Over the past 3 months Dow component Walmart has climbed a measly 4% while the Dow itself is up nearly 20%. Is Walmart about to join the party? Read More
Following are the day’s biggest winners and losers. Find out why shares of A123 Systems and American Greetings popped while Moody's and Electronic Arts dropped. Read More
The stores may be shuttered, the company liquidated, but retail brands are increasingly living on long after the bankruptcy proceedings have ended. The latest example is the KB Toys brand, which was acquired by Toys 'R Us. Read More
Commercial rents have fallen about 20 to 30 percent around the US, and paired with bargain-seeking consumers, discount retailers can now afford stores in lucrative spots of major metropolitan areas, where they couldn't previously afford the rent. Read More
I'm torn between two news items, trying to decide which is more telling that we are entering the end of days. Soon, cockroaches will rule the Earth while we retreat to our pods and play videogames, wear ever-more bizarre clothing, gain 600 pounds, and use The Comfort Wipe. Read More
As the markets continue to surge ahead, the equities on the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange continue to hit new highs. 61 companies on the NYSE and a whopping 116 companies on the Nasdaq hit new 52-week highs yesterday. Read More
As of this past Friday, just over 10% of the S&P 500 companies had reported earnings. This week we will see roughly 30% more of the S&P report. Here's a look at which companies have had the biggest surprises so far... Read More
With one day left in the quarter, the Dow and S&P ended in positive territory as fund managers snapped up winners in an attempt to embellish their portfolios. Read More