On Thursday, Toronto-Dominion Bank (USA) (NYSE:TD) will release its latest quarterly results.
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May 21 - News
Is retail giant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) truly a bellwether of the health of the U.S.
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May 20 - News
When it comes to dividend-paying stocks, bigger isn't always better.
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May 20 - News
Editor's Note: J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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May 17 - News
When a $226 billion a year business is about to change, it makes sense for investors to pay close attention to the potential winners and losers.
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May 17 - News
The consumer retail business is surely a crowded marketplace, but many companies seem to have found their spots that hopefully can best attract customers for them. J.C.
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May 16 - News
Gap has approximately 3,100 company-operated apparel retail stores and 300 franchised stores in 90 countries.
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May 16 - News
"Surprise Mom with a Gift," begins a promotional spot that's been appearing on top my news feed since last night.
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May 9 - News
In the following interview, we speak with Jeff Speck, author of Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time.
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May 8 - News
Many think the retailers' business model is dead. I do not think so, but I do believe that there will be fewer retailers 20 years from now than there are today.
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May 8 - News
Have you been into a The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) lately? If not, you might want to consider going.
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May 8 - News
is riding a rare wave of good news. Shares soared over 11% upon news that George Soros purchased a minority stake.
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May 7 - News
If you'd ask most investors, hedge funds are seen as slow, old financial tools of the past.
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May 6 - News
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is hoping to win back its good name.
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May 5 - News
Simplicity is king when it comes to a powerful business approach.
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May 3 - News
That's not the only reason that Senator Mike Enzi (R-WY) introduced the Marketplace Fairness Act, of course. But I'd bet it's the largest one, no matter what Enzi says.
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May 1 - News
The second quarter of Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST)’s fiscal year ended in mid February, with strong results for the membership discount retailer.
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May 1 - News
Over the past few years, investors looking to capitalize on the housing recovery poured into shares of homebuilder sticks from Hovnanian to Lennar, and into the two retailers ...
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April 29 - News
While everyone wants to get a good deal, selling based on low price alone is not always the best strategy for overall profits or shareholder value.
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April 29 - News
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), founded in 1902, is the second-largest discount retailer in the U.S. Last year, the stock appreciated more than 20%.
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April 28 - News
Grocery stores and retail chains usually generate consistent cash flows due to their convenience and utility factor.
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April 28 - News
Renowned hedge fund magnate George Soros provided some real life to J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
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April 27 - News
Not all big box retailers are the same. They all employ slightly different tactics with regards to product selection, price, and membership fees. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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April 23 - News
There are a number of reasons that consumers have flocked to online shopping sites run by Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY), and Overstock.com, Inc.
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April 23 - News
Sometimes as an investor you have to know when to ignore bad information. It's difficult to do because there is so much of it floating around.
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April 23 - News
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) has bounced back strongly from the Great Recession, with the share price rising more than sevenfold since bottoming below $6 in late 2008.
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April 22 - News
After reporting that its next quarter was going to fall short of expectations, Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) was absolutely crushed by the market, with the stock almost flat since...
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April 19 - News
Shares of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) slid lower on Tuesday, despite the broader market climbing higher.
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April 17 - News
Every so often, life gives us an opportunity that we can either choose to ignore, or reach out and grab. That opportunity for me came this year, in the form of walking away ...
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April 17 - News
Brick and mortar stores have suffered as more consumers look to online markets for retail purchases. E-commerce has an expected growth rate of nearly 10% per year.
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April 16 - News
Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) recently learned that Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG) will launch same day delivery service, starting its pilot program in the San Francisco Bay area.
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April 16 - News
Housing is back. Housing starts have climbed to the highest levels in five years, inventory is low in many areas of the country, and continued low interest rates continue to...
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April 15 - News
I'll admit that when it comes to Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD) , I'm not a big fan of the company. I see its death spiral as a slow, painful one for investors.
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April 14 - News
So how did Interbrand determine their value? In short, Interbrand looks at three key aspects. First is the financial performance of the branded products or services.
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April 11 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN), Hasbro, Inc.
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April 9 - News
Ron Johnson didn't do J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) investors any favors in the year and a half that he was at the helm.
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April 9 - News
Long-term investors know two important things: Dividends are excellent and good companies are built to last.
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April 9 - News
The U.S. economy continues to struggle with some negative drags, not least of which is the still-high 7.7% unemployment rate.
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April 8 - News
One of the things electronics retailer Best Buy Co., Inc.
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April 7 - News
That rookie class featured what looks to be at least three elite quarterbacks, including Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins, Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks, ...
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April 7 - News
Stupidity is contagious. It gets us all from time to time. Even respectable companies can catch it.
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April 5 - News
Three retailers, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), and Amazon.com, Inc.
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April 4 - News
Last week, I wrote an article outlining the steps Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) is taking to improve e-commerce sales. A commenter pointed out that comparing Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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April 3 - News
Apparently Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) isn't satisfied in just Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)ing its biggest, most established rivals.
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April 3 - News
One critical aspect of successful investing is buying solid, well run businesses; another is buying them at the right price.
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April 2 - News
For a while I've pretty much ignored an entire industry in the stock market.
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April 1 - News
Dollar stores such as Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR), Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:DG), and Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
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March 30 - News
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) has performed wonderfully for its shareholders in recent years, and just recently posted a great quarter, earning $1.24 per share, easily...
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March 27 - News
There has been a string of positive news in the past few weeks.
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March 27 - News