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Taxes: Upper Class Cuts Leave Middle Class Bleeding

6:30AM 6/14/2011

The GOP approach of cutting taxes and slashing expenses has its attractions: Nobody likes paying taxes, and "tightening our belts" sounds ever so grown up. But these proposed cuts in taxes and spending will benefit the wealthy, while placing an outsized burden on the country's poor and middle class.

How to Get the Most Out of Memorial Day Shopping

1:30PM 5/26/2011

By Regina Lewis

Macy's, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sears Holdings, Wal-Mart Stores, Saks, Retail

On Memorial Day weekend, retailers pull out all the stops to move fresh merchandise, and if you play your cards right, you can get some great deals. But even though it's the semi-official start of summer, you'll want to do your homework first. (Don't worry, you can cheat off of DailyFinance's personal finance columnist, Regina Lewis.)

The 10 Most Counterfeited Products Sold in America

6:30AM 3/14/2011

By Douglas McIntyre

Economy, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co, eBay

Americans' zest for a bargain has an economic downside: It creates a giant opportunity for the scads of shady operators -- especially from China -- that specialize in pumping out counterfeit versions of the real thing. From footwear to toys, here are the 10 most counterfeited goods in the U.S. Can you spot the real from the fake?

Beer-Budget Gifts from High-End Brands

9:00AM 12/10/2010

By Danny King

Company News, Economy, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co, Retail

Recognizing that even the well-heeled have money problems these days and trying to expand their customer base, many luxury-goods sellers now have something for (almost) everyone. Here's a rundown of some less-pricey goodies you can get at the toniest shops in town.

Face-Off on Stocks: Tiffany, Coach and Polo Ralph Lauren

5:30PM 9/28/2010

By Dan Burrows

Investing, Polo Ralph Lauren, Tiffany & Co, Stock Picks, Video, Market News

Luxury retailers tend to be early-cycle stocks: They move in advance of other sectors. Shares in Tiffany, Coach and Polo Ralph Lauren have been been crushing the broader market for a while. But will they continue? Do these stocks make good buys now? Watch Face-Off.

Inside Wall Street: Polo Ralph Lauren Could Soon Be Riding Higher

7:30AM 4/19/2010

By Gene Marcial

Company News, Columns, Investing, Polo Ralph Lauren, Retail

The recession hardly made a dent in Polo Ralph Lauren's upward sales progress, so it should have tremendous leverage in advancing in the economic recovery that's increasingly gaining traction. The shares hit a 52-week high on April 14.

Any discounts on that Zhu Zhu pet? Scan the barcode with your cellphone

11:20AM 12/03/2009

By Mercedes Cardona

Company News, Technology, Microsoft, Pepsico, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sony, Wal-Mart Stores, Ericsson

By this time next year, holiday shoppers could be pointing their cellphones at products on store shelves and seeing all kinds of information on their handsets. Retailers and manufacturers are setting standards that could ease the way for the next generation of barcodes, which can send out reams of...

Polo Ralph Lauren's bespoke results portend more upside ahead

3:30PM 11/04/2009

By Dan Burrows

Company News, Investing, Earnings, Polo Ralph Lauren, Stock Picks

You know it's an especially painful downturn when even the better-off among us stop shelling out for luxury brands. The last time we went through a recession upscale retailers like Polo Ralph Lauren (RL) actually held up pretty well. This time? Not so much. That's why the company's second-quarter...

Stocks in the news: Baker Hughes, Marvel, Disney, Oracle, AstraZeneca

9:00AM 8/31/2009

By Melly Alazraki

Company News, Investing, Genzyme Corporation , Intel, Oracle, Polo Ralph Lauren, Apple, Sun Microsystems

Some of the companies making headlines today: Baker Hughes Inc. (BHI) , the world's third-largest oilfield services company, today agreed to snap up smaller rival BJ Services Co. (BJS) for $5.5 billion in cash and stock. The deal represents a 16.3 percent premium over the BJ Services closing stock...