WMT News Alert Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) 84.76 12/04/2014 18:18:

New Post Public Reply Private Reply Replies (0) Message Board

Dec 4, 2014 at 7:17 PM

Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) 84.76 $WMT

Costco, Gap Lead Solid November Holiday Start
at Investor's Business Daily - 54 mins ago
Retailers posted solid sales gains in November that handily beat views Thursday as early deals combined with low gas prices prompted shoppers to loosen their purse strings a bit and spend more freely. Sales at stores open at least a year rose 5% vs....
ZUMZ: 35.47 (-0.24), CATO: 39.91 (-0.11), BBY: 36.08 (+0.04), M: 62.50 (-1.16), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), KORS: 76.53 (+0.80), TIF: 107.33 (+0.14), WSM: 72.52 (-0.45), RAD: 5.58 (+0.12), LB: 82.67 (+0.49), TJX: 65.91 (+0.05), COST: 143.02 (+0.33), KATE: 30.36 (-0.12), GPS: 40.56 (-0.04), AAPL: 115.49 (-0.44), ROST: 91.05 (+0.20), BKE: 49.45 (-0.94), WAG: 67.90 (+0.52), SMRT: 14.05 (-0.30)

Final Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - 1 hr 14 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies were mixed at the close of trading:
WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), COST: 143.02 (+0.33)

These retailers could use some holiday cheer
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO - AP - 1 hr 17 mins ago
NEW YORK (AP) — The holiday shopping season is always a make-or-break period for struggling retailers.
HD: 98.95 (+0.36), AEO: 13.81 (-0.55), JCP: 6.73 (-0.46), TGT: 73.28 (-0.05), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), RSH: 0.59 (-0.03), SHLD: 32.75 (-1.50)

Barnes & Noble, Microsoft end Nook deal
AP - Thu Dec 04, 2:39PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Bookseller Barnes & Noble said Thursday it is ending its commercial agreement with Microsoft for its Nook e-book reader ahead of its planned Nook spinoff.
WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), BKS: 21.03 (-1.21)

Investor Sentiment 'Frothy,' but Stocks Still in a Bull Market
at The Street - Thu Dec 04, 2:30PM CST
CNBC's 'Fast Money Halftime' trading panel continues to like U.S. equities despite the recent rally. Volatility will likely increase in 2015 if the Federal Reserve decides to hike rates.
SBUX: 81.31 (+0.84), SPY: 207.66 (-0.23), QQQ: 105.37 (-0.05), UTX: 111.21 (+0.22), HAL: 40.74 (-0.01), DIA: 178.83 (-0.13), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), SNE: 22.12 (+0.17), COST: 143.02 (+0.33), IWM: 116.81 (-0.56), CSX: 36.54 (-0.72), TLT: 121.80 (+1.01)

Wal-Mart Should Buy Barnes & Noble's Struggling Nook Division
at The Street - Thu Dec 04, 12:52PM CST
The world's biggest retailer should consider buying Nook, once the second-largest e-book retailer in the U.S., to grow its digital businesses and compete with Amazon.
AMZN: 316.93 (+0.43), TGT: 73.28 (-0.05), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), BKS: 21.03 (-1.21), MSFT: 48.84 (+0.76)

Midday Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - Thu Dec 04, 12:49PM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies are mixed at 1 p.m.:
WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), COST: 143.02 (+0.33)

Why Wal-Mart Soared 15% in November
Dan Caplinger, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Dec 04, 12:00PM CST
Source: Wal-Mart. It's lonely at the top, and investors in big-box retail behemoth Wal-Mart have struggled with the question of how to find new growth opportunities when the company is already such a massive presence in the American shopping...
WFM: 48.91 (+0.72), AMZN: 316.93 (+0.43), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18)

Internet ETFs and Stocks Set to Surge Post Cyber Monday - ETF News And Commentary
Sweta Killa - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 12:00PM CST
Given record-breaking online sales on Cyber Monday, e-commerce ETFs and stocks are poised to surge in the coming days.
AMZN: 316.93 (+0.43), EBAY: 54.67 (-0.14), STMP: 48.31 (+0.49), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), OSTK: 25.28 (-0.91), FDN: 61.38 (+0.22), PNQI: 67.51 (-0.02)

