Wal-Mart sales stimulated in May

Stocks gain in early trade
A big drop in weekly jobless claims and surprisingly strong May sales from Wal-Mart Stores were among the main factors lifting stocks Thursday...

Tough times good for Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart Stores edged past forecasts in what it termed a good start to its fiscal year, as it said that tough economic times helped sales at the...

Stocks rise on Wal-Mart and jobs data
Stocks inched higher early Thursday, bouncing after the previous session's big selloff, as investors welcomed some positive retail sales from...

Wal-Mart tops monthly sales forecast
Wal-Mart Stores on Thursday reported monthly sales at its stores that topped its own forecast.

Wal-Mart sales soft, but ups profit forecast
Wal-Mart Stores on Thursday blamed an early Easter and weather woes for March sales that were at the lower end of its guidance.