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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

Ulta Salon an Easy Way to Beautify Your Portfolio

Ulta shares are up almost 100% for the year, with the stock recently hitting a 52-week high.

The Sector to Watch for Clues

If this relative outperformer turns lower, then the market is likely to follow.

4 Reasons to Return Sears Shares This Season

The mid-market retailer is caught in between stronger rivals above and below. And with a sub-par holiday shopping season shaping up, SHLD could slide further.

5 Signs Pointing to Fewer Presents Under the Tree in 2011

A host of disturbing consumer headlines foretell a rather bleak holiday shopping season for retailers -- and the broader market.

10 Retail Stocks For The Holiday Season

While there are stocks that will suffer this winter due to poor sales, 10 companies offer investors a stellar buying opportunity.

Chipotle Stock Likely to Crash — Even If Market Doesn’t

Take a look at the business, the charts, even history -- numerous signs point to CMG's vulnerability.

Top 5 Blue-Chip Stocks to Buy

There are two great sectors to play now -- and these are their finest blue-chip offerings. Pick up these shares before it's too late.

Screaming Short: Chipotle Mexican Grill

The company's valuations are out-of-whack by even the most generous metrics. Buy put options or short the stock directly -- just short it right here, right now.

Liz Claiborne Shifts Its Focus Uptown

The company is betting on its upscale brands to revive its fortunes.

Make a Leap From Limited to Gap

Limited Brands (LTD) is expected to do well during the holidays, but retailer Gap's (GAP) stock is showing more upward mobility.

Darden Is a Leaner, Meaner Restaurant Stock Than Yum Brands

Inflation and reliance on China growth should worry Yum Brands owners. For a better restaurant stock, sit down with Darden Restaurants. Here's why.

McDonald’s Cult Hit McRib Getting Mainstream Treatment

Instead of its traditional sporadic release, McDonald's will sell its popular pork sandwich -- the McRib -- at all U.S. stores through Nov. 14.

Stock Shop at J.C. Penney, Pass on Wal-Mart

Can JCP's new management team reinvent the department store and boost earnings growth? Or is Wal-Mart the safer bet. See our verdict.

Should You Buy the Dow — McDonald’s

Everything about McDonald's is golden -- except its high stock price. It might seem crazy, but until McDonald's value levels out, you might consider selling.

10 Specialty Retailers Making Big Gains

Consumer confidence may be waning, but these specialty retailers are bucking the market's downtrend -- making these stocks a buy.

Why Buy J.C. Penney When Macy’s, Wal-Mart Are on the Table?

Macy's same-store sales are booming, and Wal-Mart could squeeze a lot of profit out of a little improvement -- meanwhile, JCP is betting on a lackluster brand.

Insiders Have Decided — American Eagle Looks Better Than Abercrombie

Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle Outfitters no longer report monthly results, but insider buying and selling may give us a clue to how they're faring. Which stock is seeing hefty buys?

Darden Restaurants Cooks Up Solid Growth

Rather than pursuing rapid growth, Darden Restaurants has mastered the art of slow and steady. Here's why else it deserves a look.

Ruby Tuesday — How to Play Wednesday’s Earnings Report

Ruby Tuesday is unlikely to meet its already low expectations, which means RT could be in for another round of selling off.