The Dow achieved modest gains on Thursday despite another new record in crude oil prices. What's the "Word on the Street?   Read More

April same-store sales gave the markets something to chew on Thursday. Could retail add a pop to your portfolio?   Read More

Ahead of same-store sales Thursday, we can’t help but wonder if those stimulus checks mean better times are on the horizon for retail?   Read More

Following are the week’s biggest winners and losers. Find out why shares of Comcast and Wrigley popped while SunMicrosystems and Deere dropped.   Read More

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Following are the day’s biggest winners and losers. Find out why shares of GM and Palm popped while Visa and Biovail dropped.   Read More

Despite a weak holiday shopping season, most retailers had better same-store sales last month than the analysts expected. Is it a sign of brighter times ahead?    Read More

Stocks struggled through much of the session, but the Dow managed to close higher for the first time this week. Here's the word on the Street.   Read More