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Semi-Automatic Guns 'Small' Part of Dick's (DKS) Business, Guidance Appears Intact

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Wal-mart (WMT) Sells Out of Rifles as Many Expect Revamped Gun Legislation

December 19, 2012 3:52 PM EST

Wal-mart (NYSE: WMT) took the opposite action of Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) when it comes to selling sporting rifles: none.

Bloomberg notes today that the large retailer is out of semi-automatic rifles at many locations. In... More

Market Wrap: Boehner's 'Other' Plan; Massive Media Measurement Merger; Dick's Halts Rifle Sales

December 18, 2012 6:00 PM EST

Market wrap-up for December 18th

End of the Day: S&P 500 up 16.4 to 1,446.79; Dow Jones up 115.6 to 13,350.96; Nasdaq up 43.9 to 3,054.53

The following is a brief summary of events moving markets today:

* House Speaker John Boehner proposed a "Plan B" for the fiscal cliff. The announcement, made before his GOP constituents, was made in the event both parties not be able to come to an agreement on... More

UPDATE: Is Selling Guns Toxic? Dick's (DKS) Stops Selling Rifles in All Stores

December 18, 2012 11:23 AM EST

(Updated - December 18, 2012 11:30 AM EST)

Gun maker stocks have pushed lower yet following reports that Dick's Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) has suspended rifle sales in all of its stores following Friday's Sandy Hook school killings that left 28 dead, including 20 children.

Smith & Wesson... More