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Sobeys to buy 250 Shell gas stations in Canada

Empire Co Ltd's Sobeys grocery chain is expanding its high-margin retail gasoline business in Eastern Canada, announcing plans on Thursday to buy 250 gas stations from Shell Canada.

Michael Kors makes a glitzy market debut

Michael Kors Holdings Ltd stood out in its market debut, keeping pace with star technology sector IPOs and showcasing the resilience of the luxury market even in a gloomy economy.

Apple iPhone 4S: Brazil Release Features Steep Price, No Siri

It may be safe to say that Apple is dominating the mobile market, especially after a recent lawsuit against Motorola. The company has just won a patent debacle against Motorola in regards to Apple's staple "slide to unlock" feature on smartphone

Apple will launch the iPhone 4S in Brazil on midnight Friday, even though the phone will be costly and won't yet feature a working version of Siri.

Thousands of U.S. dollars notes are piling up

'Mass Affluent' But Not Opulent Slice of U.S. Consumers as Scared as the Rest of Us: Report

Two recent reports on the attitudes of the "mass affluent" revealed that consumers in this wealth bracket have a relatively high level of apprehension about their financial future.

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Pros Move Against Mom-and-Pop Investors in December: Report

Two reports released today show two groups, retail investors and professional asset managers, have been moving in markedly different directions in the past two weeks. The armchair stock pickers are getting out of U.S. equities while the pros are claiming they are dumping more cash into the American stock market.

Credit Agricole to Slash 2,350 Jobs

The bulk of the job cuts (1750) will impact the investment banking unit, Cacib.

Investment bank Morgan Stanley is pictured in New York City

Morgan Stanley Returns $700 Million to Real Estate Fund Investors

Morgan Stanley has returned $700 million to investors after its main real estate fund performed weaker than expected, reported the Wall Street Journal.

Lilia Blandin was stabbed to death by her husband in the middle of a Wal-Mart, but the store refused to close afterwards.

Walmart Murder: Lilia Blandin Stabbed To Death By Husband, Shoppers in Shock

Wal-Mart shoppers witnessed Lilia Blandin being stabbed to death by her husband in the middle the store on Saturday. Wal-Mart refused

Manmohan Singh Wants FDI in Retail after March: Bloomberg

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expects to succeed in his push to open the domestic retail market to foreign companies after regional elections conclude by the end of March.

Growth Disappointments Drag India Funds Down

Worries that India's evolution into an economic superpower may be overhyped and signs the government may lack the will to further dismantle a protectionist legacy drove India-themed funds to the bottom of performance league tables in November.

Freeport Indonesia, Strikers in 2-Year Wage Pact

Freeport McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and its Indonesian union signed a pay deal on Wednesday to end a three-month strike that had paralysed output at the world's second-biggest copper mine, a union official and the company said.

Gold Imports to be Increased for Retail Thrust: Rajesh Exports

Rajesh Exports, the world's biggest jewellery maker, expects to raise gold imports by 17 percent next year to power its renewed thrust in the competitive and fragmented local jewellery market as a cushion against a volatile export market.

World's Biggest Jewellry Maker to Import More Gold

India's Rajesh Exports, the world's biggest jewellery maker, expects to raise gold imports 17 percent next year to power its renewed thrust in the competitive and fragmented local jewellery market as a cushion against a volatile export market, its chairman said on Wednesday.

Fed Points to Risks from Europe

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday pointed to turmoil in Europe as a big risk to the U.S. economy, leaving the door open to a further easing of monetary policy even as it noted some improvement in the U.S. labor market.

Fed sees risks from Europe

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday pointed to turmoil Europe as a big risk to the economy, leaving the door open to a further easing of monetary policy even as it noted some improvement in the labor market.

Retail sales growth weak in November

Retail sales grew at their slowest pace in five months in November, tempering expectations for a strong holiday shopping season.

Fed Leaves Policy Steady, Downside Risks Remain

The Federal Reserve on Tuesday left monetary policy on hold but said financial market turbulence posed threats to economic growth, leaving the door open to further easing next year.

Nordstrom: Retail Gem - Stock Review

It's an understatement to say that the Great Recession took its toll on department store chains, but there are survivors, and Nordstrom (JWN) is one.

Gold ETF Holdings Massive But Stable

The amount of gold held in exchange-traded products is near record highs and although the gold price is suffering from investors' desire for the safety of cash, the risk of this $116 billion stash of bullion being jettisoned is distant.

Retail sales rise less than expected in November

Retail sales rose less than expected in November as a drop in receipts for food and beverages weighed against stronger sales of motor vehicles, tempering some of the expectations of a strong holiday shopping season.

Dave Fayram posted the photo of his Galaxy Nexus on Google+.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus selling in Best Buy and Verizon stores - Real Deal or Fake? (VIDEO)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus is yet to hit U.S. shores officially but some lucky Android fans seem to have already acquired the highly anticipated Ice Cream Sandwich-powered smartphone from Best Buy and Verizon retail stores over the weekend.

Watch the Throne: The Rising Reign of Menswear Seen through Ian Velardi’s Namesake Brand

In something akin to King James I's succession of Queen Elizabeth, menswear is poised to overtake womenswear and claim fashion's royal throne.

A pedestrian walks past the NASDAQ building in New York City

Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (URBN, DMND, NFLX, ARNA, DRYS, CLWR, SQQQ, AMZN)

The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market gainers are: Urban Outfitters, Diamond Foods, Netflix, Arena Pharma, DryShips and Clearwire. The top pre-market NASDAQ stock market losers are: ProShares UltraPro Short and Amazon.

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange at the end of the trading day in New York

U.S. Futures Signal Slight Rebound

Futures pointed to a slight rebound on Wall Street on Tuesday, with futures for the S&P 500 up 0.46 percent, Dow Jones futures up 0.41 percent and Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.34 percent at 5:28 a.m. ET.

Gold in Demand Due to Bullion Price Drop

A sharp drop in bullion prices prompted some buying interest on Asia's physical market, but many remained reluctant to purchase large quantities as the year end approaches and the eurozone debt crisis threatens to further sink prices.

European Stocks, Euro Steady After Selloff

The sell-off in European stocks and the euro eased on Tuesday but concerns the region remains a long way from solving its sovereign debt crisis was seen likely to keep the pressure on.