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Retail
Amazon Online Audience Doubles Wal-Mart’s
The most damning criticism of Amazon is that it does not make money. It has, however, maintained a huge lead over its online competition.
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Companies and Brands
Why Nike Can Sell a $225 Running Shoe
Nike can offer a $225 running shoe, the Nike Flyknit Air Max, in a world where there are plenty of shoes available for $100 or less.
10:15am ET
Retail
Why the Office Depot Merger Approval Still Has Many Hurdles
The office products space has been an industry in consolidation, and now we are closer to the three major players completing their consolidation into one.
12:50pm ET
Retail
Kroger Is Not Taking the Competition Lying Down
In its first-quarter earnings report, Kroger gave a nod to the increasing role of technology and e-commerce in the consumer landscape.
10:55am ET
Banking, finance, and taxes
Banks Making the Most From Overdraft and ATM Fees
Two areas that have been ongoing sore topics for the public are the fees that banks charge for ATMs and from overdrafts.
9:25am ET
Investing
Great Stocks for the Elderly
Older Americans, in many cases, have lost their tolerance for financial risk and they want to protect the size of the nest eggs they have put aside for retirement.
1:25pm ET
Retail
What the New Whole Foods Markets Concept Means for Shareholders
On June 10, organic grocer Whole Foods Market unveiled the official name of its new value grocery initiative on its blog.
12:05pm ET
Retail
How Much More Can Starbucks Shares Rise?
Starbucks has been moving very quietly since its stock split back in April, and this may have lulled some investors and analysts alike to sleep on it.
6:40am ET
Retail
JC Penney Will Have to Close More Stores
The heir apparent at J.C. Penney has indicated he will not close more stores. As part of his plan, he will make more use of the Internet and squeeze suppliers.
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Investing
The 52-Week Low Club for Wednesday
ThinkstockJune 10, 2015: Here are four stocks among the 52 equities making new 52-week lows today. Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA) dropped about 0.4% on Wednesday to post a new 52-week low of…
8:55am ET
Investing
Top Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades: Exxon, Home Depot, Lululemon, 3M, Vodafone, Mondelez, Chevron and More
Monday's top analyst upgrades, downgrades and initiations include Exxon Mobil, Home Depot, Lululemon Athletica, 3M, Vodafone, Mondelez International and Chevron.
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Retail
New Report Examines Wal-Mart Food Supply
The Food Chain Workers Alliance (FCWA) last week released a report that it claims assesses the labor conditions of workers in Wal-Mart's food supply chain as well as the company's environmental impact…
Paul Ausick 4:01pm ET
Investing
The 4 Stocks That Squeezed the DJIA on Friday
thinkstockJune 5, 2015: Markets opened lower on Friday and appears headed for a mixed close. The Greek government is apparently going to pay the June installment on its debt, but the country’s…
12:05pm ET
Retail
New Wal-Mart Chairman: Different Name, but Same Walton Clan
Rob Walton will be stepping down as chairman of Wal-Mart's board, effective at the end of the shareholder meeting on Friday. Walton's successor is his son-in-law, Greg Penner.
Chris Lange 6:57am ET
Investing
Weighing the Month Ahead: June Swoon?
The stock markets face several potential headwinds this month, which has historically been a poor one for returns.