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By Lorraine Woellert, Bloomberg |
May 17, 2013
Americans’ confidence in the economy climbed in May to the highest level in almost six years as rising real estate values and record stock prices boosted household wealth.
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By Nikolaj Gammeltoft, Bloomberg |
May 16, 2013
U.S. stocks fell, after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index extended a record yesterday, after a Federal Reserve official said the central bank may slow the pace of stimulus as early as this summer amid disappointing economic reports.
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By Renee Dudley, Bloomberg |
May 16, 2013
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, forecast second-quarter profit that was less than analysts estimated as consumers struggle amid the slow U.S. economy and higher taxes.
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By Renee Dudley and Carol Hymowitz, Bloomberg |
May 8, 2013
As Wal-Mart Stores Inc. prepares to anoint the fifth chief executive in its history, the world’s largest retailer is grappling with challenges founder Sam Walton never faced.
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By Renee Dudley, Bloomberg |
April 2, 2013
More than 1,000 e-mailed complaints signal that Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s restocking challenges are more widespread than the world’s largest retailer has said.
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By Renee Dudley, Bloomberg |
February 28, 2013
Wal-Mart Stores Inc, already struggling to woo shoppers constrained by higher taxes, is “getting worse” at keeping shelves stocked, the retailer’s U.S. chief told executives.
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By Michael P. Regan and Leslie Picker, Bloomberg |
February 15, 2013
Most U.S. stocks fell, pulling the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index down from a five-year high, as Wal- Mart Stores Inc. tumbled after an e-mail showed an executive called February sales a “total disaster.”
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By Canaccord Genuity Morning Coffee |
November 16, 2012
Wal-Mart’s third-quarter earnings rose by 9%, topping consensus, though shares traded lower Thursday after its revenue and Q4 guidance failed to meet analyst expectations.
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By Matt Townsend, Bloomberg |
October 10, 2012
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, rose to the highest ever after the company said its back-to-school season was “very strong” and annual sales would grow as much as 7% next year.
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By David Welch, Bloomberg |
August 16, 2012
Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world’s largest retailer, dropped in New York trading after its forecast for profit this year trailed some analysts’ estimates amid slowing sales gains in the U.S.
