| Similar Articles |
|---|
 |
The Motley Fool
August 14, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Is It Time to Put Wal-Mart on Pause? As expected, Wal-Mart had a solid second quarter. However, given upcoming challenges, it makes sense that some investors may want to say "when" on the discount retailer's stock, at least for the time being.   |
The Motley Fool
May 17, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Still Stalled Out The discount giant can't seem to jump-start its U.S. sales. |
The Motley Fool
March 21, 2006
Mike Cianciolo |
Big Boxes Stack Up Comps Big-box retailers reported strong same-store sales for February. Do these companies deserve an extra look from investors? |
The Motley Fool
August 19, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Depressing Times for Discounters Are consumers so cash-strapped that even discount retailers have become dangerous? |
The Motley Fool
February 22, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Woe Is Wal-Mart This year, there were no holly jolly holidays for the discount giant. |
The Motley Fool
March 5, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Costco Hangs Tough It's a good time to be a discount retailer. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart Just Can't Win U.S. sales improved, but deep discounts deteriorated profit. |
The Motley Fool
November 13, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Wild About Wal-Mart ... and Everybody Else Shares surge after the world's biggest retailer reports increased sales and net income in the third quarter; the "halo effect" spreads to other retailers. |
The Motley Fool
September 27, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Target: Bull's-eye or Bear Trap? Is this discount retailer a good buy right now? Some say no. |
The Motley Fool
May 13, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Wigging Out Over Wal-Mart Are the good times over for the discount retailing giant? |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2006
Mike Cianciolo |
The Big-Box Big Dog Costco's comps are head and shoulders above the competition. However, wise investors know there are a plethora of other measures that must be taken into account before making a purchase. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Worries Aren't Over Yet Sales still struggle in the United States. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2007
Michael Leibert |
Dueling Fools: Wal-Mart Bear Rebuttal Wal-Mart's management will someday get out of the way of the company's share price, rewarding long-term shareholders, but that day continues to seem distant. |
The Motley Fool
February 19, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Back in Its Element Wal-Mart continues to show considerable strength -- despite signs of a worsening economy -- or perhaps because of them. |
The Motley Fool
April 10, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Retail Comps Cower in March Consumer-centric companies stumbled last month as shoppers pinched pennies. |
The Motley Fool
June 8, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Target Whacks Wal-Mart Investors, one month of sales data doesn't make a good investment thesis, of course, but Target has outshined Wal-Mart many times over the last year and so investors probably see a pattern emerging. |
The Motley Fool
August 13, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
When Discounts Aren't Enough Wal-Mart's quarter wasn't great. Should investors cut and run? |
The Motley Fool
April 12, 2007
Mike Cianciolo |
The Easter Bunny Boosts Wal-Mart The retailer posted a surprise gain in same-store sales for March. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
January 2, 2007
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Play It Again, Sam Walton Despite a disappointing November that found comps sliding by 0.1%, the world's largest retailer bounced back during the critical holiday shopping season, posting a 1.6% uptick in same-store sales for the month of December. |
The Motley Fool
October 11, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Better Than Target?!? Target's same-store sales in September rose a mere 1.2%, compared to an impressive 6.7% comps increase this time last year. |
The Motley Fool
February 18, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
All's Well for Wal-Mart It wasn't an exciting fourth quarter, but Wal-Mart's still holding its own. |
The Motley Fool
January 8, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Digging Through Retail's Rubble Many retailers, including Wal-Mart, came up empty-handed during the holidays. |
The Motley Fool
July 11, 2008
Rich Duprey |
Stimulating Wal-Mart's Bottom Line After the rebate checks, careful consumers will continue to turn to the discount retailer. |
The Motley Fool
May 6, 2004
Phil Wohl |
