Sirius Blinks in the Satellite-Radio Wars

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It's been less than two weeks since Santa Claus rode down Broadway in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, but he doesn't seem to have brought a ton of shoppers with him.

First, we heard from Wal-Mart (WMT Quote) that business was not exactly robust, and now Sirius (SIRI Quote) is pulling in its horns.

Investors may be on their own shopping spree, buying stocks on Wall Street, but signs are not robust for many retailers for the holiday selling season. ...