Why Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) Can’t Save the Dow Today
For the second day in a row, blue-chip stocks are down considerably.
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Gathering of the Office Depot Inc (ODP) Supply Stores
So Office Depot Inc (NYSE:ODP) is buying out OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE:OMX).
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Defies the Dow’s Drop
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down following some mixed economic reports and yesterday's release of the minutes of the Federal Reserve's January Open Market Committee meeting...
Dow Lower Ahead of Jobless and Housing Data: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and More
A deluge of economic data is scheduled to hit the markets today. First up, at 8:30 a.m.
The Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Indicator: Time to Worry?
"In case you haven't seen a sales report these days, February [month-to-date] sales are a total disaster.
eBay Inc (EBAY)’s Massive Retail Opportunity
Due to high associated costs, it doesn't make sense for the majority of individual retailers to develop a scalable same-day delivery network.
Hedge Funds Fleeing Retailers, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Still Top Dog
At Insider Monkey, we track the equity portfolios of more than 450 hedge funds and other prominent investors.
An Odd Worry in Low-End Retail Stores: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and More
So an unusual pattern is emerging that I think you should know about. Consumer confidence is up. In fact, it's higher now than it's been in three months.
3 Things to Watch For in PetSmart, Inc. (PETM)’s Earnings
The first issue that needs to be addressed after earnings are released is whether the pet products retailer met Wall Street's expectations.
3 Keys to Surviving in Retail: Target Corporation (TGT) and More
We're entering a strange time for retailers. Online companies like Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) continue to steal share with lower cost structures and lower margins.
Whoa! What Just Happened to My Stock?: Millennial Media, Inc. (MM) and More
The Dow Jones Industrial Average struggled to stay above water most of the day on Friday, but it gave up the ghost when it came out that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
How to Play Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)’s Earnings
On the back of solid gains yesterday, stocks opened roughly flat this morning, with the S&P 500 down just two points and the narrower, price-weighted Dow Jones Industrial Average...
Are These 3 Stocks Down for the Count?: Ruckus Wireless Inc (RKUS) and More
Horse meat and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
4 Ways to Play Our Love for Man’s Best Friend: PetSmart, Inc. (PETM) and More
We spend more money on our pets than ever before. Fido pulls on our heartstrings and out pop our wallets.
A Slowdown at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Is a Warning Sign for Retail Stocks
On Friday, Bloomberg broke a story about weak January and February sales trends at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), supported by leaked internal emails.
Minimum Thinking: A Hike for Wages?: Target Corporation (TGT) and More
During the State of the Union address President Obama proposed raising the federal minimum wage to $9 per hour.
Storm Clouds for Rackspace Hosting, Inc. (RAX)?
In researching stocks for the Fool, I've incorporated a Motley Fool Earnings Quality (EQ) Score that taps into a database that ranks individual stocks.
Will the Payroll Tax Hike Cripple the Recovery?: General Motors Company (GM) and More
Congress may have forged a deal to stave off the fiscal cliff to start 2013, but the effects of that agreement are only now starting to filter down to average Americans.
Can Mergers Help Office Depot Inc (ODP) Max Out?
Office Depot Inc (NYSE:ODP) and Staples, Inc.
Are Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Sales The Canary in the Coal Mine?
Unhappily I looked at my portfolio and saw a major drag- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT)’s stock, which fell over 2% on Friday.
Will Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY)’s Crazy Price-Matching Policy Pay Off?
The big-box store chain is a common victim of so-called "showrooming," where consumers stop by their local retail store to see what a particular gadget can do -- and then order...
Will Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Earnings Move the Dow?
Earnings season is now starting to wind down, with most companies already having reported their quarterly results.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Trades One Competitive Advantage for Another
Already we've seen Texas join California and Pennsylvania on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)'s growing list of states where it collects sales taxes.
Last Week’s Big Dow Losers: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and More
After starting the year off on a six-week winning streak, the Nasdaq finally posted a losing week in 2013.
