Retail Stocks

Consumers dictate the economy, so it is only fair that retail stocks have a tendency to dominate the market. Superstores such as Walmart (NYSE:WMT) and Target (NYSE:TGT) have come to lead the sector, although smaller cap stores such as Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) and American Eagle (NYSE:AEO) make interesting plays, as they cater to specific fields.

Retail stocks have an optimistic forecast, assuming the market continues to recover. Should the market falter, retail stocks may plummet. If you choose to invest in retail, watch the market extremely carefully.

Ouya Game Console Preorders Start Today

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
The Android-based and Kickstarter-funded game console, OUYA, is beginning to accept preorders today.

Walmart’s Charts Look Shaky

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Bearish signals are starting to mount for Walmart, and a big move lower could be in the cards -- not just for the stock, but a WMT-heavy ETF.

Monday Apple Rumors: iTunes Dominates Online Movie Rentals

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
iTunes holds 45% of the online movie and TV show rental market; Apple may be planning iOS and OS X interface overhaul; Apple in talks with Turkey over iPad buy.

Wasn’t Amazon Supposed to Kill the Mall?

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The majority of retail sales still happen in the real world, where mall operator Simon Property is grabbing plenty of them.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Siri Support Coming to 2013 Hondas

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Honda will integrate Siri support into 2013 Accords and Acuras; Apple will stop European sales of the Mac Pro; and Apple's share of tablet shipments dips.

Facebook Is Testing New Kind of Status Update

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Facebook is testing visual status updates that will allow users to share specific activities, media content, and feelings.

The Most Interesting Stock Charts for February

By Daniel Putnam, InvestorPlace Contributor
The energy and apparel retail sectors could hold some sweet buying opportunities, but the charts are flashing a danger sign for gold stocks.

Johnson, JCPenney Finally Stumble Into the Right Decision

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
CEO Ron Johnson finally righted a wrong by returning sales to JCPenney. But can the harm be undone?

Buy Jos. A. Bank While It’s On Sale

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The menswear retailer's stock dropped 15% on bad earnings news. That makes now a good time to bag a performer with promise at a bargain price.

3 Retail Stocks Climbing Before Earnings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
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.

J.C. Penney Brings Back Sales to Win Back Customers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Struggling retailer J.C. Penney is bringing back targeted sales, partially reversing CEO Ron Johnson's "no discounts" policy.

Barnes & Noble Plans to Shutter 1/3 of Stores

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Barnes & Noble's CEO says the book-selling chain will close hundreds of its existing retail book stores over the next 10 years.

Best Buy’s Big Coupon Mistake Causes Chaos

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
A big coupon mistake at Best Buy presented shoppers with the ability to get $50 off almost everything in the store.

Wal-Mart to Adopt ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Policy With Suppliers

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart is imposing safety new rules on its overseas suppliers in the wake of a fatal fire last November at a Bengladeshi factory that killed 112 workers.

Will the Payroll Tax Hike Hurt Growth?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
The macro effect of lower take-home pay for millions of Americans isn't as clear as you may think. But the impact on specific stocks should be no mystery.

Retail Sales Surprisingly Strong In December

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

Should I Buy Family Dollar? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
After a disappointing earnings report, the stock was hammered. But overall, the reaction seems excessive -- and FDO remains a buy.

Santa’s Mixed Bag: Retail’s December Sales

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Thursday's same-store retail sales met squarely in the middle of the bullish pre-holiday season sentiment and post-Christmas gloom.

Short These 4 Retailers on Weak Holiday Sales

By Keith Fitz-Gerald
A very week report from MasterCard's SpendingPulse suggests retail stores are hurting and their stock prices may be a bit ahead, so look to short them out
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