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Lego's building a big profit

admin — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:55:40 -0600

While most retailers are experiencing a dismal holiday shopping season, Lego may see a record gain in U.S. sales this year. Mitchell Hartman explains why the construction toy company is building a profit.

Wal-Mart's sales beat expectations

admin — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 07:06:43 -0600

Wal-Mart Stores reported November sales that trounced expectations Thursday as the discounter continues to gain market share from its rivals in a worsening economy.

Lehman shares plunge 25%

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:20:00 -0500

Korea Development Bank reportedly pulls out of talks to buy a stake in the financial-services company. A report says pending home sales fell 3.2% in July. Oil falls as OPEC meets in Vienna. McDonald's sales sizzle.

Safeway expands organic brand's sales

admin — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:39:20 -0500

Some consumers are pushing their carts away from more expensive natural and organic brand names. So the Safeway grocery chain is offering its cheaper organic label -- even for competitors' shelves. Renita Jablonski reports.

Wal-Mart: Sales growth to slow

admin — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:10:00 -0500

The retail giant misses Wall Street's sales forecast and says growth will weaken in August. Jobless claims hit their worst level in 6 years, but pending home sales unexpectedly rise. AIG reports a $5.36 billion loss and misses analysts' estimate.

Autos and jobs: Stuck in reverse

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:12:21 -0500

The July jobs report is due out Friday, the same day that automakers report their U.S. sales for the month.

Wal-Mart's sales boost Wall Street

admin — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:45:00 -0500

Stocks jump on some good May same-store sales reports; Wal-Mart and Costco do well. Continental, the latest airline to cut jobs and jets because of high oil prices, says the industry is in 'crisis.' Weekly unemployment claims fall.

Wal-Mart's sales soar

admin — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:50:00 -0500

April sales at the nation's biggest retailer top Wall Street's expectations; Costco sales up as well, in part due to soaring food and fuel prices. Oil pulls back from a record above $123. Profit at Toyota declines.

Wal-Mart's sales top forecasts

admin — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:29:14 -0600

Wal-Mart Stores reported February sales Thursday that were better than expected due to strength in clothing, grocery and entertainment purchases.