Kroger Co

Costco Wholesale Corporation shares gained 2.44% to close at $1,010.79, outperforming a weaker market. Bank of America reinstated coverage with a Buy rating and a $1,185 target, citing the retailer's broad consumer appeal.

Walmart shares approach $134 as the retail giant prepares to report quarterly earnings, offering a crucial snapshot of consumer demand ahead of key economic data.

Kroger has named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its new chief executive, with a compensation package including a $1.5 million base salary and up to $12 million in annual stock awards. Shares rose 0.4% following the announcement.

Kroger's stock climbed 7.6% to $72.60 after naming ex-Walmart U.S. head Greg Foran as its new chief executive, ending a year of interim leadership. Investors will look to the March 5 earnings call for his strategic vision.

Kroger has named ex-Walmart U.S. chief Greg Foran as its new CEO, ending a year-long search. The grocer's stock rose approximately 6% in premarket trading following the announcement.

U.S. stock futures held near flat Monday, with traders focused on upcoming inflation and jobs reports, Treasury buyback details, and scheduled Federal Reserve speeches.

U.S. stock futures were mixed early Monday, with Dow futures gaining while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped. Investors await key January employment and inflation reports later this week.

Dow Jones futures were little changed early Monday following the index's historic close above 50,000, with investors awaiting delayed U.S. jobs and inflation reports later this week.