The benchmark US equity indices dipped into the red, paring earlier, steeper losses following some solid economic data - Dow slipped 13-points or -0.05%. The broader S&P500 -0.11%, NASDAQ -0.02%.
In US corporate earnings Target Corp gained +4.58% after the retailer posted better-than-expected fourth quarter earnings and revenue numbers. Kohl's rose +7.31% after similarly posting better-than-expected fourth quarter numbers that were buoyed by strong holiday sales.
