BEAT THE STREET GAME:
A number of near-term and intermediate-term headwinds are waiting in the wings.
Marek Fuchs mourns careless, self-justifying reasoning by Barron's on Disney.
05/12/08 - 11:57 AM EDT
Gaze Skeptically On This Bullish Tale
Barron's rehashed a month's old tale on Disney's promise, and investors need be afraid.
05/12/08 - 09:43 AM EDT
Many investors get excited when they hear a company plans to focus on Chinese growth -- but Patrick Schultz warns that you need to do your homework and wait for results before you jump in.
05/12/08 - 06:59 AM EDT
Also, earnings are on tap from Sprint Nextel, Wal-Mart and Hewlett-Packard.
05/10/08 - 10:16 AM EDT
Same-Store Sales Can't Discount Profit
The paycheck cycle adds another variable to these monthly reports.
05/10/08 - 12:43 PM EDT
The Talented Blonde Kristin Bentz says don't be fooled by decent same-store sales numbers from retailers. With major markdowns to entice people to spend, retailers aren't making more money, consumers are just spending more wisely.
05/09/08 - 06:04 PM EDT
Circuit City Rises as Buyout Talk Picks Up
The consumer-electronics retailer has agreed to open its books to potential buyer Blockbuster and the video-rental chain's largest shareholder, billionaire investor Carl Icahn.
05/09/08 - 03:52 PM EDT
PetMed Express Could Climb on a Beat
PetMed Express reports financial results on Monday. The heavily shorted stock could climb on a beat.
05/09/08 - 10:34 AM EDT
Thursday's Winners & Losers: Durect
Shares shoot up 19% after earnings.
05/08/08 - 04:42 PM EDT
Also, Costco and other retailers surprise Wall Street with unexpectedly strong sales.
05/08/08 - 03:58 PM EDT
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