Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT): The Big Retail Battle For The Grocery Aisle
Groceries are big business. The US grocery business, in fact, did about $568 billion in sales last year.
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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): How Is This Retailer Leading the Race?
Most of us have seen how the advent of online retail giants like Amazon.com, Inc.
The TJX Companies, Inc. (TJX), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT): Should You Be Swayed by Celebrity?
Recently, Yahoo! Shine featured a slideshow of celebrities shopping in the darnedest places: TJ Maxx, owned by The TJX Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TJX), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE...
Pier 1 Imports Inc (PIR), Target Corporation (TGT): One of the Few Remaining Bargains in Retail
In the current bull market, much of the market is at or near 52-week highs, with many hitting record levels.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT): What Should This 800lb Gorilla Do?
Many companies are concerned with battling the leader in the industry.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Hold On to These Stocks for Assured Growth
In a scenario where retailers are finding it difficult to hold on to their revenues, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) has shown an improvement of 7.8% in its sales.
Will Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)’s Stock Buyback Make a Difference?
In the last couple years, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) has been under a lot of pressure.
Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR), Dollar General Corp. (DG): The Depressing Dominance of Dollar Stores
If you're anything like me, two things went through your head when you saw this. First, you regret that you missed out on the investment opportunity.
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), Walgreen Company (WAG): It’s Time for This Dow Stock to Raise Its Dividend
The 30 stocks in the Dow Jones Industrials appeal to investors as much for their regular dividend payouts as for their high-quality businesses.
Dollar General Corp. (DG), Target Corporation (TGT): You Were Lied to, Household Wealth Has Not Recovered
According to yesterday's headlines, our collective household wealth ascended to an all-time high in the first quarter of the year.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Target Corporation (TGT): What Department Stores Should Investors Buy?
However, its peers including Macy's, Inc.(NYSE:M) and Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) have outperformed the general market, delivering gains of 24% and nearly 21%, respectively.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): A Wholesaler for Your Long-Term Portfolio
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) has proven a truly great business to own in the long run.
The Procter & Gamble Company (PG), Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW), Target Corporation (TGT): Is It Last Call for Dividend-Paying Stocks?
It's official. Investors have begun to fear that interest rates will soon rise. Bond prices have increased and we've witnessed a sell-off of stocks.
Anheuser-Busch InBev NV (ADR) (BUD), QUALCOMM, Inc. (QCOM): New Stock Plays from First Eagle Investment Management
Now that first quarter earnings season has died down, analysts get the opportunity to get a closer look at many hedge funds’ 13F filings, which disclose institutional managers...
Can Target Corporation (TGT) Continue to Grow?
The extended cold weather and tax hikes impacted U.S. consumer spending during the first quarter of 2013.
Target Corporation (TGT), salesforce.com, inc. (CRM) & 3 Companies to Love Following Earnings
Investors need to pay close attention to all companies that report earnings, particularly the less "popular" companies.
Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ), PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP), Target Corporation (TGT): Three Big F&B Giants for Your Long Term Portfolio
Danone has been on an acquisition spree to expand its footprint in the global food & beverage business.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) Is Reaching New Heights
When you think of successful retail stores there is one name that always comes to mind: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT).
Illinois Tool Works Inc. (ITW), Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK), Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. (APD): 5 Cheap Fast-Growing Dividends
Who doesn't love dividends? In looking for great dividend stocks, I've come across five cheap dividend stocks with safe dividends, where they all have a payout ratio of less ...
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): This Retailer Is a Bit Too Expensive
Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) has been a Wall Street darling for many years, with the stock relentlessly climbing higher over the past decade.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Pick Your “Discount” Stocks Carefully
Discount retailers make one think of low-priced merchandise and maybe even low-priced stock ideas.
Target Corporation (TGT), Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT): Aiming For Green
Peter Lynch suggested that investors buy what they know. If I had followed his advice, I would have bought Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) a long time ago.
Target Corporation (TGT), Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD): Poor Season for US Retail
After several months of a seemingly unstoppable performance from US retailers, things have gotten a lot softer for the sector recently.
Three Risks Facing Target Corporation (TGT) Stock
I absolutely love Form 10-Ks, which most publicly traded companies are required by law to file every year with the SEC to provide a comprehensive summary of their businesses.
