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Do Tiffany’s Earnings Foretell Bad Times?
Tiffany was the first to recover after the financial crisis. Now it is struggling. Is this a harbinger of bad news?
Can Retail’s Rally Keep It Up?
The retail sector's strong second quarter, along with some promising economic data, are promising signs. But they shouldn't be overstated.
Retail Titan Showdown: Wal-Mart or Target?
Wal-Mart and Target both announced decent earnings and revenues during the week, and investors won't go wrong owning either brand, but if you must choose ...
Target’s Target is Due North
Target pleased with its Q2 report, though sales grew at a slight expense to margins. The next plan of action? Canadian expansion.
The Bullish Case Against S&P Bedlam
Morgan Stanley's Adam Parker is sticking with his call of a high-teens pullback by year's end. The direction sounds right, but the landscape isn't so bleak.
Can Michael Kors Keep Up Its Strut?
Investors are cheering Michael Kors' great first quarter, but the expectations bar has been raised even higher going forward.
Fossil: Not Exactly Luxury — And That’s OK
Fossil offers a mix of both appreciated brand name and respectable prices, meaning it should continue its earnings growth amid a wobbly economy.
Coach’s Troubles Made in the U.S.A.
Coach shares took a tumble Tuesday after it reported wildly disappointing sales in North America -- and other luxury retailers took notice.
Visa and MasterCard’s Macro Strengths Haven’t Gone Anywhere
Credit card use is expanding, and emerging-market consumers are amping up their spending power. A brief stumble for V or MA doesn't change that.
Court Speaks, Markets Listen — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
The Supreme Court ruling in favor of Obama's Affordable Care Act hit markets initially, but the indices managed to cut most losses by the end of the day.
The Future of Francesca’s: Too Much Growth?
The boutique chain is hot right now, especially after its last earnings report -- but the company's huge focus on expansion might backfire.
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.
3 Red-Hot Summer Stocks to Buy
Finding companies where people will spend their hard earned money takes some digging, but here are three stocks that fit the bill heading into summer
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.
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.
Solar Flare Sparks Markets — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
A new deal for First Solar helped lift the solar sector and joined a broader market march forward Tuesday.
Luxury Stocks Are Facing More Trouble … Except One
After months of giddiness, luxury stocks finally hit a wall. What happened, and is the worst already baked into these stocks? Plus: See the one exception.
