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  • Buy The Specialty Retailers And Not The Department Stores

    By Mark Yagalla - May 17, 2013 | Tickers: ANN, FL, ROST, TJX

    With the all the troubles that the big box department stores like J.C. Penney and Sears have had over the years, investors are better off focusing on the smaller specialty retailers. These retailers are focused and don't need new management to implement possible turnarounds. I'm a fan of companies that identify a niche and look to exploit that niche. To me this is a better strategy than more »

  • 3 Reasons to Buy This Retailer

    By Robert Baillieul - May 15, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, ROST, TJX

    With TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) braking out to new all-time highs, it's understandable if investors are hesitant to buy shares at these prices. Luckily for us, there're plenty of reasons to consider picking up TJX.

    Great growth story

    TJX sits in a retail sweet spot by offering sought-after clothing and home furnishing brands at discount prices. And while the company has delivered 18% compounded earnings growth over the more »

  • Is J.C. Penney's Rally For Real?

    By Robert Ciura - May 6, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, TJX

    There’s a sense of rising optimism surrounding J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP), and it pertains to its new sources of capital. The company was able to raise funds recently by accessing both the debt and equity markets. Shares have responded positively in recent weeks on hopes that the company’s new cash and new Chief Executive Officer can finally turn the company around.

    Whether the embattled retailer is finally more »

  • 3 Expanding Apparel Retailers You Won't Regret Owning

    By Shweta Dubey - May 1, 2013 | Tickers: AEO, GPS, TJX

    Apparel companies are shifting towards the emerging markets such as China, India, Brazil and Russia because of weak economic conditions in the US and Europe. According to recent forecasts, around 80% of the apparel industry's top-growth cities will eventually be in emerging markets, and these cities will add an additional $100 billion to the global apparel industry. Keeping this in mind, I have selected three retail apparel stocks with more »

  • Scared of a Market Fall? Watch These Defensive Growth Stocks

    By Lee Samaha - April 29, 2013 | Tickers: AGN, CHD, PRGO, COO, TJX

    The market turbulence in April has left many if whether we are headed for another spring sell off. I have no opinion on this, per se, but what I do know is that it always makes sense for investors to try and be diversified. So if you are worried about the economy or just looking to create a balanced portfolio, the following stocks should be of interest.

    Defensive growth

    I more »

  • Specialty Retail's Best Kept Secret

    By Marshall Hargrave - April 20, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, M, ROST, TJX

    The apparel industry should be just one of the benefactors of a rebounding economy. I believe that "value priced" retailers could be the best-in-industry performers given their advantages, including their attractive discount pricing and ability to quickly move in and out of product categories based on customer demand. 
     
    There has also been a reduction in take home pay as a result of the payroll tax holiday expiration, which should play more »

  • This Retailer Is Headed Towards More Trouble

    By Shweta Dubey - April 19, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, M, TJX

    Plummeting sales, low-traffic, and gloomy stock price, these have been the dampening indications for the struggling J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) over the last few years. The company's last quarter was its sixth consecutive one where it reported a loss. For the full year 2012, the company's losses stood at more than $980 million, and its stock price plunged about 43%.

    J.C. Penney recently announced the stepping more »

  • Specialty Retail's Best Kept Secret

    By Marshall Hargrave - April 17, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, M, ROST, TJX

    The apparel industry should be just one of the benefactors of a rebounding economy. I believe that "value priced" retailers could be the best-in-industry performers given their advantages, including their attractive discount pricing and ability to quickly move in and out of product categories based on customer demand. 
     
    There has also been a reduction of take home pay as a result of the payroll tax holiday expiration, which should play more »

  • Time to Exit – The Retailer is Headed Towards More Trouble

    By Shweta Dubey - April 16, 2013 | Tickers: JCP, M, TJX

    Plummeting sales, low-traffic, and gloomy stock price, these have been the dampening indications for struggling J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE: JCP) since last few years. The company's last quarter was its sixth consecutive quarter where it reported loss. For the full year 2012, the company's losses stood at more than $980 million and its stock price plunged by about 43%. J C Penney recently announced the stepping more »

