The S&P 500 closed higher on Friday, giving the stock market a second straight week of gains as upbeat retail news reinforced hopes for strong sales this holiday season. Read More
At the end of September, we looked at analysts' price targets for the S&P 500 to see which stocks had the greatest expected gains in the months ahead. So far, 3 out of the October 1 top 5 and 6 out of the top 10 are trading to the upside. Here is the current list of 15 stocks expected to pop (and another 15 expected to drop). Read More
An upbeat retail sales report for August may have buoyed up some hopes for renewed consumer spending, but those on the frontlines — consumer products and retail executives — interviewed by CNBC on Wednesday weren't quite as upbeat. Read More
Charles Koppelman has made a big impact at the domestic diva’s company. Cramer invited him onto Mad Money to find out what we should expect next. Read More
Despite all its success, Wal-Mart Stores has yet to conquer online retail world. With its launch of the Wal-Mart Marketplace, the world's largest retailer may be hoping to change that. Read More
After the success of cash-for-clunkers there's chatter of a similar incentive for people to trade-in old fridges, washers and more for new appliances that are energy efficent. Read More