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.

Home Depot’s 4 New Checkout Options

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Home Depot has installed four new checkout options to reduce the time customers spend at its registers.

Wal-Mart’s Mexican Bribery Scandal: 5 Facts

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Wal-Mart could face a lengthy federal investigation and possible fines amid revelations that top executives knew of systemic bribery at its Mexican subsidiary.

Stocks With Young CEOs: My Top 5 Picks

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Of Forbes' 40-and-under most powerful CEOs list, these five execs run companies that are well worth owning.

Now It’s Dollar Stores Vs. Drugstores

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
If Dollar Tree's move into pharmacy services becomes a trend, drugstores face a serious challenge.

Why Not Own Wal-Mart and Target?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Each has its strengths, and both will benefit from an improving economy.

4 Retail Stocks to Buy Now — and 2 to Avoid

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
These four retailers appear to have an edge over their competition. These other two names, don't.

4 Ways Target Can Grow Without Growing

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Target turns 50 this year, and may be getting too big to grow further. Here are four ways the chain hopes to attract new customers without expanding.

Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn Resigns

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
The departure of Brian Dunn adds yet another layer of turmoil at the ailing retailer, which is in the midst of a strategy overhaul.

J.C. Penney Will Cut 900 Jobs

By InvestorPlace Staff
The company is looking to get more of a start-up feel -- and moving to trim jobs in order to continue their streamlining and cost-cutting efforts.

Same-Store Sales Growth Springs Up Again

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
An early Easter and warm weather keep the happy streak going (for some), including upside surprises at Target, Macy’s and others.

Call Buyers See Further Upside in the Gap

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Option traders take an aggressive stance with a conservative strategy: Bull call spread bets on Gap moving up to 13% higher in next six weeks.

5 Things Wal-Mart Has That Amazon Doesn’t

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Amazon is threatening Wal-Mart as the No. 1 shopping destination. But Wal-Mart succeeds in some areas where Amazon fails. Take a look.

5 Stocks That Broke Out in Q1 2012

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Three months ago, several stocks near 52-week highs looked poised to break out. And boy, did they. Here's five of the best breakout performances from Q1 2012.

Best Buy Might Not Be Your Best Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Best Buy posted a huge loss that has shaken up investors and Wall Street. The company is shaking up the business model, so patience -- not panic -- is in order.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Tim Cook Visits Foxconn Plant

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Apple's CEO visited a newly opened plant and met personally with Foxconn employees as part of his ongoing corporate diplomacy mission to China.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple May Offer iPad Refund

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Apple has openly discussed offering refunds to dissatisfied Australian purchasers -- who complain of incompatibility with the country's 4G networks.

Bears Are Ready for Best Buy Earnings

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
Best Buy has some strikes against it heading into its quarterly earnings, but it could be a candidate for a contrarian play.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Australian Regulator Targets Apple

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Australia's Competition & Consumer Commission accuses iPad maker of breaching consumer law -- and will be bringing a complaint to Melbourne's Federal Court.

Warning: Coffee Prices Are Headed Up

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Right now, prices aren't reflecting a supply-demand squeeze, but they will. That's bad news for a slew of popular stocks.
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