From: RTTNews.com on Wed, May 25 2011 1:38 PM

All three majors are posting gains midday despite a drop in durable goods orders. The Treasury Department basically broke even this week after selling its stock of AIG. Martha Stewart will rejoin her company’s board. Costco said a rise in gasoline sales actually hurt its profit margins i...

From: RTTNews.com on Wed, May 25 2011 11:42 AM

Stocks are diving into the red Wednesday as investors buck the latest read on the economy. Orders for big ticket manufactured items sank in April. US mortgage applications edged higher last week. France’s Finance Minister Christine Lagarde has officially thrown her hat into the ring to become the...

From: RTTNews.com on Wed, Mar 02 2011 5:37 AM

BJ’s Wholesale, Costco, Joy Global and Staples are due to report earnings results before the open. The ADP jobs report is coming at 8:15 a.m. ET. The Federal Reserve will release its Beige Book at 2 p.m. ET.

From: RTTNews.com on Wed, Dec 08 2010 11:04 AM

Stocks are moving with a touch of upside out the gate Wednesday. Fortune Brands will split into three separate businesses, spinning off its security and golf products segments. McDonald’s reported disappointing sales results for November. Costco beat the street with its quarterly report card. Me...

From: RTTNews.com on Wed, Dec 08 2010 5:05 AM

It’s a light calendar on Wednesday. Costco and Imperial Sugar are expected to report earnings before the opening bell. MBA Mortgage Applications data is expected at 7 a.m. ET. The Energy Information Administration will release crude oil inventory data at 10:30 a.m. ET. Diamond Foods and ...

From: RTTNews.com on Mon, Oct 04 2010 5:18 AM

Factory orders data is coming at 10 a.m. ET for August. Pending home sales data is also due at that time. More economic data is scheduled later in the week, highlighted by employment reports on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. ISM services and consumer credit reports are also on the way. Meanwhil...

From: RTTNews.com on Thu, Jul 08 2010 4:58 PM

Many retailers said their sales in June got a boost from warmer weather and holiday promotions. Limited Brands, Abercrombie and Zumiez all topped in the month. However, Costco, BJ’s and Target fell short of expectations.

From: RTTNews.com on Thu, May 27 2010 11:05 AM

Stocks are climbing at the start. The US economy continued to grow in the first quarter, though at a slower pace than originally reported. Meanwhile, the number of people filing for first time unemployment benefits ticked lower last week. In earnings, Costco Wholesale posted a jump in ...

From: RTTNews.com on Thu, Apr 08 2010 4:25 PM

Retail sales hit record highs in March thanks to an early Easter, and a more optimistic consumer. Ninety percent of retailers, ranging from wholesaler Costco to high-end Saks beat estimates in the month. Kohl’s was the biggest winner in March.

From: RTTNews.com on Thu, Dec 10 2009 5:05 AM

Ciena, Costco, Dollar General, Gildan Activewear and Smithfield Foods are on the earnings calendar before the bell. On the economic front, initial jobless claims data is coming at 8:30 a.m. Also at that time, the October trade balance report will be unveiled. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary T...

From: RTTNews.com on Wed, Oct 07 2009 5:36 AM

Costco and Family Dollar headline the earnings slate before the opening bell Wednesday. On the economic front, the MBA mortgage applications report is due at 7 a.m. ET. The Energy Information Administration’s weekly crude oil inventory report is due at 10:30 a.m. ET. Alcoa and Ruby Tuesday are o...

From: RTTNews.com on Thu, May 28 2009 6:18 AM

Housing and employment data highlights Thursday’s calendar, as do a continuation of earnings reports. Costco is among the companies scheduled to report before the opening bell. At 8:30 a.m. ET, durable goods orders and initial jobless claims reports are expected. Meanwhile, at 10 a.m. ET, we...