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.

RL – Take Ralph Lauren Off Your Investment Portfolio Shelf

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor
Ralph Lauren stock is sending sell signals as it struggles with lower revenue and profits

Walmart Offers Online Holiday Deals a Month Early

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart is offering a number of Black Friday-style deals on its digital storefront on November 1.

3 Retail Stocks With Surprising Revivals

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Retail stocks RadioShack (RSH), Sears (SHLD) and Staples (SPLS) have been revived during the year ... but it's questionable just what investors see in them.

BBY: Could We See a Quadrupler in Best Buy Stock?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Best Buy stock is the Wall Street turnaround story of the year, and I think a recent BBY price target predicting $50 a share is reachable by year's end.

Walmart’s Joint Venture in India Comes to a Close

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Walmart has ended its partnership with Bharti Enterprises and will take total control of its Indian wholesale chain.

Sears Sells Off Its Most Profitable Stores

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Sears is reportedly selling off a small number of profitable locations in order to raise needed cash.

Use Any JCP Jumps to Sell JCPenney Stock NOW

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't be fooled by Tuesday's brief bout of optimism in JCP stock. JCPenney still faces a huge uphill climb to regain its losses, customers and dignity.

JCPenney to Launch 565 Disney Store-Within-a-Stores on Oct 4

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Disney Shops will opened this week at 565 JCPenney stores nationwide.

5 Retailers Who Will Disappoint This Earnings Season

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We're nearing the final days of September, and believe it or not, the market is already focused on the holiday shopping season, crucial for American retailers

Target Ticket: 10 Things to Know About the New Streaming Service

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer
Discount retail chain Target has launched a new video streaming service called Target Ticket, aimed at families with children.

Holiday Retail Sales: A Mixed Forecast

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Forecasts for holiday retail sales have been all over the place -- and the implications are huge for companies from Walmart to Lululemon to Best Buy.

3 Reasons to Shop for Pier 1 Stock Now

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Pier 1 stock got pounded last week after posting disappointing earnings and lowering its guidance -- and you should be buying.

4 Stocks Taking an Unnecessary Beating

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Most stocks have done very well in 2013. However, some have been mercilessly beaten down. Here are my four picks for stocks oversold.

Weak Holiday Sales Don’t Necessarily Mean Weak Consumers

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Even if holiday sales are weak this year, as many are expecting, it doesn't necessarily mean consumers are. Shoppers are simply trained to seek out sales.

Sycamore Bets on Aeropostale Stock After One Ugly August

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Aeropostale stock is flying after Sycamore revealed a big stake -- can the activist investor turn things around for this teen retailer?

H&M Hits All-Time Highs: 4 Things to Watch

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Swedish retailer H&M is increasingly the rage in the U.S. thanks to its dirt-cheap fashions, but its stock's break to all-time highs is not a green light to buy.

Casey’s: Back on Base, But Will It Score?

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
After a rough couple quarters, Casey's General Stores enjoys strong same-store sales. But does that mean this smaller retailer is finally back in business?

Francesca’s Plummets 25% on Weak Earnings

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Investors are fleeing Francesca's in the wake of the company's weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings and lowered outlook.

Should I Buy Walmart? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Should you bother snatching up underperforming Walmart stock? We decide by looking at the pros and cons.
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