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Friday May 25 | Mashable

How (RED) United the Social Web in the Fight Against AIDS

Chances are, Product Red first came on your radar in 2006, when The Gap debuted its line of desi , ado and inspi t-shirts. The t-shirts were the start of a viral movement, which today is recognizable in distictive digital campaigns and partnerships with some of the world's most popular brands, including Coca-Cola, Apple and Starbucks.

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Related Topix: Retail, Old Navy, Apparel, Apple, Startups, Non-Profit, Social Software, Twitter

Wed May 23, 2012

ZDNet

MasterCard using 'best practices' to sell mobile payments

Using its worldwide name brand, MasterCard is hoping to draw more small business owners into its new mobile point-of-sale program.

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Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, Retail, Apparel

Irregular Times

Paul Ryan Having Breakfast With Company That Ships Jobs Overseas

Yesterday, the Republican-run U.S. House of Representatives convened for a long day of business at 10:00 AM and then adjourned its long day of business at 10:05 AM.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, Retail, Apparel, Liberal Political News

Tue May 22, 2012

AmericanBankingNews.com

Lazard Capital Upgrades The Gap to "Buy"

The Gap opened at 26.51 on Tuesday. The Gap has a 52-week low of $15.08 and a 52-week high of $29.23. The company has a market cap of $13.016 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.30. The Gap last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May 17th.

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Related Topix: Retail, Apparel

Mon May 21, 2012

AmericanBankingNews.com

The Gap Price Target Lowered to $28.00 at JPMorgan Chase

The analysts wrote, "The company recently reported a robust Q1 performance - including 4% comps and $0.47 in EPS .

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Related Topix: Apparel, Retail, Financial Services, Nomura Holding, Investment Services

Sat May 19, 2012

Just-Style

US: Gap Inc lifts FY outlook as Q1 sales rise 6%

Specialty apparel retailer Gap Inc has raised its full-year earnings forecast after seeing "progress" at its Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy chains in the first quarter - although higher marketing and operating costs offset a rise in sales and kept profits flat.

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Related Topix: Apparel, Retail, Marketing, Weather

Fri May 18, 2012

Wall St. Cheat Sheet

Gap Executive Insights: Confident Outlook and Costs

On Thursday, Gap, Inc. reported its first quarter earnings and discussed the following topics in its earnings conference call.

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Related Topix: Old Navy, Apparel, Retail

Wall St. Cheat Sheet

5 Buzzing Stocks: Facebook IPO Prices at $38, Apple and Gap Climb Higher

Facebook has officially priced its initial public offering. After the closing bell on Thursday, the social-media giant priced its highly awaited IPO at $38, at the top end of the expected range of $34 to $38. Gap Inc.

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Related Topix: Retail, Apparel, Apple, Startups, Facebook, Financial Markets, JC Penney

Towleroad

'One Million Moms' Goes after The Gap for Its New Gay Ad

Claiming that its recent campaign against JC Penney over an image of lesbians in its catalog is having an effect, American Family Association subgroup One Million Moms is now going after The Gap for an ad featuring a gay couple .

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Related Topix: Apparel, Retail, Old Navy, Gay/Lesbian

Ticker

U.S. Movers: Ann, Donaldson, Foot Locker, Salesforce.com, Gap

Donaldson third quarter increased 15% to $70.9 million. Foot Locker first quarter net surged 36% to $128 million.

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Related Topix: Startups, Salesforce.com, Foot Locker, Retail, Apparel, Autodesk

AmericanBankingNews.com

The Gap Given "Sell" Rating at Canaccord Genuity

's stock had its "sell" rating reiterated by investment analysts at Canaccord Genuity in a note issued to investors on Friday.

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Related Topix: Retail, Apparel, Nomura Holding, Financial Services, Investment Services

CBS News

Ahead of the Bell: Analyst keeps Gap as top pick

NEW YORK &#8212 The momentum that Gap Inc. is building is real, an analyst said Friday, as the clothing company's first-quarter revenue climbed and it raised its full-year earnings guidance.

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Related Topix: Retail, Apparel, Old Navy, Investment Banking, Financial Services, Jefferies Group, Investment Services

Wall St. Cheat Sheet

The Gap Earnings: Here's Why Investors Are Buying Shares Now

S&P 500 component The Gap Inc. reported its results for the first quarter. The Gap is an international specialty retailer that sells casual apparel, accessories and personal care products for men, women, and children.

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Related Topix: Apparel, Retail, Old Navy

Thu May 17, 2012

NBC12

Gap 1Q profit flat but outlook bright, shares rise

The owner of fast-food chains Carl's Jr. and Hardee's is planning to go public again, seeking to raise an estimated $100 million.

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Related Topix: Life, Food, Fast Food, Retail, Wal Mart Stores, Apparel, Startups, Facebook, Social Software, Financial Markets

Bloomberg

Gap Falls as Annual Profit Forecast Trails Est.

Gap Inc. , the largest U.S. specialty- apparel retailer, posted first-quarter profit that beat analysts' estimates after sales for the period advanced to the highest level in four years.

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Related Topix: Apparel, Retail, Marketing

SavannahNow

Gap 1Q net income flat, company raises guidance

Clothing seller Gap Inc. said Thursday that sales improved at its Old Navy, Gap and Banana Republic chains and online.

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Related Topix: Apparel, Retail, Hingham, MA

Retailing Today

Gap Inc. raises guidance sales, EPS growth in Q1

Gap Inc. raised its full year guidance Thursday after reporting first quarter sales and earnings per share growth.

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Related Topix: Apparel, Retail

Forbes.com

What's On Tap For Gap Earnings Thursday

Specialty retailer Gap Inc. is scheduled to announce its Q1 fiscal 12 earnings on May 17th after the close.

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Related Topix: Apparel, Retail, Aeropostale, Abercrombie and Fitch, Urban Outfitters, Financial Markets

Sys-Con Media

Retail Stocks Cool Down as Consumer Spending Softens in April

The Paragon Report examines investing opportunities in the Retail Industry and provides equity research on The Gap Inc.

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Related Topix: Financial Markets, Apparel, Retail, Old Navy

Wed May 16, 2012

The Modesto Bee

Old Navy to open in Turlock this fall

The budget family clothier, a division of San Francisco-based Gap Inc., will open in a 15,000-square-foot space at Monte Vista Crossings ahead of the holiday season.

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Related Topix: Retail, Old Navy, Apparel, Turlock, CA, Business News

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