Topic: Kmart Corporation

Dow Jones hits highest mark since 2007

The fastest growth in US manufacturing in 10 months gave stocks a lift Tuesday and pushed the Dow Jones industrial average to its highest close in more than four years.

Stocks mixed; Dow rallies late

After dropping as much as 94 points earlier Thursday, the Dow rallied late in the day to close up 19 points, at 13145.

Dow 13000 mark close, but not quite

The Dow made another run at 13000, finishing up 46 points at 12984. Despite coming within four points of the mark,  early losses kept the index from reaching 13000.

Sears posts $2.4 billion loss, shedding some stores

The disclosures of the store plans came as the Hoffman Estates, Illionis-based company reported it swung to a loss in the fourth-quarter while revenue fell 4 percent to $12.48 billion.

Bullish on jobs? These 10 cities are.

Our list of the 10 metro areas that saw the most job growth in 2011 might surprise you.

Four ways to relieve overcrowded prisons

America’s  addiction to incarceration as a curb on crime must end. The evidence is staggering. Prison overcrowding is ubiquitous and shows few signs of abating: Between 1970 and 2005, the nation’s inmate population grew by 700 percent.

In California, 54 prisoners may share a single toilet and 200 prisoners may live in a single gymnasium. As a result, the Supreme Court ruled in May 2011 that California prisons were in violation of the Eighth Amendment and its prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment. Here, attorney Arjun Sethi offers four solutions to improve the overcrowded US prison system.

Four ways to relieve overcrowded prisons

Finally, America is beginning to tackle overcrowded prisons, prompted by financially strapped states that can no longer afford them. The road to prison reform, and less crowding, includes revamping 'three strikes' laws, as in California, and limiting pre-trial detention.

Sears closings: After store closures, little hope for a rebound

Kmart and Sears closing will effect 120 stores nationwide. But these Sears closings might not save the company, says one analyst.

Sears closings: At least 100 stores to be shuttered

Sears closings intended to shore up company's profits. Sears closings will affect Kmart stores, too, but not word on layoffs.

'Layaway angels' and gold coins: Americans find new ways to warm hearts (VIDEO)

'Layaway angels' and the phenomenon of jewelry and coins being dropped into Salvation Army kettles shows Americans may be looking for social connections in their giving this holiday season.

Stocks fall for the second day in a row

The Dow dropped 134 points to close at 11770 amid renewed worries about Europe's debt crisis

Uncle Sam wants you ... to reach out to help America's military families

Joining Forces, a new White House campaign launched Tuesday, endeavors to raise Americans' awareness of the needs of troops, veterans, and military families.

Borders bankruptcy will close about 200 stores

Borders bankruptcy comes at a time when the company reports $2 million in losses each day at the stores it plans to close.

Who needs Black Friday? More stores are opening Thanksgiving Day.

Surveys show that more consumers want to get a jump on Black Friday and shop on Thanksgiving Day. With retailers desperate to boost sales, an increasing number are staying open.

Say it ain't so. Sears will open on Thanksgiving Day

As will Kmart. If retailers keep gnawing at this national day of togetherness and gratitude, there will be nothing left of Thanksgiving but a picked-over turkey.

Android 2.1 tablet from Sylvania undercuts Apple, Samsung on price

The new Android 2.1-powered tablet from Sylvania sells for under $150, far less than the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab. But is it any good?

Black Friday sales start early. Like today.

Black Friday sales get kicked off a month early by Amazon and Sears.

Tablet computers: what's here, and what's coming

Tablet computers: Here's a list of all the tablets being talked about right now.

Generation 2 crib recall: Stop using your crib now, CPSC warns

US consumer watchdog orders a recall on half a million Generation 2 cribs.

Is your stroller affected by the Graco recall?

Wednesday's Graco stroller recall of 1.5 million units is the largest in US history. Here's how to find if you have a problem stroller.

'Tis the season for grace and charity, even in a Grinch economy

From Palm Desert, Calif., to Boise, Idaho, people go to extra lengths to help the needy this holiday season. 'The harder things get, people are more generous,' says one charity organizer.

Meet the Black Friday mavens

Whether its Black Friday deals online or in stores, meet the mavens who bring all the sales information together.

PS3 price cut by $100; slimmer model to come

Sony Corp. said Tuesday it will cut the price of the currently available 80 gigabyte PlayStation 3 effective immediately, to $299. It is also launching a slimmer, lighter model with a 120 GB hard drive in early September; that version will also cost $299.

Supreme Court says criminal defendants can challenge forensic experts

Minority justices warn that the guilty 'will go free on the most technical grounds.'

California, hit the reset button

The state has seen this budget drama before. It’s time for a completely new script.