Why this year's retail fourth-quarter and holiday outlook is challenging
Alex Straton, analyst at Morgan Stanley, joins CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the outlook on retail stocks to end the year, why this year's holiday season presents more challenges than others, and more.
Black Friday Retail ETF View: XRT, RTH And 3 Things Many Miss With ETFs
With the holiday shopping season about to move into high gear, I analyze 2 leading retail stock ETFs. They could not be more different in terms of how they allocate holdings, and while I prefer RTH structurally, XRT has a better near-term chart picture. This ETF pair of peers helps to highlight a few critical, but often overlooked aspects of ETF analysis.
Retail ETF Hits 2-Year Peak as Black Friday Looms
Everyone knows how important Black Friday is for the retail sector, but the buildup in the last few weeks has been almost as pivotal.
XRT: Underlying Conditions Look Healthy, But Don't Get Too Complacent
The SPDR S&P Retail ETF offers specialized exposure to the retail component of the total stock market, covering 79 stocks across various retail sub-sectors. Despite healthy retail sales and improving consumer sentiment, risks such as a higher threshold of inventories, steep listing prices, and potential tariffs could impact future performance. XRT's valuation appears attractive relative to the broader market, but its yield is sub-par, and the risk-reward on the charts does not look ideal.
Retail Sector ETF (XRT) Looking For Investor Conviction
I have been very clear about waiting for the “inside” sectors to reconcile their trading ranges before loading up on new equity positions. I have been equally clear on investing in hard assets, especially now as we have even more reasons to believe that prices of necessities are not going lower anytime soon.
Retail set for stabilization and growth in the next few months, says Bernstein's Aneesha Sherman
Aneesha Sherman, Bernstein Research's U.S. apparel and specialty retail vice president, joins CNBC's 'Closing Bell' to discuss rising consumer sentiment, her retail outlook for the holiday shopping season, and more.
Impact of rate cuts on retailers
Simeon Gutman, U.S. retail analyst at Morgan Stanley, joins CNBC's ‘The Exchange' to discuss consumer sentiment, how rate cuts will affect retailers through the holiday season, and more.
Retail Sector (XRT) Trading Update: A Lesson on Channels
Written last week, “Retail XRT continues to have my attention. I will follow her.
A Look at Retail ETFs Post Q2 Earnings
Most of the big-box retailers came up with an earnings or revenue beat or both.
Retail Sector ETF (XRT) Nearing Breakout? Keep An Eye On It!
In the Economic Modern Family, the most interesting sector is Retail XRT. After the strong consumer confidence, the ETF looks like a move over July highs should be followed.
XRT: Resilient Consumers, Rising Retail Stocks
The July Retail Sales report and August Johnson Redbook figures show strong consumer spending, benefiting consumer companies and supporting a soft economic landing. I reiterate the SPDR S&P Retail ETF a buy due to its attractive valuation, decent technicals, and diversified exposure to retail sub-industries. Despite historical September weakness, XRT's technical setup is favorable, with a rising 200-day moving average and potential upside if resistance at $80 is broken.
Watch These XRT Retail ETF Price Levels Amid Rebound in Consumer Spending
The SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) remains in focus on Thursday after sector heavyweights Target (TGT), TJX Companies (TJX), and Macy's (M) reported earnings on Wednesday. The three retailers, which carry a cumulative weighting in the fund of around 4%, noted that while consumers remain prudent, there are signs of a rebound in discretionary spending in areas such as apparel and beauty.