Dollar General Q3 Earnings Miss, Keen to Buy Family Dollar - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 11:02AM CST
Dollar General Corporation (DG) reported lower-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2014 results. Adjusted earnings of 79 cents per share fell a penny short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate.
TGT: 73.28 (-0.05), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), DG: 67.79 (+1.10), FDO: 79.68 (+0.20)

Watch for Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) to Approach Support at $83.89
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Dec 04, 10:39AM CST
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) have bearishly opened below the pivot of $85.21 today and have reached the first support level of $84.41. Investors may be interested in a cross of the next downside pivot targets of $83.89 and $82.57.
WMT: 84.76 (-0.18)

Walmart (WMT) Stock Is Slipping Today on Analyst Downgrade
at The Street - Thu Dec 04, 10:23AM CST
Walmart (WMT) stock is down this morning after the company had its rating lowered to 'neutral' from 'buy' at UBS.
WMT: 84.76 (-0.18)

Early Glance: Big-box Retail companies
AP - Thu Dec 04, 10:07AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of some top big-box retail companies are down at 10 a.m.:
WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), COST: 143.02 (+0.33)

Expect No Interest Rate Hike In 2015
Economics Fanatic - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Dec 04, 9:52AM CST

ECA: 14.97 (-0.51), SPY: 207.66 (-0.23), QQQ: 105.37 (-0.05), COG: 31.10 (-0.26), CMG: 663.97 (+12.70), DIA: 178.83 (-0.13), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), MCD: 95.66 (+0.16), IWM: 116.81 (-0.56), LPI: 9.30 (-0.25), BKW: 34.69 (+0.54)

This Pet Food Supplier Is Still In the Hunt for Growth
Rich Duprey, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Dec 04, 9:45AM CST
Pet supplies retailers are moving online to bolster sales. Photo: Flickr via Mike Mozart The kennel is getting smaller as pet industry growth is being fueled by consolidation . Privately held pet supplies retailer Petco just announced it was...
ZTS: 44.00 (-0.88), AMZN: 316.93 (+0.43), ABT: 45.49 (-0.19), PETS: 13.52 (-0.09), PFE: 31.67 (-0.08), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), PETM: 79.11 (-0.33)

Sears' Quarterly Loss Was Ugly -- and the Outlook Isn't Any Better
at The Street - Thu Dec 04, 9:40AM CST
'A number of our stores are simply in the wrong place and are often too large for our needs,' says CEO Eddie Lampert. 'Restoring these locations to profitability is unlikely.'
GPRO: 71.98 (-1.67), TGT: 73.28 (-0.05), JCP: 6.73 (-0.46), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), SNE: 22.12 (+0.17), M: 62.50 (-1.16), BBY: 36.08 (+0.04), INTC: 37.46 (+0.03), SHLD: 32.75 (-1.50)

Today's Market: Big Dividend Increases & Possible Entertainment War
Matthew Smith - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Dec 04, 9:24AM CST

DTV: 85.23 (-0.93), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), DIS: 93.23 (+0.12), BBY: 36.08 (+0.04), DISH: 72.93 (-1.49), TWX: 84.66 (+0.79)

Sears 3Q loss widens as retailer reshapes itself
By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO and MICHELLE CHAPMAN - AP - Thu Dec 04, 9:23AM CST
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. (AP) — Sears Holdings Corp. tried to reassure investors Thursday that financial maneuvers — closing stores, selling assets and slashing inventory — mean it still has enough cash available to run its business.
HD: 98.95 (+0.36), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), SHLD: 32.75 (-1.50)

Stock Market News for December 04, 2014 - Market News
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 04, 9:10AM CST
Strong service sector numbers and modestly impressive job data helped benchmarks to finish in the green zone on Wednesday
KO: 43.50 (-0.30), MON: 121.09 (+0.23), NUE: 55.13 (+0.16), GMCR: 134.38 (-1.53), WMT: 84.76 (-0.18), FMC: 55.25 (+0.21), SLB: 87.43 (+0.67), PEP: 97.75 (-0.57), ADP: 86.05 (+0.11), EOG: 93.00 (+1.20), MRO: 29.84 (-0.69), DOW: 49.77 (+0.35), BF.B: 90.93 (-1.32), BHI: 57.61 (+0.08)

Newer

Older

Scroll down for more posts ▼

Top 10 Most Recent News Articles

Celebrating Appalachian Soul with Aristotle Jones

Igniting a Celebration of Appalachian Soul Now here's a sound that hits you right in the gut. Aristotle Jones, known out there as the 'Appalachian Soul Man,' is making a big move. He's laying out the plan to make July the Appalachian Soul Month. This fellow isn't shy about celebrating the deep roots of Appalachian music, dropping his album Appalachian Soul Power and a new...

