Walmart sees sales rise at stores and online, raises outlook
Walmart is raising its outlook for the year after beating all expectations for the second quarter and registering the strongest same-store sales growth in a decade.
Markets Right Now: US stock indexes close sharply higher
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Walmart: How significant is Thursday’s rally?
The big share price surge could add $24 billion to the company’s market capitalization.
Penney posts bigger-than-expected loss, cuts outlook
J.C. Penney Co. (JCP) on Thursday reported a loss of $101 million in its fiscal second quarter.
European stock markets pick up after losses in Asia
Asian shares fell Thursday after deepening worries about global economic growth, particularly in China, set off a rout on Wall Street.
Stocks rebound, boosted by earnings and hopes of a US-China trade deal
The Dow surged nearly 400 points after Walmart reported strong quarterly results.
Amazon considering UK insurance comparison site: report
It is not yet clear what type of insurance products would be available.
Cisco tops profit, revenue estimates boosted by software
It was the third straight quarter of revenue growth.
Ford's drag-racing mystery car revealed
The 2018 Mustang Cobra Jet can run a quarter mile in the mid-eight-seconds.
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___ Fed rate policy unintentionally pressures emerging economies WASHINGTON (AP) — By ratcheting up U.S. interest rates, the Federal Reserve has — unintentionally — led investors to pull money out of emerging markets like Turkey, strengthened the dollar's value and made it harder for foreign companies to repay their dollar-denominated debts.
Corona beer parent company bets big on marijuana
Recreational marijuana is legal in nine U.S. states, as well as Washington D.C.
Macy's stock tumbles as delivery costs overshadow sales beat
The retailer projected smaller gross margins for the fall season.
Macy's and JD tumble while Energen and Canopy Growth rise
Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday: Macy's Inc., down $6.67 to $35.15
Walmart e-commerce business in spotlight for quarterly earnings
The Arkansas-based retailer has spent heavily to revamp its digital arm and acquire assets in recent quarters.
Markets Right Now: Tech weakness pulls stock indexes lower
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SEC ramps up Tesla investigation after Elon Musk's tweets
Tesla has reportedly been issued subpoenas by The Securities and Exchange Commission regarding its privatization plans.
Asian stocks slide as investors fret over China's economy
Global stocks are sinking Wednesday as an unexpected drop in profits for Chinese tech giant Tencent has investors worrying about economic growth.
Macy's rebound continues into 2Q, but shares tumble
Macy's is raising its annual profit forecast as the department store reported an unexpected increase in a key sales measure.
Warren Buffett added to key holdings in 2Q amid market volatility
Berkshire Hathaway increased its investments in Teva, Goldman Sachs and Apple
Global markets sink on growth concerns, Turkey jitters
Shares were mostly lower in Asia early Wednesday despite a rally overnight on Wall Street as investors' jitters over the Turkish currency crisis eased.
















