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Retail

Back-to-School Season Isn’t What It Used to Be

ThinkstockThe back-to-school shopping season is traditionally second only to the end-of-the-year holiday season for retail sales. Sales could reach $84 billion — not really close to the nearly $600 billion for the…

Paul Ausick
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Investing

The 4 Stocks That Held the Market Down

thinkstockJuly 24, 2014: Markets opened mixed again on Thursday as the DJIA once more lagged on weakness among some of the heavy-hitter blue chips. All three major indexes hovered around the flat…

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Paul Ausick
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Retail

Workers Won’t Miss Walmart U.S. Chief Bill Simon

When Wal-Mart named Doug McMillon to replace retiring CEO Mike Duke eight months ago, it was only a matter of time before Walmart U.S. chief Bill Simon left in search of greener…

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Paul Ausick
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Retail

The 4 States Killing Walmart

In four large population states, the number of Walmart stores is half or less the average. Unless Walmart can boost its market penetration there, it will have serious difficulty posting sales growth.

Paul Ausick
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Retail

June Retail Sales Growth Forecast at 18-Month High

ThinkstockIf the forecast for retail sales growth is accurate, U.S. retail same-store sales will rise 4.9% in June, marking the largest monthly gain since January 2013. Including comparable store sales already reported…

Paul Ausick
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Retail

Where Are Walmart’s Customers Going?

An improving job market has not helped Walmart's sales. Has the jobs recovery has hidden a lack of consumer spending or is Walmart losing its place as the largest retailer in America?

Douglas A. McIntyre
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Investing

Why DJIA May Slip Back to 15,000

Most media and analyst forecasts call for the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) to remain at about 17,000, or for it to plow ahead toward 20,000. The June jobs reports was good…

Douglas A. McIntyre
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Cars and Drivers

Could Daimler’s Self-Driving Truck Improve Highway Safety?

Daimler AGAt an event in Magdeburg, Germany, last week, Daimler showed off its fully functioning, self-driving truck operating at real-world speeds on a section of the country’s famous autobahn. Daimler claims the…

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Paul Ausick