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Macy's Black Friday Glitch Clearly Didn't Hurt Much
In an interview with CNBC on the morning of Black Friday, Macy's (NYSE: M) CEO Jeff Gennette indicated that the company had a strong start to the holiday selling season. This was welcome news for....
What Retail Investors Should Be Watching in December
Executives at retailers including Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) and Macy's (NYSE: M) have gone on record recently, stating that sales trends were strong throughout November, including the key Black Friday....
Did Nordstrom Just Show Us the Future of the Department Store?
Two months ago, fashion retail giant Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) opened a new state-of-the-art store at Los Angeles' Westfield Century City mall, relocating from an older store at the nearby Westside....
3 Stocks That Look Like Apple in 2008
Ever since Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) issued the iPhone 10 years ago, the stock has been on an absolute tear and has become one of the greatest wealth-generating stocks of the past century. A....
3 Stocks That Look Just Like Home Depot in 1981
The playbook was relatively simple: take a highly fragmented industry, build out to massive scale, and capture market share away from much smaller players. That's how Home Depot (NYSE: HD) managed....
Kohl's and Macy's Enjoy a Strong Start to the Holiday Season
Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) has been posting mediocre comp sales growth in recent quarters, while Macy's (NYSE: M) hasn't reported growing comps in nearly three years. Shares of both companies have plunged....
Why Barnes & Noble, Rite Aid, and Juniper Networks Slumped Today
The stock market surged higher on Thursday, with major benchmarks setting records and the Dow soaring above the 24,000 mark for the first time. Fears that lawmakers in Congress wouldn't be able to....
Better Buy: Under Armour, Inc. vs. Fitbit
There's no denying that Fitbit (NYSE: FIT) and Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) investors have seen better days. Both stocks are trading well below their all-time highs, though the timing of....
PVH Corp. (PVH) Q3 2017 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH)Q3 2017 Earnings Conference CallNov. 30, 2017, 9:00 a.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
3 Dividend Stocks That Cut Bigger Checks Than Unilever
Consumer goods giant Unilever (NYSE: UN) is awfully generous to its shareholders. Though its 2.7% dividend yield isn't the highest, in today's low interest environment, it's nothing to sneeze at,....
What's Behind Gap's 5% Move Higher Wednesday?
While there wasn't any direct news driving shares of Gap Inc (NYSE: GPS) 5% higher as of 2:40 p.m. EST, such as a strong quarterly report, the share price was benefiting from an overall lift in....
Why Retail Stocks Popped Today
Retail stocks were up broadly today as department store chains and big-box stores continued to rally on bullish reports on the holiday weekend and key selling days like Black Friday and Cyber....
Black Friday Showed That Malls Aren't Dead Yet
Mall traffic has been falling steadily for the past five years. This situation has led to widespread talk about the "death of the mall" among business pundits.There is certainly some truth to this....
5 "Choose Both" Stocks to Hold for the Next 3-Plus Years: CBOE Global Markets
In this Rule Breakers podcast, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner picks another set of five stocks he recommends putting in your portfolio, this time with the expectation that they'll be....
Should This High-Yielding Retail Play Be on Your Radar?
If retail is dead, nobody told Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS). In the recently reported third quarter, shares of the clothing retailer outperformed analyst expectations on the top and bottom lines by....
3 Top Retail Stocks to Buy Now
Investing in retail stocks has always been somewhat dangerous due to an abundance of competition in the sector. However, the rise of Amazon.com (NASDAQ: AMZN) has made retail an even more perilous....
5 Key Takeaways From Kohl's Earnings Call
After Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) reported its third-quarter results, its leadership team shared some important information with investors during the subsequent conference call.Here are the highlights for....
Neiman Marcus: Even Strong Sales Growth Can't Boost Earnings
Last week, privately held Neiman Marcus reported surprisingly good sales results for the first quarter of its 2018 fiscal year. Unfortunately for the embattled luxury retailer's bondholders and....
The Best Part of Under Armour’s Earnings
Sports apparel company Under Armour (NYSE: UAA) (NYSE: UA) has had a tough go of it lately. The stock has dropped 60% in the last 12 months on slowing revenue growth in the U.S. and in its....
3 Reasons for Michael Kors Holdings Investors to Be Cautiously Optimistic
Perhaps no iconic fashion company has endured the fickle nature of the industry more than Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE: KORS). After a huge drop in recent years, the luxury retailer bounced....
The Biggest Disappointment in Under Armour's Results
Sportswear apparel company Under Armour (NYSE: UA) (NYSE: UAA) has been struggling with the difficult retail environment in the U.S., but it seems like things have gone from bad to worse. The....
What Investors Need to Know About High-Yield Stocks
If you're like most people, you could use more income. With U.S. salary and wage growth continuing to barely outpace inflation, it's prudent to look for ways to augment your paychecks.One sensible....
Harley-Davidson Has a New Royal Pain to Worry About
It's bad enough Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) is in the midst of a two-year slide in U.S. motorcycle sales, but it may have a new headache to contend with. India-based motorcycle maker Royal Enfield....
Portland Could Be Alaska Air's Top Growth Priority in 2018
Alaska Air (NYSE: ALK) has historically deployed the bulk of its capacity in its hometown of Seattle. It is the largest carrier there by a wide margin, operating roughly 290 daily departures to 90....
Profits Remain Elusive at Helmerich & Payne
For the fourth quarter in a row, Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) grew revenue significantly as its fleet of rigs gets put back to work. But once again, those revenue gains didn't translate to a....