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.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: Clay “iPads” Give New Meaning to the Word Software

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer
Scammers at work: customers at a store in Vancouver bought what they thought were iPads--but turned out to be slabs of modeling clay.

Sears Holdings Jumps on Buyout Rumors

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
If Lampert takes Sears private, there may be some short-term upside for investors. But as long as he's chairman, the company is unlikely to be so lucky.

Are Urban Outfitters’ Best Days Behind It?

By Jonathan Berr, InvestorPlace Contributor
Shares tanked when CEO Glen Senk said he's leaving the super-trendy apparel retailer, but he's part of the problem.

How to Shop in the Topsy-Turvy Retail Sector

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
The group keeps sending mixed messages, but don't let it confuse you. If you're bullish on the American consumer, these two ETFs are your smartest retail plays.

Are Consumers All Shopped Out?

By InvestorPlace Staff
After swarming the malls in December, they're more likely to stay home in January. That could force retailers to keep the sales going.

Even Middling Q4 Earnings Could Lift Stocks

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
As first-to-report Alcoa showed, with expectations low, it might not be too hard for most S&P 500 companies to post a beat-and-raise quarter.

Remember, Retailers’ Earnings Matter More Than Sales

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
There's a lesson for investors in the December retail reports: Strong sales without healthy profit margins are hardly good news.

The End of the Big-Box Era

By James Brumley, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Poor customer service and ill-informed employees have driven consumers away. Some big-box retailers get it, but most can't change -- and won't survive.

Don’t Jump Over Lowe’s Online ‘Expansion’

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer
Lowe's purchase of a leading online home improvement retailer is good news for consumers, but investors shouldn't bank on a huge stock move.

New Year’s Prediction #4: Retail, the Hottest Sector of 2012

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
When Wall Street "experts" warned about the troubled retail sector, I ignored them and made huge profits. I expect more of the same from retail in 2012.

3 Sectors Aided by Holiday Cheer

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The holidays typically bring excitement to the stock market. The retail, shipping, and lodging sectors are among the most affected by Santa.

How Private Equity Could Save Sears

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Getting value from distressed assets is something good private equity firms can do, and Sears has plenty of undervalued assets.

Where Will You Put Your Money in 2012?

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Two areas of the market are slated to do well in the upcoming months and year, but be wary of this one sector.

Is Sears the Next Berkshire Hathaway?

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
Don't laugh. Eddie Lampert's strategy at Sears Holdings could be regarded as being very similar to Warren Buffett's makeover of Berkshire Hathaway in the sixties.

6 Clothing and Accessories Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The retail sector moves at the slightest hint of market volatility. However, 2011 has been forgiving for clothing and accessory stocks like Coach.

Blame Bargains for Best Buy’s Demise

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options
Best Buy's problem isn't unique among retailers -- businesses need sales to bring in price-conscious consumers, but their revenues are getting killed.

7 Specialty Retail Stocks to Sell

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
The recent holiday cheer on Wall Street and record-setting holiday shopping hasn't stopped some specialty retail stores from singing the Christmas blues.

The Danger of Investing in Retail Stocks

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
When it comes to investing in retail, slow and steady wins the race. Avoid companies like these crash-and-burn victims.

Best Buy’s Holiday Celebration Cut Short

By Jeff Reeves
Dismal third-quarter earnings slammed BBY stock early Tuesday as the retailer sacrificed margins to push product. The 10% stock slide may be just the beginning.
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