The Stocks Wall Street Is Watching
The following stocks may be
impacted due to significant news as noted:
Retail giant Wal-Mart
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December sales rose 9.5 percent to $31.6 billion, while its same store sales
rose 2.3 percent.
Entertainment giant AOL Time Warner
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is being reported by the Washington Post that it will take a $10 billion charge
due to is deteriorating America Online division.
Electronic retailer Best Buy
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raised its fourth-quarter earnings outlook to $1.05-1.10 per share vs. a
consensus of $1.03.
In the retail sector, Michaels Stores
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has been upgraded by Merrill Lynch to "buy" from "neutral", and Ross Stores
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share vs. a consensus of $0.72 per share.
In the pharmaceutical business, Shire
Pharmaceuticals
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"neutral" from "buy".
Pre-market action:
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FDRY |
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HELE |
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ANF |
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BBY |
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SAP |
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GERN |
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VECO |
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USTR |
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WTSLA |
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CPWR |
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-8%,
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SHPGY |
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CHRS |
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TOO |
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PSS |
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-3.5%.