Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)
Everyone knows the story here: Sam Walton started with one store in Rogers, Arkansas, in 1962, and now the massive stores are everywhere. The average Wal-Mart has groceries, electrical appliances, clothing ??? everything from organic greens to massive big-screen TVs. If you're into wholesale clubs, check out the related Sam's Club stores.
Sector Update: Consumer Shares Up on Strong CVS Earnings
09:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, 02/08/2010 (MidnightTrader) -- Dow Jones U.S. Consumer Services Index: 269.45 Friday regular session close
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WMT: -0.73%
MCD: +0.11%
DIS: +0.81%
HD: +1.50%
CVS: +7.02%
Consumer shares are trending higher ahead of the opening bell Monday, lifted by CVS Caremark Corp.'s (CVS) strong fourth quarter earnings. The retailer said demand for 90-day supplies of medicines pushed up profits. CVS's fourth quarter profit rose 11 percent from a year ago, with net income reaching $1.05 billion, or 79 cents per share after adjusting for one-time items. Wall Street analysts had on average expected 78 cents per share.
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February262012West Mountain Capital Corp. expected to report Fiscal Year 2011 results on February 26, 2012. This event was calculated by Capital IQ (Created on December 2, 2011).
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May172012Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to Report Q1, 2013 Results on May 17, 2012
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June 12012Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Annual General Meeting, Jun 01, 2012
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June 12012Wal-Mart Stores Inc. - Shareholder/Analyst Call
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August162012Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to Report Q2, 2013 Results on Aug 16, 2012
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