Preliminary figures released Saturday by research firm ShopperTrak said sales rose 0.5% to $10.66 billion Friday from a year earlier.
12:40AM 11/30/09
Dubai, Jobs in Focus for Coming Week
Developments in the Dubai debt situation are sure to influence trading in stocks next week, but economic data, especially the latest read on jobs, could end up taking center stage.
06:09PM 11/29/09
And the Next Treasury Secretary Is...?
After his combative appearance on Capitol Hill two weeks ago, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's hold on his job has been the subject of speculation. In the event of his dismissal, who do the readers of TheStreet think should replace him? You may be surprised.
05:32PM 11/29/09
Gauging Jobs: Economic First Look (RealMoney.com $)
The employment report dominates the coming week's economic calendar, but there will be other important data on tap.
05:25PM 11/29/09
Holiday Shopping Off To Mildly Encouraging Start
Holiday shopping season off to mildly encouraging start; stores now focus on keeping momentum
03:41PM 11/29/09
Dubai Crisis, Holiday Sales Will Dominate Trading
Juggling act: Investors face fallout from Dubai crisis but also encouraging holiday sales
03:38PM 11/29/09
UAE To Back Banks Amid Dubai Meltdown
UAE central bank offers more cash amid panic over Dubai debt crisis
02:33PM 11/29/09
Employers Play Dr. Mom To Limit Swine Flu Impact
Fighting swine flu, companies dole out hygiene tips, hand sanitizer to keep operations healthy
01:40PM 11/29/09
China Tries To Fix Crumbling Health Care System
China embarks on health care reform after years of neglect pushes many patients to desperation
12:46PM 11/29/09
AP Impact: For-profit Colleges Haul In Gov't Aid
AP Impact: For-profit colleges reaping rewards of surge in government aid to poor students
12:45PM 11/29/09
RI Museums Consider Relocating Sarcophagus
Rhode Island museum hopes to acquire white marble sarcophagus from city-owned counterpart
12:33PM 11/29/09
Northeast Scallopers Decry Cuts As Stocks Boom
Scallopers in Northeast criticize fishing cuts that come even as stocks continue to boom
12:00PM 11/29/09
Hawaii Among Several Destinations Luring Chinese
Hawaii among several US destinations trying to lure Chinese tourists
10:00AM 11/29/09
NY Sen. Pressures NBA To Stop Adidas Jersey Plan
NY Sen. calls on NBA to end contract with Adidas over plan to move jersey production overseas
08:53AM 11/29/09
Few Signposts Mark The Road To Economic Recovery
No sure path: Uncertainty is the only certainty that lies ahead for economic recovery
08:35AM 11/29/09



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