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Family Dollar Is Bad News for Grocers

Uh oh — food is becoming a major draw for dollar stores, and they can easily undersell traditional grocers like Safeway.

Dollar General (DG) Improved Outlook Still Lower Than Expected

Dollar General Corp. (NYSE: DG) reported earnings today, proving again that low-price retail stores continue to have their day in the sun. Dollar General’s second…

Walmart (WMT) to Get Into Convenience Store Business

Realizing their severe limitation in larger cities and urban markets, Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) is planning to move into small convenience stores near you. It’s a…

Markets Muddle, But at Least It’s Forward — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Better-than-expected ISM reading helps indices claw forward, with financial stocks among the biggest beneficiaries. Dollar General was among stocks left behind.

Dollar General Shares – 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The discount retailer is well positioned for a down economy and has room to expand, but rising inflation continues to be a drag. Get our…

Playing JNPR Stock on M&A News? Target These Areas

A rumor that Nokia was considering a takeover of Juniper Networks gave JNPR stock a little push Thursday. Here’s how I plan on profiting off…

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.

Economy, Fed Keep Stocks Down — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

The broader indices fell Thursday as investors digested Fed sentiment and poor economic news. Big losses for the day include VeriFone and Tesla.

Walmart: Hardly a ‘Total Disaster,’ But Worries Remain

The payroll tax hike didn’t hack away at Walmart like a leaked email indicated, and WMT is popping as a result — but that doesn’t…

From Alcoa to Wells Fargo: Prepare for Q4 Earnings Season

We’re on the cusp of earnings season, and although I expect earnings to improve on the whole for the year, not all will prosper. Here’s…

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

Fed Sinks Markets in Mere Minutes — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Stocks took a dip south Thursday right after the release of Fed meeting minutes, though solar stocks were a glaring exception to the day’s trading…

Should I Buy Energizer? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Energizer just announced an aggressive cost-cutting program; will it be enough to get the stock back on track? Get the verdict on ENR.

Should I Buy Wal-Mart? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Its latest report shows why the stock is vulnerable now. A slowing global economy and ever-stronger competition aren’t good for a stock priced so high.

Should I Buy Costco? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Quarterly earnings have goosed the stock higher — but can the warehouse giant maintain the momentum? Here’s our verdict on whether COST shares are a…

Street Suffers Earnings Jitters — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Investors returned to the markets Monday with fresh worries about earnings and the eurozone. Markets dipped, and Alcoa didn’t do much to buoy hopes.

How to Turn $1 Into $1.6 Billion

While the goods used to be garbage, dollar stores have significantly improved their wares — and their stocks are ready for a similar improvement.

SuperValu’s Earnings Message: Stay Away from Grocers!

SuperValu’s numbers spell out the food-sales story — dollar stores and Whole Foods are cramping traditional grocers’ business.

Family Dollar — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Growth opportunities have brought big-fish investor attention to the discount chain.

Wal-Mart Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Competition may continue to keep a lid on the mega-retailer’s growth.

Dollar General Stock — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Dollar General stock recently reported strong earnings, and its stock is at an all-time high — but can the discount retailer stay on momentum’s good…

11 High Dividend Growth Stocks in 2012

This year has been characterized as a record year for dividend distributions paid to shareholders by cash rich companies and here are 11 solid dividend…

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.

Dividends + Buybacks = Great Returns

By mixing stocks from two ETFs with different strategies, one author found a way to easily beat the market. Here are his stock picks for…

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