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Retail
J.C. Penney Down 5% on Weak Retail Sales Data
As data for the Black Friday weekend begins to accumulate, it is becoming clear that the weekend was not a rousing success for retailers.
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Companies and Brands
Holiday Retail Sales in Trouble Over Black Friday Weekend
The National Retail Federation reported that the Black Friday weekend was a disaster, which bodes poorly for the balance of the holiday shopping season.
8:05am ET
Investing
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: AK Steel, Alcoa, EA, Intel, IBM, Sony, Tyco, Wells Fargo and More
This Tuesday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include AK Steel, Alcoa, Electronic Arts, Intel, IBM, Sony, Tyco International and Wells Fargo.
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Retail
Only 38 Shopping Days Until Christmas
Christmas is five weeks away. Based on the aggressiveness of retail promotions, it would seem the holiday is only days off.
11:20am ET
Retail
J.C. Penney Stock Wrecked by Earnings
Three of America's most closely watched retailers have reported quarterly earnings over the past two days, and the results have been as varied as the stores themselves.
8:20am ET
Investing
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Applied Materials, Broadcom, Cisco, Genworth, SanDisk and More
Thursday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include Applied Materials, Broadcom, Cisco Systems, Genworth Financial and SanDisk.
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Special Report
10 Stores Closed on Thanksgiving
thinkstock.comThe holidays are an extremely important time for retailers, many of which depend on holiday shoppers to meet their yearly goals. This year, the holiday season is expected to be especially strong:…
6:19am ET
Special Report
8 Stores Open on Thanksgiving
thinkstock.comThe holidays are an extremely important time for retailers, many of which depend on holiday shoppers to meet their yearly goals. This year, the holiday season is expected to be especially strong:…
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Retail
Macy’s Earnings Outweigh Soft Guidance
Macy’s reported mixed third-quarter 2014 results and lowered its guidance before markets opened Wednesday morning.
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Jobs
Retailers Expected to Add 750,000 Holiday Jobs
Seasonal jobs and what they pay should boost the economy in the final two months of the year, but that may not last.
6:06am ET
Special Report
Companies Paying Americans the Least
ThinkstockIn the wake of mounting protests from labor groups, numerous U.S. localities have approved minimum wage increases, including two of the nation’s largest cities, Seattle and San Francisco. Yet, especially among many…
5:07am ET
Retail
Amazon to Add 80,000 Workers for Holidays
Not to be bested by the likes of Walmart and Macy, Amazon.com will hire 80,000 workers for the holiday season.
6:37am ET
Retail
J.C. Penney Still in Trouble
Although J.C. Penney has been out of the business headlines recently, its chances for recovery remain dim as the critical holiday sales season approaches.
6:29am ET
Special Report
Retailers Hiring the Most Employees for the Holidays
Retailers across the nation are accepting waves of new employee applications in preparation for the imminent 2014 holiday hiring season. Seven of the nation’s largest retailers will together add nearly 400,000 jobs…
6:27am ET
Retail
Macy’s Tries to Compete With Amazon
Macy's is the latest brick-and-mortar retailer to take a swing at Amazon.com. Its attempt at competition is through same-day delivery service.