Wal-Mart Stores (WMT) 73.27 $WMT
Kroger (KR) on Growth Track, Exhibits Operational Strength
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 2 hrs 30 mins ago
A dominant position among the nation's largest grocery retailers enables Kroger (KR) to sustain growth in both top and bottom lines.
KR: 37.39 (-0.15), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), DG: 93.04 (-1.20), BURL: 67.13 (-0.29)
Downgrade Alert for Wal-Mart Stores (WMT)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jul 13, 3:24AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at Northcoast today. The stock closed yesterday at $73.27 on volume of 12.3 million shares, above average daily volume of 6.6 million. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates discount stores, supercenters, and neighborhood markets. The Company's discount stores and supercenters offer merchandise such as apparel, housewares, small appliances, electronics, and hardware. Walmart's markets offer a full-line supermarket and a limited assortment of general merchandise. The Company operates nationally and internationally.
WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Christmas in July? Amazon's 'Prime Day' is back
By MAE ANDERSON - AP - Tue Jul 12, 4:52PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon's Fire TV stick and a curved Samsung TV were top sellers during Amazon's second annual "Prime Day" sales bonanza.
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), JCP: 8.56 (-0.12), M: 35.65 (+0.79), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
5 Reasons Why Amazon (AMZN) Can't Kill Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Afrasiab Mian - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 12, 4:13PM CDT
Today was the second annual Prime Day, Amazon.com's (AMZN) biggest shopping event in the year. Considering how large and convenient a service Amazon offers, many believe it is on track to destroy traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Although this theory holds credence, let's take a step back and consider why that may be too hasty a conclusion.
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), TGT: 73.52 (+0.98), COST: 166.28 (-0.44), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), GOOGL: 732.51 (+5.31)
JPMorgan Chase CEO says bank will raise minimum pay
By MARLEY JAY - AP - Tue Jul 12, 1:11PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase says it will give raises to 18,000 tellers, customer service employees, and other workers over the next two years.
SBUX: 57.48 (+1.16), JPM: 63.20 (+0.93), TGT: 73.52 (+0.98), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
After Yesterday's Decline of 1.28%, Wal-Mart Stores Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jul 12, 12:51PM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $73.00 to a high of $73.73. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $73.15 on volume of 4.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Wal-Mart Set to Take the Shine Off Amazon's Prime Day Sale
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 12, 8:52AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is reportedly gearing up for its massive sale offering on all online orders, just a day ahead of Amazon.com, Inc. 's (AMZN) second Prime Day celebrations.
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), DG: 93.04 (-1.20), BURL: 67.13 (-0.29)
Blog Coverage: Wal-Mart Offers Free Shipping for Five Days
ACCESSWIRE - Tue Jul 12, 8:21AM CDT
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 12, 2016 / Active Wall St. blog coverage looks at the headline fromWal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) as the American company has come up with attractive online offer for customers in a bid to counter Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime Day v2.0 starting on July 12. Register with us now for your free membership and blog access at:
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Starbucks to Raise Pay for its US Employees in October
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 12, 7:43AM CDT
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) recently announced a pay hike for all its U.S. employees by at least 5% from October this year.
SBUX: 57.48 (+1.16), TGT: 73.52 (+0.98), MCD: 122.25 (+0.25), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Amazon Prime Day is Tomorrow and Our Expectations Should be Tempered
Andrew Steele - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 11, 2:58PM CDT
The 2nd annual Amazon Prime Day starts tomorrow. After a not so good experience last year, should customers give it another shot?
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
hhgregg to Open More Fine Lines Appliance Stores by 2018
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 9:09AM CDT
Appliance and electronics retailer, hhgregg, Inc. (HGG) has affirmed that it plans to open 25-30 Fine Lines appliance stores over the next two years. hhgregg currently has 14 Fine Lines stores.
TJX: 78.51 (-0.24), HGG: 1.88 (+0.06), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), BBY: 31.53 (+0.28)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon.com, Wal-Mart Stores, Best Buy and PetMed Express
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon.com, Wal-Mart Stores, Best Buy and PetMed Express
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), PETS: 19.33 (+0.04), BBY: 31.53 (+0.28), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Why Costco's (COST) Stock Rallied Post June Sales Results
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 5:59AM CDT
Costco (COST) reported flat comparable-store sales for the month of June. The figure came in ahead of analysts' expectations.
