Disney (NYSE:DIS) might be an indicator for the economy to point up. Orlando Disney World is forced to turn people away waiting in line for entry into 3 of its 4 parks for the 2nd straight day, due to overwhelming crowds. The Orlando tourist board estimates 53.5 million tourists visited the city in 2011, up 1 million from 2010.

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Whirlpool (NYSE:WHR) files an anti-dumping petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. International Trade Commission. The petition is citing that washing machines manufactured in South Korea and Mexico by Samsung (SSNLF.PK) and LG are marketed at a substantial discount in the United States.

Barnes & Noble (NYSE:BKS) and Children’s Place (NASDAQ:PLCE) is added to Janney’s list of 2012 best ideas. Barnes & Noble may be in the best position to remake the book industry into a journey to digital transformation. Through its Nook e-reader, and steady cash flow from its college bookstores and Borders’ closures it will boost profits. Children’s Place is improving its products with a great customer response. It is also being driven by new leadership which has led to positive changes.

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With the chances “slim to none” that Walgreen (NYSE:WAG) will perhaps not solve its dispute with Express Scripts (NASDAQ:ESRX) before their current contract ends Saturday. However, the drugstore chain has unveiled a “patient transition plan” of discounts and other steps to help patients covered by the ESRX pharmacy network to continue to use Walgreen locations after the agreement ends.

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