Retail Stocks News & Investing Tips

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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3 Billionaire Stocks to Buy From the Latest Stock Market Correction

In the three-day correction in early August, billionaires lost some of their billions. Here are three billionaire stocks to buy on the dip.

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7 Recession-Resistant Stocks to Hold Onto for Dear Life in 2024

These seven recession-resistant stocks offer stability and potential growth even in challenging economic conditions.

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7 Growth Stocks to Buy on Encouraging Earnings Results

Positive earnings reports show some of the top growth stocks to buy that can deliver exceptional long-term returns for investors.

Recent Retail Stocks Articles

10 Specialty Retail Stocks to Buy

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Nov 22, 2011

These 10 specialty retailers already are enjoying a fruitful 2011 -- and they have room to run this holiday season.

Ross Stores — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 21, 2011

Discount retailer Ross Stores posted solid quarterly results, but is ROST stock a good investment in such a high-competition sector?

Buy This Stock for Value Menu Prices!

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Nov 21, 2011

Wendy’s (WEN) and Jack in the Box (JACK) are clear second fiddles to McDonald's, but one of them is a bargain if it can turn around its performance in 2012.

2 U.S. Sectors to Shield You From Europe

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Nov 18, 2011

Don't get pierced by Europe's arrows. Here are some healthy all-American companies that do all of their business right here at home. See our safest picks.

Thinking Retail Stock? Swap Out Sears for Dillard’s

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 17, 2011

With investors unbelievably still buying Sears stock, here's a reminder why another retailer is a better play. Buy this name instead.

Wal-Mart’s Stepped-Up D.C. Push a No-Brainer

By Jeff Reeves Nov 17, 2011

Wal-Mart's (WMT) plans to open D.C. stores has sparked the usual argument about its impact on the local economy. But for Wal-Mart itself, the strategy is sound.

Target vs. Wal-Mart: Who Wins This Retail Smackdown?

By Susan J. Aluise, Aviation, Auto & Transportation Writer Nov 17, 2011

In the battle for budget-conscious consumers, both Wal-Mart and Target are closely matched -- but only one has the overall edge.

Electronics Retail Owes Apple, iPhone 4S a Big ‘Thank You’

By Anthony John Agnello, Consumer and Technology Writer Nov 16, 2011

Electronics retail sales were up 3.7% year-over-year, with a big push from Apple's iPhone 4S. Of course, Apple has a history of pumping up the metric.

AmEx’s Prepaid Card for Target Could Hit the Bull’s-Eye

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Nov 16, 2011

American Express is partnering up with Target to offer a prepaid card in hopes of gaining ground on their bigger competitors. The timing couldn't be better.

Wal-Mart’s Earnings Miss May be Target’s Gain

By Tim Biggam, InvestorPlace Contributor Nov 16, 2011

TGT has held support at the key $50 level and seems poised to make a move to close the gap between $55 and $59 by April options expiration.

8 Restaurant Stocks to Eat Up

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Nov 16, 2011

Consumers' recession-inspired frugality might lead you away from restaurant stocks, but quick-service restaurants and other food stocks are doing quite well.

Time to Go Shopping for Retail Stocks

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Nov 16, 2011

With a solid holiday shopping season expected, it's a good time for investors to hone in on retail stocks. Here's how to ferret out the winners.

Can Apple Business Model Save J.C. Penney?

By Jeff Reeves Nov 16, 2011

J.C. Penney's new CEO Ron Johnson will try to draw on his Apple experience to steer the ship -- but the department store retailer is a much different monster.

Wal-Mart Wanes, RIM Romps — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

By Kyle Woodley, Senior Investing Editor, Kiplinger Nov 15, 2011

Wal-Mart (WMT) finally snapped its U.S. same-store sales decline streak but its earnings underwhelmed; Research In Motion (RIMM) got a BlackBerry boost.

Wal-Mart Earnings Disappoint — Again

By Jeff Reeves Nov 15, 2011

Wal-Mart (WMT) reported shabby profits Tuesday, and its full-year forecast fell short, too. Investors should be wary of viewing this stock as a value buy.