5 Retail Stocks Well Tailored for Your 2017 Portfolio

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 27,2016

You can ring in the New Year with these five aforementioned retail stocks, which are well tailored for your portfolio.

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Gap's (GPS) Strategic Plans Bode Well: Should You Hold?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 27,2016

In an effort to penetrate deeper into the global apparel retail market, Gap (GPS) remains focused on reinforcing its global footprint.

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Fossil Continues to Decline, Sluggish Watch Sales a Concern

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 23,2016

Fossil Group, Inc. (FOSL) has been witnessing economic, competitive and consumer headwinds.

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Nordstrom to Expand in Washington with New Rack Store

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 23,2016

Nordstrom Inc. (JWN) announced plans to introduce a Nordstrom Rack in Bellevue, WA.

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Why Should You Avoid Citi Trends (CTRN) Stock Right Now

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 23,2016

You must get rid of Citi Trends (CTRN) right now as the stock has been losing its sheen, of late.

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Best Buy, Burlington Stores, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Tilly's and Papa John's International

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 21,2016

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Best Buy, Burlington Stores, Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Tilly's and Papa John's International

• BBY Quick QuoteBBYPositive Net Change
• BURL Quick QuoteBURLNegative Net Change
• PLAY Quick QuotePLAYPositive Net Change
• TLYS Quick QuoteTLYSPositive Net Change

5 Retail Stocks to Buy Before Christmas

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 20,2016

Now if an ardent investor is worried about ignoring their portfolio at this merry moment, Zacks would like to make investment decisions easier with not one, but five priceless choices.

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• PZZA Quick QuotePZZANegative Net Change
• PLAY Quick QuotePLAYPositive Net Change
• TLYS Quick QuoteTLYSPositive Net Change

Tiffany's (TIF) Strategic Efforts Bode Well: Should You Hold?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 20,2016

Tiffany (TIF) holds a significant position in the world jewelry market due to its distinctive brand appeal.

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Home Depot (HD) Looks Promising: What's Driving the Stock?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 20,2016

Home Depot (HD) looks quite attractive, given its robust fundamentals, superb earnings history and positive estimate revisions.

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Bear of the Day: Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)

by Brian Hamilton Published on December 20,2016

Negative chain store traffic patterns, and the under performance of seasonal categories are a few of the headwinds facing this company

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Nordstrom (JWN) Appears Strong: What's Driving the Stock?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 16,2016

Nordstrom (JWN) is likely to draw investors' attention at the moment.

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• PLCE Quick QuotePLCENegative Net Change
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4 Top-Ranked Retail Stocks to Buy This Holiday Season

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 14,2016

The holiday season is a make-or-break time for retailers. Traditionally, retail stocks get a push during the holiday season.

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• PLAY Quick QuotePLAYPositive Net Change
• TLYS Quick QuoteTLYSPositive Net Change
• BURL Quick QuoteBURLNegative Net Change

Haverty (HVT) Gaining Momentum: Should You Hold the Stock?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 12,2016

Shares of Haverty Furniture (HVT) have gained nearly 10.1% on a year-to-date basis, notably outperforming the Zacks categorized Retail-Home Furnishings industry, which has declined 22.1%.

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Can Kohl's (KSS) Diligent Moves Retain Solid Momentum?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 09,2016

Kohl's (KSS) looks quite promising buoyed by its strong brand portfolio, innovative strategies and better-than-expected third-quarter fiscal 2016 results.

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• KSS Quick QuoteKSSPositive Net Change
• TLYS Quick QuoteTLYSPositive Net Change

Why Best Buy (BBY) Is a Must-Add Stock to Your Portfolio

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 08,2016

You must add Best Buy (BBY) to your portfolio as the stock seems to be on a roll, buoyed by its strategic initiatives, store-in-a-store concept and solid earnings surprise history.

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• BBY Quick QuoteBBYPositive Net Change
• TLYS Quick QuoteTLYSPositive Net Change

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Health Insurance Innovations, KEMET, Kronos Worldwide, Tilly's and Children's Place

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 08,2016

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Health Insurance Innovations, KEMET, Kronos Worldwide, Tilly's and Children's Place

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Zumiez Gains on Solid Earnings & Comps Trend: Time to Buy?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 07,2016

Zumiez Inc. (ZUMZ) has been doing well of late owing to its solid earnings surprise history, recent revival of comparable sales (comps) trend, impressive growth strategies and financial strength.

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• PLCE Quick QuotePLCENegative Net Change
• TLYS Quick QuoteTLYSPositive Net Change

Conns' (CONN) Q3 Loss Narrower than Expected; Stock Up

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 07,2016

Shares of Conns (CONN) rose nearly 8.9% after the company posted narrower-than-expected loss for third-quarter fiscal 2017.

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• BBY Quick QuoteBBYPositive Net Change
• TLYS Quick QuoteTLYSPositive Net Change

Best Buy and 4 Other Retail Stocks for the Holiday Season

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 06,2016

The "Trump Factor" may have been ruling the U.S. stock market but it is the attractive holiday season deals that are ruling the hearts of customers.

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• BBY Quick QuoteBBYPositive Net Change
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Kohl's Corp (KSS) Gains Despite Headwinds: Should We Hold?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 06,2016

Despite the prevailing headwinds, Kohl's Corporation (KSS) has exhibited a bullish run in the index over the past one year. We noted that in the said period the stock has surged 14.9% and comfortably outperformed the Zacks categorized Retail-Regional Department Stores industry, which showcased growth of just 7.2%.

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• BBY Quick QuoteBBYPositive Net Change
• KSS Quick QuoteKSSPositive Net Change
• TLYS Quick QuoteTLYSPositive Net Change

Can Foot Locker's Strategic Efforts Retain Growth Trend?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 06,2016

Foot Locker (FL) is one such stock that looks quite promising on the back of its strong brand recognition, sturdy fundamentals and strategic initiatives.

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• BBY Quick QuoteBBYPositive Net Change
• TLYS Quick QuoteTLYSPositive Net Change

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 06,2016

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Genesco (GCO) Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Sales Down Y/Y

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 05,2016

Genesco (GCO) posted third-straight quarter of positive earnings surprise streak, as it reported third-quarter fiscal 2017 numbers.

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Snoozing While Rome Is Burning: Global Week Ahead

by John Blank Published on December 05,2016

Equity traders continue to read striking political headlines, one after another. Primary government actors are falling and rising across the globe in 2016.

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New Strong Buy Stocks for December 5th

by Indradip Ghosh Published on December 05,2016

Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List for Monday

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