Jamie Paton

Update: Consolidated Stores to Sell KB Toys

By Jamie Paton

The company said it would sell the division for roughly $300 million, less than it paid for the firm.

04:07PM 11/15/00

Update: Wal-Mart Meets, J.C. Penney Beats Expectations

By Jamie Paton

Many retailers are struggling to shelter themselves from a slowdown in consumer spending.

04:11PM 11/14/00

Update: Cendant Makes Bid Valued at $935 Million for Rest of Avis

By Jamie Paton

The franchising giant currently owns about 18% of Avis.

04:22PM 11/13/00

Update: Best Buy, Ames Get Pummeled After Warnings

By Jamie Paton

Ames is also cutting jobs, closing stores and taking a charge.

04:28PM 11/09/00

Gap Meets Lowered Expectations; Kmart Disappoints

By Jamie Paton

Shares of both drop on the data.

04:16PM 11/09/00

Fingerhut Woes Hit Federated

By Jamie Paton

Operating earnings dropped 32%.

04:14PM 11/08/00

MetLife Meets Estimates as Earnings Jump 26%

By Jamie Paton

The insurance giant reported earnings of 49 cents a share.

04:15PM 11/07/00

Update: Comcast Revenue Jumps 9%

By Jamie Paton

Operating cash flow increased 12%.

04:25PM 11/06/00

Update: Viacom Looks to Expand Ad Revenue With Purchase of BET Parent

By Jamie Paton

The move valued at $3 billion gives Viacom access to a key demographic area -- Black Americans.

04:24PM 11/03/00

Update: PSINet Dives 56% on Weak Earnings, Bleak Financial Outlook

By Jamie Paton

Adding fuel to the fire, the company president also stepped down.

05:43PM 11/02/00