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Retail Sales Show Some Signs Of Life At The High-end

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:47:20 GMT

The market is rallying this morning on the heels of several better than expected economic and earnings reports. Cisco (CSCO) reported strong results last night, and also raised guidance going forward. The upbeat news was met with enthusiasm by investors, and is helping tech stocks lead the action so far today (particularly semis).[More...]

Decker (DECK) Over Under Armour?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 18:44:50 GMT

“Under Amour’s men’s apparel has run out of growth opportunities. The company gets 35% of its men’s apparel sales, which in total comprise 53% of its revenues, from compression and while Under Amour’s done a lot to broaden athletes’ use of compression, it’s now seeing a lot of competition from other players like Nike and Champion… At Deckers the five largest customers accounted for 30% of worldwide sales in 2008. Under Amour’s banking on two customers — Dick’s and Sports Authority. 31% of their net revenues in which means that Under Amour’s has much less control over its own destiny…Plus Uggs have continued to gain market share at Nordstroms. Just ask yourself this question, who would you rather have selling your products? Dick’s, Sports Authority, or Nordstrom?…[More...]

Market Runs Hot and Cold with Economic Indicators

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:26:47 GMT

Things looked up this week on the data front, but there will still be bumps on the road ahead.[More...]

Retailers Ring Up September Surprise

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:43:59 GMT

September same-store sales results showed generally positive news for retailers, who have been struggling mightily under the weight of lower consumer spending. Below is our retail equity analysts' take on the individual results.[More...]

Rebalancing Model Portfolio

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:35:10 GMT

Here at Cheapest Stock Trading Strategies, I disclose how my model portfolio is actually doing, and will not mask any underperformance. I will post updates on winning trades as well as losing positions... trading will certainly be volatile, especially at these stages of the market (be afraid when results are too good and too consistent... I might be the next Madoff!!). My goal is to be as open with the model portfolio trades as possible, so we[More...]

Counting IBD Bases

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:18:55 GMT

Markets rallied over 1% last night after favorable services data and an upgrade on big banks by who else but Goldman Sachs (Of course! Conspiracy theorists come out in full force!) For me, the development that really moved the market today was the weaker US dollar. The 50-day Moving Average and falling channel trendline proved formidable support for the S&P 500.[More...]

August 2009 Same-Store Sales Summary

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:55:11 GMT

Over 30 retailers reported monthly sales results for August over the past two days. While many areas of the economy have been showing relative improvement over the past few months, there have been few bright spots in retail. However, August results provide some hope that things are finally starting to turn around.[More...]

Seven Ways To Ka-Ching With Retailers

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:30:51 GMT

With consumer spending sapped over the past year by a sinking economy, massive layoffs, and tanking home prices, investors have been concerned on the financial health of retail stores. At the start of the second quarter earnings report season, conventional wisdom believed that off-price retailers would fare well while luxury retailers would be hit as consumers focused on price and necessities.[More...]

Aug 10-14: Dow Off; Nasdaq, Solar Also Tumble

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:15:27 GMT

Consumer confidence dipping The DJIA's four-week run of gains ended this week down 49 points from last Friday. NASDAQ was also down--about 15 points this week but drops for both major indexes amounted to less than 1%. All but two in the 20SSI went[More...]

Hot Stocks: As Upscale Retailers Struggle, Five Top Discounters Rule

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:13:12 GMT

When it comes to the recession-ridden U.S retail sector, discounters are king. Heading into the all-important back-to-school and holiday...Money Morning is here to help investors profit handsomely on this seismic shift in the global economy. Money moves markets. But Money Morning lets you move first. [More...]

Consumer borrowing drops $14.8B in September

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:50:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - Consumers borrowed less for a record eighth straight month in September amid rising unemployment and tight credit conditions.
Economists worry the declines in borrowing will drag on the fledgling recovery.
The Federal Reserve said Friday that borrowing fell at an annual rate of $14.8 billion in September.

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Retail Sales Show Some Signs Of Life At The High-end

Decker (DECK) Over Under Armour?

Market Runs Hot and Cold with Economic Indicators

Retailers Ring Up September Surprise

Rebalancing Model Portfolio

Counting IBD Bases

August 2009 Same-Store Sales Summary

Seven Ways To Ka-Ching With Retailers

Aug 10-14: Dow Off; Nasdaq, Solar Also Tumble

Hot Stocks: As Upscale Retailers Struggle, Five Top Discounters Rule

Consumer borrowing drops $14.8B in September

Consumer borrowing drops $14.8B in September

Business events scheduled for the coming week

Ahead of the Bell: Consumer Credit

October sales offer relief to merchants

October sales offer relief to merchants

October sales offer relief to merchants

Eden Prairie Mall's Tax Appeal Backfires: Eden Prairie Center's Owner Asked the State Tax Court to Cut Its Property Tax Valuation, but Instead Was Ordered to Pay More.

Shoppers Can Shoot for a Gunn Photo

Chandler Mall's Owner Sells Half Its Stake: Westcor Parent Company's Move Reduces Its Debt

Nordstrom Reports August Sales

BenchmarkJournal.Com Free Analyst Review for SD, UTX, DVA, HCN, JWN and MAC

Nordstrom Reports Second Quarter 2009 Earnings

Nordstrom Reports July Sales

Nordstrom Rack to Open First Tampa, Florida Store

Nordstrom to Report Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

Nordstrom Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Latino Art Beat Exhibit

Nordstrom to Launch Exclusive The Twilight Saga: New Moon Apparel and Jewelry Collection in October

Nordstrom Rack to Open First Manhattan Store at One Union Square South

Nordstrom Rack to Open in Cherry Creek, Colorado

Form 4 Myers Margaret For: Sep 18 (10K)

Form 4 NORDSTROM INC For: Dec 26 Filed by: WALTER ROBERT D (10K)

Form 4 NORDSTROM INC For: Nov 24 Filed by: WALTER ROBERT D (10K)

Form 4 CAMPBELL ROBERT ERNST For: Sep 21 (10K)

Form 4 NORDSTROM INC For: Sep 21 Filed by: BLACK LAURIE M (10K)

Form 4 Myers Margaret For: Sep 17 (10K)

Form 4 CAMPBELL ROBERT ERNST For: Sep 15 (10K)

Form 4 NORDSTROM INC For: Sep 15 Filed by: WALTER ROBERT D (10K)

Form 4 Minuk Jack H For: Aug 26 (10K)

Form 4 Meden Scott A For: Aug 24 (10K)