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• UPDATE 3-Macy's profit, sales rise even as some shoppers pull back Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 1:06 PM ET

  May 15- Macy's Inc reported higher first-quarter profit and sales on Wednesday as it won market share from rival department stores. The retailer, which operates the Macy's and high-end Bloomingdale's chains, said comparable sales rose 3.8 percent in the quarter, a slightly below Wall Street expectations.

• US STOCKS-Dow, S&P 500 at new highs again as rally keeps rolling Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 1:00 PM ET

  *Empire State Index contracts, PPI shows weak inflation pressure. NEW YORK, May 15- U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday, with the Dow and S&P 500 hitting new all-time highs as the market's recent upward momentum persisted and offset some weak economic data.

• US STOCKS-Wall St extends rally as tech shares lead Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 12:00 PM ET

  *Empire State Index contracts, PPI shows weak inflation pressure. NEW YORK, May 15- The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose for a fourth straight day on Wednesday as tech shares gained and offset some weak economic data.

• US STOCKS-Wall Street holds flat after data; Deere weighs Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 10:43 AM ET

  *Empire State contracts to lowest level in four months. NEW YORK, May 15- U.S. stocks slipped on Wednesday, as both the Dow and S&P 500 held near their most recent record highs after a flurry of economic data did little to upset investor expectations for central bank policies.

• Early Glance: Department Store Retail companies Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 10:23 AM ET

  Kohl's Corp. fell$. 05 or. 1 percent, to $49.14. Macy's Inc. rose$. 62 or 1.3 percent, to $48.01. Nordstrom rose$. 09 or. 1 percent, to $61.33.

• Strange Days: Roaring Markets but Sketchy Data Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 9:32 AM ET

  

  Rep. Scott Garrett intends to show that he and his committee are serious about oversight of the Securities and Exchanges Commission.

• Futures Hold Losses After Economic Reports Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 9:18 AM ET

  U.S. stock index futures remained lower Wednesday following a batch of tepid economic reports and a day after the Dow and the S&P 500 rallied to close at fresh highs.

• UPDATE 1-Macy's profit, same-store sales up, raises dividend Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 8:55 AM ET

  May 15- Macy's Inc reported higher first-quarter profit and sales on Wednesday despite weak demand from some of its customers, and the department store operator raised its quarterly dividend 25 percent.

• Macy's Posts Earnings Beat; Hikes Dividend Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 8:14 AM ET

  

  Macy's reported quarterly earnings that beat analysts' expectations, with strong sales that allowed the company to hike its dividend.

• Macy's 1st-quarter profit rises, same-store sales up 3.8 percent Wednesday, 15 May 2013 | 8:14 AM ET

  May 15- Macy's Inc on Wednesday reported higher first-quarter profit and sales despite cool weather in much of the country that delayed spring shopping for many customers, and the department store chain raised its quarterly dividend 25 percent.

• Are Out-of-Sync Markets Sending a Message? Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 6:42 PM ET

  

  It's an unusual combination: Rising stock market, rising Treasury yields and a firming dollar. Here's what it might mean.

• UPDATE 2-North American retailers devising own Bangladesh plans Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 6:23 PM ET

  May 14- North American retailers on Tuesday discussed forging their own Bangladesh safety agreement--an alternative to a legally binding accord that many European retailers have signed on to--though details of any alternative accord were still unclear.

• Final Glance: Department Store Retail companies Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 6:02 PM ET

  Kohl's Corp. rose $1.02 or 2.1 percent, to $49.19. Macy's Inc. rose$. 51 or 1.1 percent, to $47.39. Nordstrom rose$. 75 or 1.2 percent, to $61.24.

• UPDATE 1-North American retailers work on separate Bangladesh plan Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 3:17 PM ET

  The trade associations collaborating on a possible North American plan include the National Retail Federation, Retail Industry Leaders Association, American Apparel& Footwear Association, United States Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel, Retail Council of Canada and Canadian Apparel Federation, according to people familiar with the talks.

• Midday Glance: Department Store Retail companies Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 2:10 PM ET

  Kohl's Corp. rose$. 75 or 1.6 percent, to $48.92. Macy's Inc. rose$. 43 or. 9 percent, to $47.31. Nordstrom rose$. 52 or. 9 percent, to $61.01.

• North American retailers work on separate Bangladesh plan -source Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 1:48 PM ET

  May 14- North American retailers may join together on their own Bangladesh safety agreement, an alternative to a legally-binding accord that mainly European retailers have signed onto, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions.

• Business events scheduled for Wednesday Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 12:53 PM ET

  WASHINGTON _ Labor Department releases the Producer Price Index for April, 8:30 a.m. Eastern. WASHINGTON _ Treasury releases international money flows data for March, 9 a.m.. WASHINGTON _ National Association of Home Builders releases housing market index for May, 10 a.m..

• Early Glance: Department Store Retail companies Tuesday, 14 May 2013 | 10:36 AM ET

  Kohl's Corp. rose$. 21 or. 4 percent, to $48.38. Macy's Inc. rose$. 25 or. 5 percent, to $47.13. Nordstrom fell$. 15 or. 2 percent, to $60.34.

• Final Glance: Department Store Retail companies Monday, 13 May 2013 | 6:02 PM ET

  Kohl's Corp. fell$. 73 or 1.5 percent, to $48.17. Macy's Inc. fell$. 35 or. 7 percent, to $46.88. Nordstrom rose $1.32 or 2.2 percent, to $60.49.

• Midday Glance: Department Store Retail companies Monday, 13 May 2013 | 1:18 PM ET

  Kohl's Corp. fell$. 57 or 1.2 percent, to $48.33. Macy's Inc. fell$. 38 or. 8 percent, to $46.85. Nordstrom rose$. 76 or 1.3 percent, to $59.93.