Retail to the rescue

Retail sales allay recession worries with 1% July gain. (0:14) Walmart rallies on earnings. (2:03) Final prices for first 10 Medicare Part D drugs out. (4:49)

Show Notes
The 'battleground' stocks shorted by hedge funds, owned by many long-onlys
Alibaba posts mixed quarterly results

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