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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 Jeanna Smialek, Bloomberg |
May 17, 2013
The index of U.S. leading indicators climbed in April, a rebound from March that suggests the world’s largest economy may be poised for further expansion.
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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 Lu Wang, Bloomberg |
April 30, 2013
U.S. stocks fluctuated between gains and losses, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index trading near a record high, as a rise in consumer confidence offset a drop in business activity and investors weighed earnings data.
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By Richard Rubin, Bloomberg |
April 22, 2013
A U.S. Senate bill that would let states impose sales taxes on purchases from out-of-state sellers could lead to state-level financial transaction taxes, a Wall Street trade association said.
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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 Stephen Kirkland and Leslie Picker, Bloomberg |
February 21, 2013
Global stocks tumbled the most since November and commodities fell as a report signaled the euro- area’s economy contracted more than forecast and concern grew that the U.S. Federal Reserve may slow the pace of stimulus.
