Fred's (FRED) Comp Sales Hit by Pharmacy Decline in June
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jul 08, 5:22PM 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 the first two months of the quarter.
TJX: 78.75 (-0.21), FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), DG: 94.24 (-0.08), BURL: 67.42 (-0.29)
5 Reasons Why TJX is a Good Choice for Your Portfolio
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jul 07, 3:25PM CDT
Retailers have had a lukewarm start to fiscal 2016 with many traditional brick-and-mortar operators reporting lower-than-expected results, in spite of the conservative estimates.
TJX: 78.75 (-0.21), FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), DG: 94.24 (-0.08), BURL: 67.42 (-0.29)
Fred's Reports June Sales
BusinessWire - Thu Jul 07, 6:45AM CDT
Fred's Inc. (NASDAQ: FRED) today reported sales for the five-week fiscal month of June, which ended on July 2, 2016.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.08)
Costco's Endeavors Bode Well: Are the Hardships Over?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jul 06, 8:43AM CDT
Costco (COST) continues to be one of the dominant retail wholesalers based on the breadth and quality of merchandise offered.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), COST: 166.72 (+1.28), DG: 94.24 (-0.08), BURL: 67.42 (-0.29)
Ross Stores' (ROST) Strategies Bode Well: Should You Hold?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 04, 7:11AM CDT
With a solid financial status, ongoing merchandise initiatives and consistent focus on store expansion, Ross Stores (ROST) remains confident of performing well this year.
FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), WMT: 74.06 (+0.22), BURL: 67.42 (-0.29), ROST: 58.06 (-0.13)
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: 753.78 (+7.97), FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), KIRK: 15.16 (+0.10), DRI: 62.62 (+0.59)
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: 37.54 (-0.32), FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), WMT: 74.06 (+0.22), BURL: 67.42 (-0.29)
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: 7.26 (+0.33), GPI: 52.56 (+0.60), ATI: 14.47 (+0.81), FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), BIG: 52.55 (+1.45)
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 (+0.08), BURL: 67.42 (-0.29)
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: 7.26 (+0.33), GPI: 52.56 (+0.60), ATI: 14.47 (+0.81), FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), BIG: 52.55 (+1.45)
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: 20.92 (+0.45), FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), DG: 94.24 (-0.08), BURL: 67.42 (-0.29)
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: 4.43 (+0.26), FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), PLAY: 49.31 (+1.61), BURL: 67.42 (-0.29), ULTA: 252.29 (+1.47)
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 (+0.08), CONN: 7.15 (-0.10), WMT: 74.06 (+0.22), BURL: 67.42 (-0.29)
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 (+0.08), BJRI: 44.22 (+0.67), WMT: 74.06 (+0.22), CHUY: 34.65 (+0.53)
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: 5.25 (+0.11), FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), TGT: 72.54 (+1.23), BURL: 67.42 (-0.29)
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 (+0.08), CONN: 7.15 (-0.10), WMT: 74.06 (+0.22), BURL: 67.42 (-0.29)
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: 21.06 (+0.72), FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), OXM: 58.93 (+1.40), TECD: 74.32 (+0.48), AMPH: 16.94 (+0.14)
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: 37.54 (-0.32), FRED: 15.58 (+0.08), WMT: 74.06 (+0.22), CHUY: 34.65 (+0.53)
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 (+0.08)
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 (+0.08)