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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

Mixed Review for the Market in August – What’s Next?

The ups and downs of August mimicked the mixed market sentiment as consumer confidence sunk while, strangely, retail sales remained strong.

2 Ways to Take Aim at Target

Target Corp. sits in a tricky spot, but a resistance level may hold the key. See the trades.

‘Haves’ on Wall Street Thrive as ‘Have Nots’ Suffer

Tiffany & Co. NYSE:TIF has announced sales growth of 30% in the second quarter and earnings growth of 58%. This shows the strength of luxury stocks now.

Retail Setting Up for a Short Sale

A high-probability short setup is close to occurring in the Retail HOLDRs (AMEX:RTH).

Big Lots — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

A downturning economy good mean good things for this discount retailer's stock.

Rise and Shine for a Bed Bath & Beyond Options Bet

BBBY, with its solid fundamentals, is a good candidate for a covered call-option trade.

Sell Payless, Stride Rite Parent PSS as it Closes 475 Retail Stores

Payless ShoeSource parent Collective Brands (PSS) is closing 475 stores after it just announced a brutal earnings report. Sell this stock now.

Use Calls to Capture Dollar General’s Upside

Here's another deep-discount retail stock that should get a lift from a strong earnings performance.

Fossil’s Stock Could Keep Your Portfolio Young

The company is consistently beating profit expectations, while out-earnings its capital costs.

5 Back-to-School Stocks for a Bloody Market

The annual exodus of children returning to school means one thing -- a rise in consumer and retail stocks. Here are five to buy before they pop.

Live Large With Big Lots Calls

The discount retailer's stock should continue to bounce higher. Get the trade for BIG.

Lululemon Love Story About to Unravel

The hot retailer faces a recent stock jostling and an overly high valuation. With Gap's Athleta brand posing a real threat, things don't look to get better.

That Burning Smells Like Teen Retail

Retail itself isn't all gloom and doom, as discounters and luxury brands are seeing reassuring sales numbers -- but A&F, Aerpostale and others caught in a murky middle ground.

Why Elizabeth Arden Shares Look So Pretty

Elizabeth Arden's lineup of fragrances and beauty products could help it weather the downturn in fine fashion.

Bite Into These 3 Juicy Steakhouse Stocks

Americans are regaining their taste -- and willingness to pay -- for beef, and these steakhouses are primed to cash in.

High-End Retail Defies Consumer Jitters

Wealthy customers are keeping luxury retailers in the black, but the shopping spree could end if the stock market dives.

Staples Looks Good for a Put Option Trade

The bullish sentiment towards SPLS is a head-scratcher. Options traders have a great opportunity with this vulnerable stock.

Time to Shop for Back-to-School Retailers

These four clothing retailers are the companies best poised to pounce on back-to-school shoppers.

Is Fossil Falling Out of Fashion?

Fossil's stock price has stumbled amid lower second-quarter earnings, higher income taxes and a weak dollar. What's lost is that the company's earnings still were pretty good.