Retail Stocks

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 

Whole Foods Announces a 2-for-1 Stock Split

Whole Foods shares rose sharply after the company reported better-than-expected earnings and said it would split is shares 2-for-1 at the end of May. More 

Target Tests New Facebook-Based Deals

In a new social media pushed called "Cartwheel," retailer Target is making special discounts available on Facebook -- but the deals are only good in stores. More 

Dow 15000! — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above the 15000 mark for the first time ever, and the S&P 500 continued its record-setting rally. More 

3 Ways to Play the Housing Recovery

Numerous pieces of data are pointing to a continued recovery in real estate, translating to more upside potential for several types of related businesses. How should you jump in? More 

1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Short: Online Retailers

These e-commerce retailers may have a corner on niche markets, but by the charts, only one is reaping the reward. More