Wal-Mart Store Closures to Cost 10,000 US Jobs
An experiment that has lasted more than four years ended with a whimper Friday morning with an announcement that Wal-Mart will close more than 200 stores.
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Is It Finally Safe to Buy Chipotle?
Many investors have been wondering when Chipotle Mexican Grill shares would be discounted enough to finally buy the stock. It turns out that the time buy shares may have arrived.
Best Buy Discounts Sony TV, Offers $200 Gift Card for New iPhone
After posting disappointing results for the nine-week period from November 1 to January 2, Best Buy continues to flog big-screen TVs on its website.
Best Buy Holiday Sales and Outlook Fail to Impress
Best Buy led the markets down early Thursday morning, following the release of its revenue results for the nine-weeks ended on January 2, 2016.
GameStop Holiday Sales Are Still Good for Sony and Microsoft
In a sign of knee-jerk bearishness, traders continued to dump GameStop shares after a decline in new software sales seemed to overrun every other piece of good news in the holiday sales press release.
Ascena Retail Drops on Holiday Performance
Ascena Retail led the bears in Tuesday’s session as the result of a less-than-favorable holiday season.
Macy’s Adds More Discounts to Move Winter Clothes, Other Items
Now Macy's has to unload the inventory it couldn't sell over the holidays, and some of the deals are exceptional.
Why Key Analyst Sees CarMax Bouncing Over 30% Off Its Lows
CarMax, like all the broad markets, is currently posting a loss for 2016. But this might prove to be a buying opportunity, Oppenheimer believes.
Lululemon Raises Q4 Guidance
Athletic gear maker Lululemon Athletica raised its fourth-quarter revenue and earnings guidance after markets closed on Monday.
Starbucks Offers 40% Discount on Holiday Merchandise
Dumping old inventory is usually a sign of desperation. In the case of Starbucks, it is just good business.
Wal-Mart Only Dow Component to Gain So Far in 2016
The first week of 2016 was harsh for the 30 stocks that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Only Wal-Mart has posted a gain over the first five trading days.
Best Buy Still Focused on Apple Deals
During the past holiday season, Best Buy heavily promoted TVs, computers and smartphones, and no manufacturer got more focus than Apple.
Container Store Tanks on Missed Earnings and Guidance
Container Store reported disappointing fiscal third-quarter financial results after the markets closed on Thursday.
American Eagle Stock Pummeled on Holiday Sales Miss
Teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters reported Friday morning that fourth-quarter same-store sales were up 4%, but that was less than consensus estimates.
Toys R Us Posts Hike in Holiday Sales
While the 2015 holiday shopping season did not produce hoped-for sales in many stores, one chain store posted solid gains over 2014 holiday sales.