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Which Mega-Retailer Has the Safer Dividend: Target or Wal-Mart?
Both Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) and Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) had great quarters. Both mega-retailers had strong revenue results and profits, and they did better than most had expected in producing....
3 Great Income Stocks That Could Double Their Dividends
It can be tough to find reliable, high-paying stocks these days, as rising stock valuations have resulted in lower-than-average dividend yields throughout the market. However, just because a stock....
This Is How Wal-Mart Sees the Future
The rise of digital has been a bit like Godzilla doing indiscriminate damage simply by moving forward. Even when the monster means no harm, harm inevitably happens simply due to the size of the....
Everything's Going Right for Wal-Mart, but Challenges Remain
Shares of megaretailer Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) soared on Thursday, thanks to a third-quarter report that soundly beat expectations. Comparable sales in both the U.S. and international markets....
Why Wal-Mart Could Soon Split Its Stock Again
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) is suddenly a market darling. Shares of the retail giant have surged more than 31% this year, and have been flying higher since October when the company said it would return....
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Delivers 50% E-Commerce Growth
Don't tell Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) that retail's dead.The discount behemoth reported strong third-quarter results, including accelerating growth in its stores and surging e-commerce....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks rebounded from a two-day sell-off as positive earnings reports fueled optimism about the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:....
Why Wal-Mart Stock Was Soaring Today
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) were surging Thursday after the retail giant delivered a blowout third-quarter earnings report. As of 10:52 a.m. EST, the stock was up 8.5%.Wal-Mart....
This Is the Wrong Move for Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has built its image around offering "everyday low prices," but the giant retailer's latest move could put that reputation in jeopardy.According to The Wall Street Journal,....
Wal-Mart Takes the Holiday Fight to Amazon
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) vs. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has become the retail version of a heavyweight boxing title fight. The two companies clearly dominate all other rivals, but when matched up together,....
Wal-Mart's Latest E-Commerce Strategy Is a Big Risk
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has been an aggressive player in the e-commerce market over the past 18 months. Since acquiring Jet.com last year and installing Marc Lore as head of U.S. e-commerce, Wal-Mart....
Why Wal-Mart Stores Stock Jumped 11.7% in October
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) popped nearly 12% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The retail behemoth announced a massive new share-repurchase program....
Better Buy: Wal-Mart Inc. vs. Lowe's Companies Inc.
Retailing can be a brutal business. Profit margins are low, the competition is intense, and shifting consumer tastes mean a company must work constantly even just to maintain its market....
3 Dividend Stocks With Payout Increases Coming
The best dividend stocks offer both solid yields and the potential for dividend growth. A high yield alone won't cut it, and dividend growth from a small base doesn't get the job done, either. A....
Better Buy: Costco Wholesale Corporation vs. Wal-Mart
Much has been made about the current "retail apocalypse." Yet two retailers -- Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) and Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) -- have continued to thrive even as many of their....
Which Online Retailer Has the Lowest Prices?
As Americans head into the holiday shopping season, many wonder which online retailer has the lowest prices. That, of course, has no absolute answer. Prices vary and on certain items at different....
Wages for U.S. Workers Growing, Albeit Slowly
The holiday hiring season has helped drive median base pay for workers in the United States up 1.6% in October to $51,220, according to data from the Glassdoor Local Pay Reports. That's an....
3 Things to Watch When Ballard Power Systems Reports Q3 Earnings
Due to report third-quarter earnings on Nov. 2, Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ: BLDP) is, arguably, the fuel cell company closest to achieving profitability. Through the first six months of fiscal....
Is Wal-Mart Making a Millennial Marketing Mistake?
The first rule about marketing to millennials is that you should not talk about marketing to millennials.There's nothing less cool than trying to be cool, but that hasn't stopped numerous....
Why Advanced Micro Devices, Office Depot, and Iconix Brand Group Slumped Today
Wall Street took a downward turn Monday as federal tax reform during this session of Congress began to look more uncertain than ever. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials both fell about....
3 Spooky-Profitable Stocks for Billions in Halloween Spending
Halloween has its roots in ancient festivals, but in the modern era, it's about big business. How big? Try over $9 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). That's up from around....
Amazon and Wal-Mart Battle for the Last Mile
One of the things that vaulted Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) to the lead in e-commerce was an early focus on delivery. The company offered free shipping to customers who exceeded certain....
3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Market Crashes
It's a cold, hard truth that stock market crashes happen. And while true long-term investors shouldn't pay market movements any heed, the fact of the matter is, even the most tough-minded investor....
30,000 Businesses Now Use Facebook, Inc.'s Workplace
It's now been one year since Facebook's (NASDAQ: FB) official launch of its platform for workplace collaboration. With Facebook often viewed as a place of distraction -- not productivity -- some....
3 Stocks That Put Wal-Mart's Returns to Shame
In many respects, Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has helped redefine its industry. When Walmart went public some 47 years ago, its "megastores" were a unique concept. Today, the Costcos of the world can....