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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

Retail Stocks Struggle as Energy Prices Fall

With Black Friday approaching, some retail stocks are struggling with the correlation between low energy prices and shopping revenue.

Buy In to the Turnaround for High-End Retailers

After a tough year of slogging through macroeconomic headwinds, high-end retailers could be on the mend this earnings season.

Trade of the Day: Urban Outfitters (URBN)

Looking ahead, October has a fearsome reputation — but it is largely undeserved. The month has featured a lot of the great turnarounds of the past 40 years. With this in mind, I’m recommending a bullish trade today.

Trade of the Day: Nike (NKE)

My definition of “fundamentally strong stocks” is a bit stricter these days. Nike has been on a bullish trend along with its industry while outperforming its sector.

TGT Stock: Target Beacons Are a Move in the Right Direction

Target beacons should help TGT improve margins, sales and earnings, thus improving already solid fundamentals for Target stock.

Trade of the Day: Dollar General (DG)

While both DLTR and DG have about 12,000 stores and similar quarterly sales, the latter is by far the better stock pick.

Before Freaking Out Over June’s Retail Sales Lull …

Last month's retail sales tumbled, but any alarm spurred by the data overlooks a very important detail about the calendar.

Casual Restaurant Stock Showdown: CHUY, BLMN and TXRH

The future is looking up for casual restaurant chains, but not all stocks in the space are created equal. We compare CHUY, BLMN and TXRH.

Trade of the Day: Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)

The clothing retailer has been steadily climbing higher and looks to be making a move back toward its February highs.

Should You Buy Chipotle Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (CMG)

Chipotle stock has shed about 10% since the company's first-quarter report. However, with significant growth opportunities on the horizon, is this a buying point for CMG?

Trade of the Day: Macy’s (M)

Fed-generated momentum could continue to push stocks higher, but slowing growth could cause the market to make an about-face very quickly. Here's a trade for the bullish side of the equation.

Buy BABA Stock – Alibaba Reigns King of e-Commerce

Alibaba is the best buy in e-commerce space. Here are 3 reasons why you should get into BABA stock today.

Trade of the Day: Wendy’s (WEN)

Wendy’s has moved into a bullish trend relative to its key moving averages and should continue moving higher.

4 Restaurant Stocks That Are Still Safe Buys

Other restaurant stocks may have overdone it, but Wendys, Ruth's Hospitality, Dunkin Brands Group, and The Cheesecake Factory are safe buys.

Macy’s Stock Pops on Holiday Optimism but Talk Is Cheap

The department store chain had a miss-and-cut quarter, but the market is giving Macy's stock the benefit of the doubt for holiday sales.

Trade of the Day: L Brands (LB)

This retail stock is riding high after beating estimates for September sales growth, and the Profit Scanner predicts that a further surge of 3%-4% is just around the corner.

Trade of the Day: Ruby Tuesday (RT)

The Profit Scanner powered by Recognia has identified a bearish pattern on Ruby Tuesday’s chart that carries 12%-14% further downside.

Burger King Is Breaking Into an Overcrowded Mess With THI

Burger King's purchase of Tim Horton's could prove a pricey and pointless distraction for Dunkin Donuts and Burger King.

3 Retail Stocks That Can Bounce Off the Ropes

While bad news has hammered retail stocks across the sector, don’t overlook potential bargains that are poised for a comeback.