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5 Best Sectors to Watch This Week

This week, the Leisure Goods, Diversified Retail, Water Utilities, Household Products, and Infrastructure sectors are gathering momentum on the Portfolio Grader database. More

Macy’s Sets High Bar for Retail Earnings

Macy's saw profits jump 16% in the second quarter thanks to cost-cutting and and a successful overall strategy. This could be a tough act for rivals to follow. More

Prepare Now for Some Profitable Put Trades

With the S&P 500 index is approaching upside areas of resistance, it's an ideal time to establish short-side positions before the market's next leg down. More

Top 5 Stock Buys for April

There are great companies out there with strong fundamentals, solid business plans, and brand name recognition. Here are five stocks to plant in your portfolio. More

Best Department and Discount Stores for Customer Satisfaction

Nordstrom leads the pack for 2011, while Wal-Mart comes in last More

The End of the Big-Box Era

Poor customer service and ill-informed employees have driven consumers away. Some big-box retailers get it, but most can't change -- and won't survive. More

6 Retailers on the Ups

Picking retail stocks during a recession is a difficult prospect. Here's six retailers from all walks of business that have performed well and could go further. More