Stocks rise on Wal-Mart sales, factory data
U.S. stocks rose on Monday as a robust April sales estimate from Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and a report showing stronger-than-expected U.S. manufacturing activity outweighed a sharp rise in oil prices.
May 2, 2006
TD Bank Financial Group (TDBFG) (TSX/NYSE:TD) and TD AMERITRADE Holding Corporation (NASDAQ:AMTD) today announced that TDBFG has committed to purchase at least 15 million shares of TD AMERITRADE common stock by Aug. 22, 2006.
RadioShack leads sector index lower; Target shifts downward
CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Friday's session of retail stock trading was marked with mostly narrow moves as investors took stock of the prior session's rally. More...The story of Wal-Mart's rise from a $21.5 million capitalization.
