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Wayfair Inc Had a Blowout Quarter
Immediately following the release of Wayfair (NYSE: W) earnings on Tuesday, shares traded down by as much as 9%. But a more careful look at Wayfair's performance shows a company that is still growing
Why Shares of Liberty Interactive Dropped Today
Shares of media conglomerate Liberty Interactive (NASDAQ: QVCA) tumbled on Tuesday following a disappointing second-quarter report. Total revenue slumped due to weak sales from broadcast network QVC
Activist Investors Are Now Shopping at Department Stores
U.S. department store chains have been reporting steady sales declines and a sharp erosion in profitability since the beginning of 2015. Even the best-run companies in the industry have been hurt by
Why L Brands, Inc. Lost 14% in July
Challenges continued for L Brands, Inc. (NYSE: LB) in July as the Victoria's Secret parent posted another month of declining sales. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock
1 Important Thing Kohl's Is Doing Right
Shareholders are right to be concerned about the declining revenues Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) reported in both 2016 (-2.7%) and the first quarter of 2017 (-3.2%). Some investors may also be worried about the
Why Nordstrom, Inc. Stock Sank Today
Shares of Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN) slid today as the department store chain stepped back from plans to sell itself.The stock closed down 5% as a result.Image source: Nordstrom.Continue readingSourc
2 Reasons Nordstrom Could Be Poised for Better Performance
While Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) has fared better than most of its retail peers in the past few years, it hasn't been immune to the ongoing declines in mall traffic. Last year, its comparable-store sales
The 3 Best Dividend Stocks in Specialty Retail
The retail sector has been tough to invest in over the past few years, due to tough competition from e-tailers, sluggish brick-and-mortar traffic, and fickle consumer tastes. Nonetheless, some
Dillard's Stock Is Soaring: Stay Far Away
Thus far, 2017 has been a bad year for department stores. Weak sales results and concerns about competition sent most department store stocks plunging in the first several months of the year.However
What Kohl's Management Doesn't Want Shareholders to Focus On
When Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) delivered results for the first quarter of 2017, CEO Kevin Mansell talked about "the significant improvement in sales and traffic for the March and April period
Penske Automotive Group Inc. Earnings: Record Profits Despite Weak Car Sales
Penske Automotive (NYSE: PAG) this week posted second-quarter earnings results that were hurt by a slowdown in new car sales. The auto retailer still generated higher sales and record profits, though
Why Shares of Aaron's Are Trading 11% Higher Friday
Shares of Aaron's, Inc. (NYSE: AAN), a lease-purchase retailer of furniture, consumer electronics, appliances, and household accessories, are trading 11% higher as of 10:50 a.m. EDT, after the
Carter's Beats Expectations, Invests in Its Future
Carter's Inc. (NYSE: CRI) released second-quarter 2017 results on Thursday before the market opened, detailing solid retail growth and international gains. But thanks to a light earnings outlook for
Why Kohl's Corporation Stock Is Down 19% So Far in 2017
Shares of Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) have fallen 19.1% since the beginning of the year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.The beleaguered retailer is facing an onslaught of competition and
Why Macy's, Inc. Stock Is Down 34% This Year
Shares of Macy's (NYSE: M) have tumbled this year as the company has reported consistently downbeat results. As of July 25, the stock has lost 34%, according to data from S&P Global Market
Why Foot Locker, Inc. Stock Has Lost 35% This Year
Shares of Foot Locker, Inc. (NYSE: FL) were taking a step down this year, thanks to the broad retail sell-off and a weak first-quarter earnings report. According to data from S&P Global Market
Why Urban Outfitters, Inc. Stock Has Fallen 39% This Year
Shares of Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ: URBN) have been getting shredded this year, as the hip clothing and lifestyle company has tumbled along with other apparel retailers. According to data from
Do Any Department-Store Chains Really Need 1,000 Stores Anymore?
The days of the local family-owned department store are long gone. Today, a few family controlled department-store chains remain (such as Dillard's and Boscov's), but the vast majority of the
Why Staples Stock Is Up 11% So Far This Year
Shares of office supply retailer Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) have surged 11.6% year to date, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The big news driving the gain came on June 28
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in July
It's easy to understand the allure of high-yield dividend stocks. After all, adding a healthy quarterly payout to traditional share price appreciation can be a recipe for market-beating returns over
Can Vipshop Stock Keep Going After Last Week's 12% Pop?
Just when it seems as if Vipshop Holdings (NYSE: VIPS) is starting to lose its winning touch, the Chinese fashion discounter finds a way to get back in vogue. Shares of Vipshop moved 12.2% higher last
2 Reasons TrueCar, Inc. Is Still a Buy After Rising 150%
TrueCar, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRUE) has gotten itself back on track after a nightmarish 2015, and it has since rewarded loyal shareholders brave enough to hang on during the two-year roller-coaster ride. And
These 3 Stocks Have Lost Over 50% in 2017
Wall Street has been riding high on record performance for major market benchmarks, extending the eight-year-old bull market in 2017. Not every stock has participated in the overall rally, however
Why Five Below Inc. Stock Gained 22% in 2017 So Far
Five Below (NASDAQ: FIVE) stock gained 22% through the first half 2017, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The retailer's shares even traded over $50 for just the third time
3 Top Small-Cap Technology Stocks to Buy Now
Technology stocks have been some of the best performers this year, but despite the run-up in share prices, there are still good stocks to buy, particularly among smaller companies. For