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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

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPad 3 Debuts Today

Apple's pending tablet release expected to further its gain over rivals, with rumored bargain models poised to lure frugal consumers.

Williams-Sonoma: Pre-Earnings Options Plays

Why was Tuesday's put volume for Williams-Sonoma nine times the average one-month volume?

Shop This Company’s Products, But Not Its Stock — Yet

Carter's -- the stock behind OshKosh -- has a decent business, but is it a sound investment?

The Fast Food Chain That’s Ripe for a Buyout

The fast food chain's announcement of a three-year turnaround plan could start the company off on the road toward a private equity buyout.

Bulls Keep Charging as Liz Claiborne Hits New Highs

Call buying and put selling continues in LIZ as traders expect further upside following a S&P debt rating upgrade.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPad Replacing PCs?

PCs' sales lead over tablets continues to fall, lending credence to Tim Cook's recent prediction that tablets will one day replace desktop computers.

The Big-Box Store With Not-So-Big Profits

Big Lots sells everything, from consumables up to entire furniture sets. But are BIG shares a buy?

J.C. Penney Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

While JCPenney has brought in a top-notch CEO with good ideas, the company still faces tough competition and a long road toward recreating its brand.

Why Starbucks Is Still Steaming Hot

Innovative products, improved customer service and new efforts in Europe and India should keep the java giant growing for years to come.

Friday Apple Rumors: New iPads Planned

Apple plans to diversify tablet offerings to outshine competitors -- and continues to move forward with creating its own streaming-content service.

The Gap Is No Longer It

Gap Inc. (GPS) makes quality products, but competition has relegated it to the bargain bin. However, a company reinvention might help it stay in the game.

Retailing: Same-Store Sales See Wide Gains

Many retailers blew past analysts’ February expectations. Can the trend continue?

Activision Cuts 600 Jobs; Stock Drops

America's largest video game publisher is watching its blockbuster's subscriber base taper off. Flagging customers might be flocking to Electronic Arts.

Gap (GPS) Options Traders Win Big by Betting on Better Sales

Gap (GPS) rallies after positive same-store sales, sending short-term calls higher and delivering a big payoff for some traders.

Costco’s Results Show a Spending Uptrend

Costco earnings and sales continue to climb -- beating analysts' estimates. Shoppers may still be looking for value, but they are spending more.

Sears Holdings Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Sears has a great assortment of assets, but it has to stem its losses while fighting off a number of competitors. Can investors bank on SHLD staying hot?

5 Retail Stocks Investors Should Keep on the Rack

Consumer sentiment is on the rise, but these stocks have been heading down over the past year.

Making a Case for JC Penney

Here's why I want to root for the chain -- and why it just might be the little retailer that could.

Sears Has Investors Looking Forward — and Buying

Despite a poor earnings report, SHLD surged even higher Thursday on news of store sales and a spin-off