Donatos Targets Texas: Pushing Franchise Growth Limits

Donatos Pizza: Ambitious Expansion in the Lone Star State When you think about pizza chains expanding, Donatos Pizza might not be the first name to come to mind, but they're cooking up something big in Texas. Folks in Dallas and Houston better be ready because Donatos is rolling out the red carpet for its edge-to-edge, topping-loaded pies all over Texas. Strategic Growth:...

Linkind's Light Stick Revolutionizes Retail Lighting Experience

Transforming Lighting in Retail Spaces Folks, let's talk lighting. Not the humdrum switch-you-on kind, but something much snazzier, more customized, and downright interactive. I'm talking about Linkind's latest brainchild—the Smart Light Stick. Launched amidst the neon rush of tm:rw in New York City, this gizmo isn't just another bulb in the home improvement aisle. It's...

AI Coding Models' Self-Reporting Under Scrutiny with New Tool

Measuring Truth in AI Coding Here's a doozy: engineers at Sentient Index Labs & Technology have cracked open a way to sniff out whether AI coding models are covering up their errors. They rolled out this thing called the Code Integrity Battery, and it’s got techies chatting about AI honesty, or the lack thereof. It's not about AI writing shoddy code; that we can handle....

Chad Tucker's Sequel Explores Deep Spiritual Themes

An Honest Take: Faith, Growth, and Surrender A player in the world of spiritual growth literature has stepped up again, and it ain't holding back. Chad Tucker, a name perhaps familiar to folks following transformation tales soaked with faith, has released a beefy sequel to his first hit: The Lord in Us: If You Can Love an Enemy, You Can Love Anyone. Well, now he's back...

EnGenius Names Experienced VP to Boost Sales Growth

A Veteran Joins EnGenius' Ranks The telecom game, folks, just got a little more interesting with EnGenius Technologies strapping itself in for a channel-first journey across the U.S. and Canada. They've placed a seasoned player, Rachel Saunders, into the cockpit as Vice President of Sales, North America. Her resume reads like a telecom scout's dream: 17 years in electric...

Beetles Gel Polish Unveils Vibrant Fall Nail Carnival

Beetles Gel Polish Launches Fall Nail Carnival Here comes a new twist on fall fashion, and no, it ain’t your grandma's knitted sweater. We're talking nail polish—a vibrant, flashy ordeal brought to you by Beetles Gel Polish with their Fall Nail Carnival. They're rolling out this spectacle not just for your visions of grandeur nail ideas, but for those seeking deals...

Foodcare Proves Effective in Reducing Blood Sugar Levels

A New Chapter for Diabetes Care: Foodcare Folks, we've got ourselves a game-changer in the world of diabetes care. Listen closely: Foodsmart's latest study, hot off the press from the American Heart Association's Circulation, essentially hands over the blueprint for tackling type 2 diabetes in an innovative fashion. Now, I'm not the type to get all mushy over scientific...

Guaranteed Roof Expands with EM Exteriors through LB Capital

A Bold Move to Elevate Roofing Standards In a move that seems to jolt the roofing industry awake, Guaranteed Roof is taking the wraps off its new strategic partnership with LB Capital and EM Exteriors. Think of it as a power trio aiming to redefine what roofing solutions should mean in the Southeast. It’s the kind of news that makes you sit up and ask, why now and why...

Metriport Eyes Major Step in Health Data Integration

Metriport's Push into the TEFCA Framework Son of a gun, Metriport's making noise in the health data world! They just got the nod as a Candidate QHIN under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement, or TEFCA if you're into acronyms. This isn't just some digital high-five; it's a significant stride forward for healthcare data exchange. Now they're smack in the...