  • A Look at the Challenges Facing Discounters

    By Lee Samaha - April 14, 2013 | Tickers: DG, DLTR, FDO, KR, TJX

    It’s been an unusual year for the dollar stores. For much of the first half of 2012 they looked overvalued, even as they continued to generate impressive earnings growth. They were seen as the great trading down play, and for good reason. The problem is that when everyone sees it that way, it becomes hard to get a decent entry point. Roll on the second half of 2012 and more »

  • Don’t Follow Cramer Into J.C. Penney’s Rivals

    By Salvatore "Sam" Mattera - April 12, 2013 | Tickers: GPS, JCP, M, TJX

    With J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) firing Ron Johnson, the ancient retailer looks to be going into a tailspin. CNBC’s Jim Cramer suggested investors consider looking at some of the company’s rivals, who should benefit from the retailer’s struggles.

    Cramer says avoid J.C. Penney

    Cramer believes that investors should avoid J.C. Penney. This may be sound advice. Trading at these levels, the company might have more »

  • 4 Reasons To Consider This Retailer

    By Chad Henage - April 10, 2013 | Tickers: ROST, TGT, TJX, WMT

    I find it hard to resist following quite a few retail stocks. While it's true that retailers can fall in and out of favor, the great thing for investors is their businesses are relatively easy to understand. This is part of what attracts me to Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST). The company has a great concept, is executing well, and seems to scream "buy."

    Discount Retail Is Where It's 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 »

  • 4 Reasons To Consider This Retailer

    By Chad Henage - April 9, 2013 | Tickers: ROST, TGT, TJX, WMT

    I find it hard to resist following quite a few retail stocks. While it's true that retailers can fall in and out of favor, the great thing for investors is their businesses are relatively easy to understand. This is part of what attracts me to Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST). The company has a great concept, is executing well, and seems to scream buy.

    Discount Retail Is Where It's 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 »

  • 3 Department Store Stocks for Your Portfolio

    By Damon Churchwell - April 5, 2013 | Tickers: DDS, M, TJX

    There could be material upside to the shares of certain department store operators. Retail has been one of the most underperforming sectors of late, leaving some fundamentally solid companies priced at low valuations. These companies are growing their sales and profits, partly driven by e-commerce strategies. While browsing through stocks within the industry, I noticed a few that jumped out, including these three:

    Macy's (NYSE: M)

    The owner of more »

  • A Board Member Invested Over $110K in This Retailer

    By Meena Krishnamsetty - April 5, 2013 | Tickers: KSS, M, TGT, TJX, WMT

    According to a Form 4 filed with the SEC, on April 2nd Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) Board member Stephanie Streeter directly purchased 2,500 shares of stock at an average price of $45.38 per share. This brought her direct holdings to a little over 6,400 shares if restricted shares are included; therefore, it is a significant percentage increase in her stake in the company. For an insider more »

  • Four Factors To Consider With The G-III Group

    By Eric Novinson - April 3, 2013 | Tickers: GIII, M, PVH, TJX

    Licensing deals with major clothing brands have helped the G-III Apparel Group (NASDAQ: GIII) achieve impressive results. G-III also has a brand portfolio of its own that includes the G-III brand itself, Andrew Marc brands, and 2012 acquisition Vilebrequin. Although the Vilebrequin deal wasn't cheap, it addressed G-III's weak points and opened up new growth areas. The G-III Apparel Group also looks reasonably priced, and this clothing maker more »

  • Department Store Stocks I Like

    By Damon Churchwell - April 2, 2013 | Tickers: DDS, M, TJX

    There could be material upside to the shares of certain department store operators. Retail has been one of the most underperforming sectors of late, leaving some fundamentally solid companies priced at low valuations. These companies are growing their sales and profits, partly behind e-commerce strategies. Moreover, they are indiciating belief in their outlooks through the repurchase of their own equity. Browsing through stocks within the industry, I noticed a few more »

  • Is This Retailer Priced at a Premium to Competitors?

    By Austin Higgins - March 31, 2013 | Tickers: KSS, ROST, TJX

    Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) recently reported its fourth quarter earnings. The report displayed strong gains but also came with less than good news for investors.

    Here are the earnings highlights:

    • Earnings per share rose 26% to $1.07
    • Total sales grew to $2.7 billion
    • Sales growth is the highest it's been in years at 15%
    • Same-store sales increased by 7%

    The negative news that came along with this more »

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