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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

5 Retail Stocks Suffering Markdowns

Retail stocks have been facing major headwinds lately, as shown by the poor performance by the XRT and these five stocks.

It’s time to Take Darden Stock Off the Menu

Darden Restaurant group is having a rough time of it, and the fallout for Darden stock is that it's a stone cold sell.

Walmart to Accept Video Game Trade-Ins

Walmart will launch a used video game trade-in program for store credit nationwide on March 26.

3 Reasons Why Robots Will Start Replacing Retail Workers

Retail workers are among the most at-risk for being replaced by robots, and the move to artificial intelligence could happen soon. Here's why...

MCD Getting Back to Basics is Good For McDonald’s Stock

McDonald's is a bit beaten down, but the company is going back to basics to fix what ails it; here are some of the steps to invigorate McDonald's stock

American Eagle Stock Is No Longer a Fit for Investors

American Eagle stock is under pressure, and with its guidance reduced for 2014, analysts cut estimates for 2015. AEO is best left out of your portfolio

McDonald’s: MCD Stock Breaks Out for a Juicy Opportunity

Until yesterday, MCD stock had been stuck in a boring downtrend for the past 11 months. However, Tuesday's breakout has brought upside momentum back to McDonald's.

Chipotle Stock is a Red-Hot Buy Right Now

Our Portfolio Grader has followed the rise in Chiptotle, as top and bottom line growth and fundamental improvement lifted Chipotle stock to an A rated buy

BWLD Stock Ready to Break Major Resistance

Buffalo Wild Wings has overcome a decidedly negative post-earnings reaction. Now, BWLD stock is itching to move past technical resistance.

Williams-Sonoma: WSM Stock Trading Tips Before Earnings

Williams-Sonoma is scheduled to report fourth-quarter earnings this Wednesday. Here are the price levels in WSM stock that I am watching.

Foot Locker Stock Looks to Bounce Higher

Retailer Foot Locker announced solid fourth-quarter earnings, but right now I have Foot Locker stock as a hold. Does FL have an upside? Read more....

ARO, PSUN, AEO, ANF: Teen Apparel Stocks Have Tough Day

Investors soured on Aeropostale, Pacific Sun, American Eagle Outfitters and Abercrombie & Fitch, sending ARO, AEO, PSUN and ANF stock lower on Thursday.

Staples Closing 225 Stores by 2015

Staples stock sank on Thursday after Staples reported weak quarterly results and said it would close up to 225 North American stores.

Target: Where’s TGT Stock Headed Next After Executive Exit?

Target, still reeling from the hacker attack, is now seeing some movement in executives. TGT stock however has to prove itself, here are two levels to watch

JCPenney Earnings Should Make You Run to Sell JCP Stock

J.C. Penney's surprise "earnings" were actually just lower losses, with much of the upside based on tax gains. The future for J.C. Penney stock is bleak.

TGT is Now Well Off the Mark: Sell Target Stock

Target's most recent quarter was a nice surprise to the upside, but its lowered forward guidance and poor metrics make Target stock a sell

Men’s Wearhouse Stock Looking Good For the Future

MW is locked in a takeover battle with its biggest competitor, but no matter the outcome, I still think you'll like the way Men's Wearhouse stock looks.

VFC Stock is Worth Trying On for Investors

VF Corporation is lagging a bit behind on the top and bottom lines, but VFC stock is still a buy; VFC has great buying pressure and a solid dividend profile

Profit From the Powerful “iWorld” Consumer Trend

It's a new consumer world, one I call "iWorld", where consumers want what they want when they want it. Use the trend to profit from these stocks