These Dow Winners Keep Success Simple: The Home Depot, Inc. (HD) and More
The Dow Jones Industrial Average includes 30 of the most successful U.S. companies, with a reach that extends across the globe.
Today’s 3 Best Stocks: Monster Beverage Corp (MNST) and More
Well folks, we can't go up every day! The broad-based S&P 500 took it on the chin today, weighed down by a weak industrial production report, and purportedly weak retail sales...
Are Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Investors’ Hopes Riding on Hype?
At a time where overall U.S. consumer spending has crept along at an average annual growth rate of under 2%, e-commerce has been growing by leaps and bounds.
How Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Crushed the Dow
Stocks were sailing along smoothly until about 2 p.m. EST, when an internal memo at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) sent stocks reeling.
Horsemeat Scandal and Insider Selling Push 2 Dow Stocks Lower: E I Du Pont De Nemours And Co (DD)
This morning the University of Michigan released it preliminary February reading on consumer sentiment in the U.S.
How Horsemeat and Internal Emails Sent Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Lower Today
With an hour left in the trading session, shares of the retail giant have led the Dow Jones Industrial Average into negative territory.
3 Companies that will Benefit From the Recovering Economy: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) and More
In past few years the US economy has been through a rough patch. Earnings were down, spending was down, unemployment was high and so was retrenchment.
How Dividends Change the Game for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Investors
The wealth-building power of compound interest will never cease to amaze me.
Why the Dow Jones Industrial Average (.DJI)’s Still Stuck This Morning
Often, news-making events surprise investors and move markets wildly. But when those major events are scheduled, the market often takes a wait-and-see approach.
More Proof Politics and Business Don’t Mix: Whole Foods Market, Inc. (WFM) and More
With Americans divided politically as seldom before, it just makes business sense to keep your head down.
Why the SEC’s Aggressive FCPA Actions Are Useless: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)
Elisse Walter, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, made the opening remarks at the Foreign Bribery and Corruption Training Conference in Washington, D.C.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)’s Expansion in Two Worlds
At its current market value, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Target Corporation (TGT) and More Retailers Roll With the Punches
U.S. policymakers' failure to extend payroll tax cuts for the average U.S. household is compromising consumer confidence and may affect top-line growth at retailers.
How Long Can Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Defy Gravity?
Drawing the ire of value investors has become very easy lately; all someone has to do is say something remotely positive about Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) .
Reorganization Likely In the Near Future: Safeway Inc. (SWY)
In early September, Pleasanton, California-based Safeway Inc.
Is Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Living Up To Its Name?
Online retailers have played a crucial role in making shopping easy for us. Nobody could have thought of buying anything at just the click of a mouse.
Can Rite Aid Corporation (RAD) Survive The Battle of the Last Mile?
Up more than 50% for the last quarter, Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD).
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc (BBW): Special Opportunity Within Custom Consumables?
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.
How Will OfficeMax Incorporated (OMX) Compete With The Big Boys?
OfficeMax Incorporated (NYSE:OMX) is one of the largest distributors of office products in the world, with almost 1,000 superstores. However, the company’s revenues have been...
Campbell Soup Company (CPB) Has an Upside in 2013
In addition to their famous soups, Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) also offers a variety of household-name grocery brands. Despite an ever-increasing dividend and an excellent...
Dow Starts Recovering From Early-Morning Drop: Bank of America Corp (BAC), The Home Depot, Inc. (HD)
The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened flat this morning before a sharp fall, bringing it down 40 points in the first few hours of trading.
Has McCormick & Company, Incorporated (MKC) Become the Perfect Stock?
One thing's for sure: You'll never discover truly great investments unless you actively look for them.
Should You Dump Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (FDO), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) and Dollar General Corp. (DG)?
The stock market has been on a wild ride since the start of the year, with the Dow last week topping 14,000 for the first time since 2007, only to give back some of those gains...