COST: 166.28 (-0.44), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), DG: 93.04 (-1.20), BURL: 67.13 (-0.29)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Thu Jul 07, 4:57PM CDT
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WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), PEP: 108.79 (-0.12)
Amazon's 2nd Annual Prime Day to Boost Summer Sales
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 2:59PM CDT
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) announced that the second annual Prime Day will be held on Jul 12.
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), PETS: 19.33 (+0.04), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), BBY: 31.53 (+0.28)
Wendy's Announces Customer Information Was Targeted At 1,025 Franchised Locations
Adam Clark - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 2:03PM CDT
Fast-food burger chain Wendy's announced that customer payment information was targeted and breached in cyber attacks at 1,025 of its franchised locations.
HD: 134.84 (-0.31), TGT: 73.52 (+0.98), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), WEN: 9.78 (unch)
Correction: Wal-Mart-Mobile Payment story
By MAE ANDERSON - AP - Thu Jul 07, 11:19AM CDT
ATLANTA (AP) — In a story July 6 about Wal-Mart's payment service, The Associated Press reported erroneously that a cashier scans a QR code on the phone when a customer uses Wal-Mart Pay. In fact, the customer scans a QR code that's displayed at the register.
WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Zacks.com featured highlights: Wal-Mart Stores, Home Depot, Amgen, United Parcel Service and Intel
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com featured highlights: Wal-Mart Stores, Home Depot, Amgen, United Parcel Service and Intel
HD: 134.84 (-0.31), AMGN: 161.96 (+1.78), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), INTC: 34.94 (+0.56), UPS: 110.29 (+0.28)
These 3 Retail Stocks Will Impress Investors this Earnings Season
ESTMZ - Thu Jul 07, 8:00AM CDT
Despite what it may seem, the retail sector and consumer spending has not exactly performed as media outlets have claimed. Internet retail has been the biggest growth catalyst in the sector, as more companies shift resources towards building out omni...
NFLX: 95.97 (+1.30), AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), EBAY: 25.13 (+0.27), AXP: 63.00 (+0.84), C: 43.44 (+1.15), EXPE: 113.40 (+2.12), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), COST: 166.28 (-0.44), VZ: 55.47 (-0.46)
Kroger (KR) on Growth Track, Exhibits Operational Strength
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - 2 hrs 30 mins ago
A dominant position among the nation's largest grocery retailers enables Kroger (KR) to sustain growth in both top and bottom lines.
KR: 37.39 (-0.15), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), DG: 93.04 (-1.20), BURL: 67.13 (-0.29)
Downgrade Alert for Wal-Mart Stores (WMT)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jul 13, 3:24AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) was downgraded from Buy to Neutral at Northcoast today. The stock closed yesterday at $73.27 on volume of 12.3 million shares, above average daily volume of 6.6 million. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. operates discount stores, supercenters, and neighborhood markets. The Company's discount stores and supercenters offer merchandise such as apparel, housewares, small appliances, electronics, and hardware. Walmart's markets offer a full-line supermarket and a limited assortment of general merchandise. The Company operates nationally and internationally.
WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Christmas in July? Amazon's 'Prime Day' is back
By MAE ANDERSON - AP - Tue Jul 12, 4:52PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon's Fire TV stick and a curved Samsung TV were top sellers during Amazon's second annual "Prime Day" sales bonanza.
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), JCP: 8.56 (-0.12), M: 35.65 (+0.79), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
5 Reasons Why Amazon (AMZN) Can't Kill Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Afrasiab Mian - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 12, 4:13PM CDT
Today was the second annual Prime Day, Amazon.com's (AMZN) biggest shopping event in the year. Considering how large and convenient a service Amazon offers, many believe it is on track to destroy traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Although this theory holds credence, let's take a step back and consider why that may be too hasty a conclusion.
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), TGT: 73.52 (+0.98), COST: 166.28 (-0.44), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), GOOGL: 732.51 (+5.31)
JPMorgan Chase CEO says bank will raise minimum pay
By MARLEY JAY - AP - Tue Jul 12, 1:11PM CDT
NEW YORK (AP) — JPMorgan Chase says it will give raises to 18,000 tellers, customer service employees, and other workers over the next two years.
SBUX: 57.48 (+1.16), JPM: 63.20 (+0.93), TGT: 73.52 (+0.98), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
After Yesterday's Decline of 1.28%, Wal-Mart Stores Offers Investors Better Value
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Jul 12, 12:51PM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE:WMT) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $73.00 to a high of $73.73. Yesterday, the shares fell 1.3%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $73.15 on volume of 4.6 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Wal-Mart Set to Take the Shine Off Amazon's Prime Day Sale
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 12, 8:52AM CDT
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) is reportedly gearing up for its massive sale offering on all online orders, just a day ahead of Amazon.com, Inc. 's (AMZN) second Prime Day celebrations.
