Sam's Club(R) Introduces Unparalleled 5-3-1 Credit Card Cash Back Program and Brings Chip-Enabled Technology to U.S. Market
Business Wire - Tue Jun 03, 9:01PM CDT
--Cardholders earn 5 percent cash back on fuel purchases
Dow Retreats From Highs; Macau Slowdown Hits Melco Crown Shares
John Divine, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 03, 5:42PM CDT
The stock market put the brakes on the Dow Jones Industrial Average 's hot streak today, as the Dow finished lower for only the second time in its last nine sessions. Even with U.S. factory orders gaining more than expected in April -- advancing...
Final Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - Tue Jun 03, 5:01PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies were mixed at the close of trading:
Online pirates thrive on legitimate ad dollars
By RYAN NAKASHIMA - AP - Tue Jun 03, 3:48PM CDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Movie and music piracy thrives online in part because crafty website operators receive advertising dollars from major companies like Comcast, Ford and McDonald's.
In the Amazon/Hachette Fight, Wal-Mart and Barnes & Noble Could Be Winners
Daniel Kline, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 03, 1:09PM CDT
Wal-Mart and Barnes & Noble have moved quickly to attempt to capitalize on a dispute between Amazon and publisher Hachette Book Group. The disagreement over pricing and profit margins for e-books has led to long delivery times for some...
Dow Today: Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) Higher
at The Street - Tue Jun 03, 1:00PM CDT
The Dow component leading the way higher looks to be Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT ), which is sporting a seven-cent gain to $76.83.
Why Jim Cramer Likes Dollar General (DG) Stock But Not Wal-Mart (WMT)
at The Street - Tue Jun 03, 12:59PM CDT
TheStreet's Jim Cramer explains why Dollar General (DG) shows the power of monthly sales numbers.
Midday Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - Tue Jun 03, 12:30PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies are up at 1 p.m.:
What’s Next for Wal-Mart Stores’ Dividend?
Chad Henage, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 03, 10:40AM CDT
With the 10-year Treasury bond paying a yield of less than 2.5%, and many CDs paying less than 2%, investors are on a hunt for income. Though Wal-Mart Stores can't be considered a high-yield stock, there are many investors looking for income from...
Early Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - Tue Jun 03, 10:20AM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies are down at 10 a.m.:
Watch for Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) to Approach Support at $76.14
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jun 03, 9:05AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) has opened bearishly below the pivot of $76.78 today and has reached the first level of support at $76.45. Should the shares continue to fall, the support pivots of $76.14 and $75.50 will be of interest.
Why Costco Is Still a Buy After Earnings
Andrés Cardenal, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Tue Jun 03, 8:58AM CDT
Source: Costco. Costco delivered lower-than-expected earnings last week. However, the company is still outperforming competitors such as Wal-Mart and Target by a considerable margin, which shows that Costco is a superior player in the...
Sam's Club(R) Celebrates Men's Health Month by Offering Free Health Screenings
Business Wire - Tue Jun 03, 8:19AM CDT
June is a time when we celebrate the men in our lives with Father's Day. June is also Men's Health Month, offering families an important opportunity to help a man they love take charge of his health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease, stroke, cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease are among the top health risks for adult males in the U.S.; however, a few simple lifestyle changes can help prevent these serious health issues.(1) Sam's Club is dedicating its free health screening event on Saturday, June 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to helping more men learn about risk factors and how to stay healthy.
New CEO at Walmart EMEA - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 02, 5:20PM CDT
Retail giant Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) recently announced the appointment of Shelley Broader as the executive vice-president, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of its Europe, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa (EMEA) region.
Walmart Kicks Off Shareholders Week
Business Wire - Mon Jun 02, 2:19PM CDT
This week, Walmart will host 14,000 shareholders, including thousands of associates from 27 countries, at its annual Shareholders meeting in Bentonville. This year's Shareholders theme is serving customers through innovation.
Dollar General, Five Below Earnings Expected to Rise
at Investor's Business Daily - Mon Jun 02, 12:35PM CDT
Dollar General (DG) is expected to report improved first-quarter earnings Tuesday amid recent downgrades and a shaky winter season for many retailers. The discount dollar-store chain's shares dipped slightly last week after it was cut from buy to...
Why Walmart, Target and Amazon Should Love that Vibrator Sales Are Surging
at The Street - Mon Jun 02, 11:52AM CDT
Vibrator sales are buzzing. And yes, males are using them as well! That said, the strength in vibrator sales overshadows the strong long-term growth projected for the sex toy industry. Brian Sozzi, CEO of Belus Capital Advisors, sheds his good boy...
7 Stocks That Will Lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average to New High
at The Street - Mon Jun 02, 11:33AM CDT
Du Pont, Disney, Intel, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Travelers and Exxon Mobil are likely to lift the Dow Jones Industrial Average to a new all-time high in June.
Stock Market News for June 02, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 02, 9:06AM CDT
Benchmarks ended Friday’s trading session little changed following mixed economic reports