International Business News - BBBY http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif An analyst initiating coverage of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. gave the specialty home retailer a rating of "Underperform" in a research note Friday. Friedman, Billings, Ramsey analyst Stephen Chick gave the Union, N.J.-based retailer a $26.50 per-share price target--representing a roughly 18 percent downside from the company's current stock price. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080905/bed-bath-beyond-issued-underperform-rating.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:34:02 EDT Eleven more retailers have recalled Simplicity bassinets, bringing the total to 17 that have decided to recall the infant beds, which are linked to the deaths of two babies. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/more-retailers-recall-simplicity-bassinets.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:30:38 EDT An analyst said Tuesday that home store Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is poised to reap additional benefits if rival Linens 'n Things continues to close stores. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080812/bed-bath-beyond-benefits-from-linens-woes.htm Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:35:36 EDT An analyst said Thursday that Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. remains one of the "best operators" in its sector and will likely withstand the nation's economic downturn better than many of its competitors. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/analyst-says-bed-bath-beyond-well-positioned.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:49:13 EDT An analyst says Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is poised to gain market share as the home furnishings industry consolidates. William Blair & Co. analyst Jack Murphy told investors in a research note late Tuesday that the Union, N.J.-based specialty home retailer will likely benefit if low-end department store chain Mervyns LLC is forced into bankruptcy protection, closes stores or liquidates assets. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080723/analyst-consolidation-may-help-bed-bath-beyond.htm Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:07:49 EDT An analyst said Friday that the sales environment for specialty home retailers appears to have rapidly deteriorated so far this month, which could hurt second-quarter results for Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080718/analyst-bed-bath-beyond-could-see-slow-sales.htm Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:45:57 EDT Commerce Department data due out Friday are expected to show solid gains in personal income and spending levels in May, driven by rebate checks being sent to taxpayers. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080627/ahead-of-the-bell-income-and-spending.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 06:14:55 EDT The Standard & Poor's 500 Index dropped Thursday after sharply higher oil prices and bearish analyst comments on the financial and automotive sectors sent Wall Street tumbling. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080626/s-p-500-leaders-laggards-mtg-bbby.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:24:34 EDT The Nasdaq 100 index plunged on Thursday as negative news in the automotive and financial sectors and a spike in crude oil prices weighed on Wall Street. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080626/nasdaq-100-leaders-and-laggards-bbby-rimm.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:03:23 EDT The Nasdaq 100 index tumbled in midday trading as Wall Street seemed under assault on all sides by negative news in the automotive and financial sectors, and a spike in crude oil prices. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080626/midday-leaders-and-laggards-nasdaq-100.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:21:08 EDT The Standard & Poor's 500 Index fell sharply at midday amid a stream of negative market news, including a spike in oil prices and a downgrade for beleaguered automaker General Motors Corp. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080626/midday-leaders-laggards-s-p-500.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:17:51 EDT Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. rose Thursday morning after the home furnishings retailer reported better-than-expected results in its fiscal first quarter despite weakness in the U.S. economy. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080626/out-of-the-gate-bed-bath-beyond-rises.htm Thu, 26 Jun 2008 09:56:53 EDT Among the earnings stories for Wednesday, June 25, from AP Financial News: Top stories: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080625/earnings-roundup-nike-research-in-motion.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:35:52 EDT Home furnishings and appliance retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. said Wednesday its fiscal first-quarter profit tumbled 27 percent, as costs outweighed sales growth. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080625/bed-bath-beyond-shares-up-on-1q-results.htm Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:45:42 EDT Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. reports earnings for its fiscal first quarter on Wednesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080623/earnings-preview-bed-bath-beyond.htm Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:58:10 EDT An analyst on Wednesday said home-furnishings retailer Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. is not likely to benefit as rival Linens 'n Things closes some stores as part of a bankruptcy protection plan. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080521/analyst-backs-sell-rating-on-bed-bath-beyond.htm Wed, 21 May 2008 15:57:38 EDT The Nasdaq 100 dropped in midday trading Friday as crude oil prices set an all-time high yet again, offsetting positive data showing new home construction jumped in April. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080516/midday-leaders-and-laggards-nasdaq-100.htm Fri, 16 May 2008 11:56:09 EDT Investors knew the first three months of the year were bad for companies, but now it looks like they were downright abysmal and that there might be more pain to come. With the nation's banks releasi... http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/39631-wall-street.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080413/investors-await-bank-earnings-this-week.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080413/investors-await-bank-earnings-this-week.htm Sun, 13 Apr 2008 14:25:55 EDT Stocks fluctuated Thursday as investors weighed mixed sales figures from major retailers and a drop in unemployment claims. The Labor Department said initial claims for unemployment benefits fell by... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080410/stocks-waver-after-mixed-retail-data.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:56:35 EDT Stocks were poised to open lower Thursday as investors, anxious about the financial health of the average U.S. consumer, digested mostly poor sales figures from major retailers and a dip in last week... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080410/stock-futures-dip-on-weak-retail-data.htm Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:53:21 EDT