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Dick’s outlasted Sports Authority, but not everything is rosy for sporting goods retailer
Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. issued downbeat profit forecasts Tuesday as it said costs in its latest quarter jumped more sharply than revenue, even as it continues to grab market share...

Costco to raise membership fees as higher costs take toll on profit
Costco Wholesale Corp. is raising membership fees—the retailer's main profit driver—as profits slowed more than expected during the holiday quarter.

King Soopers parent Kroger sees same-store sales slide
Kroger Co., the parent company of King Soopers, said comparable-store sales unexpectedly fell during its latest quarter as the company said it was continuing to focus on market share.

Dow Jones Industrial Average crosses 21,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged above 21,000 for the first time, as investors embraced optimism from President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve officials.

Whole Foods to close 9 stores, including 2 in Colorado
Whole Foods Market Inc. will close nine stores and scale back on expansion plans, the starkest sign yet of challenges facing the pioneering natural-foods grocer.

Verizon weighing a combination with cable firm Charter
Verizon Communications Inc. is exploring a combination with Charter Communications Inc. that would unite two giants in search of growth in a rapidly consolidating media and telecom landscape, according to...

Dow crosses 20,000 for first time
The Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 20,000 for the first time, the latest milestone in the U.S. stock market's post-election rally.

Uber to pay $20M to settle charges that it misled drivers about potential earnings
Uber Technologies Inc. agreed Thursday to pay $20 million to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that it misled drivers about potential earnings and vehicle financing.

AT&T’s DirecTV Now added at least 200,000 subscribers in first month
AT&T Inc. said its new streaming-video service, DirecTV Now, added at least 200,000 paying subscribers in its first month of operation, giving investors a first glimpse into the health of...

Sears sells Craftsman brand, will close 150 Sears and Kmart stores, including two in Colorado
Sears Holdings Corp. said it would close another 150 Sears and Kmart stores and sell its Craftsman tool brand for $900 million, as the cash-strapped retailer continues to shrink and...