Although homebuilder confidence is rising in May, the number of housing starts in April fell to a five-month low.
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May 16 - News
E-commerce has grown more than 400% in the past decade.
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May 16 - News
Recent disasters in garment factories have drawn attention to a recurring problem with clothing companies.
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May 16 - News
For many shoppers, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) has changed the grocery-store experience.
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May 16 - News
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is without a doubt the biggest retailer in the world and a stable long-term investment.
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May 15 - News
As rumors spread that the Federal Reserve is planning to slow is quantitative easing program, investors are becoming more fearful that the days of free money will soon come to...
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May 13 - News
Hedge fund manager Whitney Tilson made the bull case for Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) seven months ago at a Value Investing Congress.
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May 13 - Hedge Funds
The death toll from a devastating fire in a clothing factory in Bangladesh 17 days ago surpassed 1,000 souls Friday, all because of suppliers' complete disregard for corporate...
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May 13 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Tesco Corporation (USA) (NASDAQ:TESO), Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE:GS), Virgin Media Inc.
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May 13 - News
Since we're celebrating all the wonderful mothers out there today, I figured it was appropriate to look at a few stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) that...
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May 12 - News
Next Monday, SolarCity Corp (NASDAQ:SCTY) will release its latest quarterly results.
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May 10 - News
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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May 9 - News
The Motley Fool's readers have spoken, and I have heeded your cries.
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May 8 - News
Shares of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE:CVS) have enjoyed a fantastic run over the past six months.
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May 8 - 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
Despite Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
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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
No, it wasn't quite a surprise to see that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) topped the parade of corporate high achievers. The party crasher I'm referring to clocked in at No.
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May 8 - News
Exchange-traded funds are all the rage these days, and for good reason.
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May 8 - News
Almost two years ago, I identified 10 companies that I would be putting $40,000 of my own retirement money behind.
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May 8 - News
Over the past 30 years or so, Whole Foods Market, Inc.
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May 7 - News
Steven Check, the founder and Chief Investment Office (CIO) of Check Capital Management Inc.
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May 7 - Hedge Funds
In a new television commercial that began airing last week, the struggling department store operator admits that it made mistakes. J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
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May 6 - News
eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY)’s recent quarter was fairly strong, but the weak guidance is what caused the sell-off in the stock.
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May 6 - News
1. It has a huge reliance on Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) I always knew Wal-Mart sold a large amount of Procter & Gamble's products, but I didn't know exactly how much.
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May 6 - News
If last decade was the "lost decade," then this decade is certainly something of a rebirth for the markets, which have more than doubled off their recession lows.
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May 5 - News
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) is hoping to win back its good name.
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May 5 - News
Last week, a Bangladeshi tragedy hit American news. A large, nine-story building housing several garment manufacturers collapsed; the death toll is at least 380.
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May 4 - News
On Tuesday, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:WFM) will release its latest quarterly results.
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May 4 - News
Simplicity is king when it comes to a powerful business approach.
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May 3 - News
Everyone knows Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) as the digital retailer to beat. That’s been a very good position to be in for the Seattle-based company.
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May 3 - News
Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is a state-of-the-art technology business with excellent leadership and a competitive moat that is unrivaled in the movie business. Netflix, Inc.
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May 2 - News
Blue chip stocks are great companies to add to your portfolio. They have a long history of strong growth and have strong, reputable brands.
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May 2 - News
I believe Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is getting closer to finally being recognized by Mr.
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May 1 - 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
In it's earnings call for last quarter, online retailer Amazon.com, Inc.
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May 1 - News
The stock market finished out April on a strong note, with the S&P rising to a new all-time record high on optimism that earnings season is going well and that the economic recovery...
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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
It's amazing to me that a company like eBay Inc (NASDAQ:EBAY) can continue to post impressive growth.
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May 1 - News
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) isn't known as a company with an eye on the environment, but it's quietly become one of the largest renewable energy producers in the world.
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April 30 - News
While most people look at Dollar Stores when observing the retail sector, other store formats, like discounters and supermarkets, offer interesting investment prospects.
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April 29 - News
While investors haggle over whether to invest in Apple Inc.
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April 29 - 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
On Tuesday, Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) will release its latest quarterly results.
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April 28 - News
The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) is one of the most popular dividend stocks in the world with an impressive payout history that includes 122 years of uninterrupted dividends...
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April 28 - 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