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FDO Stock: How to Play Rumors of a Walmart Buyout of Family Dollar

A broker research note has discussed the possibility of Walmart buying Family Dollar. Here is how I'm looking to profit from FDO stock.

The Rally for Retail Stocks Might Be Over

Retail stocks have slumped badly in 2014. Is this just a blip, or have retailers lost their market leadership role for good?

More Dollar From FDO: 14 Dividend Stocks Increasing Payouts

Family Dollar (FDO) leads this weeks list of 14 dividend stocks bringing a bigger smile to their shareholders' faces.

3 Dividend Stocks That March to a Different Beat

Finding new sources of monthly income from dividend stocks is a great way to enhance your portfolio. Here are three that fit the bill in different cycles

5 Reasons I Own So Many Individual Dividend Paying Stocks

In the past month, I published the list of dividend holdings I own to my subscribers. Many subscribers were amazed at the number of companies I own; here's why

Dollar Stores Pick Up Where Walmart Lags

Shoppers aren't defaulting to Walmart for bargains anymore -- they're increasingly looking for low-volume, low-price buys at dollar stores DG, DLTR and FDO.

Casey’s: Back on Base, But Will It Score?

After a rough couple quarters, Casey's General Stores enjoys strong same-store sales. But does that mean this smaller retailer is finally back in business?

Dollar General Could Be About to Break Out

Dollar General stock opened higher this morning after the discounter beat analysts expectations. That's a good sign for DG, and for the broader sector.

10 Must-See Charts in the Retail Sector

The retail sector is looking shaky -- with the charts of some key stocks in dangerous territory -- but three retailers have the potential for a breakout.

Analyst: Pick Dollar Tree Over Family Dollar

If you're looking to bet on discount retail, Dollar Tree's probably a better bet than Family Dollar, based on Deutsche Bank analyst outlooks.

Stay Away From (Most) Big Retailers

Despite the apparent recovery, consumers are still being cautious about their spending, which is bad news for most big retail stores. Key word: "most."

Fed Keeps ‘Em Guessing: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Federal Reserve minutes that show a split among members regarding the Fed's easing policy helped lead stocks back up, as markets finished the day mixed

Kroger Buys Harris Teeter: A Smart Move

Grocery chain Kroger has gone shopping and snatched up smaller, higher-end rival Harris Teeter -- a savvy move in an increasingly tough industry.

The Real Walmart Is a ‘Forever Stock’

What's better for security than a company that has long led its industry? How about one that hasn't turned that into an excuse to turn off its creative engines.

Should I Buy Walmart? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Walmart's latest earnings have sparked a weeks-long rough patch for the big-box retailer's stock. So is now the time to strike?

What to Do After Dollar General’s Double Top

Dollar General isn't exactly on the verge of an all-out collapse following Tuesday's haircut, but the short-term picture has become a bit rockier.

Longstanding Dow Streak Halted — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Big moves down in Salesforce.com and Zynga peppered a poor day for the broader markets spurned by concerns over the Fed's future easing plans.

20 Dividend Stocks I Purchased for my IRA Rollover

I recently rolled 401k funds into an IRA and decided to distribute the funds into 20 dividend stocks: here are my picks for the IRA

Retailers’ Q1 Earnings Don’t Imply the Consumer Is Dead

Make no mistake: There's plenty of consumer spending to go around. But investors shouldn't shotgun-blast the retail sector and hope for the best.