Lowe's stock heads back toward 2020 highs and alternative data shows why The pandemic is turning people's attention to home improvement projects, and US leaders in the space are seeing more traffic and more social media attention. Jon Marino 5.19.20 5:30 PM Markets
Bill Ackman is beating the market in 2020 - see the data powering his portfolio Bill Ackman is having a stupendous 2020 - and some of his stock picks have some very reassuring alternative data points to back them up. Jon Marino 5.18.20 11:54 AM Innovation
Lowe's doubles down in all-out holiday staffing blitz Lowe's looks like it has plans to stock up on staff in holiday retail job posting blitz. Jon Marino 11.19.19 10:25 AM Innovation
A brief history of why Martin Shkreli got banned from Twitter The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.23.22 12:25 AM Outcasts
Lowe's goes on massive part-time hiring spree right after laying off thousands The home-improvement retailer's stock is soaring on positive earnings as it shucks off full-time workers and goes on a part-time hiring spree. Joshua Fruhlinger 8.21.19 2:20 PM Innovation
One reason Lowes and Home Depot had rocky Q1 earnings: Check the weather (and store locations) While Home Depot mentioned weird February weather patterns affecting sales, Lowe's, a company that missed earnings this morning, didn't despite having a bigger exposure to affected regions. James Mattone 5.22.19 1:38 PM Markets
Should auld stores syne be forgot? Sears, Toys R Us, and more 2018 retail apocalypse casualties At the end of 2018, we look at the notable businesses that were lost in some capacity during 2018, and the footprints they leave behind. James Mattone 12.28.18 10:01 PM Markets
"Repulsive," "reptilian," "diseased": What John D. Rockefeller had in common with Martin Shkreli The following is an excerpt from SMIRK, a memoir of journalist Christie Smythe's unusual relationship with "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli. It should be viewed as opinion. You can read more at www.smirk-book.com. Christie Smythe 11.20.22 5:13 PM Features