Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN), Saks Inc (SKS): The Rich Are Still Spending And Boosting These Retailers
As the global economy has struggled over the past few years, there was one demographic that still did well--the rich.
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Starbucks Corporation (SBUX), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Main Street Brands for Rip Van Winkle Investors
In Washington Irving's story "Rip Van Winkle," the titular character wanders off into the woods, gets drunk, and wakes up 20 years down the line.
Macy’s, Inc. (M): Why You Should Buy This Department Store
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) has recently announced its 1Q13 results, and it has reported 20% growth in profits. It is following some key strategies for growth, such as MOM.
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (KORS), Tiffany & Co. (TIF): Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Buy That Diamond Stock
Over the last few years, companies that traditionally targeted the 1% have branched out. It makes a lot of sense, since the 1% is, by definition, a small group.
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN), The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Mixed Results From Retail’s Best
The first quarter earnings season for retail has certainly been a bit of a mixed bag. Two of the largest retailers in the US, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Limited Brands, Inc. (LTD): Insiders Aren’t Crazy About It
To most traders, hedge funds are seen as unimportant, old investment tools of years past.
Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN), The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX): Two Great Investment Opportunities in Retail Today
While the e-commerce revolution is disrupting many traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, there are still some "physical" retailers that continue to show solid growth.
The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX): Is This Retailer Still Good Value?
The retail sector has been one of the hardest to call in recent years. The bifurcation in prospects between the haves and have-nots in the U.S.
The Anti-Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF): Attractive & Fat
Can't say I didn't warn you about Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE:ANF) with its PR nuclear meltdown thanks to CEO Michael Jeffries.
Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN), Macy’s, Inc. (M): GMROI and the Department Stores
Gross margin and inventory turnover both help show how well a department store's doing, but each metric has weaknesses when used alone.
Is Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) Going to Burn These Hedge Funds?
At the moment, there are dozens of indicators shareholders can use to track Mr. Market. A duo of the most useful are hedge fund and insider trading activity.
Hedge Funds Are Betting On Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (KORS)
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS) was in 49 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of the first quarter of 2013.
Hedge Funds Are Dumping The Gap Inc. (GPS)
The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) was in 26 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of March. GPS has seen a decrease in support from the world's most elite money managers in recent months.
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP): Falling Knife or Screaming Value?
For the quarter, J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) posted a staggering net loss of $348 million, or $1.58 per share.
Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Will This Retailer Outgrow its Competition?
After consumer confidence and retail sales rebounded in April, Wall Street has turned bullish on U.S. retail stocks.
Macy’s, Inc. (M) Is On The Move
The 200-year-old retailer's stock is up 25% over the last three months, trouncing the market by 15 percentage points.
The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX): What To Know
On Tuesday, The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX) will release its latest quarterly results.
Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA) Among Traders’ Picks at ‘Halftime’
This is getting a little ridiculous how much Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) continues to make tongues wag on Wall Street.
Macy’s, Inc. (M), J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Who Wins?
Continuing to move along from strength to strength, Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) turned in a solid quarter, beating analyst expectations.
Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): What You Need To Know
Tomorrow, Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) will announce its first-quarter results. The company's stock has risen 20% over the past 12 months, just outpacing the S&P 500.
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP), Macy’s, Inc. (M), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Three Retail Stocks to Keep an Eye On
In the department store and apparel sector, a few companies lead the bunch. These are usually retailers that target upscale clienteles. J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
The Gap Inc. (GPS)’s 7 Most Bullish Money Managers
If you'd ask most shareholders, hedge funds are viewed as slow, outdated financial vehicles of yesteryear.
Should Macy’s, Inc. (M) Fear a J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP) Revival?
When Ron Johnson attempted to re-brand J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) by making it trendy, he effectively alienated its core customers.
Macy’s, Inc. (M): The Stock Could Be Poised for a Pullback
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) has bounced back strongly from the Great Recession, with the share price rising more than sevenfold since bottoming below $6 in late 2008.
Pier 1 Imports Inc (PIR), Wells Fargo & Co (WFC): Where Are These Housing Plays Headed?
Pier 1 Imports Inc (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.
Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): Competition Gets Pantsed by Kmart
I'll admit that when it comes to Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD) , I'm not a big fan of the company. I see its death spiral as a slow, painful one for investors.
