The latest retail report shows a U.S. economy continuing to grow faster than expected.
A report surveyed the state of the global retail industry, as retail executives gathered at the NRF's Big Show industry conference in New York.
Sony's PlayStation Now announcement causes GameStop stock to fall 8%.
Factory output climbed for a third month in a row, while retail sales jumped and job availability hit a six-year high.
Stocks look set to extend the rally, albeit on a more reserved note, after Monday saw the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones hit fresh highs.
The day’s trading could be influenced by data on unemployment and retail sales, and speculation about next week’s FOMC meeting.
Markets might choose to slow down ahead of Thursday’s unemployment and retail sales data release, and next week’s FOMC meeting.
Stocks are expected to hold course even as talk of a Fed taper heats up ahead of next week's FOMC meet.
But the country's industrial production and urban investments missed forecasts.
The nation is likely to post a tough quarter marked by currency rate swings, declining consumer spending and a possible credit rating downgrade.
Yes, it's that time of year again -- and many budget-conscious Americans will be checking those prices, thank you.
A key question is whether wage growth will increase to propel sales higher on a sustained basis.
Digital platforms represent both dangers and opportunities for U.S. retailers, even as broader consumer sentiment appears mediocre.
The release of a slew of economic data and the minutes of Federal Reserve's FOMC meeting are ahead this Wednesday.
E-commerce strategists are optimistic about what sales thus far indicate about the imminent holiday sales rush.
Industrial production data from the UK beat forecasts while the 17-nation euro zone bloc saw a decline in retail sales.
Commodity markets, manufacturing, and retail sales all show signs of strength despite the shutdown.
GM, Ford and Chrysler sales last month increased at a nearly double-digit rate, which suggests a strong 2013 performance.
Despite the slip in forecast for November, GfK said a previous estimate on consumer spending for all of 2013 remains steady.
Retail sales in U.K. rebounded, aided by strong consumer spending, underscoring signs of sustained economic recovery in the country.
Android phones are catching up, however, with retail sales processed on Android devices growing about 20% faster.
The ongoing government shutdown has disrupted the normal data flow. Economists, along with the markets and the Fed, are flying blind when it comes to tracking the economy.
