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Retail stocks to watch after February’s larger-than-expected sales decline

March 17, 2021

Via: CNBC

Retail sales in February slid more than expected. The Commerce Department said they dropped 3% versus the 0.5% loss economists anticipated. The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) closed down 2% on Tuesday, reflecting the decline. Winter appeared to be a […]


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Retail sector rallies 8% in a week. Four stocks to watch ahead of the holidays

November 9, 2020

Via: CNBC

Retail is on the rebound. The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT), which tracks the group, rallied almost 8% last week, fueled by gains in names including Etsy, Best Buy, Gap and Ross Stores. Etsy shares advanced by more than 20% […]


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Three stocks are worth buying ahead of this week’s retail earnings wave, traders say

May 18, 2020

Via: CNBC

The retail sector’s roller-coaster ride continues. A slew of major U.S. retailers is scheduled to report earnings this week after a worse-than-expected drop in domestic sales in April. Investors looking to capitalize on any earnings moves might want to consider […]


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Retail is giving Wall Street fits

December 21, 2018

Via: Retail Dive

Wall Street’s recent beef with retail is artfully captured by lyrics in Hank Williams Jr.’s song “Country Boys Can Survive”: “The interest is up and the stock market’s down, and you only get mugged if you go downtown.” Actually, all […]