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP), and the CEO Gaffe of the Week
Last year, I introduced a weekly series called "CEO Gaffe of the Week." Having come across more than a handful of questionable executive decisions when compiling my list of the...
Macy’s, Inc. (M): One Great Stock That is Still Pretty Cheap
Everyone loves a bargain, and in the world of retail, Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) is one of the best bargains out there.
Can Anyone Save J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP)?
In all fairness, I suppose you can't blame them for being antsy; J.C. Penney Company, Inc.
Retail News: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT), Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD)
Editor's Note: Related tickers: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN), Hasbro, Inc.
Target Corporation (TGT), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) & More: Three Solid Dividends From Everyday Brands
Long-term investors know two important things: Dividends are excellent and good companies are built to last.
Lululemon Athletica inc. (LULU), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) & More: Three Companies Winning on Pinterest
For those of you not in the know, Pinterest is the up-and-coming social network where you interact by sharing pictures of desks that you'd like to build or workout routines that...
Here is What Hedge Funds Think About Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS)
At the moment, there are many gauges investors can use to monitor Mr. Market. Two of the most useful are hedge fund and insider trading movement.
Macy’s, Inc. (M), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Is Shopping Thrilling Anymore, Anywhere?
Maybe you saw the "Mr. Selfridge" premiere on PBS about the man and the store.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Who Will Have Online Success?
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 ...
Ross Stores, Inc. (ROST), The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX): Why This Retailer Is Well Placed for Growth
While reviewing Ross Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROST)'s recent results I had an eerie sense of déjà vu.
Apple Inc. (AAPL), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Is The Cash Register Ringing Its Last Sale?
Stores across the country are ditching the old-fashioned, clunky machines and having salespeople -- and even shoppers themselves -- ring up sales on smartphones and tablet computers...
1 Hidden Threat to Target Corporation (TGT)’s Retail Dominance: Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN)
Discount retailer Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has made a name for itself by collaborating with some of fashion's most admired designers. However, it hasn't been easy.
Is Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) Going to Burn These Hedge Funds?
Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) was in 26 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of December.
Billionaire Steve Cohen Bets Big on Ann Taylor – Ann Inc (ANN): The Gap Inc. (GPS), Limited Brands, Inc. (LTD)
Billionaire Steve Cohen and his hedge fund, SAC Capital, has increased their stake in Ann Inc (NYSE:ANN) over four fold earlier this month.
Macy’s, Inc. (M), Under Armour Inc (UA), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN): The Future of Retail Is Now
What's better than a one-word summary? Nothing.
The Ten Best American Companies Part 3: Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN), The Clorox Company (CLX)
So here it is - my final three American companies (in no particular order).
Watch out for Dillard’s, Inc. (DDS): Macy’s, Inc. (M), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN)
Recently, departmental stores have been in focus as they released their earnings, with most of the companies topping analyst expectations.
Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (KORS), Coach, Inc. (COH): Are These High-End Luxury Retailers Compelling Buys?
Michael Kors, a fashion designer is planning to sell 3 million shares of his holdings in his namesake stock Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS) as part of a secondary offering...
Dillard’s, Inc. (DDS): Should You Avoid This Retail Enigma?
On the surface, Dillard's, Inc. (NYSE:DDS) seems like an attractive value stock.
The Good, The Better, and The Ugly: Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN), Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP)
High and low end retail stocks, Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE:JWN) and Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) are rising on good news while middle market retailer J.C.
Why This Company Has Upside Potential: The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX)
If there is a word to sum up The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX)’s approach to guidance it would be conservative.
J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (JCP) Needs a Miracle in 2013: Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD), Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN), Macy’s, Inc. (M)
When CEO Ron Johnson took over the top post at troubled retailer J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) a year ago, he told the audience, “All it takes is courage.
How The Gap Inc. (GPS)’s Focus on Brand Made the Difference
Over the past year, The Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) has undertaken a massive turnaround. From the beginning of 2005 to the start of 2012, Gap's stock had dropped 13%.
Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) Rides the Roller Coaster
High-end apparel has been a mixed bag for investors so far this year. While Michael Kors Holdings Ltd (NYSE:KORS) has done well, Coach, Inc.
