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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

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Recent Retail Stocks Articles
New Rules Are the Old Rules: Invest With Sense
Markets have rallied since June, and investors seem to be seeking out solid companies based on research and economics instead of knee-jerk reactions to trends
5 Retail Bloodbath Earnings Trades
Retail stocks may be getting ahead of themselves in pricing, and these 5 hot stocks could lose some ground this week after earnings are released, so be prepared
Sears: Eddie Lampert Has a Master Plan
Spinning off Hometown and Outlet stores is another smart move that will generate cash and cash flow for the next chapter in the Sears saga.
Retailer Rotation: Sell These Two, Then Buy This One
There's nothing wrong with either Wal-Mart or Costco, it's just a bad time to step into an investment, and a great time to step out of one -- and into another.
Sell JCP on Strength — While You Still Can
Friday's share-price rally after a horrid earnings report offers a rare chance for investors to escape. No matter what CEO Johnson says, JCP is a disaster.
Apple Matches iPhone Price Cuts as iPhone 5 Looms
Apple has instructed its physical Apple Stores to match discounts on iPhones from major retailers and wireless providers as it prepares to launch iPhone 5.
3 Reasons CVS Caremark Looks Healthy
CVS reported strong earnings on Monday -- and Wall Street punished it in any case. The market’s gut reaction missed a lot of positives.
Macy’s Sets High Bar for Retail Earnings
Macy's saw profits jump 16% in the second quarter thanks to cost-cutting and and a successful overall strategy. This could be a tough act for rivals to follow.
Bricks-and-Mortar Still Score in Sporting Goods
Near 52-week highs, Dick's, Cabelas and Foot Locker are doing lots of things right, and so far they're fending off the mighty e-tailiers like Amazon and eBay.
Fossil: Not Exactly Luxury — And That’s OK
Fossil offers a mix of both appreciated brand name and respectable prices, meaning it should continue its earnings growth amid a wobbly economy.
Arcos Dorados: Poised for a Comeback?
McDonald's Franchiser Arcos Dorados has performed poorly in 2012, but caught a wind today after it showed continued growth in its Q2 earnings report.
CVS Caremark Tops Q2 Profit, Misses on Revenue
CVS Caremark posted increased second-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street forecasts, but missed on revenue, and raised its earnings outlook for the year.
Consider Shopping for Discount Retail Stocks
Discount retail stocks are still good picks -- the group has just been brought down by Family Dollar, which is its weakest link by far.
Abercrombie: A Downward Fashion Trend
Abercrombie & Fitch shares have taken a beating in the last year, as the retailer's youth-only atmosphere has made it even more of a clothing casualty than its competitors.
Retail Sales Beat Forecasts in July
July was a better month for retailers than Wall Street expected with average same-store sales rising 4.6% as consumers took advantage of discounts.
Burger King Is Grilling Right Along
Burger King's sizzling second-quarter report was met with a bit of apathy on investors' part, but BKW is cooking up several reasons to get excited.
Best Buy Struggles for the Best Way Forward
Even going private is fraught with major challenges, such as coming up with the buyout money -- and the ability to pay it back. And how likely is a takeover?
Big-Box Retailers Take to the City
As more people move to cities, Wal-Mart, Target and others are migrating along with the population. Shifting to the cityscape, though, has its own problems.
Friday Apple Rumors: Mountain Lion Downloads Soar
Apple's OS X Mountain Lion is downloaded more than 2 million times in 48 hours; Apple is developing video-enhanced glasses; and the iPhone 4 gets a price cut.