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Why Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc. Stock Dropped Today
Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) were down 12.2% as of 11 a.m. EST Thursday after the home goods retailer announced stronger-than-expected quarterly results, but followed with....
Why the Bears Might Be Right About GameStop Stock
GameStop (NYSE: GME) was one of dozens of retailers to announce surprisingly strong third-quarter results over the last few weeks even as it boosted its holiday-season forecast. And yet, unlike....
Holiday Marketing Tricks: How Anchoring Makes Us Feel Like We Got a Bargain
In this episode of Motley Fool Answers, Alison Southwick and Robert Brokamp bring you a December warning at least as important as the one given by Jacob Marley: Beware! Advertising gurus and....
Will 2018 Be J. C. Penney Company, Inc.'s Best Year Yet?
J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) has struggled mightily as the entire retail world has evolved. The company has avoided becoming a casualty of the so-called "retail apocalypse," but it has not shown that....
Why Party City Holdco Inc Stock Slipped Today
Shares of Party City Holdco Inc (NYSE: PRTY) were putting on a frowny face today after the celebration-themed retailer announced a secondary offering. As a result, the stock finished Friday down....
Shares of Conn's Bounce 16% After 2nd Consecutive Profitable Quarter
Shares of Conn's Inc (NASDAQ: CONN), a specialty retailer selling household furniture, appliances, and accessories, are bouncing 16% higher Thursday as of 11 a.m. EST after the company announced....
Why Tailored Brands Stock Just Popped 16%
Shares of Tailored Brands (NYSE: TLRD) -- the company formerly known by brands such as Men's Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank -- are rocketing Thursday morning, with the stock price up 16% as of 11:10....
5 Top Stocks for December
2017 is drawing to a close, and it's been quite a ride. The S&P 500 market index has gained 18% year to date while the Nasdaq Composite index has jumped a stunning 26%. December is a popular....
2 Signs That J.C. Penney's Management Needs Help
In a rapidly changing retail world, J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP) runs the risk of slipping into irrelevance. The chain has made some moves to adapt its business the current market, but its....
What Happened in the Stock Market Today
Stocks started out Tuesday in the green, but drifted lower during the day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) closed down over 100 points, and the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and....
Ascena Retail Group (ASNA) Q1 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Ascena Retail Group (NASDAQ: ASNA) Q1 2018 Earnings Conference CallDec, 4, 2017 4:30 p.m. ETOperatorContinue readingSource: Fool.com
Big Lots (BIG) Q3 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
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Why Camping World Holdings, Inc. Stock Popped 10.3% in November
Shares of Camping World Holdings (NYSE: CWH) rose 10.3% in November, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, after the outdoor and camping retailer announced strong....
Genesco (GCO) Q3 2018 Earnings Conference Call Transcript
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Why Lands' End, Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Lands' End (NASDAQ: LE) skyrocketed nearly 24% in Tuesday's early trading, then settled to trade up around 6% as of 1:15 p.m. EST after the casual clothing, accessories, and footwear....
Why Ascena Retail Group Inc. Stock Plummeted Today
Shares of Ascena Retail Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNA) were down 21.7% as of 12:00 p.m. EST Tuesday after the women's clothing retailer announced weaker-than-expected quarterly sales.More specifically,....
Shares of J.Jill, Inc. Pop 7% After Management Predicts Same-Store Sales Rebound
Excluding the recent optimism in retail stocks following a strong Black Friday, it's been a rough couple of years for most apparel retailers. Don't tell that to J.Jill, Inc. (NYSE: JILL), which....
Why Barnes & Noble Education Inc Stock Jumped on Tuesday
Shares of Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) are surging, rising about 25% as of 11 a.m. EST on Tuesday. The company's fiscal second-quarter earnings report topped the consensus....
Why Ascena Retail Group Stock Jumped 21% Last Month
Shares of Ascena Retail Group (NASDAQ: ASNA) were moving higher last month along with the much of the retail industry as the Lane Bryant-parent benefited from better-than-expected earnings from....
Has Abercrombie & Fitch Finally Found the Secret to Success?
For a company supposedly at death's door, Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) is certainly showing a lot of life. The clothing retailer's third-quarter earnings report blew past analyst....
Why Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Stock Popped Today
Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY) were up 8.6% as of 1 p.m. EST Monday amid speculation that the specialty retail chain could benefit greatly from the passage of a congressional....
Why Big Lots, Inc. Stock Jumped in November
Shares of Big Lots (NYSE: BIG) were moving higher on better-than-expected earnings reports from its peers and as strong Black Friday sales drove brick-and-mortar retail stocks up across the board.....
Why Dillard's, Inc. Stock Rallied 18% Last Month
Shares of Dillard's Inc. (NYSE: DDS) were roaring higher after the department-store chain posted a better-than-expected third-quarter earnings report at the beginning of the month. The company....
Barnes & Noble Makes Progress, Shifts Back to Books
Barnes & Noble (NYSE: BKS) announced disappointing fiscal second-quarter results on Thursday, and the stock fell nearly 12% in response. But the bookseller lauded traffic improvements and....
Why Zumiez, Genesco, and Overstock.com Slumped Today
The stock market lost ground on Friday, but things ended up a lot better than it appeared they would earlier in the day. The Dow and S&P 500 finished down less than a quarter percent after....