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This Isn't Your Father's Wal-mart
Wal-mart (NYSE: WMT) continues to defy expectations. In the recently reported third quarter, it posted EPS (excluding items) of $1 a share and revenue of $123.18 billion, topping analyst....
What Does Kroger Know About Fashion?
Kroger (NYSE: KR) is the country's largest traditional supermarket chain with around 2,800 stores in 35 states, but under intense pressure from rivals both off and online, it now thinks adding....
Black Friday and Holiday Deals: Everything You Need to Know
Before you leave the Thanksgiving table or wake up early on Black Friday to hit the stores, it's important to have a plan. Both shopping days (as well as the weekend after and Cyber Monday) offer....
Wal-Mart Shares Bounce to a New High Thanks to Online Innovation
In this segment of Motley Fool Money, host Chris Hill, Million Dollar Portfolio's Jason Moser and Matt Argersinger, and Total Income's Ron Gross weigh in on Wal-Mart Stores' (NYSE: WMT)....
Better Buy: CVS Health Corp. vs. Express Scripts Holding Company
It's been a tough year for investors who began 2017 holding shares of either CVS Health Corp. (NYSE: CVS) or Express Scripts Holding Company (NASDAQ: ESRX). Both stocks have fallen by a....
Which Mega-Retailer Has the Safer Dividend: Target or Wal-Mart?
Both Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) and Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) had great quarters. Both mega-retailers had strong revenue results and profits, and they did better than most had expected in producing....
3 Great Income Stocks That Could Double Their Dividends
It can be tough to find reliable, high-paying stocks these days, as rising stock valuations have resulted in lower-than-average dividend yields throughout the market. However, just because a stock....
This Is How Wal-Mart Sees the Future
The rise of digital has been a bit like Godzilla doing indiscriminate damage simply by moving forward. Even when the monster means no harm, harm inevitably happens simply due to the size of the....
3 Top Stocks With High Dividend Yields
Dividend investors face a constant dilemma: They want to maximize the yield they receive from income stocks, but they also need to ensure that the companies they invest in have sustainable....
Everything's Going Right for Wal-Mart, but Challenges Remain
Shares of megaretailer Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) soared on Thursday, thanks to a third-quarter report that soundly beat expectations. Comparable sales in both the U.S. and international markets....
Why Wal-Mart Could Soon Split Its Stock Again
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) is suddenly a market darling. Shares of the retail giant have surged more than 31% this year, and have been flying higher since October when the company said it would return....
Where Will Rite Aid Corporation Be in 5 Years?
Buying and holding Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) stock has turned out to be an excruciatingly painful experience. For every $5 you might have invested in the stock at the beginning of 2017,....
Can I Buy Wawa Stock?
Founded more than 50 years ago when the first Wawa food market opened in Folsom, Pa., the unique convenience-store chain has developed a cult-like following in Philadelphia and the surrounding....
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Delivers 50% E-Commerce Growth
Don't tell Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) that retail's dead.The discount behemoth reported strong third-quarter results, including accelerating growth in its stores and surging e-commerce....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks rebounded from a two-day sell-off as positive earnings reports fueled optimism about the economy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX:....
Why Diplomat Pharmacy Inc Fell Today
Diplomat Pharmacy (NYSE: DPLO) is down 22% at 1:26 p.m. EST Thursday after announcing after the closing bell yesterday that it's acquiring another pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), LDI Integrated....
Why Wal-Mart Stock Was Soaring Today
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) were surging Thursday after the retail giant delivered a blowout third-quarter earnings report. As of 10:52 a.m. EST, the stock was up 8.5%.Wal-Mart....
Better Buy: CVS Health Corporation vs. Wal-Mart
You might not think of CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) and Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) as rivals, but they are. CVS Health makes nearly one-quarter of total net revenue for its retail/long-term care....
This Is the Wrong Move for Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has built its image around offering "everyday low prices," but the giant retailer's latest move could put that reputation in jeopardy.According to The Wall Street Journal,....
Wal-Mart Takes the Holiday Fight to Amazon
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) vs. Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has become the retail version of a heavyweight boxing title fight. The two companies clearly dominate all other rivals, but when matched up together,....
Wal-Mart's Latest E-Commerce Strategy Is a Big Risk
Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) has been an aggressive player in the e-commerce market over the past 18 months. Since acquiring Jet.com last year and installing Marc Lore as head of U.S. e-commerce, Wal-Mart....
Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. Expands Its Offerings
Diplomat Pharmacy (NYSE: DPLO) continues to diversify away from being just a traditional specialty pharmacy, announcing the acquisition of National Pharmaceutical Services, a pharmacy benefit....
Why Wal-Mart Stores Stock Jumped 11.7% in October
Shares of Wal-Mart Stores (NYSE: WMT) popped nearly 12% last month, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The retail behemoth announced a massive new share-repurchase program....
Why GNC Holdings Stock Fell 22.6% in October
Shares of GNC Holdings (NYSE: GNC) dropped nearly 23% last month, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the nutritional supplements retailer delivered....
Better Buy: Wal-Mart Inc. vs. Lowe's Companies Inc.
Retailing can be a brutal business. Profit margins are low, the competition is intense, and shifting consumer tastes mean a company must work constantly even just to maintain its market....