before 1:30pm will be delivered the next day. Target Restock will charge a low flat rate for deliveries up to 45 pounds.


Amazon introduced its new Echo Show digital assistant speaker that comes with a 7-inch color touch screen and a front facing, 5 megapixel camera. Users can view weather updates, look at pictures or watch shows from Prime Video. A new Drop In feature will allow users to visit friends and family who also have the Echo Show.


The latest limited edition Oreo is the Firework Oreo with rainbow colored sprinkles that pop mixed into the center frosting. Previous limited edition flavors have included the recent Peeps Oreos with bright pink frosting and Red Velvet Oreos with cream cheese flavored frosting sandwiched between two red colored cookies. Nabisco has launched an online contest with a $500,000 prize for consumers to create its next flavor.


The broader S&P 500 lost 6 points to 2,393. Bitcoin soared $94 to $1709.


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