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.

Wal-Mart Joins Same-Day Delivery Battle

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart is testing same-day delivery in five markets in a bid to compete with Amazon.

Ugly Day for Retailers — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A poor report on Christmas shopping led retail stocks lower and Obama cut a Hawaii vacation short to engage in more fiscal cliff talks.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Some of InvestorPlace's top stock picks in restaurant, travel, gun, and mega-cap stocks can be wrapped up into more secure bundles via exchange-traded funds.

Cabela’s Takes an Unjustified Beating

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The specialty retailer has been unfairly grouped with gun manufacturers. That gives investors a chance to buy a solid company with a strong future.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Amazon to Take on iPhone Next Year

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Amazon will launch an iPhone rival next year; Samsung is dropping sales European injunctions against Apple; and Apple could release a discount iPhone.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/17

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

5 Retailers With the Best Return Policies

By Nate Wooley, InvestorPlace Writer
These retailers, both online and brick-and-mortar, have the best policies for when you want to return some of those Christmas presents.

Men’s Wearhouse Not a Guarantee After Poor Report

By Traders Reserve
Men's Warehouse just let analysts know it was expecting a lower revenue and growth number in the future, and a call strategy is the best bet for investors

Toy-Maker Stocks: 2 to Play, 2 to Re-Gift

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
With Christmas fast-approaching, if you’re looking for the stars in this season’s toy story, here's where to find them.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple TV Set in Early Testing

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Apple is testing TV set prototypes in Asia; tablets like the iPad are crushing e-book reader sales; and Samsung marketing takes aim at Apple maps app problems.

2 Retailers That Have Found the Sweet Spot

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Ascena and Francesca's buck the trend of retail businesses that are beholden to trends and fads.

An East Coast Port Strike Could Have Devastating Impact

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
With the contract between longshoremen and East Coast port operators about to expire, retailers are worried about a potentially crippling strike at U.S. ports.

True Religion: Waiting For Mr. Right

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
As more mergers and acquisitions take place in the retail world, they could have a ripple effect on True Religion suitors.

Macy’s Holiday Plan: A 48-Hour Brain Fart

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
No one's complaining that Macy's is taking a page out of Walmart and Target's book with extended holiday hours; the move just makes little sense.

Rolls-Royce Faces Corruption, Bribery Allegations

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Rolls-Royce is facing investigation by British regulators over possible corruption in its overseas operations.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/30

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

How Sears Is Worth More Dead

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
It's real value is in real estate, which may be far more than you think. At least one big mutual fund manager is betting big on that thesis.

Boehner Can’t Stop a Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Early-morning gains were briefly blunted by John Boehner's sour comments on the fiscal cliff, but tech and social stocks helped carry markets through the day.

Options for Making the Holiday Season Merry

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
They're a great way to hedge the unpredictability among retailers and the credit card companies. Here ares some strategies to consider.
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