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.

Best Buy Reaches Due Dilligence Deal With Schulze

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Best Buy has reached a deal with co-founder Richard Schulze to allow him 60 days to examine its books in order to prepare a formal buyout bid for the chain.

Wal-Mart Looks Like a Winner

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
No matter what happens with the uncertain economy down the line, Wal-Mart looks like a promising pick.

Do Tiffany’s Earnings Foretell Bad Times?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tiffany was the first to recover after the financial crisis. Now it is struggling. Is this a harbinger of bad news?

5 Back-to-School All-Star Stocks

By Traders Reserve
Back to school time means shopping and that bodes well for these 5 back to school stocks to consider for the portfolio.

Is the Sun Setting on Discount Stores?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Less-than-stellar earnings reports from discount stores Big Lots and Fred's set off a warning bell Thursday. But the bell might have been rung too loudly.

Target Steals “Cheapest” Title From Wal-Mart

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
For the first time since last year -- and with the biggest gap in the last two years -- Target has won the pricing battle against bigger rival Wal-Mart.

Dow Down on Mixed News: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Markets fell across the board on Thursday with the Dow leading the way for the third consecutive day on mixed economic news

Google Launches Google Play Gift Cards

By InvestorPlace Staff
Google announced Wednesday it will soon make Google Play gift certificates available in Targets, RadioShacks, and GameStops across the U.S.

Study Raises Question: Is College Worth It?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Members of Generation Y tend to work in low-paying retail jobs -- and most of those people hold bachelor's degree. Is the high cost of college even worth it?

3 Stocks to Grab By the Facemask

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Football season is getting into gear, and a number of sports' biggest stock names are ripe for the picking.

Urban Outfitters: Too Hot to Handle?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Urban Outfitters soared following its Q2 earnings report, but it might've just become a little too popular among investors.

Will the J.C. Penney Rally Last?

By Jeff Reeves
Based on low volume and a bit of short covering, there is no way the JCPenney rally will continue. If you own this stock, hit the eject button ASAP.

Best Buy’s Not-So-Best Quarter

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Problems keep stacking up, and little relief is in sight. Even if effective, the new CEO will need lots of time to get a turnaround going. Stay away.

Best Buy Profit Plunges, Suspends Guidance

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Best Buy shares fell as the company posted second-quarter results that missed Wall Street estimates and withdrew its guidance for the year.

Nike Is a Great Stock at Too Much Cost: I Would Sell

By Ed Elfenbein, Editor of Crossing Wall Street
Nike is selling for well in excess of what it is worth, and even though they've pushed prices up to the maximum and will unveil a new line, the price is high

The Wristwatch Is Still Ticking

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
As the smartphone generation finds a new fashion statement, it's providing a boost for the watch industry. Here's how to profit from an idea whose time is now.

Can Retail’s Rally Keep It Up?

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
The retail sector's strong second quarter, along with some promising economic data, are promising signs. But they shouldn't be overstated.

Best Buy Rejects Buyout, Taps New CEO, Shares Tumble

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Best Buy announced on Monday that it had named turnaround expert Hubert Joly as its new CEO, after rejecting further buyout talks with Richard Schulze.

Dollar Tree Gets Trimmed for Its Dour Outlook

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Does its lowered guidance for future earnings signal a warning for the deep-discount segment -- or is it just a one-company problem?
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