Topic: Aeropostale Inc.

Trayvon Martin effect: School lifts ban on hoodies

A Delaware high school will allow students to wear hoodies Friday as part of a demonstration for Trayvon Martin. Who wears hoodies today and why?

After Christmas sales: Your guide to snagging them, online or in person

After Christmas sales offer bargains both online and in-store. Here's a guide to finding them, as well as rules for using gift cards and making returns. 

Cyber Monday deals 2011: six tips to nab them

Cyber Monday deals 2011 will come fast and furious. Here are six ways to ensure you'll get great Cyber Monday deals in 2011.

Best buys, worst buys on Black Friday 2011

Black Friday 2011 guide: You'll find great deals on second-tier electronics, apparel, and more, but wait a week for the best buys on all but the most popular toys. Avoid jewelry on Black Friday 2011.

Stock prices fall sharply in Asia

Stock prices slide more than 1 percent in Japan, South Korea, and Hong Kong. Investors expect stock prices to go lower, analyst says.

Stocks end lower for third straight week

The Dow and S&P 500 fell for the third week in a row, down about 83 points and 4 points this week, respectively. The Nasdaq fell for the second straight week, closing about 25 points down.

Stocks close lower ahead of jobs report

Dow falls 139 points and S&P drops 0.9 percent. Investors wait for direction from Friday's employment numbers.

Stocks end week down, shaken by global woes

The Dow average rose 59 points on Friday, but was down 1 percent for the week.

In Britain, a mail carrier's hard route

In Japan, starting a second career as a cabby

In Alabama, a job too satisfying to leave

On back-to-school weekend, bargains abound online

Traditional back-to-school shopping is under way, and this year the average family is expected to spend $606 on back-to-school supplies.

Mitt Romney's wet-noodle economics

Mitt Romney wants to stimulate the economy by cutting taxes, which is like pushing a wet noodle. The noodle won't move unless consumers start pulling on the other end by buying more.

Mexico: All aboard the 'school-bus plane' to Texas

Along Texas's fluid southern border, Mexican workers and shoppers frequently commute by plane to work or shop in America.