International Business News - URBN 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 Shares in teen apparel retailers were mixed Friday after the House voted to approve the government's $700 billion financial rescue plan. Last week the stock market went into a tailspin after the House rejected an earlier version of the plan, although it recovered somewhat the next day. On Wednesday, the Senate approved a revised bill that added tax breaks and increased the limit on federal deposit insurance. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/teen-apparel-shares-mixed-after-bailout-passes.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:35:59 EDT Among the premarket activity stories for Monday, Sept. 29, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Oppenheimer & Co. analyst Terry McEvoy on Monday upgraded the shares of National City Corp. to "Outperform" from "Perform," saying a recent sell-off in the stock is unwarranted. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080929/premarket-roundup-national-city-tiffany.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:48:32 EDT An analyst on Monday upgraded three apparel companies amid a sector-wide sales slump due to their relatively cheap share prices, despite the difficult economic environment. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080929/ahead-of-the-bell-3-apparel-retailers-upgraded.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:19:02 EDT An analyst on Monday downgraded Urban Outfitters Inc., based on weakening sales trends over the past two weeks sector-wide as well as the company's current stock price. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080929/ahead-of-the-bell-urban-outfitters-downgraded.htm Mon, 29 Sep 2008 06:37:59 EDT Among the premarket activity stories for Friday, Sept. 26, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of American International Group Inc. sank in premarket trading Friday, as investors reacted to the news that the insurer's former chief executive will unload his stock. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080926/premarket-roundup-aig-urban-outfitters.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:03:27 EDT Despite weakness in the U.S. economy and softening consumer spending, Urban Outfitters Inc. has outperformed because of strong brands and continued growth opportunities, analysts said Friday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080926/ahead-of-the-bell-analysts-tout-urban-outfitters.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:24:12 EDT Urban Outfitters Inc. on Wednesday named James Bidwell managing director of Anthropologie in Europe, a new post created as the apparel retailer eyes expansion there. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080924/urban-outfitters-hires-europe-executive.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:46:19 EDT Specialty apparel retailers declined on Wednesday, as the broader market continued to slide amid concerns about the financial sector and as an analyst said she expects a difficult fall sales season. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080917/sector-snap-specialty-apparel-retailers-fall.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:09:19 EDT Shares of teen retailers dropped Tuesday, following the general market down for a second day as the financial sector faces continued uncertainty. Investors have concerns about insurer American International Group Inc. and are awaiting the Federal Reserve's decision on interest rates later in the day. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080916/teen-apparel-retailers-decline-along-with-market.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2008 10:05:28 EDT Several teen apparel retailers fell on Tuesday, with Wet Seal Inc. one of the biggest decliners as an analyst downgraded the stock. However, it was not the only decliner in the sector, as teen retailers gave back gains from a surge yesterday in the market. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080909/teen-apparel-retailers-give-back-gains-from-rally.htm Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:06:22 EDT Teen apparel retailers mainly fell on Friday, capping a weak when many reported weak August same-store sales amid a difficult back-to-school season. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. was one of the biggest decliners, after a Citi Investment Research analyst downgraded the company to "Sell" from "Buy" late Thursday. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080905/sector-wrap-teen-apparel-retailers-sink.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:26:12 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Tuesday, Sept. 2, from AP Financial News: WASHINGTON (AP)--GameStop Corp. shares rose more than 3 percent Tuesday after the video game retailer said it is splitting the chairman and CEO functions in order to meet the challenges of fast growth and rapid overseas expansion into 16 countries. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080902/movers-roundup-gamestop-urban-outfitters.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:54:19 EDT Shares of Urban Outfitters Inc. reached an all-time high on Tuesday, as an analyst said the teen apparel retailer will likely outperform peers in the third quarter. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080902/urban-outfitters-shares-reach-all-time-high.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:13:10 EDT At the Arden B clothing store on Fifth Avenue, dance music is pumping and sale signs are everywhere, but Sara Chidester walks out empty-handed. "Nothing caught my eye," said the 28-year-old resident physician, a New Yorker. Chidester said she usually shops at J. Crew and Banana Republic. http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/119494-teen-brands-growing-pains.jpg http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080831/teen-apparel-stores-see-secondary-brands-struggle.htm http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080831/teen-apparel-stores-see-secondary-brands-struggle.htm Sun, 31 Aug 2008 15:05:59 EDT Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq Stock Market: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., up 22 cents at $58.10 http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080814/wal-mart-amr-starbucks-among-big-movers.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:47:08 EDT Among the earnings stories for Thursday, Aug. 14, from AP Financial News: PHILADELPHIA (AP)--Apparel retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. on Thursday said second-quarter profit rose 79 percent, helped by cost cutting and higher sales at its three store concepts. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080814/earnings-roundup-urban-outfitters-jm-smucker.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:57:54 EDT Apparel retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. on Thursday said second-quarter profit rose 79 percent, helped by cost cutting and higher sales at its three store concepts. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080814/higher-sales-boost-urban-outfitters-2q-results.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 06:30:50 EDT Clothing retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. said Thursday its second-quarter sales at stores open at least one year rose 13 percent on growth across all brands. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080807/urban-outfitters-2q-same-store-sales-up-13-percent.htm Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:42:01 EDT Among the premarket stories for Friday, August 1, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)_ Shares of drug maker Schering-Plough Corp. fell in premarket trading Friday following the Food and Drug Administration's surprise rejection of the company's anesthesia-recovery treatment. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080801/premarket-roundup-schering-plough-urban-outfitters.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:23:46 EDT Shares of Urban Outfitters Inc. could rise on Friday after the teen apparel retailer said second-quarter sales were strong amid a difficult environment. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080801/ahead-of-the-bell-urban-outfitters.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:54:24 EDT