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Oil, Stocks Climb Higher: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets rallied to avoid a third straight day of losses as energy stocks rose on continued Middle East concerns and rising oil prices.

The ‘Magic Formula’ Whips Up 5 More Value Stocks

The Magic Formula -- a list of highly profitable companies trading at cheap valuations -- has added five new value stocks and dumped five.

5 Hottest Apparel Stocks So Far in 2013

Some of 2013's highest-soaring apparel stocks peaked more than a decade ago, fell out of fashion, and now are slowly trying to tiptoe back. Take a look.

Will Retail Stocks Keep Outperforming?

Surging consumer confidence has spelled outsized returns so far in 2013 -- let's take a look and see whether the run is done.

Big M&A Day for Berkshire — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

NV Energy and Clearwire both shimmy upward by double-digits after M&A advances by Berkshire Hathaway and Dish Network. Meanwhile, Wall Street rebounded from Wednesday.

Retail Stocks: Don’t Take That Victory Lap Yet

Today's report of blowout February retail sales puts a cherry on the top of months' worth of great sector news, but before you give the bull even more chain, look ahead.

3 Retail Stocks Changing Direction Heading Into Earnings

These three retailers are all making big pivot moves right now, meaning investors should keep an extra close eye on their upcoming fourth-quarter reports.

3 Retail Stocks Climbing Before Earnings

Michael Kors, Fossil and Abercrombie & Fitch are all slated to report in mid-February -- and have all been soaring of late. Here's what you need to know.

The Express Train Is Picking Up Steam

Express screamed past running retailers Tuesday; traders looking for additional upside in EXPR should consider this options spread.

Apple Keeps Biting the Nasdaq — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Apple stock finished below $500 for the first time in nearly a year, weighing down the Nasdaq on a day otherwise bolstered by hot retail stocks.

Retail Sales Surprisingly Strong In December

The December numbers came in better-than-expected despite the then-looming fiscal cliff. Plenty of consumer names are moving up as a result.

Finally, a Break in the Storm — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Retailers surged on a host of positive earnings news Wednesday, and fiscal cliff worries eased for a day to land stocks in the black.

Specialty Retailers Soar on Earnings

Express, American Eagle and other names have gained big today, boosted by generally solid earnings reports across the sector.

3 Retail Stocks to Buy If They Stumble

A mall's worth of retail stocks report Q3 earnings this week. Watch these three like a hawk, because they might just dip before turning things around in Q4.

20 Stocks That Could Be Vulnerable to Year-End Selling

Underperforming stocks tend to lag even more in October thanks to tax-loss selling by mutual funds. Does this signal opportunity in November, or is it a trap?

For Big Opportunity, Forget the Mainstream

If you want to avoid serious wipe-outs, forget the mainstream brands you can find at your mall. This little-known pick has a lot going for it.

Markets Lack Direction: Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

Stocks finished mixed as markets were distracted from strong news out of the automotive sector, instead looking ahead to Spain's next bailout.

8 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell Now

The overall ratings of 8 Specialty Retail stocks are down on Portfolio Grader this week. Each of these rates a "D" ("sell") or "F" overall ("strong sell").

Fed Minutes Spark Hope of QE3 — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets rallied after the release of the FOMC minutes hinted toward the possibility of QE3. Dell shrank on earnings, while American Eagle and Toll Brothers gained.