The fourth quarter is the peak season for PC sales, which should help AU stay profitable.

Some technology stocks are being cut because of concern that high oil prices and rising interest rates will hurt demand for electronics.

Removing the visitation requirement is going to help sales. But I don't think it's going to be dramatic.

DVD sales are already hurting and this is not going to help spur sales.

I think the Microsoft ruling is background that might help PC sales.

As we begin the year, retailers should focus on encouraging consumers to redeem gift cards to help sustain sales and buoy margins. Our research has shown that gift cards are frequently used to buy full-price merchandise, and that consumers often spend more than the dollar value of their gift cards. Retailers that quickly begin to identify what gift card holders are buying and stock sufficient quantities of merchandise should reap stronger sales and margins. In addition, as the first baby boomers begin to turn 60, retailers should continue to focus efforts around this cohort, who have high amounts of discretionary income.