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The Motley Fool November 16, 2011 Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart Just Can't Win U.S. sales improved, but deep discounts deteriorated profit.  |
The Motley Fool May 3, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Wal-Mart Saves the World Great comps at Wal-Mart put the pressure on its peers to play it straight. Investors, take note.  |
The Motley Fool November 30, 2006 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Brother, Can You Spare a (Five and) Dime? Investors, some hubs of cheap retail are struggling, but not all of them.  |
The Motley Fool January 2, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Play It Again, Sam Walton Despite a disappointing November that found comps sliding by 0.1%, the world's largest retailer bounced back during the critical holiday shopping season, posting a 1.6% uptick in same-store sales for the month of December.  |
The Motley Fool April 12, 2007 Mike Cianciolo |
The Easter Bunny Boosts Wal-Mart The retailer posted a surprise gain in same-store sales for March. Investors, take note.  |
The Motley Fool July 12, 2007 Seth Jayson |
Whither, Whether, Wal-Mart? Is good news for Wal-Mart signals bad news for the economy?  |
The Motley Fool December 21, 2011 Shubh Datta |
What 2012 Holds for Wal-Mart Will Wal-Mart correct itself next year?  |
The Motley Fool November 29, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Wal-Mart's Picture of Health Photo gift cards may give Wal-Mart a holiday glow in a snap.  |
The Motley Fool July 5, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Wal-Mart's Summer of Love The world's largest retailer comes through with a better-than-expected June showing.  |
The Motley Fool June 8, 2007 Alyce Lomax |
Target Whacks Wal-Mart Investors, one month of sales data doesn't make a good investment thesis, of course, but Target has outshined Wal-Mart many times over the last year and so investors probably see a pattern emerging.  |
The Motley Fool November 23, 2011 Alyce Lomax |
Those With the Most (Discounted) Toys Win The Black Friday toy wars have already begun. Wal-Mart has shown its aggressive form of desperation by executing fast and deep price cuts on popular toys.  |
The Motley Fool December 13, 2006 Alyce Lomax |
Best Buy Says: Bring It! Investors may not have liked Best Buy's third quarter, but there's a price war going on.  |
The Motley Fool October 11, 2007 Kristin Graham |
Wal-Mart Saves Money and the Market Wal-Mart's increased guidance was cause for relief on Wall Street; causing all retail stocks to trade up.  |
The Motley Fool May 15, 2006 Rich Smith |
Foolish Forecast: Wal-Mart Walks In Wal-Mart chimes in with its first-quarter 2006 numbers tomorrow. Here's what you need to know to make sense of the news. Investors, take note.  |
The Motley Fool February 22, 2011 Alyce Lomax |
Woe Is Wal-Mart This year, there were no holly jolly holidays for the discount giant.  |
The Motley Fool January 8, 2009 Alyce Lomax |
Digging Through Retail's Rubble Many retailers, including Wal-Mart, came up empty-handed during the holidays.  |
The Motley Fool July 6, 2005 Timothy M. Otte |
Wal-Mart Numbers a Hard Sell The June sales boost doesn't necessarily mean consumers are spending more. Investors should keep an eye on War-Mart.  |
The Motley Fool August 14, 2008 Alyce Lomax |
Is It Time to Put Wal-Mart on Pause? As expected, Wal-Mart had a solid second quarter. However, given upcoming challenges, it makes sense that some investors may want to say "when" on the discount retailer's stock, at least for the time being.  |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2007 Michael Leibert |
Dueling Fools: Wal-Mart Bear Rebuttal Wal-Mart's management will someday get out of the way of the company's share price, rewarding long-term shareholders, but that day continues to seem distant.  |
The Motley Fool September 5, 2006 Nathan Parmelee |
The Expectations Game The expectations for Target and Wal-Mart aren't the same, but lately the performance is. Investors, take note.  |
The Motley Fool November 16, 2004 Alyce Lomax |
Is Wal-Mart Warming Up? The temperature may be cooling down, but is Wal-Mart's holiday season warming up? The retailer's third-quarter earnings increased 12.7% to $2.29 billion, or $0.54 per share.  |
The Motley Fool November 6, 2006 Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart Shows Its Teeth A holiday price war reinforces Wal-Mart's competitive strengths. Nonetheless, investors should watch closely, to make sure all those everyday low prices don't do too much damage to its margins as it tries to put the hurt on its competitors.  |
The Motley Fool November 14, 2006 Alyce Lomax |
Target Hits the Bulls Eye There's little for investors to worry about in Target's third quarter.  |
The Motley Fool November 8, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Hitting a Moving Target The discount retailer readies its back-to-school quarterly report.  |
The Motley Fool August 17, 2004 Steven Mallas |
Wal-Mart's Taxing Comps Wal-Mart sees August same-store revenues up 2% to 4%. How should investors view this statistical range?  |
The Motley Fool June 5, 2008 Alyce Lomax |
