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It's Time for a Consumer-Oriented FCC
4:30PM 4/25/2011
Technology, Economy, Investing, Sprint Nextel Corp, Apple, AT&T;, Wal-Mart Stores, Investing Basics, Best Buy, Market News, Investment
While wireless use has been constantly increasing and the field of providers has been narrowing, the FCC has largely remained absent from discussion over the future of the market. The time has come for a more active and involved government presence.
Is Walmart's Grocery Delivery Service a Bad Idea?
9:30AM 4/25/2011
Like any number of retailers before it, Walmart has decided to experiment with the home delivery of groceries. The "Walmart To Go" service, which is being tested in San Jose, Calif., offers goods similar to those available from other Internet-based home-delivery services like Fresh Direct.
Best Buy Is Smarter Than You Think
1:00PM 4/22/2011
Company News, Economy, Investing, Home Depot, Sears Holdings, Wal-Mart Stores, Target Corp, Stock Picks, Amazon.com, Best Buy, Market News, Investment
With Amazon eating up retail sales in the U.S., Best Buy has long looked like a questionable bet. But now, with its stock price depressed and a revitalized sales strategy, the big blue store is looking like a good -- and undervalued -- bet.
Walmart Woos Customers With Revived 'Low Prices, Every Day' Campaign
11:00AM 4/11/2011
A few years ago, Walmart reinvented itself with fewer items on the shelves, neater stores and less focus on price. It didn't work. The retail giant has seen seven straight quarters of falling sales. So Walmart is returning to its roots -- the old variety of products, and "low prices, every day."
Week in Preview: Earnings from Bed Bath & Beyond, Monsanto and More
8:00AM 4/03/2011
Company News, Economy, Investing, Earnings, Bed Bath & Beyond, Stocks in the News, Market News
Home retailers Bed Bath & Beyond and Pier 1 Imports are scheduled to post quarterly earnings this week, along with Monsanto, the biotech, agriculture and chemical giant. Here's what analysts expect to see.
Sex Discrimination Suit Could Cost Walmart Billions
5:07AM 3/29/2011
Company News, Wal-Mart Stores, Retail, Stocks in the News, Market News
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments today in a 10-year-old legal fight that could cost Walmart billions of dollars. At issue: at least 500,000 women are claiming that the world's largest retailer favors men over women in pay and promotions.
Walgreen Buys Drugstore.com for Twice Its Market Value
3:20PM 3/24/2011
Company News, Health Care, Wal-Mart Stores, Amazon.com, Procter & Gamble, Retail
After years of trying to expand its online presence through organic growth, giant drug store chain Walgreen has decided to buy a bigger Web footprint, acquiring drugstore.com, the country's eighth-largest e-tailer -- and it's paying a premium price.
Online retailer Overstock.com ended its last fiscal year on a strong note, and now it's gearing up for an international expansion. Outspoken CEO Patrick Byrne discusses the company, as well as his views on sales tax, short selling and the economy.
Walmart Raises Its Annual Dividend 21%
10:00PM 3/03/2011
Company News, Investing, Wal-Mart Stores, Retail, Market News
Walmart on Thursday raised its annual dividend 21% to $1.46 after reporting a 27% increase in net income for the fourth quarter last month. But after missing its own revenue projection, will the retail giant be able to turn its U.S. business around this year?
Week in Preview: Retail Earnings in the Spotlight
10:00AM 2/21/2011
Company News, Investing, Earnings, Home Depot, JC Penney, Wal-Mart Stores, Stocks in the News, Chrysler
Many of America's best-known retailers, including Walmart, Home Depot and JCPenney, will be stepping into the earnings spotlight this week. Their reports come on the heels of disappointing January retail sales numbers from the Commerce Department.
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