Steven Madden, Nike and other shoe retailers are walking tall, despite the recession.

Did investors learn anything in 2008? After the implosion of major financial institutions I was under the impression that investors were aware of the outcome of rapidly rising asset prices -- particularly when those assets aren’t worth anything at all. Apparently I was wrong. Since the beginning of the year Crocs (CROX) has skyrocketed 216%. That’s a ridiculous return for even the hottest tech companies let alone for a fading retail brand during a major recession. This isn’t the first time we’ve witnessed this kind of action at the shoe company. In 2007 the stock rose 240% to over $74 ...

Retail shares reverse early gains to trade lower, while RadioShack Corp. and AutoNation Inc. shares rise after they reported better-than-expected first-quarter profit.

Spring is here, and love is in the air. Or at least it is in Hollywood, anyway. Cupid has targeted several starlets, and some are sporting serious rocks on their fingers.

We look at five stocks that reported earnings in the last week and sported EPS that was right on the money.