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Earnings results from the Q2 reporting cycle are mixed. Some are good, and some are bad. The takeaway is that some are good, and the analysts reward those companies with upgrades and price target

Retail sector earnings season is about more than the statistics and metrics of your favorite retail brand. It's a window into the evolving dynamics of consumer behavior and the economic forces

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) share prices surged following the Q2 release in what amounts to a strong trend-following signal. The caution is that the market gapped strongly with the action, suggesting a

The Fourth of July is a cornerstone of American tradition that signifies a time for celebration, family gatherings, and festive cookouts. This holiday's cultural impact resonates deeply within the

Kroger’s (NYSE: KR) long-anticipated merger with Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) has been a deadweight on their stock price for years. Try as they might; they just can’t get approval, and the

Shares of Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) are reaching a new all-time high this week after analysts at HSBC decided to boost their price targets on the stock higher. Seeing the company’s valuation as

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) is highly valued because the pullback in price action provides a strategic opportunity to capitalize on it. The reason is evident in the results and in the

Walmart’s (NYSE: WMT) stock is rallying because of its industry-leading position and persistent growth. The Q1 results have spurred the market to new highs, suggesting the rally still has legs

Albertson’s Companies (NYSE: ACI) proposed takeover by Kroger (NYSE: KR) may or may not go through, but it doesn’t matter. Either way, this stock is a value for income investors you don’t find

Few companies are more synonymous with retail in the United States than Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT). While both retail giants have rewarded investors over the

Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) is a retail behemoth with more than 10,600 stores worldwide in over 27 countries, accommodating nearly 255 million customers weekly. Walmart is the world's largest

The stock market has absolutely, 100% priced in a rate cut. The market has been expecting a rate cut for more than a year and is, in fact, pricing in a soft landing and sustained economic growth

Kroger’s (NYSE: KR) stock surged following the Q4 results and guidance, not because of any mind-blowing growth but because this high-quality cash-producing machine proved its worth. It is on track

Membership clubs have been leading the retail sector in growth, but there is a shadow over the market now. The segment is losing momentum, and sales are expected to slow again in 2024, setting

Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE: KSS) stock price has been wallowing near long-term lows despite signs of turnaround and an improving outlook for cash flow. This market needs a catalyst to get it moving

Walmart (NYSE: WMT) is in an uptrend and will likely continue. The Q4 results and guidance for 2024 underpin an expectation for capital returns and improving shareholder value for this retail

The new market cycle is getting underway, and some investors – maybe even yourself – are getting carried away by the bullish media and the market’s all-time high prices today. Far from sounding

Food distributors and retailers are living up to their reputation as the best consumer staples industry to own. 

Up 2.1% year-to-date, the group has a sizable early lead over its roughly flat sec

The price action in Kroger (NYSE: KR) has been under pressure for more than a year as it struggles to close the deal with Albertson’s (NYSE: ACI). Deal or not, the stock trades at a deep value and

Results from the membership clubs lag retail leaders, but signs within the reports point to improved leverage. While sales and earnings growth in Sam's Club (NYSE: WMT) and BJ's Wholesale Club

Investors looking at Target’s (NYSE: TGT) 17% post-earnings gain and Walmart’s (NYSE: WMT) 7% decline will want to consider the causes of the moves before choosing one retail stock over the other

Everyone likes to feel like they're getting a bargain when buying something. It's no different when it comes to buying stocks. One of the most widely used technical tools for assessing a stock's

The classic definition of a value trap is a stock or investment that appears to be trading at a cheap price and has valuation metrics such as its price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio that signals it has

The Chefs' Warehouse Inc. (NASDAQ: CHEF) is a wholesale distributor of high-end specialty food products ranging from meats, seafood, dairy and fresh produce to cakes, truffles and caviar. They