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Volatile trading in stocks and bonds could continue as investors sort out what's going on with the Fed and whether markets have come to some sort of inflection point.
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S&P 500 futures moved up a couple points as initial jobless claims were slightly lower than expected, as was the continuing claims number.
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Financials racked up gains again Thursday but after a 10 day winning streak, should keep betting on the banks?
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What follows is a roundup of corporate earnings reports for Thursday, Nov. 19.
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Shares of teen apparel retailers are getting hit particularly hard Thursday in the wake of October same-store sales results. It's not surprising. This sector is facing some tough challenges. Teen unemployment has been at historically high levels. This means teens have less money to spend on jeans and T-shirts.
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As of 9:15 this morning, 100% of retailers tracked by Thomson Reuters have reported same store sales. Here is a breakdown of where things stand.
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Retailers reported disappointing sales in July, a sign that consumers are continuing to watch their spending carefully and hunting for the best bargains.
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Analysts are expecting a late start to the back-to-school shopping season, and that means that retail sales reports for July, which are due out Thursday morning, will likely be weak.
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Monthly chain store sales came out this morning. See which companies did well and which did not...
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Retailers are reporting some of the weakest sales in more than a decade as consumer spending dried up in October amid the uncertainty brought on by the financial crisis and mounting layoffs.
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We ran out of time on TV but in this Web Extra get all your Fast & Furious trades for Thursday. Find out how to trade the Gap, Barnes & Noble, nat gas and more!
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Wal-Mart and a number of other retailers have been able to trounce estimates, which had called for the worst February in five years.
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Despite evidence that shoppers are cutting back this holiday season, retailers are expected to report strong improvement in November sales after a weak fall.
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Shoppers in November turned out in droves for big bargains on Black Friday, helping retailers to post improved sales growth, but by the end of the month, some retailers, especially those at the mall, saw a slowdown in consumer traffic.
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Despite evidence that shoppers are cutting back this holiday season, retailers are expected to report strong improvement in November sales after a weak fall.
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October was not kind to Wal-Mart even with the promotional pricing and marketing campaign that the world's biggest retailer has been pushing. The only sales growth at Wal-Mart stores was at its Sam's Club division (+2.7%) which helped boost the overall Wal-Mart comp to a meager .4% gain.
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September same-store sales growth falls to its slowest pace in three years, forcing a number of retailers to cut their third-quarter earnings forecast.
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Cramer makes the call on viewers' favorite stocks.Investing can be confusing. Luckily, Cramer has mapped out some road rules for all you Home Gamers trying to navigate the jungle that is Wall Street. Think of it as "Mad Money 101" –- some fundamental advice to keep in mind as you play the market. Whether you're a first time investor or a seasoned financier, it's always good to remember the basics.
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While the kids are just starting school, the retailers are about to get their report cards. Thursday we learn from Target (TGT) and Wal-Mart (WMT) whether parents loaded up on backpacks, jeans and cell phones for the kids. So what’s the trade ahead of the numbers?
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The market’s rebound from its worst decline in four years picked up steam Wednesday. The Dow jumped 145 points on the hopes The Fed has restored order to the credit market and dealmaking can continue unbridled. Can it?
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U.S. discounters and department stores reported strong July sales on Thursday, but clothing stores suffered from a slow start to the back-to-school shopping season.