The Consumer Discretionary sector includes stocks that cover a wide variety of the Retail industry. Because there are so many retail companies that offer different products to consumers, it’s hard to pinpoint any kind of specific niche. This is a sector that has performed pretty well this year; as measured by the S&P 500 Consumer […]
Read MoreRetail has been one of the most beaten-down sectors of the stock market recently, and it comes as no surprise to any investor actively following earnings reports. Of the 74 retail companies examined by agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P), 35 of them missed analyst estimates for comparable sales last quarter. Apparel retailers in particular are […]
Read MoreKohl’s Corp. (KSS) was one of the worst performers across all U.S. indexes during Tuesday’s session thanks to a disappointing first-quarter earnings report that spelled a rough three months for in-store sales. Investors were shocked by the ugly financials, sending shares to their worst close in more than a year. The news is particularly surprising […]
Read MoreShares of Ralph Lauren Corp. (RL) tumbled during Tuesday’s session, ending as the S&P 500’s worst-performing stock despite the index overall sneaking out a 0.8% gain. The fashion company’s stock fell on the heels of lackluster earnings, despite besting analysts’ expectations. Ralph Lauren’s Tuesday’s performance marks something of an anomaly, primarily due to the fact […]
Read MoreAt the beginning of 2018, I ran a complete analysis of Bed Bath & Beyond (BBBY), a stock that I’ve followed for some time, and used in the past for some of my own value-oriented investments. The stock has been in an extended, long-term downward trend dating back to the first quarter of 2015. That […]
Read MoreOne of the most cyclical sectors of the market, not surprisingly, is the Consumer Discretionary sector. This is because such a big portion of the sector is made up of highly individualized businesses that cater to a wide variety of consumer tastes. Apparel, footwear, electronics, restaurants, and so on – the disparity between many of […]
Read MoreTuesday Morning Corporation operates as an off-price retailer in the United States. The company offers various products, such as upscale home textiles, home furnishings, housewares, gourmet food products, toys, and seasonal décor products. As of September 30, 2018, it operated approximately 719 stores in 40 states. Tuesday Morning Corporation was founded in 1974 and is […]
Read MoreThese two analysts are bullish on the yoga pants maker and see double-digit upside ahead this year.
Read MoreShares of Dollar General Corp. (DG) took a nosedive on Thursday after the company released its fourth-quarter earnings report. While the discount retailer missed on the bottom line, investors largely reacted to the disappointing 2019 outlook, which indicated higher costs that may lead to lower profits than initially anticipated. Despite the mixed financials, Dollar General […]
Read MoreShares of Kohl’s Corp. (KSS) surged to fresh highs on Tuesday thanks to a stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings report. The department store chain surprised on just about every level, which galvanized investors formerly discouraged by the stock’s rocky performance over the last year. While it’s easy to forecast the company’s demise as Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) expands […]
Read MoreShares of The Gap Inc. (GPS) on Friday experienced their biggest daily gain in months following the clothing retailer’s huge announcement regarding its corporate structure moving forward. The news overshadowed the firm’s mixed Q4 earnings report, which beat on the bottom line but slightly whiffed on the top line. The Gap – which owns its […]
Read MoreBest Buy Co. Inc. (BBY) reported Q4 earnings on Wednesday, further demonstrating its stability in the era of Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) dominance. The brick-and-mortar electronics retailer easily surpassed Wall Street expectations on the top and bottom lines thanks to a series of initiatives under CEO Hubert Joly. While most consumers still choose to purchase their […]
Read MoreShutterfly, Inc. manufactures and retails personalized products and services primarily in the United States, Canada, and the European Community. The company operates through Consumer and Shutterfly Business Solutions segments. It offers a range of personalized photo-based products and services that enable consumers to upload, edit, enhance, organize, find, share, create, print, and preserve their memories. […]
Read MoreWalmart Inc. (WMT) reported earnings for Q4 2019 on Tuesday, and the retail giant’s financials handily beat expectations. The results provided some comfort to investors who, despite seeing some strong returns so far this year, endured the same rout that most market participants endured in the last couple months of 2018. But Walmart’s Q4 numbers […]
Read MoreWatching the market bounce higher off of late-2018 drop that nearly pushed the major market indices to bear market levels means that it starts to get tempting to think that it’s a good time to start jumping back into stocks and get ready for the rally back to the next set of market highs. The […]
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