Hitting the Wal-Mart There were very few surprises when retailers reported their April sales figures this morning and leading the list of mild underperformers was Wal-Mart, the country's largest retailer. |
The Motley Fool
July 6, 2006
Nathan Parmelee |
Wal-Mart: Still a Bargain Wal-Mart's same-store sales didn't set the world on fire, but they're good enough. Investors should not underestimate this retailer. |
The Motley Fool
May 20, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Danger for Discounters? Discount retail giants Wal-Mart and Target both reported surprising first-quarter earnings this week. Is Wal-Mart losing its advantage? And what's the macro message here? |
The Motley Fool
November 9, 2007
Alyce Lomax |
Aha: Wal-Mart's Not Better Than Target Whereas many retailers had a pretty miserable October, Target showed notable strength, with same-store sales increasing by 4.1%. |
The Motley Fool
December 28, 2009
Dave Mock |
3 Reasons to Sell Target Today Not everyone is on the buy side. |
The Motley Fool
October 8, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
A Bulk Bright Spot in Dark Times One retailer seems like a safe haven in these difficult times for consumers. |
The Motley Fool
February 18, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Has Wal-Mart Hit the Wall? Should investors search for greener retail-stock pastures? |
The Motley Fool
March 7, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Retail's Frosty February Last month wasn't too bad. The months ahead? Fasten your seat belts. |
The Motley Fool
May 20, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Taking Aim at Target The discount retailer's tough times may add up to discount times for investors. |
The Motley Fool
November 13, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Is Wal-Mart Really Recession-Proof? The discount giant isn't immune to recession, but it's still a strong survivor. |
The Motley Fool
October 11, 2007
Kristin Graham |
Wal-Mart Saves Money and the Market Wal-Mart's increased guidance was cause for relief on Wall Street; causing all retail stocks to trade up. |
The Motley Fool
November 16, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Is Wal-Mart Warming Up? The temperature may be cooling down, but is Wal-Mart's holiday season warming up? The retailer's third-quarter earnings increased 12.7% to $2.29 billion, or $0.54 per share. |
The Motley Fool
November 30, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Brother, Can You Spare a (Five and) Dime? Investors, some hubs of cheap retail are struggling, but not all of them. |
The Motley Fool
August 16, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Big Problem Isn't Fixed Investors, don't ignore the recurring problem: U.S. sales are still a drag. |
The Motley Fool
June 14, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Best Buy Deserves More Respect Best Buy's first-quarter earnings report was no blowout, but value-minded investors should give the electronics retailer props nonetheless. |
The Motley Fool
December 8, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
No Cheaper Shot at Costco Missed expectations at the discount retailer? No problem. |
The Motley Fool
April 9, 2009
Alyce Lomax |
Retail March Madness March retail comps data shows some surprises and some consistency. |
The Motley Fool
July 11, 2006
Nathan Parmelee |
Costco's Intriguing Sales Trends Like Wal-Mart, Costco makes more money from fewer customer visits. Investors, take note. |
The Motley Fool
October 15, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
What Happened to Wal-Mart's Low Prices? The discount retailer's prices are rolling both ways. |
The Motley Fool
December 21, 2011
Shubh Datta |
What 2012 Holds for Wal-Mart Will Wal-Mart correct itself next year? |
The Motley Fool
June 5, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
In Retail, It's a Buyer's Market Giving shoppers what they want is easier for some retailers than others. |
The Motley Fool
March 3, 2011
Alyce Lomax |
Costco Succeeds Where Rivals Falter The warehouse retailer's sales put it ahead of the pack. |
The Motley Fool
June 30, 2010
Alyce Lomax |
Should Wal-Mart's Shakeup Worry You? Wal-Mart's executive shuffling is newsworthy, if not exactly exciting, but it doesn't seem like much reason for shareholder alarm. |
The Motley Fool
December 14, 2006
Alyce Lomax |
Costco Keeps Bulking It Up Despite recent price wars, Costco's first quarter pleased investors. |
The Motley Fool
July 5, 2005
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Wal-Mart's Summer of Love The world's largest retailer comes through with a better-than-expected June showing. |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2010
Jim Royal |
The Secret Hiding Spot for Retailers' Growth Turn to the global economy. |
The Motley Fool
February 12, 2008
Alyce Lomax |
Wal-Mart's Foreign Flameout? The discount giant's Japanese unit continues to struggle. |
