Despite the recent uncertainty relating to tariffs, most retailers have performed better than expected. The earnings season was marked by an initial surprise from Walmart when the retail giant noted that prices would increase as a result of tariffs. Other retailers, however, such as Home Depot offered a more positive outlook.
I reiterate my buy rating on XRT, supported by resilient consumer spending and a bullish seasonal period for retail stocks. XRT's valuation remains attractive at a 15.3x P/E, with improved momentum and strong June-July historical performance. The ETF offers diversified exposure to retail, with a focus on small and mid-cap Consumer Discretionary stocks and a higher-than-average dividend yield.
Gerald Storch, former Target vice chairman, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss how retail companies will adapt to tariffs, how supply chain structure impacts tariff impact, and more.
On Monday, the Retail Sector ETF (NYSEARCA: XRT) went green. However, as I wrote last night, we still do not know if “in the current bearish phase, we know that short covering and premature buyers cause whipsaws.
The Retail Sector Indicator has been reliable. In late January, early February, while everyone was still so bullish, the Retail Sector ETF (NYSRARCA: XRT) failed at its high of the January 6-month calendar range and then its 50-daily moving average.
This is a big week for data concerning the consumer. PCE inflation price data is coming out Friday.
Dana Telsey, Telsey Advisory Group CEO, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the current state of retail, where investors should go in retail, and much more.
Evaluating SPDR S&P Retail ETF as an investment option at its current market price, focusing on its alignment with the S&P Retail Select Industry Index. Retail can offer significant "alpha" for well-timed buys, but I've been cautious and reluctant to gamble on this sector. Despite reasonable performance over time, retail gains pale compared to the broader market, justifying my focus elsewhere.
Market volatility is showing up in fits and starts and some important sectors are underperforming. While Tuesday I wrote about the strength of junk bonds in the face of risk off ratios (TLT treasury bonds vs.
As markets enter 2025, the retail sector faces several significant challenges. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma examines three key risks threatening retailers: potential renewed port strikes that could disrupt supply chains, the impact of proposed Trump tariff policies, and shifting consumer behavior toward value-focused spending.
Gerald Storch, Storch Advsiors CEO and former Toys R Us CEO, joins 'Money Movers' to discuss Storch's expectations for 'Super Saturday', consumers accelerating their consumption, and much more.
Anyone worried about the American consumer should be less anxious. Online buying for Black Friday set a new record.