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.

Discounting Death Match: Wal-Mart vs. Costco

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Costco is moving up big today after declaring a special dividend, but is it really a better buy than big-box discount rival Walmart? Let's find out.

Specialty Retailers Soar on Earnings

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

Shoe Stocks: Watch Your Step

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A recent report sent Crocs stocks soaring, but proceed with caution before jumping into CROX -- or any shoemaker, for that matter.

Lower Gas Prices Are No Christmas Miracle

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Recently fallen gas prices might make us all feel warm and fuzzy, but it has next to no material effect on the holiday shopping season.

4 ‘Rodney Dangerfield’ Retail Stocks to Buy

By Johnson Research Group
These four retail stocks aren't getting any respect from the analyst community -- but they will, and when they do, they'll fly even higher.

Bank Some Holiday Cash With Retail Options

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Price action and a compelling narrative suggest the retail sector will continue its recent ascent -- here's how to play the trend using options on the XRT.

Buy Dollar General … AFTER the S&P 500 Hype Dies Down

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The money to be made in Dollar General's inclusion in the S&P 500 was collected in a flash. For mom 'n' pop, a DG decision remains about fundamentals.

3 Retail Stocks to Buy If They Stumble

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
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.

Why Black Friday’s Results Are Misleading

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Black Friday has come and gone and, while some numbers point to strong sales growth, there are two waving red flags that should give investors a pause.

Welcome Back, Worries — Monday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The weekend wasn't unable to cure big worries here and abroad, and retailers suffered a Black Friday hangover to lead broader Monday losses.

Cyber Monday: Much Ado About Nothing

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Don't get too excited for Cyber Monday. All the bullish calls are just the result of an over-hyped -- and over-crowded -- online retail space.

Big Ten, Under Armour Huddle a Little Closer

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The University of Maryland is moving to the Big Ten in 2014, and with it comes Under Armour. Both should be happier thanks to the Big Ten Network.

‘Fiscal Cliff’ Won’t Hurt Holiday Sales … This Year, Anyway

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Sure, the White House is right that the threat of higher taxes will weigh on consumer confidence -- eventually. Right now, most people aren't thinking that far ahead.

Cyber Monday Sales Expected to Soar

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Analysts expect shoppers to ring up $1.5 billion in online sales on Cyber Monday, a 20% increase over last year.

Don’t Live or Die on Black Friday’s Totals

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Lost amid Black Friday's slight sales decline was an overall stronger holiday weekend and the fact there's a whole lotta shopping left.

3 Retailers That Should Be Thankful They’re Still in Business

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Competition and a lack of agility have left these three retail stocks bruised, battered and unlikely to make it to Thanksgiving 2013.

DSW Fits Shareholders Just Fine

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shoe warehouser DSW is sitting pretty after Tuesday's post-earnings march, but investors wanting to get in now will have to pay full retail.

What’s in Store for Black Friday 2012

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Quiet malls just days away from Black Friday are merely the calm before the storm -- mall retailers are gearing up for a frenzied retail rush.

The Lowdown on LOW Pricing

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Lowe's soars with 'everyday low pricing' while JCPenney falters -- but then, the home-improvement retailer has a strong tailwind that the apparel play doesn't.
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