Investors agonizing over a faltering economy sent the stock market plunging all over again today after two disheartening reports convinced Wall Street that a recession, if not already here, is inevitable. The Dow Jones industrials dropped as much as 572 points, more than half their huge 936-point advance from Monday, and all the major indexes fell at least 5 percent. ...more

October 15, 2008

Apparel retailers who once saw the government's economic stimulus plan as way to heat up winter's dismal sales are wondering if it's ever going to get warm. ...more

June 3, 2008

Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s renewed focus on low prices amid a slowing U.S. economy may have revived sales at the world's largest retailer. ...more

February 16, 2008

Wal-Mart said Tuesday that it will discount some products as much as 30 percent as it aims to lure customers by under-pricing rivals. Price reductions will be available on thousands of items, including food, televisions, gym equipment and home products. ...more

January 30, 2008