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More Soggy Economic Data But Stocks Dont Care

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:14:03 GMT

Having briefly scanned the dataflow Friday before checking out the price action, your writer had thought he may be confronted with somewhat softer markets. Wrong. Rather, a combination of slightly weaker than expected GDP growth in Europe and a wider trade deficit and decline in consumer confidence in the US seems to have been trumped by a decent earnings report from Walt Disney and upped Christmas guidance from JC Penney. Indeed, in the US consumer cyclicals led the way with a 1.5% gain, versus a 0.6% gain for the S&P 500. Commodity markets were mixed.[More...]

Retailers Moving To More Stable Ground

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:15:30 GMT

One of the biggest question marks surrounding the sustainability of the economic recovery is the strength of the American consumer. Buyers were understandably shell-shocked by the recession, as tumbling home prices, increased insecurity, higher unemployment, and tighter credit kept wallets slammed shut. Given this environment, it is hardly surprising that consumer spending plummeted, and retailers were scrambling to move unsold inventories by offering huge promotions.[More...]

Daily Highlights: 11/13/09

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:09:43 GMT

Asian stocks fall, government bonds rally as oil drops; Yuan forwards rise.China this year rejected requests to build 47 projects worth 200B to curb excessive capacity.Copper prices falls as dollar gains for second day, stockpiles at six-month high.Dollar falls versus Krone, Aussie; Europe GDP growth optimism spurs yield demand.European Stocks Advance; Richemont, British Airways, Iberia Shares climbEurozone out of recession after 0.4% growthFHA reserves fall below legal limitHealth legislation being considered would force drug makers to disclose amount spent on continuing medical education classes for doctors.[More...]

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...]

Just another Monday? No! Think bargains: Sales are only a click away. But wait, there's more!

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:51:00 GMT

Dec. 1--When Cyber Monday was invented four years ago to get people shopping online, we weren't tweeting and becoming fans of our favorite stores on Facebook.
According to Shop.org, the online branch of the National Retail Federation and coiner of the term "Cyber Monday," nine in 10 retailers will feature a Cyber Monday promotion today.
Cyber Monday is also facing competition from another manufactured occasion making its debut this holiday season: Free Shipping Day on Dec. 17.

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More Soggy Economic Data But Stocks Dont Care

Retailers Moving To More Stable Ground

Daily Highlights: 11/13/09

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

Just another Monday? No! Think bargains: Sales are only a click away. But wait, there's more!

Just another Monday? No! Think bargains: Sales are only a click away. But wait, there's more!

Tulsa World, Okla., Phil Mulkins column: Return policies vary among shops

The Times Leader, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Andrew M. Seder column: Steals and Deals: Pace yourself, the season of savings is just beginning -

Tulsa World, Okla., Phil Mulkins column: Return policies vary among shops

The Baltimore Sun Personal Finance column: Surfing safely

Detroit Free Press Georgea Kovanis column: Black Friday shopping hours

Thankful to be employed

Retail sales rise 1.4 percent in October

Ahead of the Bell: Retail Sales

Nordstrom Reports Third Quarter 2009 Earnings

RidgewaterEquity.com Free Fundamental Sector & Market Research on QTM, MTL, FST, OCR, NCT and JWN

Nordstrom Reports August Sales

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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

Form 4 NORDSTROM INC For: Nov 24 Filed by: LITTLE DANIEL F (10K)

Form 4 NORDSTROM INC For: Nov 23 Filed by: BLACK LAURIE M (10K)

Form 4 NORDSTROM INC For: Nov 23 Filed by: Minuk Jack H (10K)

Form 4 NORDSTROM INC For: Nov 23 Filed by: SUNDAY DELENA M (10K)

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)