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), DG: 93.04 (-1.20), BURL: 67.13 (-0.29)
Blog Coverage: Wal-Mart Offers Free Shipping for Five Days
ACCESSWIRE - Tue Jul 12, 8:21AM CDT
LONDON, UK / ACCESSWIRE / July 12, 2016 / Active Wall St. blog coverage looks at the headline fromWal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) as the American company has come up with attractive online offer for customers in a bid to counter Amazon.com Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AMZN) Prime Day v2.0 starting on July 12. Register with us now for your free membership and blog access at:
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Starbucks to Raise Pay for its US Employees in October
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 12, 7:43AM CDT
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) recently announced a pay hike for all its U.S. employees by at least 5% from October this year.
SBUX: 57.48 (+1.16), TGT: 73.52 (+0.98), MCD: 122.25 (+0.25), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Amazon Prime Day is Tomorrow and Our Expectations Should be Tempered
Andrew Steele - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 11, 2:58PM CDT
The 2nd annual Amazon Prime Day starts tomorrow. After a not so good experience last year, should customers give it another shot?
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
hhgregg to Open More Fine Lines Appliance Stores by 2018
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 9:09AM CDT
Appliance and electronics retailer, hhgregg, Inc. (HGG) has affirmed that it plans to open 25-30 Fine Lines appliance stores over the next two years. hhgregg currently has 14 Fine Lines stores.
TJX: 78.51 (-0.24), HGG: 1.88 (+0.06), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), BBY: 31.53 (+0.28)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon.com, Wal-Mart Stores, Best Buy and PetMed Express
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Amazon.com, Wal-Mart Stores, Best Buy and PetMed Express
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), PETS: 19.33 (+0.04), BBY: 31.53 (+0.28), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Why Costco's (COST) Stock Rallied Post June Sales Results
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 5:59AM CDT
Costco (COST) reported flat comparable-store sales for the month of June. The figure came in ahead of analysts' expectations.
COST: 166.28 (-0.44), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), DG: 93.04 (-1.20), BURL: 67.13 (-0.29)
Business Highlights
By The Associated Press - AP - Thu Jul 07, 4:57PM CDT
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WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), PEP: 108.79 (-0.12)
Amazon's 2nd Annual Prime Day to Boost Summer Sales
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 2:59PM CDT
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) announced that the second annual Prime Day will be held on Jul 12.
AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), PETS: 19.33 (+0.04), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), BBY: 31.53 (+0.28)
Wendy's Announces Customer Information Was Targeted At 1,025 Franchised Locations
Adam Clark - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 2:03PM CDT
Fast-food burger chain Wendy's announced that customer payment information was targeted and breached in cyber attacks at 1,025 of its franchised locations.
HD: 134.84 (-0.31), TGT: 73.52 (+0.98), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), WEN: 9.78 (unch)
Correction: Wal-Mart-Mobile Payment story
By MAE ANDERSON - AP - Thu Jul 07, 11:19AM CDT
ATLANTA (AP) — In a story July 6 about Wal-Mart's payment service, The Associated Press reported erroneously that a cashier scans a QR code on the phone when a customer uses Wal-Mart Pay. In fact, the customer scans a QR code that's displayed at the register.
WMT: 73.27 (-0.79)
Zacks.com featured highlights: Wal-Mart Stores, Home Depot, Amgen, United Parcel Service and Intel
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com featured highlights: Wal-Mart Stores, Home Depot, Amgen, United Parcel Service and Intel
HD: 134.84 (-0.31), AMGN: 161.96 (+1.78), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), INTC: 34.94 (+0.56), UPS: 110.29 (+0.28)
These 3 Retail Stocks Will Impress Investors this Earnings Season
ESTMZ - Thu Jul 07, 8:00AM CDT
Despite what it may seem, the retail sector and consumer spending has not exactly performed as media outlets have claimed. Internet retail has been the biggest growth catalyst in the sector, as more companies shift resources towards building out omni...
NFLX: 95.97 (+1.30), AMZN: 748.21 (-5.57), EBAY: 25.13 (+0.27), AXP: 63.00 (+0.84), C: 43.44 (+1.15), EXPE: 113.40 (+2.12), WMT: 73.27 (-0.79), COST: 166.28 (-0.44), VZ: 55.47 (-0.46)
