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Staples's Strong Results: Economic Indicator?

Staples reported strong earnings this morning, which should be of interest even to those who own no stock in the office supply giant. The reason is obvious: Demand for desks, printers, and the like is a fairly good indicator of our economic outlook.

Online Retail Rebounds as Shoppers Seek Bargains

U.S. online shopping increased to $111 billion in the first half after the first-ever drop in Internet shopping last year. The data suggests online retailers are probably taking market share from traditional brick-and-mortar stores.