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Kohl's Corporation (NYSE: KSS) followed the trend among retailers this earnings season. It beat on the top and bottom lines but issued mixed to soft guidance that sent the stock lower.

In the past month, consumer discretionary stocks have been on a tear, with the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLY) returning 10.47%. That led all sectors except

Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) had a much-better-than-expected third quarter (Q3), sending its shares to the highest level in months. The move looked strong at face value and closed near the

The retail sector is struggling in 2023, and Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) is not immune. Shifting consumer habits and a general pullback in spending on discretionary items are taking a toll on the

Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) are in a race to see which company can offer the fastest, most efficient delivery services. 

All of this, of

The big retailers have begun to report, and news from Target (NYSE: TGT) and TJX Companies (NYSE: TJX) has their shares moving in opposite directions. Target is up nearly 15%, and The TJX

It is no secret that Warren Buffett's baby-turned-giant, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A), has been piling up a record level of cash on hand. This can only mean two things are top of mind for the

Now that the American consumer is worried more and more about stretching each dollar further and further, there will likely be an exciting divide within the most significant consumer discretionary

You don't hear so much about the Magnificent Seven tech stocks anymore as the S&P 500 has been selling off since August. 

That group consists of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL), Microsoft Corp.

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) shares traded lower on October 27 after the automaker released third-quarter results, with the headline news being a more measured approach to electric vehicle production.

Everyone is aware of Warren Buffett's new position in construction and homebuilder stocks. Since you are here browsing on MarketBeat, it is safe to assume that you are not everyone and are looking

Homebuilders as a group were trading lower following the U.S. Census Bureau’s report that more single-family homes were built in September than in August. 

However, the actual number of homes

Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares are skidding lower after the Q3 earnings report and may fall further. Near-term headwinds, including an intensifying price war, cut into results and the outlook for

Investors are back to playing defense.

Consumer staples stocks were trading higher on October 13 as markets widely anticipated higher interest rates and weakening economic conditions that could

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) is reportedly eyeing a Friday the 13th close for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI).

The companies announced the acquisition way back in

As part of this week's 'Ultimate Sale,' NIKE Inc. (NYSE: NKE) shoppers can save up to 60% on over 3,000 items. That's even better than the current 45% off sale on Nike shares. 

On September 28

Auto Worker Strike Dents Ford…Buying Opportunity

Just as U.S. auto manufacturers appeared well on the road to recovery, worker unrest is pumping the brakes. As Ford’s negotiations with the United

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock is within striking distance of clearing a cup-with-handle base, but with company news mixed, is there likely to be a catalyst for a breakout soon?

If investors

When markets find a moat in a business, the secret will likely be well-kept to avoid a price rally before all the big guys can get in on the action. While not necessarily a blockbuster name today

Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) reported its best quarter ever for electric vehicle sales, but shares are still weighted down by the ongoing strike by United Auto Workers against the company.

Ford stock

If you were told there was a brand out there that sold 1.9 billion units each day, a brand that is recognized worldwide and accepted by demographics covering all possibilities, a brand whose

When it comes to keeping investors on their toes and giving them sleepless nights, few stocks can match Foot Locker Inc (NYSE: FL). The footwear and athletic apparel store has had its fair share

Shares of Ralph Lauren Corp (NYSE: RL) have been trading in a relatively narrow range for much of the past eight years. That's not to say there haven't been many ups and downs in the meantime

Nike (NYSE: NKE) shares are sprinting higher after its FQ1 release. The takeaway from the report is that this leading shoe and apparel manufacturer’s business is normalizing in the wake of the

By now, the headlines rewarding UAW (United Auto Workers) striking against the major U.S. car manufacturing firms, such as Ford Motor (NYSE: F), General Motors (NYSE: GM), and Stellantis (NYSE: