2 hours ago - By Associated Press
Apparel retailer Aeropostale Inc. said Wednesday its profit rose 47 percent in the third quarter as sales climbed by a double-digit percentage. But shares tumbled after-hours as the company's outlook disappointed Wall Street.
3 hours ago - By Dana Fields, AP Business Writer
Shoe retailer Collective Brands Inc. said Wednesday its third-quarter profits fell 22 percent but its sales rose slightly thanks to factors including a plug from Oprah Winfrey.
10 hours ago - By Marley Seaman, AP Health Writer
Walgreen Co. said Wednesday that demand for flu shots and related products has tapered off, leading to disappointing sales in November for the drugstore chain.
17 hours ago - By Jim Kuhnhenn, Associated Press Writer
House Democrats cleared a crucial hurdle Wednesday in their drive to expand the government's power over Wall Street even as black lawmakers warned that they would use their votes as leverage to secure more economic aid to African-American communities.
Dec 1 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Wednesday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:

Nov 29 - By Stephen Bernard, AP Business Writer
Investors may have to do some emotional juggling as the trading week begins.

Nov 26 - By Pan Pylas, AP Business Writer
Late buying pushed European stock markets to close modestly higher Wednesday but investors around the world remained focused on key economic news emerging in the next few days about the pace of the global economic recovery.

Nov 25 - By Sara Lepro, AP Business Writer
The stock market struggled but held its ground Wednesday as an upbeat assessment of the economy from the Federal Reserve offset drops in banks and energy companies.
Nov 25 - By Associated Press
Shares of Coldwater Creek Inc. slumped Wednesday after the women's apparel retailer posted a third-quarter loss that missed Wall Street's expectations.

Nov 24 - By Mark Williams, AP Energy Writer
Oil prices climbed Tuesday as the dollar weakened and new figures showed energy demand for crude may be growing in China.

Nov 24 - By Howard Fineman, msnbc.com - Only on msnbc.com
- With its pomp and glitter, a White House state dinner is a symbol as much as a meal — social evidence of the central leadership role that America plays in world affairs.
Nov 23 - By The Associated Press, Only on msnbc.com
The following stocks were among those that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:

Nov 23 - By Jeannine Aversa, AP Economics Writer
A flurry of good news this week — including falling jobless claims, stronger consumer spending and higher new-home sales — suggests the economic rebound, modest though it is, might just be here to stay.
Nov 22 - By Eve Tahmincioglu, Career and labor reporter
Throughout Shuki Khalili’s career, he suspected his name might be holding him back. When he worked for a Wall Street headhunter, he felt potential clients would blow him off when they heard his name. When he started his own business selling greeting cards, phones sales were initially a bust at first.
Nov 20 - By Associated Press
Shares of sporting goods retailer Hibbett Sports Inc. rose Friday, a day after its third-quarter results beat Wall Street expectations and it raised its 2010 profit forecast.
Nov 20 - By Associated Press
Shares of Aruba Networks Inc. fell Friday after the company reported fiscal first-quarter results above analyst expectations, but it may not have been as much of a beat as Wall Street hoped.

Nov 20 - By Verena Dobnik, Associated Press Writer
The Salvation Army plans to serve 10,000 free dinners across the city this Thanksgiving — meals planned by a star chef, cooked by one of New York's ritziest caterers and cleaned up by employees of one of Wall Street's most vilified financial firms.
Nov 20 - By Associated Press
Met-Pro Corp., which makes pollution control technologies, said Friday its third-quarter profit plunged two-thirds on weak markets, surprising Wall Street.

Nov 20 - By Pan Pylas, AP Business Writer
World stock markets tumbled further Friday amid fears about the fallout from Dubai's debt problems.

Nov 19 - By Jordan Robertson, AP Technology Writer
Some of the computer industry's biggest players — such as IBM Corp., Intel Corp. and Hewlett-Packard Co. — have wowed Wall Street this fall with stronger-than-expected profits.
Nov 19 - By Associated Press
Shares of Jack in the Box fell Thursday, after the fast-food chain predicted that its 2010 profit would be lower than Wall Street expected.
Nov 19 - By Associated Press
Shares of NetApp Inc. hit a new 12-month high Thursday after the company's quarterly results topped Wall Street expectations, helped by an uptick in demand from businesses for data storage equipment.
Nov 19 - By Associated Press
Shares of teen-oriented Hot Topic Inc. fell Thursday after it reported that its third-quarter revenue declined and it missed Wall Street expectations during the weak economy.

Nov 18 - By Tim Paradis, AP Business Writer
A drop in unemployment claims and a rise in home sales pulled the stock market higher in light trading ahead of Thanksgiving.
Nov 18 - By Associated Press
Autodesk shares slid Wednesday after the design and engineering software maker's guidance implied higher costs, analysts said, and lower profit than Wall Street had expected.