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Retail Stocks

Retail stocks are companies that operate and sell finished goods via physical storefronts, often in direct competition with e-commerce businesses. Retailers are also largely dependent on the health of the greater economy for strong earnings figures. Some of the biggest retailers by market capitalization include the likes of Target, Costco, and Walmart

Recent Retail Stocks Articles

Did Best Buy (BBY) Stock Just Become a Healthcare Play?

Ten years ago, people were saying that Best Buy (BBY) was nothing but “Amazon’s showroom.” And they were right... at the time. It’s worth looking at how Best Buy turned things around...as we’re seeing the same pattern throughout the industry.

Lululemon (LULU) Stock Proves the Doubters Wrong AGAIN

Summer and back-to-school are, traditionally, prime time for retailers. Not so this year – with the notable exception of Lululemon Athletica (LULU).

Retail Stocks: What the Big Retailers’ Earnings Results Tell Us

We're not in a sector market anymore, which means you need to pick the RIGHT stocks. Here's how to play the trends for more gains.

Retail Stocks: A Laggard to Avoid

The smart money is staying away from this retailer. Here's why you should, too.

5 Retail Stocks to Buy That Are Getting It Done

These days, retail is a bloodbath. But not all retail stocks are headed towards empty storefronts and bankruptcy. These five retailers have the goods to keep the profits coming.

LULU Stock Stretches to New All-Time Highs

LULU stock hit a new all-time high of $191.44 on Monday. However, I don’t see Lululemon slowing down anytime soon. Here's why.

4 Retail Stocks to Buy in Time for the Back-to-School Rush

Amazon has done a number on the retail sector. But there's still plenty of attractive retail stocks to buy for this fall shopping season.

Profit on This Struggling Retailer’s Next Drop

This morning, I am recommending a bearish trade on Caleres, Inc. (NYSE:CAL), the global footwear retailer and wholesaler.

Taking Advantage of an Undervalued Target

Target (NYSE:TGT) looks like a real bargain right now, and we want to sell puts on it.

3 Biggest Ways AI Stocks are Changing the Game

Most people think of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution as something that’s theoretical — a technology that will affect things in the future. In actuality, though, it is already happening.

Set Yourself up for Profits With This Trade on the Retail Sector

This morning, I am recommending a bearish trade on SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY).

3 Retail REITs That Are Winning In The New Landscape

Not all retail REITs are dying at the hands of online shopping. In fact, some are thriving. Here are 3 REITs that rewarding investors in the new environment.

The Death of Retail Stocks: Consumers Hoard Time and Money

Shopping has become a chore, and stores that don't save consumers time as well as money are doomed.

3 Retail Stocks That Will Have a Blue Christmas

Some retail stocks continue to die a quick death. Odds are, these three won't be around too much longer.

5 Retail Stocks to Buy Ahead of a Big Holiday Season

Retail stocks have been on a tear in 2018, and this rally will continue thanks to what promises to be a robust 2018 holiday shopping season.

Is the Retail Rally Overdone or Will It Continue for a While?

People are giving up on buying a home and buying other things. The long-term trends of retailing remain intact and their not conducive to a continued rally in retail stocks.

Investors Shouldn’t Trust the Rally in Retail Stocks

Retail stocks plunged for several quarters before reversing in late 2017. While there's reason for some of the recent optimism, it also looks like investors are forgetting about real long-term dangers.

Trade of the Day: Macy’s Inc (M)

It looks like cutting taxes to the government and putting that capital back into the hands of consumers is having a large positive effect on the economy.

Trade of the Day: DSW Inc. (DSW)

The final reading for fourth-quarter GDP in the United States came in at 2.9% on Wednesday, which was above expectations for a reading of 2.7%. Consumer spending posted the largest gain in three years, and that is showing up in the market as well.