Why Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Isn’t the Worst
The list of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT)'s shortcomings is vast, and I won't be disputing any of them today. Instead, I'm offering up three Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)’s New $850 Billion Market
That's right. Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) is introducing itself to a $850 billion market that very few people know about.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): What’s Driving Sales at This Retailer?
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) has shown growth signals on several metrics in this fiscal year.
Dollar General Corp. (DG), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR): Why Dollar Stores Will Always Be a Hit
As we come out of the recession, stocks like Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS) are on the rise, experiencing rapid growth as the economy improves.
How Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Became the World’s Biggest Retailer
At this point in his life, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) founder Sam Walton had already racked up over two decades of experience as a retailer.
SolarCity Corp (SCTY) News: Challenge to Xcel Energy Inc (XEL), Partnership with Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Solar Power Storage Solution & More
SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY), one of the two biggest rooftop solar installers in the country, is now fighting soft costs one utility at a time.
Evaluating Kmart and Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) After a Decade of Restructuring
The Kmart bankruptcy story provides a compelling example of how it is that even the most popular companies can fall apart in the cut-throat consumer retail market.
More Reasons to Like The Kroger Co. (KR)
I'll admit it. The traditional grocery business isn't an exciting industry for investment potential. Profit margins are low, with almost zero chance of spiking higher.
Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) Shareholder Meeting Raided by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Employees
Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO)'s annual shareholder meeting had its ups and downs.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): What Justifies This Retailer’s Premium?
It’s obvious that investors will raise eyebrows and question whether it is prudent to invest in Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) when it’s trading at 24 times its...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Kraft Foods Group Inc (KRFT): The Best $500 Billion the United States Has Ever Spent
The Interstate Highway System was created on June 29, 1956, when President Dwight Eisenhower signed the Federal Aid Highway Act into law.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Novo Nordisk A/S (ADR) (NVO): Paula Deen Cooks Up Controversy With Corporate Backers
The trickle has become a torrent.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Walgreen Company (WAG) and Dollar General Corp. (DG): What Should You Buy?
The company reported $17.7 billion in sales for the quarter. The company grew sales by 3.2%. The company reported 22.9% year-over-year growth in operating income.
The Barnes & Noble, Inc. (BKS) Saga Continues
Barnes & Noble, Inc. (NYSE:BKS) has been a comedy, a thriller, a drama, and a horror. A lack of direction and fierce competition have been the biggest problems.
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) & The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): Increase Your Returns With These Cash Cow Stocks
There is a lot of volatility in the market right now. Dividends can offer protection to your portfolio when the swings of the market are treating your portfolio like a yo-yo.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): This Wholeseller Is Still a Good Investment
The Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is an international retailer that’s made a name for itself by selling bulk brands for low prices.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Learning from the Past, and the Next Big Trend
No one has any idea what the economy is going to do in the future, but you can be reasonably assured of two things: Things can change very fast, and what you think sounds preposterous...
3 Risks Facing Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) Stock
Call me crazy, but I love reading Form 10-Ks, which most publicly traded companies are required by law to file every year with the SEC to provide a comprehensive summary of their...
Bank of America Corp (BAC): Could the SEC Actually Get Some Teeth?
Let's start with the awesome part: The SEC is a priceless repository of key information for investors. I worked at a subcontractor for the SEC in the early '90s.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) for the Long Haul
Retail is a solid sector for your investing dollars, and Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is a great investment for anyone looking to make money from the economic ...
The Kroger Co. (KR): A 32% Potential Upside for This Grocery Retailer
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) has advanced significantly since the beginning of the year, with stock prices going from around $26 per share to nearly $34 per share.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Carriage Services, Inc. (CSV), American States Water Co (AWR): Is There Still Time to Buy Into the Ultimate Defensive Portfolio?
Back in January, surrounded by uncertainty in the market, I put together an article called the ultimate defensive portfolio, highlighting four stocks that I believed would protect...
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (BBBY): This Home-Furnishing Retailer Is Still the Place to Shop
Peter Lynch always said to buy what you know. Well I know that whenever I need household furnishings such as sheets and towels, I still go to Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Fresh Idea From Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)?
Recently Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced that the company is expanding its Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) Fresh grocery delivery service to Los Angeles.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): The Most Stable, Consistent, and Ever-Growing Investment
Retail is a bellwether industry with a lot depending on micro- and macroeconomic factors controlling the top and bottom lines.
China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (ADR) (SNP), Barrick Gold Corporation (USA) (ABX): Will Africa Be the Next Booming Economy?
