Topic: Dollar General Corporation

Stocks soar; Dow nears all-time high

Stocks rose on Wall Street for a second day Wednesday. The stock market surged on good news from retailers and the US housing market. The Dow came within 100 points of its all-time high.

Massive storm system in South tosses cars, leaves one fatality in Georgia

A storm system spawned tornadoes, closed I-75 in northern Georgia, and killed two people, one in Georgia and one in Tennessee.

Stocks gain on budget talk optimism, Fed stimulus

Stocks rose Tuesday in light of progress in budget talks being held in Washington. Stocks have edged up since the start of the month as investors watch for developments in the budget talks. 

Stocks plunge amid global recovery fears

The Dow plummeted by more than 2 percent on Wednesday, losing about 279 points, after Moody's cut Greece's bond ratings

Deals of the week: Dollar General, Cheez-It, and Barnes & Noble

Get $5 off when you shop at Dollar General and $10 off at Barnes & Noble. But hurry. These deals of the week expire fast.

Veterans Day free meals: one way businesses are saying 'thanks'

Veterans Day free meals and discounts on merchandise are among the many deals businesses are offering to express gratitude to US military veterans and active-duty personnel.

Leadership comes from the locker room – even in stocks

For the market to move higher, some stocks have to become leaders, convincing investors they're convincing buys.

For more hard-pressed Americans, a campsite is home

Camp grounds and tent cities become permanent addresses.

Parents pare school shopping. How to tell the kids?

How the recession is reshaping the American family

The downturn is forcing the man of the house to spend more time at home, altering roles everywhere from the laundry room to the child-care center.