The bulk of large retailers reported February same-store sales this morning, and investors who were hoping to come away from the release with a clearer picture of consumer spending or any broad trends were…
McDonald’s same store sales rose 5.7% last month. In the US, the numbe was 3.1%. A big part of the increase is attributed to a new breakfast menu (including designer coffees) and its late…
Well, Wal-Mart (WMT) missed its own ultra-low projection for February same-store sales. The figure rose .9% compared to a projected 1% to 2%. While the company’s Sam’s Club did fine, sales at the flagship…
The management at Wal-Mart (WMT) has come up with something to replace fighting with its unions and firing its marketing brass. Free shipping of tons of products that consumers buy on its website to…
Heely’s just posted its highlights for the qaurter and for the fiscal 2006: Net Sales Increased 377% to $71.1 million versus $14.9 million a year ago; Net Income Increased 700% to $11.5 million versus…
If the markets revert to selling pressures again and add to losses from last week, the high-flying retailers are a group that could see increased selling pressure and short interest. The apparel industry averages…
By Yaser Anwar, CSC of Equity Investment Ideas SHLD Reported Q4 EPS of $5.36 vs. $3.98 previous year, which beat Street estimates of $5.18. Results were driven by improved gross margins and EBITDA (which…
After 1:00 PM EST today CNBC ran a brief feature about Wal-Mart (WMT-NYSE) security officials reading outside emails, but the company just issued a press release stating it was an employee termination over phone…
By William Trent, CFA of Stock Market Beat According to the Seattle Times (via AZ Central): Every year around this time, Starbucks sends its shareholders a little gift along with its annual report and…
Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD-NASDAQ) has reported net income of $820 million, or $5.33 diluted EPS, for the quarter ended February 3, 2007. This compares with net income of $648 million, or $4.03 per diluted…
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that McDonald’s (MCD) will be offering lattes and other high-end coffees soon. And the pricing will be about $1 below comparable products at Starbucks (SBUX) Bad news for…
No wonder Applebee’s (APPB) wants to Sell or find more alternatives. We questioned why someone would want to buy this company back on February 13 when the shares were over $27.00. Shares closed up…
The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Inc. (GAP) is seeing its shares down 4% to $31.85 after it reported yesterday that it is trying to acquire Pathmark Stores (PTMK) for some $653 million.…
By William Trent, CFA of Stock Market Beat Small Cap Watch List and Mid Cap Watch List member Papa John’s International (PZZA) reported earnings last night. Highlights:
By William Trent, CFA of Stock Market Beat Small Cap Watch List and Mid Cap Watch List member Sanderson Farms SAFM) Released disappointing earnings (compared with analyst estimates of a ($0.07) loss on $277…