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New jobless claims lowest since January

The number of U.S. workers filing new claims for jobless benefits last week fell to the lowest level since January, the government said on Thursday, evidence the hard-hit labor market may be slowly improving.

Stocks fall as stronger dollar weighs

U.S. stocks fell on Thursday as a stronger dollar weighed on commodity-linked shares and a guarded outlook from Wal-Mart Stores Inc led to worries about the strength of consumer spending.

Walmart set for extremely competitive holiday

Wal-Mart Stores Inc expects an extremely competitive holiday shopping season, but its treasurer said on Thursday that weekly price cuts are driving consumers to its U.S. stores and Walmart.com is seeing record hits after it slashed book prices.

Wal-Mart profit rises, but holiday view light

Wal-Mart Stores Inc posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday, but forecast earnings during the key holiday quarter that could miss Wall Street estimates as its customers face rising unemployment.

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Wal-Mart profit rises but Q4 view light

Wal-Mart Stores Inc reported a higher quarterly profit as the world's biggest retailer clamped down on inventory and controlled expenses, but forecast earnings for the current period that could miss current Wall Street estimates.

Wal-Mart Q3 profit rises but Q4 view light

Stock futures down ahead of Wal-Mart results, jobless claims

Stock index futures fell on Thursday as investors awaited earnings from retail giant Wal-Mart after the Dow and the Standard & Poor's 500 index closed at 13-month highs in the previous session.

Tech Round Up: HP aquires 3com for $2.7 Bln, Motorola looking at selling unit, Bing-Wolfram Alfa partner

US based personal computer maker Hewlett-Packard announced Wednesday it is acquiring 3Com. This acquisition deal is worth $ 2.7 billion, or $7.90 a share.

Retailers in focus as earnings season wraps up

U.S. retailers are poised to defy gloom this week as earnings expectations have improved, but the big test will be what they say about holiday shopping.

Stocks eye retailers as jobless ranks grow

As unemployment in the United States edges above 10 percent, anxious investors will look to earnings reports from major retailers for signs of life in the beaten-up consumer.

Stocks eye retailers as jobless ranks swell

As unemployment in the United States edges above 10 percent, anxious investors will look to earnings reports from major retailers for signs of life in the beaten-up consumer.

Dollar General set to price at rich valuation

Dollar General is set to go public next week, but the discount retailer could see mixed results in its closely watched initial public offering as its private equity backers have valued the company richly.

Walmart.com offers top 10 pre-order DVD movie titles at $10

Wal-Mart Stores Inc is offering its top 10 pre-order DVD movie titles at just $10 and free home delivery on its entire assortment of DVD and Blu-ray titles in another move to win holiday sales.

Online holiday sales seen up 8 percent

U.S. online sales are expected to rise 8 percent this holiday season, with mass market retailers who can offer discounts performing best, according to Forrester Research Inc.

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Wal-Mart announces second round of toy price cuts

Wal-Mart Stores Inc on Monday announced its second round of price cuts on toys as the world's biggest retailer backs up its intention to be the price leader this holiday shopping season.

Target.com expands free shipping ahead of holidays

Target Corp is expanding the number of items that qualify for free shipping on its website and rolling out the shipping promotion two weeks earlier than last year as it looks to win holiday sales.

Till death do us part: Walmart.com selling caskets

Wal-Mart Stores Inc is now catering to its shoppers' needs from cradle to grave.

UPDATE 4-RadioShack revenue tops Street view; shares soar

Electronics chain RadioShack Corp posted quarterly revenue that topped Wall Street expectations, helped by its push in mobile phones and calling plans, sending its shares up 16 percent to a year high.

RadioShack revenue tops Street view; shares rise

RadioShack Corp reported higher-than-expected revenue in the third quarter, and the electronics retailer's shares rose 4.7 percent in premarket trading.

RadioShack profit misses estimates

RadioShack Corp's quarterly profit missed estimates by one cent on weak demand for its converter boxes, laptop computers and wireless accessories.

Booksellers ask Justice Dept to probe price wars

The American Booksellers Association has asked the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate a recent price war on books sold online between such retail giants as Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Amazon.com Inc and Target Corp ahead of the holidays.

Wal-Mart shrinks U.S. supercenters, sees tepid sales

The Wal-Mart supercenter is getting downsized.

Amazon soars above Street view, shares skyrocket

Amazon.com Inc on Thursday posted quarterly profit that handily beat Wall Street estimates and said holiday sales could come in far above expectations, sending its shares up 15 percent to their highest level in nearly a decade.

Amazon.com beats Street, may see blow-out holiday

Amazon.com Inc on Thursday posted quarterly profit that handily beat Wall Street estimates and said holiday sales could come in far above expectations, sending shares of the world's largest online retailer up 8 percent.

Wal-Mart keeps conservative U.S. store growth plan

Wal-Mart Stores Inc said on Thursday it will keep its conservative approach to U.S. expansion as it pours resources into renovating stores or exploring higher-return investments abroad.