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.

Retail and Europe Spoil the Day: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Continued pressure from economic troubles in Europe, particularly Greece, weighed on the markets, dropping an early rally down for the day.

Retail’s First-Quarter Winners and Losers

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
The consumer continues to drive the U.S. economy, but not all retailers are benefiting the same way. Recent earnings help uncover the winners and losers.

Abercrombie Reports Fierce Drop in Q1 Profits

By Angela Nazworth, InvestorPlace Writer
Casual apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch reported plunging first-quarter profits. The news pulled ANF shares down more than 11% in morning trading.

Target Stock Just Barely Hits the Mark

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Target's earnings announcement showed strong quarterly results, but the stock is mired just a little with slow growth numbers overall so be a cautious buyer

Making a Strong Sale on Buying TJX

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Retailer TJX is having a very strong quarter, with earnings and revenues higher year over year, making this stock a strong buy for your portfolio

Enjoy the Sale on Home Depot

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
The share price drop on its earnings "disappointment" is a nice opening for investors to get in on a solid stock with strong growth prospects.

The Challenges Standing in Amazon’s Way

By Brad Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Beyond Apple's iPad and Barnes & Noble's Microsoft-backed Nook is a Japanese e-tailer that's gaining momentum. Add them up, and Amazon faces a tough road.

How to Make a Quick Buck on Whole Foods

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A bull put spread is a high-probability play worth considering.

HSN Is a Cash-Flow Machine

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even during the worst years of the financial crisis, the TV shopping channel did shockingly well.

Kohl’s Holds No Reason to Buy or Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Kohl's first quarter earnings were better than Wall Street expected, but still nothing to write home about, or make investors flock to the stock

Second Lesbian Protest for J.C. Penney

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Conservative advocacy group One Million Moms objects to a picture in JCPenney's May catalog that shows a lesbian couple and their daughters.

ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Here are some excellent ETF alternatives to the retail, real estate, coffee, pharmaceuticals and technology stocks that our writers discussed last week.

Why Best Buy Should Follow Target’s Kindle Kibosh

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger
Taking Kindle off shelves won't stop the constant march of e-tailing, but it could slow Amazon's progress and buy TGT, BBY and others time to regroup.

This Industry’s Stocks Are Well Worth the Wait

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The long-term bullish case for dollar-store stocks holds up pretty well, but here's why investors should hold off on buying for now.

Option Plays Ahead of Retail Earnings

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Earnings reports are just around the corner, so here are some potentially profitable and low-risk option plays surrounding these reports.

B&N Shares Spike on Microsoft Stake

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Microsoft will invest $300 million into Barnes & Noble’s Nook e-books unit, in exchange for an 18% share of the new subsidiary.

Amazon Kills the Shorts

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Q1 earnings slid, but beat the estimates -- launching the stock again. Behind the results: Strong sales of the Kindle Fire tablet.

5 Apparel Stocks to Dress Up Your Portfolio

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Many American consumers still have an impressive level of discretionary funds available, and they are making their way to buy these name brand clothiers.

4 Stocks to Watch as Debt Drops and Spending Rises

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Household debt is at multi-year lows and consumer spending is rising. These names are ones to watch amid these trends.
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