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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

J.C. Penney’s Stock Turnaround Remains a Mystery

J.C. Penney's stock has done a positive about-face since mid-July, but all the ado seems overly optimistic. Here's why.

Should I Buy Coach? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Coach has a distinctive brand, but sales have been lagging at home. We weigh the good and bad, and give our verdict on whether the luxury retailer is a buy.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: TSM Rejects Investment Offer

Apple investment offer rejected by Taiwanese chip maker; Genius Bar online support available in some countries; and Apple Store problems come from Tim Cook.

Lost at Wal-Mart? There’s an App For That

Wal-Mart and other retails are looking to boost sales by helping shoppers find exactly what they're looking for using an in-store navigation app.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: New iPhone to Have NFC Chip

Apple may include NFC mobile payment chips in new iPhone; Apple is moving to ban sales of some Samsung smartphones; and more reports of trouble at Apple Stores.

Tanger REIT Worth the Shopping Trip

A rainy-day shopping trip yields some outlandish outlet deals -- and a decent investment idea for both income and growth.

Best Buy Reaches Due Dilligence Deal With Schulze

Best Buy has reached a deal with co-founder Richard Schulze to allow him 60 days to examine its books in order to prepare a formal buyout bid for the chain.

Wal-Mart Looks Like a Winner

No matter what happens with the uncertain economy down the line, Wal-Mart looks like a promising pick.

Do Tiffany’s Earnings Foretell Bad Times?

Tiffany was the first to recover after the financial crisis. Now it is struggling. Is this a harbinger of bad news?

Load Up On This Restaurant Stock

DineEquity's chart points to further upside for the stock. Get the target for DIN.

5 Back-to-School All-Star Stocks

Back to school time means shopping and that bodes well for these 5 back to school stocks to consider for the portfolio.

Is the Sun Setting on Discount Stores?

Less-than-stellar earnings reports from discount stores Big Lots and Fred's set off a warning bell Thursday. But the bell might have been rung too loudly.

Target Steals “Cheapest” Title From Wal-Mart

For the first time since last year -- and with the biggest gap in the last two years -- Target has won the pricing battle against bigger rival Wal-Mart.

Dow Down on Mixed News: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Markets fell across the board on Thursday with the Dow leading the way for the third consecutive day on mixed economic news

McDonald’s: No More Meat from Abusive Plant

Fast food chain McDonald's recently suspended the purchase of meat from a California slaughterhouse accused of inhumanely treating its cows.

Google Launches Google Play Gift Cards

Google announced Wednesday it will soon make Google Play gift certificates available in Targets, RadioShacks, and GameStops across the U.S.

Study Raises Question: Is College Worth It?

Members of Generation Y tend to work in low-paying retail jobs -- and most of those people hold bachelor's degree. Is the high cost of college even worth it?

3 Stocks to Grab By the Facemask

Football season is getting into gear, and a number of sports' biggest stock names are ripe for the picking.

Urban Outfitters: Too Hot to Handle?

Urban Outfitters soared following its Q2 earnings report, but it might've just become a little too popular among investors.