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Investing
10 Recent Dividend Hikes and Stock Buybacks Too Big to Ignore
Several dividend hikes and stock buybacks in November and December have been simply too big to ignore.
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9:20am ET
Retail
CVS Jumps Into Dividend Hikes and Larger Buybacks
CVS Health apparently wanted to have its turn at the dividend hike and stock buyback game.
Jon C. Ogg 8:15am ET
Retail
America’s Most Popular Stores
courtesy of Wal-Mart StoresIt’s a marketing adage that keeping an existing customer is both cheaper and easier than wooing a new one. It takes time and money to become one of America’s…
8:32am ET
Technology
CVS Follows Rite Aid, Shuts Off Apple Pay
One thing retailers have -- or should have learned -- is not to underestimate the power of Apple in the consumer world.
11:45am ET
Health and Healthcare
Diplomat Turns Bunt Pricing Into Homerun for IPO Buyers
Diplomat Pharmacy priced its IPO shares at $13 on Thursday, but when the stock began trading Friday morning it opened at $16.
10:15am ET
Consumer Electronics
The Apple Event: From American Express to U2 (Update 1)
Tuesday’s much-anticipated announcement from Apple is expected to include two new iPhones, maybe an iWatch, and an appearance by Irish rock band U2.
9:05am ET
Health and Healthcare
The Affordable Care Act Is Working Big for These Six Companies
The UBS team highlights six top stocks that are seeing increased prescription volume since the implementation of parts of the Affordable Care Act.
9:45am ET
News
PepsiCo Drinks In Gatorade’s Social Media Performance at Game One of NBA Finals
When LeBron James had to leave Game 1 of the NBA finals because of leg cramps, fans took to Twitter. Why didn't Gatorade prevent the cramps, they asked? Gatorade tweeted back.
8:05am ET
Retail
CVS Blames Nasty Weather for Profit Miss
CVS Caremark reported mixed first-quarter 2014 results before markets opened on Friday morning. The company said harsh weather and the timing of the Easter holiday had an impact on the results.
Paul Ausick 12:40pm ET
Special Report
America’s Most Popular Stores
courtesy of Starbucks Corp.America’s most visited stores are popular for a variety of reasons. According to data provided by Placed, a consumer habits data service provider that monitors behavior of more than…
7:35am ET
Retail
Rite Aid Earnings Show Turnaround Lives, With Value Too
On top of acquiring RediClinic on Thursday, the retail pharmacy operator Rite Aid announced earnings of $0.06 per share on revenues of roughly $6.6 billion. Rite Aid continues to please.
Jon C. Ogg 12:58pm ET
Special Report
Ten Retailers With the Worst Customer Service
ThinkstockCustomer satisfaction with retailers in the U.S. is at an all-time high, up for the third year in a row. While the industry improved overall, not all retailers received accolades, according to…
10:40am ET
Retail
Rite Aid Makes Progress in Long, Slow Turnaround
Shares of drugstore operator Rite Aid dropped about 3% in morning trading Monday. This after the stock it a new multiyear high on Friday following last week's news that it had signed…
8:00am ET
Retail
CVS Lifts First-Quarter Earnings Forecast After Beating Estimates
CVS Caremark reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter and full-year 2013 earnings before markets opened on Tuesday. First-quarter EPS guidance was better than expected. Shares were up 2.5% in premarket trading.
Paul Ausick 9:30am ET
Health and Healthcare
Five Stocks That May Get a Huge Lift From the Affordable Care Act
In a new research report, J.P. Morgan analysts completed some exhaustive work and have narrowed down the list of stocks that should get the largest boost from the Affordable Care Act, or…