In Retail, It's a Buyer's Market Giving shoppers what they want is easier for some retailers than others.  |
The Motley Fool April 10, 2006 Mike Cianciolo |
The Big-Box Big Dog Costco's comps are head and shoulders above the competition. However, wise investors know there are a plethora of other measures that must be taken into account before making a purchase.  |
The Motley Fool May 24, 2004 Phil Wohl |
Wal-Mart Sees May Flowers The leading retailer confirms that May sales are fulfilling expectations.  |
The Motley Fool February 18, 2010 Alyce Lomax |
Has Wal-Mart Hit the Wall? Should investors search for greener retail-stock pastures?  |
The Motley Fool July 11, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Dennis No Menace to Wal-Mart The world's largest retailer credits an early storm with a strong start to July. The company is performing well and it won't be long before that is reflected in the stock.  |
The Motley Fool April 5, 2005 Seth Jayson |
Has Wal-Mart Gone Terminal? The Street seems to think that the house of Sam has exhausted its growth opportunities. Stock watchers need to keep an eye out to see whether Wall Street bids it down too far.  |
The Motley Fool August 25, 2006 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Same-Store Sales Every month, retailers announce their sales and comps growth. Comps, which refer to comparable same-store sales, can help investors gauge the strength of a company's brand.  |
The Motley Fool July 11, 2008 Rich Duprey |
Stimulating Wal-Mart's Bottom Line After the rebate checks, careful consumers will continue to turn to the discount retailer.  |
The Motley Fool January 5, 2006 W.D. Crotty |
Wal-Mart Rolls On Same-store sales for December fall within expectations. The stock could still fall from its current levels; it's down more than $3 per share in recent months. But given its expected long-term earnings growth, the downside here is extremely limited.  |
The Motley Fool August 12, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Target's Aim Is True The discount retailer has a strong summer showing as it gears up for the back-to-school season. With steady, market-thumping results and all-weather luster, does it get any better?  |
The Motley Fool December 15, 2009 Alyce Lomax |
Is Best Buy Now a Bargain? Today's freakout over the electronics retailer could spell opportunity for long-term investors.  |
The Motley Fool August 22, 2005 Rich Smith |
Garth Dons the Blue Vest Wal-Mart becomes the exclusive retailer for Garth Brooks' music.  |
The Motley Fool April 19, 2007 Michael Leibert |
Dueling Fools: Wal-Mart Bear Is Wal-Mart losing its edge? Investors looking for a stock that will outperform the market would be well-served to keep looking.  |
The Motley Fool April 28, 2006 |
Foolish Fundamentals: Same-Store Sales Every month, retailers announce their sales and comps growth. Comps are a useful gauge for investors to measure how well a company is increasing store revenues.  |
The Motley Fool July 6, 2006 Nathan Parmelee |
Wal-Mart: Still a Bargain Wal-Mart's same-store sales didn't set the world on fire, but they're good enough. Investors should not underestimate this retailer.  |
The Motley Fool December 2, 2009 Claire Stephanic |
Can Best Buy Beat Wal-Mart? Does Best Buy have a chance this holiday season, or will Wal-Mart once again stomp out the competition?  |
The Motley Fool March 21, 2006 Mike Cianciolo |
Big Boxes Stack Up Comps Big-box retailers reported strong same-store sales for February. Do these companies deserve an extra look from investors?  |
The Motley Fool December 15, 2003 LouAnn Lofton |
Wal-Mart's Holiday Worries Gloomy news from the world's largest retailer casts another shadow over the prospects for a prosperous holiday season for U.S. retailers.  |
The Motley Fool November 22, 2005 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Wal-Mart's Upper-Crust Snobbery The world's leading retailer has some pricey items stocked online. Does it make sense?  |
The Motley Fool November 16, 2010 Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Worries Aren't Over Yet Sales still struggle in the United States.  |
Home Theater May 18, 2007 |
Did Wal-Mart Kill the TV Business? Wal-Mart's decision to drop the price of a 42-inch plasma below the $1000 barrier caused a chain reaction of retail misery.  |
BusinessWeek December 13, 2004 Nanette Byrnes |
Playing The Discount Game Stores offering deep sales after Thanksgiving did well. But will promotions translate into profits? The biggest shopping days of 2004 are yet to come, leaving lots of hunting and gathering to be done before it becomes clear who this holiday's winners and losers will be.  |
The Motley Fool November 22, 2004 Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Black Friday's Fade to Gray You don't need to get mauled at the mall anymore. Online storefronts are here to save the day.  |
The Motley Fool September 29, 2011 Alyce Lomax |
Unhappy Holidays for Best Buy Holiday hiring takes a tumble.  |
The Motley Fool November 29, 2004 Nathan Slaughter |
Overstock's Loaded for Holidays The closeout retailer reports record Black Friday sales. Investors may need to shop carefully before overspending on Overstock.com.  |