Nine Valentine’s Day Stocks to Sweeten Your Portfolio

Spending for the lovers’ holiday this year is expected to climb 5.8% over 2009, and that spells opportunity for investors. Here are some greeting card, candy, jewelry, flower and restaurant stocks that could get a lift from swe…

Bargain Hunters Marked Down December’s Retail Sales

Many shoppers who took advantage of the early holiday sales in November held back and forced retailers to cut prices as Christmas neared. Despite increases in luxury spending, the results show that mainstream consumers remain f…

Black Friday Should Help Boost November Retail Sales

With Black Friday providing a strong kick start to the holiday shopping season, major retailers are on track to see increases of 3% to 4% over last year when they release November sales figures on Thursday.
Con…

Black Friday Should Help Boost November Retail Sales

With Black Friday providing a strong kick start to the holiday shopping season, major retailers are on track to see increases of 3% to 4% over last year when they release November sales figures on Thursday.
Con…