When IBM raised its buyback authorization by $10 billion on Oct. 26, it was the 259th company to announce repurchase plans in October alone. Citi Investment Research says a long-term trend of rising buybacks has only just begun…
Even as consumers celebrate lower prices, economists fear that widespread price decreases signal more problems ahead for the U.S. economy.
To show the breadth of price declines, we’ve compiled a list of popular products that h…
September retail sales were stronger than expected, raising hopes for the holiday season. But even with the surprising numbers, most merchants are still cautious and treading carefully around skittish consumers.
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How much power should shareholders have when it comes to running a company? Most corporate boards pay little attention to shareholders, but a new rule passed by the SEC may change that, allowing the people who actually own a co…
Holiday sales will rise an estimated 2.3% this year, according to forecasts from the National Retail Federation. It may not sound like much, but it will be a victory for retailers if they can enjoy their first decent year since…