Kirkland's (KIRK) Grappling with Multiple Issues: Dump Now?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 9:53AM CDT
The home furnishing sector recently suffered a setback due to the sluggish turnover of the housing sector.
AMZN: 722.08 (+11.48), FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), KIRK: 15.41 (+0.45), DRI: 67.98 (+0.80)
Kroger (KR) Exhibits Operational Strength: Hold the Stock?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 22, 8:00AM CDT
A dominant position among the nation's largest grocery retailers enables Kroger (KR) to sustain growth in both top and bottom lines.
KR: 34.67 (+0.45), FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), WMT: 72.10 (+0.35), BURL: 62.85 (-0.54)
Zacks.com featured highlights: Big Lots, Fred's, Century Aluminum, Allegheny Technologies and Group 1 Automotive
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 21, 8:30AM CDT
Zacks.com featured highlights: Big Lots, Fred's, Century Aluminum, Allegheny Technologies and Group 1 Automotive
CENX: 6.89 (+0.51), GPI: 56.93 (+1.58), ATI: 14.21 (+0.84), FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), BIG: 49.26 (-0.35)
3 Discount Retail Picks to Add Value to Your Portfolio
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 1:40PM CDT
Retailers reported dismal results with a variety of traditional brick-and-mortar operators reporting lower-than-expected results, in spite of already low estimates.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), BURL: 62.85 (-0.54)
5 Stocks with Recent Broker Rating Upgrades to Buy Now
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jun 20, 10:59AM CDT
The opinion of brokers acts as a valuable guide for investors in their course of action on a particular stock.
CENX: 6.89 (+0.51), GPI: 56.93 (+1.58), ATI: 14.21 (+0.84), FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), BIG: 49.26 (-0.35)
Dollar General (DG) on Fire: What is Driving the Stock?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jun 17, 9:08AM CDT
Shares of Dollar General Corporation (DG) have gained nearly 12% in the past one month buoyed by back-to-back positive earnings surprise and operational initiatives.
PERY: 20.76 (+0.32), FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), DG: 91.68 (-0.26), BURL: 62.85 (-0.54)
5 Retail Stocks that Gained Over 10% in the Past One Month
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 14, 7:59AM CDT
When we bet on a stock, we always try to hit the jackpot. Here we have highlighted five Retail-Wholesale Stocks that have gained over 10% in the past one month and outperformed the major indices.
PRTS: 4.06 (+0.17), FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), PLAY: 46.52 (+0.36), BURL: 62.85 (-0.54), ULTA: 242.08 (+3.85)
What's Behind Conns' Stock Fall of 27% Thus Far in June?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 14, 6:09AM CDT
Conns (CONN) stock has been slipping down the charts for quite some time given the company's dismal sales trend, disappointing earnings history and high delinquency rates.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), CONN: 8.07 (-0.03), WMT: 72.10 (+0.35), BURL: 62.85 (-0.54)
5 Reasons Why Fred's (FRED) Should be in Your Portfolio
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 5:30PM CDT
Investors are looking for safe haven assets in a volatile economic scenario. The recent reversal in oil prices, global growth issues and uncertainty about the timing of a Fed rate hike are weighing on investor sentiment.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), BJRI: 45.81 (+0.42), WMT: 72.10 (+0.35), CHUY: 35.58 (+0.09)
Target (TGT) Rewards Investors with 7.1% Hike in Dividend
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 09, 9:52AM CDT
Target Corp. (TGT) recently declared a 7.1% hike in its quarterly dividend.
DXLG: 4.90 (+0.18), FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), TGT: 69.78 (+0.92), BURL: 62.85 (-0.54)
Conns Posts Dismal May Comps, Delinquency Data; Stock Up
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jun 08, 5:38AM CDT
Conns (CONN) released sales data for the month of May.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), CONN: 8.07 (-0.03), WMT: 72.10 (+0.35), BURL: 62.85 (-0.54)
Add These 5 Low Leverage Stocks to Your Portfolio
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jun 07, 11:41AM CDT
Debt financing is a common practice that companies with limited cash resources resort to while expanding their operations.
OME: 19.01 (-0.01), FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), OXM: 59.03 (+1.00), TECD: 83.51 (+1.51), AMPH: 16.15 (+0.56)
Fred's (FRED) May Comps Decline 0.4% and Sales Slip 1%
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 02, 4:56PM CDT
Fred's Inc. (FRED) made a soft start to the second quarter of fiscal 2016 with comps demonstrating a year-over-year decrease in May 2016.
KR: 34.67 (+0.45), FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), WMT: 72.10 (+0.35), CHUY: 35.58 (+0.09)
Is Fred's (FRED) Stock a Solid Choice Right Now?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jun 02, 7:42AM CDT
Fred's (FRED) is seeing solid earnings estimate revision activity, and is in great company from a Zacks Industry Rank perspective.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.33)
Fred's Reports May Sales
BusinessWire - Wed Jun 01, 3:30PM CDT
Fred's Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today reported sales for the four-week fiscal month of May, which ended on May 28, 2016.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.33)
Fred's to Participate in the Stephens Spring Investment Conference
BusinessWire - Tue May 31, 1:00PM CDT
Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today announced that the Company will participate in the Stephens Spring Investment Conference, which takes place in New York City on June 7-8, 2016. Management's remarks, followed by a question and answer session, are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, June 7, and will be available to investors via a live webcast. A link to the webcast may be found at the investor section of the Company's website, www.fredsinc.com, and the event will be available for replay for a period of 90 days, using that same link.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.33)
Fred's, Inc. (FRED) Q1 Earnings Beat, Sales Lag Estimates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 27, 10:06AM CDT
Fred's, Inc.'s (FRED) shares rallied almost 5.15% in response to the higher-than-expected earnings for the first quarter of fiscal 2016.
KR: 34.67 (+0.45), FRED: 15.58 (+0.33), WMT: 72.10 (+0.35), MIK: 27.26 (+0.46)
Fred's Reports First Quarter 2016 Earnings of $0.03 Per Share
BusinessWire - Thu May 26, 6:45AM CDT
Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2016.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.33)
Fred's Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.06 Per Share
BusinessWire - Fri May 20, 1:30PM CDT
Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2016, to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2016.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.33)
Fred's Announces First Quarter 2016 Conference Call Webcast
GlobeNewswire - Tue May 17, 3:41PM CDT
Fred's, Inc. (NASDAQ:FRED) today announced that it will provide an online Web simulcast of its first quarter 2016 earnings conference call on Thursday, May 26, 2016. The Company's results for the first quarter ended April 30, 2016, will be released earlier that morning.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.33)