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5 Retail Bloodbath Earnings Trades
Retail stocks may be getting ahead of themselves in pricing, and these 5 hot stocks could lose some ground this week after earnings are released, so be prepared
J.C. Penney’s Slippery Slope Shows No Sign of Slowing
J.C. Penney is opening up some new-look stores in time for back-to-school season, but will it bring back customers?
4 Robust Retail Stocks for Tough Times
Same store sales are the measure of means for retailers, and these four just came through the quarter with improved numbers, so jump on their bandwagons
Good News Isn’t Enough: Thursday’s IP Market Recap
U.S. markets ended the day mostly mixed as strong economic news wasn't enough to build momentum on a slow trading day after the July 4th holiday.
Court Speaks, Markets Listen — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
The Supreme Court ruling in favor of Obama's Affordable Care Act hit markets initially, but the indices managed to cut most losses by the end of the day.
In Retail, High End’s Pain Is Low End’s Gain
Discount retailers have greatly outperformed the luxury brand in the past two months. Is the low-end segment still the better bet? The answer is in the headlines.
Michael Kors Bucks Consumer Spending Trend
The luxury retailer is flying high where others are stumbling badly. Despite slumping overall retail sales, it shows that high-end consumers are still spending.
Great Day for Dividends! — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap
Dividend news out of Dell, Target and Caterpillar wasn't enough to overcome broader macroeconomic news Wednesday, and the indices headed south.
The End of the American Consumer? Not a Chance!
Today's retail sales numbers look bad, but a look behind the numbers shows some strength in consumer spending, particularly in these stores
Retail Same-Store Sales Mostly Strong in May
Shoppers flocked to retail stores in May, sending same-store sales at many retailers past expectations for the month.
Skechers Ordered to Shape Up & Pay $40 Million for False Ads
The Federal Trade Commission announced that Skechers has agreed to pay $40 million to settle charges that it made false claims about its toning footwear line.
Markets Grapple With GM, Greece — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
Worries over Greece and possible European contagion continued to worry the markets, and retailers had a mixed day of earnings.
3 Wildly Shorted Stocks Worth Buying
There are 31 companies in the S&P 1500 whose shares are heavily shorted. Here are three you should buy in a contrarian move. Let the squeeze begin.
5 Retail Stocks Investors Should Keep on the Rack
Consumer sentiment is on the rise, but these stocks have been heading down over the past year.
Surging Gas Prices Can Stall the Recovery
If gasoline pump prices hit $5 a gallon nationwide, all bets are off for the nascent U.S. rebound. No wonder consumer confidence is flagging already.
Coach Tells Us Rich Folks Are Spending
A look at Coach's latest earnings shows people are willing to spend on the high end -- but investors should keep growth AND value in mind when stock shopping
8 Stores Dealing High-Priced Jeans
Jeans continue to evolve from merely casual to high fashion -- and with that evolution has come fatter price tags. Here's a look at some eye-popping prices.
