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Visa and MasterCard asked a judge to declare that credit-card fees paid by retailers don't violate antitrust law.
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Mylan's aquisition of Agila is expected to double its business. Heather Bresch, Myland CEO, offers insight.
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Mad Money host Jim Cramer speaks out on JC Penney's tailspin. Jan Kniffen, Worldwide Enterprises CEO; Josh Feldmeth, Interbrand New York CEO; and Gina Chon, Quartz Corporate Reporter, weigh in. "I think the turnaround is going to work," explains Kniffen.
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The big box retailer is deploying various new strategies to turn the company around and combat "showrooming" including honoring online price matching all the time. Still, Wall Street expect same-store sales to fall 1 percent for the fourth quarter.
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Taking a closer look at the real estate market in Portland, Oregon, with Brad Golik, Luxury Condo Specialist.
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CNBC's Phil LeBeau speaks to Sergio Marchionne, Fiat Chrysler CEO about the company's expansion of transmission production in America, the U.S. economy and whether an IPO is in the works.
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Opening the door for more elite fliers to rub elbows with the masses, all United passengers can now buy priority check-in, security and boarding starting at $9. So what's the point of elite-level miles and perks?
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LinkedIn has been consistently growing all 3 of its businesses, a sharp contrast to Groupon, reports CNBC's Julia Boorstin.
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CNBC's Courtney Reagan reports on JC Penney, Kohl's and Sears since the retailers reported earnings.
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Groupon reported earnings that disappointed the Street, but one analyst maintains his "buy" rating on the stock.
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New management has big changes in store for the casual dining chain, which touts family-style Italian food and has struggled with declining sales. Among Olive Garden's changes: smaller plates, cheaper items and lower-calorie meals.
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The American paycheck's not the only thing that's shrinking as big business thinks of creative ways — from smaller packages to deep price cuts — to capture the hesitant consumer's dollar amid signs of weak sales.
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Brazil is looking for foreign investment to help shore up its creaking infrastructure as it readies to host the World Cup next year and the Olympics in 2016.
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CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports the automaker announced it is adding jobs and offering investment initiatives at its KoKomo transmission plant in Indiana.
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Dana Telsey, Telsey Advisory Group talks with CNBC's Courtney Reagan about the outlook on retails on the heels on fourth quarter earnings.
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Brian Nagel, Oppenheimer analyst, explains why he has a "buy" rating on the retailer, despite its earnings miss and 28 percent drop in fourth quarter sales.
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After J.C. Penney posted a larger-than-expected fourth quarter loss, CNBC's Jim Cramer asks how long CEO Ron Johnson can keep his job.
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A disappointing earnings release put new pressure on Groupon on Thursday, as the daily deal site got hit by a rash of analysts downgrades.
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The decision to do away with sales last year had no testing behind it. So it is not a mystery why J.C. Penney has done a 180 when it comes to its promotional stance.
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Gerry Harvey, Executive Chairman of Harvey Norman tells CNBC he is optimistic of a turnaround in sales after the retailer posted a 36% slide in first-half profit.
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When New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Signed Legislation approving the legalization of online gambling, he said he was looking to help the struggling Casino industry, but it could also be a game-changer for Zynga.
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Lowe's and Target are just two of the big retailers reporting results this week.
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Despite the selloff of Best Buy shares Tuesday, there are early positive signs the turnaround efforts are working.
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To the creative, go the spoils. Hoping to boost sales, restaurants are launching a slew of innovative items.