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  • Why These Department Stores Belong in Your Portfolio

    By Hunter Hillman - May 20, 2013 | Tickers: DDS, M, JWN

    Dillard’s (NYSE: DDS) finished 2012 up about 85% on the year by going after customers who are looking for price point somewhere between Macy’s (NYSE: M) and Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN). They have moved upscale over the last few years, and have managed to distinguish themselves from peers like Kohl’s and J. C. Penney.

    After showing robust growth in 2012, Dillard’s has gotten off to a strong more »

  • The Key Earnings For the Week

    By Lee Samaha - May 15, 2013 | Tickers: ARUN, ADSK, DCI, JWN, VAL

    Earnings season is starting to wind down, but we still have some interesting companies reporting this week. Since we are nearing the end of the season a lot of these companies’ peers will have already reported, so the market will be anticipating the direction of the results. I’m going to use this approach to preview what investors might expect from the results this week.

    Tuesday

    I can think of more »

  • Looking for Growth? 3 Undervalued Stocks to Buy Ahead of Earnings

    By John Macris - May 13, 2013 | Tickers: M, JWN, TMHC

    Market participants are entering the week of May 13 with fresh memory of two major conferences held this month.

    First, Berkshire Hathaway held its annual meeting back on May 4. Investors were actively discussing Warren Buffett's noteworthy statements from the opening bell on Monday, May 6 through the closing print on May 10. I expect the conversation to continue for some time.

    Looking to the stock market, Mr. Buffett more »

  • 3 Retail Stocks to Keep an Eye On

    By Victor Selva - May 10, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, M, JWN

    In the department store and apparel sector, a few companies lead the bunch. These are usually retailers that target upscale clienteles. J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP), Macy’s (NYSE: M) and Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) fall into this category. Therefore, I will analyze these stocks in order to elucidate if they provide attractive investment prospects:

    A valuable stock in the short term?

    A few weeks ago, I wouldn't have hesitated more »

  • Should Macy's Fear a J.C. Penney Revival?

    By Cory Renauer - April 30, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, M, JWN

    When Ron Johnson attempted to re-brand J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) by making it trendy, he effectively alienated its core customers. His catastrophic failure sent many of those customers to Macy's (NYSE: M); at least a comparison of both companies' revenue suggests that was the case.

    Quarterly revenue in billions 2013-Jan. 2012-Oct. 2012-Jul. 2012-Apr. 2012-Jan.
    J.C. Penney $3.8 $2.9 $3.0 $3.1 $5.4
    Macy more »

  • Where Are These Housing Plays Headed?

    By Lee Samaha - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, JWN, PIR, WFC

    Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) delivered yet another strong quarter of results that highlighted its status as one of the ‘go to’ plays for a housing recovery in the States. It is not that the US mass consumer is in particularly good shape right now, but there are a few sweet spots (housing and autos) seeing relative strength. In addition they tend to be coming off a low base so more »

  • Where Are These Housing Plays Headed?

    By Lee Samaha - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, JWN, PIR, WFC

    Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) delivered yet another strong quarter of results that highlighted its status as one of the ‘go to’ plays for a housing recovery in the States. It is not that the US mass consumer is in particularly good shape right now, but there are a few sweet spots (housing and autos) seeing relative strength. In addition they tend to be coming off a low base so more »

  • The J.C. Penney Mess Makes Nordstrom Look Better

    By Eric Novinson - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, M, JWN

    The J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) turnaround plan hasn't been working out, and now the department store's brought back its last CEO. The department store announced that Ron Johnson is out and Mike Ullman has returned. Investors didn't seem impressed with Ullman's return, which highlights the importance of leadership for department stores. J.C. Penney remains embroiled in its lawsuit with Macy's (NYSE: M) as more »

  • Where Are These Housing Plays Headed?

    By Lee Samaha - April 15, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, JWN, PIR, WFC

    Pier 1 Imports (NYSE: PIR) delivered yet another strong quarter of results that highlighted its status as one of the ‘go to’ plays for a housing recovery in the States. It is not that the US mass consumer is in particularly good shape right now but there are a few sweet spots (housing and autos) seeing relative strength. In addition they tend to be coming of a low base so more »

  • What Insider Selling Means For Dollar General

    By Ron Chatterjee - April 13, 2013 | Tickers: DG, DLTR, FDO, GS, KKR, M, JWN, TGT

    The recent insider selling action has been much in focus for Dollar General (NYSE: DG). While around 30 million shares were predetermined to be sold for a total of over $1.5 billion on April 3rd this year (as was already reported in this press release), further selling action can follow, resulting in a drop of stock price.

    Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (NYSE: KKR) sold more than 15 million shares more »

  • Can Retail Therapy Make Your Portfolio Happy?

