Consumer habits have changed, but costs remain high, leaving big box stores like Walmart. New York Stock Exchange: WMTTJX Companies New York Stock Exchange: TJXand Dick’s sporting goods New York Stock Exchange: DKS in a solid position. Their dominant position allows them to benefit consumers while gaining market share in a tepid retail environment. The … Read more
Overall, 2024 was a year of poor performance for retail stocks. SPDR S&P Retail ETF NYSEARCA:XRT ended the year with a total return of just under 12%. That’s about half the return of the S&P 500. Still, there were some standouts in the industry, especially among the three companies based in Europe. Two of them … Read more
2025 could be a transformative year for retail. Following a period of rising consumer confidence and increased discretionary spending amid easing post-COVID inflation, retailers have an opportunity to build loyalty among existing customers while expanding their base. However, there are also potential obstacles: retail spaces are becoming increasingly crowded, supply chain issues can become untenable … Read more
Now that markets are cooling following the results of the United States presidential election, investors may be wondering where the next best place might be to deploy some capital efficiently and safely. While there are many theories floating around in the market today, one particular sector could offer an attractive risk-reward tradeoff in the coming … Read more
Goal today $121.67 -33.21 (-21.44%) (As of 1:09 p.m. ET) 52 week range $120.94 ▼ $181.86 Dividend yield 3.68% P/E ratio 12.57 Target price $174.80 Bye Target New York Stock Exchange: TGT has been a health leader in the retail sector in recent years, that is not the case today. The company’s weak results stem … Read more