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.

U.S. Retailers Go Global (With Some Technical Support)

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Tapping lucrative international markets is a necessity for growth, but that's not so easy without major improvements to e-commerce software.

Monday Apple Rumors: Chinese iPad Smuggling on the Rise

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
U.S. West Coast liaisons snap up iPads and smuggle them back into China for resale -- frequently at more than twice their retail price.

3 Popular Stocks to Sell Now

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar stores have plenty of fans, but here's why it's time to bail.

Top 5 Stock Buys for April

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
There are great companies out there with strong fundamentals, solid business plans, and brand name recognition. Here are five stocks to plant in your portfolio.

Did Apple Help Save Publishing?

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Despite an ongoing antitrust probe, the tech giant may have actually helped nurture the nascent e-book sector.

Starbucks Declares War on Jamba Juice

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Yes, the move into juice will grievously harm Jamba, but it will also be a disaster for Starbucks.

Starbucks’ Schultz Is Still Dreaming Big

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer
Howard Schultz has big plans to restore Starbucks' core "customer experience" while innovating in juice and energy drinks.

Dollar General Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Dollar General reported strong quarterly earnings and continued its monster 52-week run-up. Can anything stop DG shares?

Why Fossil and Tiffany Are Poised for a Fall

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
CNBC commentator Herb Greenberg may be right about too-high stock valuations, with these two retailers as prime examples.

6 Fashion Stocks to Try On Now

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
High-end merchandisers are thriving. Consider adding these hot players in clothes, handbags, eyeglasses and athletic wear to your portfolio.

Is the New iPad Hiding a Major Design Flaw?

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Now that the opening weekend honeymoon is over, many iPad owners are noticing that Apple's newest tablet causes rapid data-limit burnout.

The Battle of the Athletic Apparel Retailers

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Nike and Lululemon report earnings Thursday. Who'll win with investors as both of these stocks sit near all-time highs?

Is It Finally Time to Sell Sears?

By Beth Gaston Moon, InvestorPlace Contributor
Sears has multiple strikes against a continued uptrend. Here's why it might be time to bow out of SHLD.

Electronic Arts Hit with FTC Complaint

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Escalating outrage around the alleged mishandling of Mass Effect's ending to new heights -- one gamer has just filed a false advertising claim against EA.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: New iPad Raises Privacy Concerns

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The newly released iPad's voice-recognition feature is sparking fears about data privacy -- leaving consumers apprehensive about how much info Apple is collecting.

3 Comeback Kids in Retail

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
They're missing the sector's rebound so far in 2012, but that will change. Here's why these three stocks are set for a turnaround.

Is Apple’s App Store Dangerously Unsecured?

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Traditional complaints about the app store surrounded its suffocating micromanagement. Now the pendulum seems to have swung far in the opposite direction.

10 Retailers to Ring Up as a Buy Now

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Retailers are starting to make headway with a pickup in the economy. These 10 players might make decent additions to your portfolio.

Thursday Apple Rumors: AAPL Could Break $700

By Adam Patterson, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
With anticipation of the new iPad reaching a fever pitch, AAPL's market value already has touched $600 -- and could keep rewriting records.
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