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Wall Street Ends Mostly Higher, Alcoa (NYSE: AA) Jumps

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:05:13 GMT

US stocks finished mixed on Wednesday after Federal Reserve said economy "improved modestly" in late October and November.[More...]

Walgreen's Still Healthy After Disappointing November Sales

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 18:37:20 GMT

The market sold-off shares of Walgreen Co. (WAG) following the release of November sales data to the tune of about 4% in afternoon trading. We do not regard the sales results as particularly bad, coming in at nearly $5.4 billion which is 8.7% higher than year ago totals. Some of that improvement was due to new stores opening in the past year, but even same store sales improved by 3.9%. Even so, the results fell well short of analysts’ expectations of 6.1% rise in same store sales, and falling below those expectations is what sparked the selling. Considering the stock’s impressive and consistent gains, any disappointment was sure to be met with at least some profit taking.[More...]

Options Intelligence Report: Retail Bulls Play Reversal At Macy's

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 17:22:57 GMT

Today's tickers: M, GLD, LCC, KRE, BBY, WAG & DYAX[More...]

CVS Caremark Tumbles On Lost Business

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:01:18 GMT

Pharmacy operator CVS Caremark (CVS) shares stumbled down more than 20% on Thursday morning after they reported earnings. The earnings themselves were just about what the street had expected with profit from continuing operations coming in at $.65 per share, besting estimates by one penny. However, the company revealed that their Caremark pharmacy benefits management unit lost $2 billion in business in the period. The lost contracts include such as large deals with New Jersey state Blue Cross plan and Ohio’s managed Medicare.[More...]

Market Closing : Stocks Sharply Lower As Oil Drops To Under $79 A Barrel

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:55:00 GMT

Stock averages end broadly lower, in the lower end of the day's range. The Dow Jones Industrial Average has now logged back-to-back triple-digit losses, dropping back below the key 10,000 mark. The S&P 500 is also down 1%. The Nasdaq fell a less-dramatic 0.6%.[More...]

Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) Is Remodeling Its Stores And Stock Buyback Program

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:55:00 GMT

Walgreen (NYSE: WAG) recently reported fourth quarter profits that beat Wall Street's expectations. Walgreen’s has been making operational improvements and will continue to do so going forward.[More...]

Seven Bullish Consumer Staples/ Discretionary Stocks

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:35:00 GMT

The Reuter's/University of Michigan's Consumer sentiment index rose more than 3 points from mid-month to 73.5. The advance from the final August reading was nearly 8 points.[More...]

A Really Good Reason?

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:39:29 GMT

In speaking with those negatively inclined toward stock prices these days, it is safe to say that the bears really thought they had something going last week.[More...]

Walgreen (WAG) Recovering From The Flu

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:34:23 GMT

From the moment that I saw Dr.Oz receiving a flu shot from a Walgreens representative on his new daytime show, I knew that only good could come of it.[More...]

Wall Street Extends Losses On Downbeat Data, General Electric (NYSE: GE) Slides

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:21:00 GMT

US stocks extended losses on Friday after a bigger-than-expected decline in payrolls in September rekindled worries over an economic recovery.[More...]

'Giftaway' returns with all sorts of nifty presents: Register online, and you might win one of these cool items to keep or give

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:50:00 GMT

Nov. 29--Welcome, readers, to the second annual Holiday Giftaway.
After prize winners are notified this week, the goodies will be available for pickup at the Arizona Daily Star office, 4850 S. Park Ave. You've got until Dec. 11 to claim the bounty.
The bath ice-cream soaks ($8.50) and pumice stones ($8.80) are available at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort's Lakeside Spa retail shop, 529-7830, on the resort grounds, 7000 N. Resort Drive.

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Wall Street Ends Mostly Higher, Alcoa (NYSE: AA) Jumps

Walgreen's Still Healthy After Disappointing November Sales

Options Intelligence Report: Retail Bulls Play Reversal At Macy's

CVS Caremark Tumbles On Lost Business

Market Closing : Stocks Sharply Lower As Oil Drops To Under $79 A Barrel

Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) Is Remodeling Its Stores And Stock Buyback Program

Seven Bullish Consumer Staples/ Discretionary Stocks

A Really Good Reason?

Walgreen (WAG) Recovering From The Flu

Wall Street Extends Losses On Downbeat Data, General Electric (NYSE: GE) Slides

'Giftaway' returns with all sorts of nifty presents: Register online, and you might win one of these cool items to keep or give

Shoppers flock to Black Friday specials

Early risers will see good bargains: Many retailers offering deep discounts on various items on Black Friday

In tight economy, Black Friday deals driven to draw shoppers

Thursday's Morning News will be stuffed with advertising inserts

Thursday's Morning News will be stuffed with advertising inserts

Yield Black Friday success through planning and research

Stores jump the gun to get jump on competition: Early release of Black Friday ads once brought legal threats. What a difference a recession makes.

The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Andrew M. Seder column: STEALS and DEALS: Early birds and others get a bellyful of bargains this Friday

Calif. warns retailers on toys with lead

New Walgreens.com Launches, Featuring Enhanced Pharmacy, Health, Photo and Mobile Options

Walgreen Co. Reports Fourth Quarter 2009 Earnings of 44 Cents Per Diluted Share; Results Include 3 Cents Per Diluted Share of Restructuring Costs

Take Care Health Systems Now Offering Nebulizer Treatments for Respiratory Illness in Preparation for Upcoming Cough, Cold & Flu Season

Walgreens Announces Joint Venture with Vanderbilt Medical Center

Walgreens July Sales Increase 7.3 Percent

Walgreens Selects Arc Worldwide As Promotional Marketing 'Agency of Record' to Drive New Customer-Centric Approach

American Realty Capital Trust Acquires Walgreens Location in Sealy, Texas

Walgreens Announces Two Executive Promotions

Walgreens to Celebrate Grand Opening of First Alaska Store and Presence in All 50 States

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