Topic: J.C. Penney Co. Inc.
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Eggs. Shrek glasses. Sure, but what was the top recall of 2010?
It was a year when contaminated eggs and McDonald's glasses found their way into the headlines. But the product fiascos of 2010 included everything from recalled cars and home appliances to food and medications. What was the year’s top recall? Read on:
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Mattel and Hasbro 'terrified': Do kids want gadgets more than toys?
Mattel and Hasbro terrified that kids will want toys less next year, according to reports. Hot toys did well this Christmas, but retailers in general saw less growth than expected.
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Are 'fiscal cliff' woes killing Christmas sales?
In last weekend before Christmas, traditionally a strong sales period, shoppers cite worries over taxes and so-so discounts as reasons to rein in spending. Experts warn of ho-hum holiday sales.
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Saving Money
Slow shopper? Avoid these stores.Finding great deals on gifts is important,but so is ensuring they arrive in tome for the holidays. If you procrastinate on your holiday shopping, steer clear of these retailers with shipping policies that will cut it close to Christmas.
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Fearing 'cliff,' investors finish brutal week
Wall Street finished one of the worst weeks of the year Friday, pushing Washington to work out a deal to avoid the tax increases and government spending cuts.
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Walmart Black Friday starts 8 p.m. Thanksgiving. Should you shop that early?
Walmart is moving the start of its Black Friday sale up two hours, to 8 p.m. Walmart's early start could mean that Thanksgiving Day is poised to become a major shopping holiday in its own right.
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Pride-themed, Rainbow-colored Oreo stirs up more than milk
Rainbow-colored Oreo featured in an ad on the Oreo Facebook page have elicited strong reactions around the web, both positive and negative. The photoshopped image of the Rainbow-colored Oreo was created in honor of LGBT Pride month, celebrated in June.
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J.C. Penney stock tumbles after president's exit
J.C. Penney stock tumbled Tuesday after the sudden exit of Michael Francis, who was brought in last October to help redefine the department store's brand. J.C. Penney stock fell 10.1 percent by midday Tuesday, nearing its lowest levels in two years.
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Stocks jump nearly 100 points on hopes of Fed action
Optimistic traders turned their focus back to corporate news from the US as banks and materials stocks led the market higher.The Dow Jones industrial average soared 95 points to 12,837, its highest close in a month.
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The Reformed Broker
If you live by the sword investors, remember you die by it, tooThe impressive luck of one hedge fund manager has The Reformed Broker reminding investors that the stated return should never be the focal point - it should always be a question of "how was this return produced."
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Stocks inch higher as investors await Europe news
The major market indexes closed modestly higher, after wavering between slight gains and losses throughout the morning. Trading volume was light and the stock moves were small, as the Dow Jones rose rose 26 points to 12,127.
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Greek turmoil causes US stocks to slide
The Dow lost 33 points to close at 12598, continuing its rocky performance during the month of May.
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The Simple Dollar
Store credit cards aren't worth the one-time discountLots of stores will encourage you to sign up for their store credit card, usually with the incentive of a big, one-time discount. But there are several reasons not to sign up.
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The Circle Bastiat
Will J.C. Penney's new pricing policy succeed?Retailer J.C. Penney announced a new pricing policy that will make its prices more rigid and other retailers are moving in that direction.
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Vox News
For Rush Limbaugh advertisers, backlash could hit hard in social media ageRush Limbaugh advertisers, like most of the corporate world, need to carefully cultivate their image on social-media networks. That makes them more sensitive to social-media campaigns.
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Dow breaks 13000 but can't stay there
The Dow rose 15 points to close at 12965, just shy of the 13000 mark that it crossed earlier Tuesday. It was the first time the index had reached that mark since 2008.
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JCPenney: lower everyday prices, fewer sales
JCPenney ran 529 promotions last year. So JCPenney will simplify sales events and permanently slash prices.
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Sweater vests from Rick Santorum: overpriced?
Sweater vests are available from Rick Santorum's campaign for a $100 contribution. But many stores sell sweater vests for less than $50. So where should true conservatives shop?
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Dow takes a tiny fall; stocks mixed
After dropping sharply early Thursday, the stock market gained steady ground for six straight hours. The Dow lost 2 points to close at 12415, its first loss of 2012.
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Netflix sees big decline in customer satisfaction
Netflix drops 7 points in customer satisfaction survey of the largest online retailers. Besides Netflix, Overstock.com and Gap fare poorly.
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The Simple Dollar
Dress for your own success, not someone else'sThe usual advice is to dress above your station, and it's sound. Just make sure to dress for the job that you want.
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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.
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The Simple Dollar
Can a Gap card wreck your credit rating?Store credit cards, Roth IRA vs. 401k's, and other reader questions
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D.B. Cooper skyjack: Latest lead goes cold – and the legend lives on
D.B. Cooper mystery endures: The FBI says DNA found on a tie left behind by the legendary hijacker doesn't match that of the latest suspect, who died in 1999.
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Is 'Uncle L.D.' the notorious skyjacker D.B. Cooper? Experts are skeptical.
Two Oklahoma women claim their late relative, Lynn Doyle Cooper, is the real 'D.B. Cooper,' who plotted a hijack heist on Thanksgiving Day 1971, the only unsolved skyjacking in US history.
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Stocks close higher, Dow ends above 12,000
The Dow gained about 123 points, and the Nasdaq gained about 39 points, led by gains in energy
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