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In Retail, High End’s Pain Is Low End’s Gain

Discount retailers have greatly outperformed the luxury brand in the past two months. Is the low-end segment still the better bet? The answer is in the headlines. More 

Michael Kors Bucks Consumer Spending Trend

The luxury retailer is flying high where others are stumbling badly. Despite slumping overall retail sales, it shows that high-end consumers are still spending. More 

Great Day for Dividends! — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Dividend news out of Dell, Target and Caterpillar wasn't enough to overcome broader macroeconomic news Wednesday, and the indices headed south. More 

The End of the American Consumer? Not a Chance!

Today's retail sales numbers look bad, but a look behind the numbers shows some strength in consumer spending, particularly in these stores More 

Tale of Two IPOs: Michael Kors Vs. Facebook

Michael Kors had a clear plan for growth. Facebook? Not so much. More 

Investors Flee in May: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Markets finished the day down to complete a month that saw losses across the board and all markets. Bond yields and gold prices followed suit. More 

Retail Same-Store Sales Mostly Strong in May

Shoppers flocked to retail stores in May, sending same-store sales at many retailers past expectations for the month. More