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| January 4, 2013 |
| 09:27 EDT |  | BBY, WMT | Best Buy says Wal-Mart Promotions had measurable effect on profits, WSJ says
Due to a price-match guarantee that requires the retailer to match the price of competitor's ads, Best Buy (BBY) said it lost about $65,000 in profit the day Wal-Mart (WMT) announced the promotion. Best Buy felt compelled to match Wal-Mart's advertised $150 price for the iPhone 5 even though it concluded Wal-Mart did not have enough iPhones available. Reference Link |
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| May 15, 2013 |
| 15:11 EDT |  | WMT | Notable companies reporting before tomorrow's open
Notable companies reporting before tomorrow's market open, with earnings consensus, include Wal-Mart (WMT), consensus $1.15; Kohl's (KSS), consensus 58c; Flowers Foods (FLO), consensus 42c; Brady Corp. (BRC), consensus 60c; Prestige Brands (PBH), consensus 35c. |
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| 14:48 EDT |  | WMT | Wal-Mart May 80 straddle priced for 2.6% move into Q1
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| 11:45 EDT | | BBY | Stocks with call strike movement; JCP BBY
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| 09:44 EDT |  | BBY | Best Buy Q1results likley below consensus, says Wedbush
Wedbush expects Best Buy to report Q1 pro-forma results below consensus due to the reclassification of Best Buy Europe as discontinued operations. The firm expects Best Buy's cash flow to decline and continued margin erosion to result in lower earnings. The firm rates shares an Underperform with a $9 price target. |
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| 08:00 EDT | | WMT | Wal-Mart price target raised to $88 from $78 at RW Baird
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| 07:09 EDT | | WMT | Wal-Mart May volatility elevated into Q1 and revenue outlook
Wal-Mart May call option implied volatility is at 39, June is at 15, July and September is at 14; compared to its 26-week average of 17 according to Track Data, suggesting large near term price movement into the expected release of Q1 results on May 16. |
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| May 14, 2013 |
| 18:45 EDT |  | WMT | Wal-Mart says won't sign Bangladesh factory proposal, Bloomberg reports
Wal-Mart says its plan will produce quicker results, according to Bloomberg. |
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| 16:02 EDT | | WMT | Wal-Mart to raise inspection standards, transparency on Bangladesh factories
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| 16:01 EDT | | WMT | Wal-Mart to raise inspection standards on Bangladesh factories
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| 11:51 EDT | | BBY | Stocks with call strike movement; JCP BBY
J.C. Penney (JCP) June 21 call volatility increased 2% to 60, Best Buy (BBY) June 31 call option implied volatility decreased 2% to 59 according to IVolatility. |
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| 11:30 EDT | | WMT | Analysts differ on Wal-Mart sales trends in March, April
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| 08:06 EDT |  | WMT | BofA/Merrill's retail analysts hold an analyst/industry conference call
Global Retail Team discusses key global athletic themes including industry trends, sourcing costs outlook and favorite investment ideas on an Analyst/Industry conference call. Relevant covered companies COLM, COST, DKS, FINL, FL, GES, JNY, NKE, PVH, RL, TGT, UA and WMT may be included on the Analyst/Industry conference call to be held on May 14 at 10 am. |
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| 06:32 EDT | | WMT | Wal-Mart sales improved in March and April, says Jefferies
Jefferies said its research suggests that after a challenging start to the quarter, Wal-Mart's sales improved in March and April. The firm believes Wal-Mart shares will hold current levels or move higher should management confirm its research when reporting Q1 results. Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on Wal-Mart with a $90 price target. |
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| 06:09 EDT | | WMT | Wal-Mart removed from Top Picks Live list at Citigroup
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| May 13, 2013 |
| 11:57 EDT | | BBY | Stocks with call strike movement; FLSR BBY
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| May 10, 2013 |
| 11:31 EDT | | BBY | Stocks with call strike movement; FLSR BBY
First Solar (FSLR) June 60 call volatility decreased 2% to 58, Best Buy (BBY) June 28 up 2% to 60 call option implied volatility decreased 2% to 52 according to IVolatility. |
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| May 9, 2013 |
| 05:46 EDT | | WMT | Wal-Mart investing $16.3M for food safety in China, WSJ reports
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| May 8, 2013 |
| 12:07 EDT | | BBY | Stocks with call strike movement; BBY MNST
Best Buy (BBY) June 29 call option implied volatility decreased 2% to 59, Monster Beverage (MNST) May 62.5 call option implied volatility decreased 1% to 64 according to IVolatility. |
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| 12:06 EDT | | BBY | Stocks with call strike movement; BBY MNST
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| 07:44 EDT | | BBY, WMT | BofA/Merrill's retail analysts hold an analyst/industry conference call
Specialty Retail Analyst Hutchinson provides an update on April monthly sales, earnings and industry trends on an Analyst/Industry conference call. Relevant covered companies BBBY, BBY, BJ, CHS, COH, COST, DG, DLTR, FDO, FL, GPS, KR, KSS, LOW, M, NDN, PLCE, SKS, SWY, TGT, TJX, WMT and ZLC may be included on the Analyst/Industry conference call to be held on May 9 at 1 pm. |
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