Amazon Shares Could Rise 25% on Wal-Mart Trouble
Investors judge Wal-Mart as a large and lumbering brick-and-mortar business while Amazon is viewed as a large and nimble technology conglomerate.
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Wal-Mart's growth in both revenue and earnings has ended, and management can hold back the tide briefly, but only briefly.
Has Wal-Mart Warning Killed Higher Minimum Wage?
In its statement Wednesday, Wal-Mart said it expects an impact of $1.5 billion on operating income in fiscal year 2017 related to the promised wage hike to $10 an hour.
4 ETFs Gutted by Wal-Mart Earnings Warning
The stock market just found a new foe for earnings season. That would be Wal-Mart.
Forget Share Buybacks, Wal-Mart Delivers Extremely Disappointing Guidance
Wal-Mart saw its shares tank on Wednesday due to disappointing guidance at the investor day presentation.
Staples and Office Depot Get Extended FTC Merger Review
Staples and Office Depot may have found another snag in how smooth this potential merger will go.
Banana Republic Sales Drop 10%
Banana Republic sales dropped 10% in September, and the division of Gap faces extraordinary weakness as the holiday season quickly approaches.
Can JC Penney and Sears Survive a Slow Holiday?
The holiday season will be modest this year for most of the retail industry. For J.C. Penney and Sears, will modest be enough?
September Retail Sales Show Modest Gain
Retailers are announcing September U.S. same-store sales figures Thursday morning, and research firm Retail Metrics has noted a modest year-over-year gain.
Why JC Penney Shares Are Worth Only $7 … or Worth $13
A Citigroup analyst just initiated coverage of J.C. Penney with a Sell rating, while Sterne Agee CRT recenlty raised the stock rating to Buy.
September Retail Sales Expected to Be Sluggish
Several chain stores will be announcing September same-store sales on after markets close Wednesday, and the projections from research firm Retail Metrics are not upbeat.
American Apparel Goes Into Bankruptcy
American Apparel has filed for Chapter 11. Now, the retailer has to show it can survive in any form, with customers going elsewhere to buy competitive products.
Wal-Mart Fires 450 at Headquarters
Wal-Mart has announced that 450 home office staff will lose their jobs in order to make the retailer "more nimble organization,"
American Express Kicks Off Deal With Sam’s Club
American Express announced Thursday morning that it has reached an agreement under which Sam’s Club stores will begin accepting Amex cards.
Costco Up on Mixed Q4 Earnings
Costco Wholesale reported mixed fiscal fourth-quarter financial results after the markets closed on Tuesday.