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Another Disappointing Retail Sales Number at Quarter-End

ThinkstockJune turned out to not be a great month for retail sales. The Census Bureau reported that advance monthly sales for retail and food services rose by only 0.2% to $439.9 billion on a…

Jon C. Ogg · 12 years ago

Why Does J.C.Penney Have 42 Stores in New York?

Since J.C. Penney loses money, it stands to reason that many of its locations cost the beleaguered retailer large sums to keep open, while others make money.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 12 years ago

Does the iPad Cause Rashes in Children?

Among the most recent discoveries by medical researchers is that the nickel used in early versions of Apple's iPad can cause a rash.

Douglas A. McIntyre · 12 years ago

Why the Exelixis Cancer Trial News Matters This Time

ThinkstockCancer treatment developer Exelixis Inc. (NASDAQ: EXEL) is trading very heavy volume today and getting a sharp price boost following a positive result in a phase 3 pivotal trial of a combination of drugs…

Paul Ausick · 12 years ago

The 4 Stocks That Dominated the Market

thinkstockJuly 14, 2014: Markets opened higher on Monday as every sector posted a gain for the day, led by telecoms up by more than 1%. There was no economic news of any note released…

Paul Ausick · 12 years ago

World’s 10 Most Respected Brands

courtesy of The Coca-Cola CompanyJust because people are familiar with a brand doesn’t mean that the brand is well-liked or well-respected. And if a relatively few people like a brand but it is not…

Paul Ausick · 12 years ago