Opening glance: Broadline retailers up with Macy's

Amid a difficult economic environment, investors were relieved that Macy's results weren't worse. Stocks also gained after a better-than-expected government report on inflation eased some fears about rising prices.

Here's how some broadline retailers and department stores fared early trading:

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., up 60 cents to $57.01.

Target Corp., up 69 cents to $53.94.

Macy's Inc., up $1.52, or 6.3 percent, to $25.58.

J.C. Penney Co., up 51 cents to $44.56.