From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 15 2011 9:22 AM

In trading on Thursday, general contractors & builders shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1.7%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Meritage Homes (MTH), off about 3.6% and shares of M/I Homes (MHO) off about 3.3% on the day.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 08 2011 4:07 PM

Retailers reported strong sales in the month of June as shoppers were lured back by summer promotions. Target (TGT) saw sales jump 4.5% in stores open more than one year while Costco (COST) reported an increase of 8% over the same time period.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jul 08 2011 4:07 PM

In trading on Thursday, education & training services shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 4.5%. Leading the group were shares of ITT Educational Services (ESI), up about 7.6% and shares of Corinthian Colleges (COCO) up about 7.4% on the day.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jun 24 2011 7:05 AM

Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY) posted fiscal first quarter earnings late yesterday of $180.6 million, or $0.72 per share, compared to $137.6 million, or $0.52 per share, last year. Sales rose 9.7%, to $2.11 billion, on same-stores sales growth of 7%.

From: Market News Video on Thu, Jun 02 2011 8:52 PM

Dillards (DDS) reported sales store sales growth of 2% for May, missing analyst forecasts. Iconic department store retailer Macys (M) reported expectation-beating sales yesterday, ahead of the pack, with same-store sales up 7.4% in May.

From: Market News Video on Tue, May 31 2011 3:44 PM

In trading on Tuesday, computers shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.7%. Leading the group were shares of Agilysys (AGYS), up about 43.5% and shares of Meru Networks (MERU) up about 16.4% on the day.

From: Market News Video on Fri, May 27 2011 9:36 PM

Gordmans Stores (GMAN) posted first quarter earnings late yesterday that rose 14%, to $7.3 million, or $0.38 per share, from $6.4 million, or $0.39 per share, last year, when there were fewer shares outstanding. Net sales at the apparel and home dcor retailer rose 5.2%, to $117.7 millio...

From: Market News Video on Mon, Feb 14 2011 3:28 PM

In trading on Monday, general contractors & builders shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2.2%. Helping drag down the group were shares of M D C Holdings (MDC), off about 6.3% and shares of KB Home (KBH) down about 3% on the day.

From: Market News Video on Thu, Feb 03 2011 6:44 AM

AnnTaylor Stores (ANN) said today it is raising its fourth quarter forecast for earnings following better than expected fourth quarter sales. The ladies retailer said it is now looking for net sales of $515 million for the fourth quarter, compared to a prior forecast of $500 million.

From: Market News Video on Thu, Jan 20 2011 4:55 PM

In trading on Thursday, department stores shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1.5%. Leading the group were shares of Dillards (DDS), up about 17.9% and shares of Sears Holdings (SHLD) up about 5.5% on the day.

From: Market News Video on Fri, Jan 14 2011 10:41 AM

Target (TGT) said today it has agreed to acquire 220 sites currently operated by Zellers, a subsidiary of the Hudsons Bay Company, for $1.825 billion Canadian. Target said the transaction will allow it to open its first stores in Canada beginning in 2013, its first foray beyond the Unit...

From: Market News Video on Thu, Jan 06 2011 9:54 PM

Holiday sales at mall-based clothing retailers have largely disappointed investor and analyst expectations. Limited Brands (LTD) shares are trading lower today despite 5% same-store sales growth in December that was just ahead of analyst expectations.

From: Market News Video on Thu, Jan 06 2011 9:54 PM

Department stores posted same-store sales data for December today, and the results were mixed compared to analyst expectations. Macys (M) reported same-store sales growth of 3.9% in December, below analyst expectations.

From: Market News Video on Thu, Jan 06 2011 9:54 PM

In trading on Thursday, music & electronics Stores shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2.9%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Hhgregg (HGG), down about 7.6% and shares of Sinohub (SIHI) down about 4.4% on the day.

From: Market News Video on Wed, Jan 05 2011 5:58 PM

Family Dollar Stores (FDO) posted a gain in first quarter earnings today that nevertheless missed analyst expectations. Net income rose about 10%, to $74.3 million, or $0.58 per share, compared to $67.6 million, or $0.49 per share, in the same quarter last year.

From: Market News Video on Tue, Jan 04 2011 1:53 PM

This morning, Morgan Stanley downgraded shares of Supervalu (SVU) from equal weight to underweight as the supermarket chain is facing price competition from stores like Target and Wal-Mart. In the report, Morgan Stanley reduced its EPS estimates and set a price target of $7.50.

From: Market News Video on Thu, Dec 23 2010 12:51 PM

In trading Wednesday, Apparel Stores shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1.2%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Finish Line (FINL), off about 6.4% and shares of Shoe Carnival (SCVL) off about 3.7% on the day.

From: Market News Video on Thu, Dec 16 2010 8:46 AM

In trading Wednesday, music & electronics stores shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2.6%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Systemax (SYX), off about 6.3% and shares of Conns (CONN) off about 4.8% on the day.

From: Market News Video on Thu, Dec 16 2010 8:46 AM

In trading Wednesday, the S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples Portfolio ETF (XLPS) is outperforming other ETFs, up about 1.4% on the day. Components of that ETF showing particular strength include shares of Boston Beer (SAM), up about 12.9% and shares of Spartan Stores (SPTN), up about 1.8% o...

From: Market News Video on Mon, Dec 06 2010 6:49 PM

In trading Monday, Music & Electronics Stores shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 1%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Conns (CONN), off about 3.2% and shares of Radioshack (RSH) off about 2.8% on the day.