Retail Stocks

Get Selective, Sell These 3 Consumer Stocks

Large investors with the firepower to move stocks up or down are paring down their holdings, selling off lower-quality stocks like these three. More 

Shrug Off April’s Same-Store Sales Miss

The "disappointing" headline same-store sales growth number out today is a weak perch for any real worries about the retail sector. More 

Microsoft Could Pay $1B for B&N’s Nook Unit

Microsoft has reportedly offered Barnes & Noble $1 billion to acquire the booksellers Nook tablet and digital media business. More 

MercadoLibre or Amazon: Which Should You Go Shopping For?

MercadoLibre just reported strong first-quarter earnings, but the question is whether it's got what it takes to beat Amazon in Latin America. More 

Teen Retailer Claire’s Plans Return to Market

Teen retailer Claire's went private back in 2007, but is planning to hit the markets again soon. Getting interest from investors could be tough, though. More 

1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Short: Fashion Retail

URBN's market is not-so-niche anymore, based on the charts...while the more-mainstream DLIA is having less success. More 

Bankers Gang Up to Keep Wal-Mart Out of Financial Services

A group of banks and financials services providers is urging the Federal Reserve to stop Walmart's expansion into pre-paid card services. More