Kohl’s Corporation (KSS): This Retailer Has Four Major Problems
There is no question that the retail business is difficult. In the last several years, customers have seen companies like Circuit City, Borders, and others disappear.
Time to Sell Target Corporation (TGT) Stock?
Investors pushed Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) stock lower this month after the discount retailer posted disappointing first-quarter results.
Even More Reasons to Buy Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
It's been a good earnings season for the high-end brands.
Can Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Continue Its All-Time Record Run?
On Thursday, Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) will release its latest quarterly results.
Visa Inc (V), Mastercard Inc (MA): Credit Card Giants, Big-Box Retailers Prepare for Battle
A long-standing dispute between credit card issuers Visa Inc (NYSE:V) and MasterCard Inc (NYSE:MA) and the businesses that accept consumer payments via those instruments is...
Macy’s, Inc. (M): The “Magic” Is Still Driving Results
Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) both have something magic going on. And it's all about customer service.
Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD): This Stock Is Quite Cheap Now
Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD) dropped by more than 12% to $51 per share in after-hours trading after its sluggish first-quarter earnings results, which were much worse than...
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), H.J. Heinz Company (HNZ): Your Best Investments May Be on Your Grocery List
By opting for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
eBay Inc (EBAY), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Who Wins When Online Retailers Have to Collect Taxes?
The Marketplace Fairness Act, currently under consideration by the U.S.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Has It All From A to Z
The moment I look at Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s logo, I am dumbstruck by the way it has stayed true to its vision of providing A-to-Z products.
Is Target Corporation (TGT) Going to Burn These Hedge Funds?
If you'd ask most stock holders, hedge funds are viewed as slow, outdated financial tools of years past.
Best Buy Co., Inc. (BBY) – The Turnaround Continues: Part II
In Part I of this article I looked at the first half of Best Buy Co., Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT), Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN): Retailers Look to Silicon Valley to Boost Their Online Business
Retailers, such as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT), are looking for Silicon Valley start-ups that will help their online businesses grow.
Sears Holdings Corporation (SHLD), Target Corporation (TGT) & Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR): Two Retailers to Sell and One to Buy
It’s tough being a brick-and-mortar retailer. Unpredictable, adverse weather can keep shoppers from visiting, and can also cause retailers to stock up on the wrong seasonal...
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Apple Inc. (AAPL): Legg Mason’s Latest Shakeups
Legg Mason Capital is a publicly traded mutual fund, overseeing some $3.8 billion.
Target Corporation (TGT) Seems Impervious to Mediocre Results
In early March -- following Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)'s fourth-quarter 2012 earnings call -- I wrote that while the company has reasonably good long-term opportunities, ...
Hedge Funds Are Betting On Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
Is Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) a first-rate investment today? Money managers are turning bullish.
Hedge Funds Are Selling Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)
Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) was in 40 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of the first quarter of 2013. DLTR has seen a decrease in enthusiasm from smart money lately.
The Bright Spot in Target Corporation (TGT)’s Dark Earnings Report
There wasn't much to like in Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT)'s latest earnings results. Profits were down. Sales were lower than expected.
This Metric Says You Are Smart to Buy Dollar General Corp. (DG)
Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:DG) was in 61 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of March. DG investors should pay attention to an increase in hedge fund interest in recent months.
Here is What Hedge Funds Think About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE:WMT) was in 52 hedge funds' portfolio at the end of March.
American Eagle Outfitters (AEO): 1 Big Problem for This Popular Retailer
Yesterday, teen apparel retailer American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE:AEO) posted its first-quarter results.
Will Sears Holdings Corp (SHLD) Ever Make Money Again?
Tomorrow, Sears Holdings Corp (NASDAQ:SHLD) will release its latest quarterly results.
Dillard’s, Inc. (DDS) Flies High in a Troubled Industry
While some old-school department stores are doing rain dances and praying to the Lord of Light in attempts to save themselves from pending irrelevance, one Southern-based chain...
Target Corporation (TGT): 1 Big Retailer Stumbles, Falls Behind
This morning's earnings release from Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) contained a few surprises -- and not the good kind.
Target Corporation (TGT) News: Cozy With Time Warner Inc. (TWX), Fresh Recruitment & An Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Decision
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) announced today it will donate $250,000 in monetary support and merchandise to assist with tornado relief efforts in Moore, Okla.