Just a few years ago, China (NYSE:SNP) was in a mad dash to buy up the world's resources, particularly those in Africa. China Petroleum & Chemical Corp (ADR) (NYSE:SNP), also...
Apple Inc. (AAPL): Trouble for the King of Cupertino?
Last Saturday, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) permanently lowered its already discounted price for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)'s iPhone 5 and 4S on a two-year contract.
Is The Kroger Co. (KR) Superior to Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)?
The Kroger Co. (NYSE:KR) reported as fairly solid quarter. The company is known for selling food products and operating grocery chains like Fry’s.
Big Lots, Inc. (BIG): Is This Discount Retailer a BIG Winner?
Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE:BIG) has become a big mystery. Analysts are on both sides of the fence about the company, confusing investors.
Even Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Is Down on Bank of America Corp (BAC)
The past week has been rough for Bank of America Corp (NYSE:BAC), as problems pile on and its subpar behavior graced headlines.
The Coca-Cola Company (KO), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) & More: Don’t Be Fooled By The Fancy Name — Statistical Arbitrage Is A Simple Way To Profit
Every profession has its buzzwords to create the illusion that things are more complex than they really are.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): Why This Retailer Is Outperforming
The retail sector usually makes sense,or at least we can delude ourselves that we can make sense of it all.
Is Target Corporation (TGT) Stock the Beneficiary of This Rival’s Mistake?
The country that shares our northern border is proving to be a market worth fighting over.
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS): Two Reasons You Should Buy This Stock Today
Getting stuff from point A to point B has been going on for a long time; there's nothing really new to the concept here. Global shipping goliath United Parcel Service, Inc.
American Express Company (AXP): This Credit Card and Travel Company Still Has Growing To Do
With the strong gains in financials so far this year, it may seem like the sector may be running out of gas.
SPDR Gold Trust (ETF) (GLD), iShares Silver Trust (ETF) (SLV): Do Gold and Silver Protect You From Inflation?
In a recent, interesting article on the Fool’s blog network the author tries to settle which precious metal, gold or silver, is a better investment and serves as a better hedge...
McDonald’s Corporation (MCD), Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (FDO): Three Reasons to Buy Stock Even Near All-Time Highs
Investing in stocks has been a smart long-term move, but as the market has climbed to successive record highs, many investors have questioned whether it's still smart to buy stock...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Dividend Stock Analysis: A Buy at $64
Today, I’ll be looking at a favorite company of dividend growth investors: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT).
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Will Losing This Retail Giant Push Your Investments Into Bankruptcy?
Exide filed for bankruptcy protection after efforts to restructure following the loss of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) as a customer didn't pan out.
Supervalu Inc. (SVU): Is This Speculative Grocery Company A “Super Value”?
Editor's Note: This initial article stated that Supervalu owns the Shop 'n Save chain; this is incorrect.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) May Be Google Inc (GOOG)’s Secret Weapon
The world's leading search provider announced yesterday that the number of stores stocking Chromebook notebooks will triple this week. Between Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Is Rite Aid Corporation (RAD)’s Rally Sustainable?
Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) is up 130% year to date.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Bank of America Corp (BAC): How Public Perception Can Crush the Stock Market
All things considered, it's been an incredible run for the U.S. stock market since finding its bottom in March 2009.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG): Ignore Pimco and Buy These 3 Companies
Every time markets correct you will often see a spate of negativity coming from the media over the direction of the stock market.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): What are the Best Stocks for the Next Five Years?
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) recently pulled back from 15,500 to 14,852 before recovering back to 15,227.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Microsoft Corporation (MSFT): Screening Dividend Stocks for Future Growth (Part I)
If you have read any of my previous dividend-focused articles, you know that not only do I consider absolute yield as a factor for my selection of a company, but I also consider...
Target Corporation (TGT): Should You Buy After Its Latest Dividend Increase?
More specifically, the company's board of directors last week declared a quarterly dividend of $0.43 per share of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) stock, representing a 19.4% increase...
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Four Signs This Retailer Is at the End of its Rope
“This doesn’t end well,” is a phrase I’ve heard uttered several times by sports broadcasters, usually as a fighter has his opponent on the ropes.
Is Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) a Sucker’s Bet?
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY)'s stock has recovered nicely in 2013 after a dreadful 2012.
Target Corporation (TGT): Rewards Program, Canadian Expansion and E-commerce initiative will be the Growth Driver for This Stock
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has reported a marginal decline in same store sales growth, citing the prolonged winter season and the increase in payroll tax rate.
