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US Chains Brace for Season of Holiday Discounts
U.S. retailers trying to woo shoppers with early deals and longer hours this week, and throughout the holiday season, could be putting their profits at risk as shoppers search for bargains and not much else.
Freedom Is Not Free
May no soldier go unloved is the slogan used by the non-profit, volunteer-led organization Soldiers Angels that has been assisting families of veterans and veterans deployed, wounded and moving back into society. These volunteers are mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters of soldiers, as well as regular Americans who know the sacrifices our military makes to keep all of us safe.
Video game deals to steal Black Friday spotlight
Retailers are saving some of their deepest discounts on Black Friday for video game products, with large chains Wal-Mart and Best Buy putting some rock-bottom prices tags on hot games to lure shoppers into stores.
Policymakers’ Inflation Forecasts Hurt India's Credibility - Ahluwalia
Over-optimistic forecasts by policymakers predicting when India's stubbornly high inflation would ease have hurt the government's credibility, says Montek Singh Ahluwalia.
Ted Forstmann, Private Equity Pioneer and Philanthropist, Dies at 71
Wall Street legend Ted Forstmann, who died of brain cancer on Nov. 20, helped launch the private equity industry. The colorful financier was as known for his Republican leanings, charity work, and relationships with Princess Diana, Elizabeth Hurley and Padma Lakshmi as for his late-in-life warnings about Wall Street excesses.
India may Open Doors to Supermarket Chains
India may allow supermarket chains such as the world's largest retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc to operate in the country.
Netflix, Wal-Mart Lawsuit: Wal-Mart Settles with Subscribers, Netflix Could go to Trial
Netflix said Thursday it would refuse to join Wal-Mart in the settlement of a class-action lawsuit involving more than 25 million current and former Netflix subscribers.
Ruben Studdard Files for Divorce from Wife
Looks like Ruben Studdard is pulling a Kim Kardashian, well not exactly, as he filed for divorce from his wife of three years.
Toys R Us to Open at 9 p.m. Thanksgiving for Black Friday Sales
Toys R Us plans to be the forerunner for Black Friday this year, as the toy retailer has announced it will open its doors at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving evening ahead of all other competitors.
Wall Street Higher as Tech Offsets Europe Fears
Stocks rose in a choppy market on Tuesday, led by gains in technology shares that offset worries the Eurozone's debt troubles will spread.
Futures slide as euro zone fears persist
U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday, extending a drop in global equities, as doubts about the ability of Europe to tackle its debt crisis sent Italy's bond yields back into a perceived danger zone.
Wal-Mart Profit Below Wall Street Despite Better Sales
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s quarterly profit growth missed Wall Street's expectations on Tuesday, as the economy continues to weigh on customers at Walmart U.S., by far the company's largest division.
U.S. Stock Futures Tumble as Euro Zone Fears Persist
U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday, extending a drop in global equities, as doubts about the ability of Europe to tackle its debt crisis sent Italy's bond yields back into a perceived danger zone.
Stocks in Focus (DELL, HD, URBN, WMT, SPLS, TJX, JEC, ADSK, A)
The companies that are expected to see active trade on Tuesday are: Dell, Home Depot, Urban Outfitters, Wal-Mart Stores, Staples, TJX Companies, Jacobs Engineering Group, Autodesk and Agilent Technologies.
Black Friday at Target: 70,000 Sign Petition Against Thanksgiving Opening
A petition against a Thanksgiving night opening for Target stores nationwide Friday has amassed more than 70,000 signatures since it began two weeks ago, but will it be enough for the retail giant to alter its plans?
Black Friday Guide 2011: Deals, Sales and Doorbusters
This Black Friday Guide has all the deals, sales and doorbusters frugal shoppers need to know about when looking to get a jump on holiday shopping on the cheap.
Walmart.com test stores hint at Web shopping fight
Two tiny Walmart.com stores are making Southern California malls their home for the holidays, launching the latest salvo in the war for online retail dominance.
Kindle Helps Amazon Profit Despite Losing $5 Per Unit
A virtual teardown report by iSuppli shows Kindle's total cost of production will reach $84 while the company will be selling it for $79 only.
U.S. Heiress Brings Art to Middle America
The heiress daughter of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton is bringing art to Middle America when she opens a new museum this week featuring an immense collection of American art.
Wal-Mart Updates Apps to Reach Tech-Savvy Shoppers
Wal-Mart Stores Inc shoppers can now research the trove of product data the world's largest retailer gathers, through a new iPad app and updated app for Apple Inc's iPhone.
Activision's 'Warcraft' Loses Steam as 'Call of Duty' Shines
Activision Blizzard revealed it has lost almost a million users for its World of Warcraft cash cow, dampening enthusiasm for its blockbuster Call of Duty franchise and wiping 3 percent off its share price.
Seasonal Hiring in U.S. Retail Sector May Be Flat This Year, but Can Still Lead to Permanent Jobs
Hiring for the approaching holiday season in the U.S. is expected to be on par with 2010, in line with an anticipated year-on-year growth decline in seasonal sales, according to the National Retail Federation. Still, seasonal jobs provide an opportunity to secure a permanent position, employers and industry experts say.
Sir Richard Branson Invests in Square, Jack Dorsey’s Mobile Payments Solution
Sir Richard Branson has invested in Square, the mobile payments solution designed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey. The company already has a valuation north of $1 billion and continues to grow.
Analysis: Stores Gear Up for 'Dogfight' in TV Aisles
It may not be a blood bath, but it will definitely be a dogfight.
Wal-Mart offers early preview of Black Friday deals
Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Wednesday it will soon give fans a sneak peek at its Black Friday deals and will hold a sale this Saturday, as the world's largest retailer and other U.S. chains make an early effort to win over fickle shoppers this holiday season.
FDA to Test Pet Food for Salmonella, Targets Big Box Distributors Including PetSmart, Wal-Mart, Costco
In an effort to curb human exposure to Salmonella in pet foods, the FDA is collecting pet food samples for testing and analysis. The campaign focuses on food sold in big box distributors like PetSmart, PetCo, WalMart, Costco, Sam's Club, and Target, but also includes large grocery chains and pet food manufacturers.
U.S. Shares Seen up after Tuesday's Plunge
Stock index futures pointed to a higher open for equities on Wall Street on Wednesday, with futures for the S&P 500, for the Dow Jones and for the Nasdaq 100 up 0.6 to 1 percent.
Insight: Firms to Charge Smokers, Obese More for Healthcare
In recent years, a growing number of companies have been encouraging workers to voluntarily improve their health to control escalating insurance costs.
HP TouchPad Sale: How to Snag the Last $99, $149 Tablet Computers
If you've been adamantly waiting to get your paws on an HP Touchpad during the $99 sale, the terms of how to snag a discounted tablet computer may come as a buzz kill for you: Best Buy announced the last TouchPad sale will be available exclusively in November...eligible for the discount price only with the purchase of a new PC.
Wal-Mart Sued in Texas for Gender Discrimination
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. discriminated against female employees in Texas stores in pay and promotion decisions, according to a lawsuit filed on Friday in Federal Court in Dallas.