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Can Retail’s Rally Keep It Up?

The retail sector's strong second quarter, along with some promising economic data, are promising signs. But they shouldn't be overstated.

3 ETFs Breaking Away From the Pack

Which sectors are positioned as better breakout leaders? The answer points to three ETFs that could make much stronger moves than others.

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.

3 Relative-Strength Leaders to Buy on the Dip

The combination of relative strength and technical indicators offers three candidates for bullish options traders.

10 Potential Short Squeeze Candidates for Bullish Traders

A three-tiered way of evaluating stocks can find bullish trading opportunities.

5 ETF Options Trades to Play the Market Recovery

As the market continues to climb a Wall of Worry, option players can consider bullish and bearish plays in ETFs.

Same-Store Sales Growth Springs Up Again

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

It’s Time to Stop Chasing Retailers

A large swath of retailers have earnings headed in the right direction, but prices have caught up to the point where caution should be the order of the day.

5 Breakout Retail Stocks for February

When a recovery is on the way, the retail sector outperforms -- expect these stocks to boom during the next month.

How to Shop in the Topsy-Turvy Retail Sector

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.

Falling Bargains at Low-End Retailers

It's true that discounters still have a lot going for them, but investors need to be extremely mindful of one thing before they buy.

Retail Stocks Follow Best Buy’s Lead — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

BBY's squeezed margins, lackluster retail sales growth weigh on stocks overall

4 Naughty & Nice Holiday Options Trades

Forget presents. If you want Santa to bring you a sack of profits, make some trades that come in the right size and style for any account.

You Shop, Financials and Retailers Pop — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Bumper Black Friday helps hoist the markets Monday, with some of the biggest gains coming from the likes of ING and Macy's.

How to Cope If the Bear Bites Santa

Holiday retail sales might be just the thing to save the "Santa Rally" -- or they might not. Either way, there's an ETF for any market environment.

Time to Go Shopping for Retail Stocks

With a solid holiday shopping season expected, it's a good time for investors to hone in on retail stocks. Here's how to ferret out the winners.

The Sector to Watch for Clues

If this relative outperformer turns lower, then the market is likely to follow.

No Bear Market for These 5 Funds

From metals to Southeast Asia, these five exchange-traded funds haven't just bucked the market -- they've gained 120%-plus in the past three years.

2 Options to Hedge the Downside Move

Two option trades to hedge market volatility include the Direxion Small Cap Bear 3X Shares (NYSE: TZA) and the SPDR S&P Retail (NYSE: XRT).