Face-Off on Stocks: Costco, BJ’s, Wal-Mart

Retail stocks tend to rise ahead of other sectors in the early stages of an economic recovery, and so far, following a familiar pattern, both up-market and discount chains have benefited at the expense of middle-market players. So is it time to buy stock in wholesale clubs?

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Avon Rises in German Trading on Reports of L’Oreal Bid

Avon Products Inc. (AVP) gained in trading on the Germany stock market after British newspaper The Daily Mail said L’Oreal SA (LRLCY) may bid for the company.

Avon’s German-traded shares advanced 6.2% from the Oct. 11 closing price in New York to $35.22 at 12:59pm in Frankfurt, Bloomberg News said.

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That would give the company, which is based in New York, a market value of $15.1…

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