    By AnnaLisa Kraft - April 10, 2013 | Tickers: JWN, ROST, TJX

    Bad day at work, spat with your sweetie, kids giving you grief. What to do? Well, it turns out most of us shop. This should comes as no surprise but shopping makes us feel better. According to a survey performed for eBates retail therapy makes 63.9% of women and 39.8% of men happier. I was surprised about the number for men but apparently they like shopping for food more »

  • Can Retail Therapy Make Your Portfolio Happy?

    By AnnaLisa Kraft - April 5, 2013 | Tickers: JWN, ROST, TJX

    Bad day at work, spat with your sweetie, kids giving you grief. What to do? Well, it turns out most of us shop. This should comes as no surprise but shopping makes us feel better. According to a survey performed for eBates retail therapy makes 63.9% of women and 39.8% of men happier. I was surprised about the number for men but apparently they like shopping for food more »

  • 4 Things JC Penney Needs To Do Right Now To Turn Things Around

    By David Dierking - April 3, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, KSS, M, JWN, TGT

    JC Penney's (JCP) first quarter earnings report is a little over a month away and it's quickly becoming make or break time for the retailer and its embattled CEO Ron Johnson. Johnson came in with much fanfare a little over a year ago with promises of turnaround but so far revenue, earnings and customer traffic numbers are all headed in the wrong direction.

     

    I wrote not too long more »

  • Is Shopping Thrilling Anymore, Anywhere?

    By AnnaLisa Kraft - April 2, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, M, JWN

    Maybe you saw the "Mr. Selfridge" premiere on PBS about the man and the store. Selfridge's is still a going concern and if the Yelp! reviews are any indication it is still as amazing as in 1909 with Quiet Rooms, live actor displays, art collections, fine restaurants, and much more. If you were inspired by the story of the man who vowed to "make shopping thrilling" you may wonder more »

  • Who Will Have Online Success?

    By Grant Hosticka - April 1, 2013 | Tickers: AMZN, JWN, WMT

    As America shifts to a mobile environment, and the convenience of online shopping becomes evident to all, the opportunity to invest in this ever growing market should not be passed up. E-commerce sales in the United States are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10% in the next five years, according to a new report from Forrester Research. So where is the best place to get more »

  • Why This Retailer Is Well Placed for Growth

    By Lee Samaha - March 25, 2013 | Tickers: COH, JCP, JWN, ROST, TJX

    While reviewing Ross Stores' (NASDAQ: ROST) recent results I had an eerie sense of déjà vu. It’s not just that it operates in the same sector as its chief rival TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX), but it seems to have the same approach to understating company guidance. Ross has underperformed its rival, but I think this is potentially a good buying opportunity in a sector set to do well in more »

  • After Earnings Warning, Jos. A. Bank Appears Headed for Bad Times

    By Alan Ginsberg - March 21, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, JOSB, JWN, MW

    On Jan. 25th of this year, Jos. A. Bank Clothiers (NASDAQ: JOSB) announced an earnings warning. Management changed its forecast for fiscal 2012, which ended on Feb. 3, 2013. It is now estimating that earnings per share will be about 20% lower than the prior year or about EPS of $2.80. Sales will show a modest increase, but will be well below originally anticipated results. Prior to the warning more »

  • Billionaire Steve Cohen’s SAC Bought Shares of This Retailer

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - March 21, 2013 | Tickers: CRI, GPS, HBI, JWN

    A 13G filed with the SEC has revealed that billionaire Steve Cohen’s SAC Capital Advisors has increased its holdings of Carter’s (NYSE: CRI) to just over 3 million shares, giving the hedge fund ownership of 5.1% of the children’s apparel company. Carter’s owns brands including Carter's, Child of Mine, and Oshkosh. Since we track 13F filings from hedge funds such as SAC as part more »

  • Billionaire Steve Cohen Bets Big on Ann Taylor

    By Marshall Hargrave - March 18, 2013 | Tickers: ANN, FNP, GPS, LTD, JWN

    Billionaire Steve Cohen and his hedge fund, SAC Capital, has increased their stake in Ann (NYSE: ANN) over four fold earlier this month. SAC Capital owned a mere 544 thousand shares at the end of 2012, but in a recent filing with the SEC, the hedge fund now owns 2.58 million shares, which is 5.3% of the retail company's outstanding shares. Ann Taylor focuses on women's more »

  • Apple, Sony and Taking Advantage of the Improving Economy

    By Nate Wooley - March 12, 2013 | Tickers: AAPL, F, JPM, JWN, SNE

    The world economy is getting better. It's improving in surprising ways. The recent U.S. employment figures are good, with non-government payrolls growing enough to offset the loss of government jobs. The markets are hitting record highs again, even if I'm on record that investors shouldn't be too involved in that. Heck, even housing is looking good again.

    Lots to celebrate. It's a good feeling being more »

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