Retail Earnings Roundup: WMT, M, HD Soar After Impressive Reports

by Ryan McQueeney Published on February 21,2017

After a spree of disappointing holiday sales announcements, investors have been less-than-excited about a tepid retail industry that has continued to struggle in the face of changing consumer behavior. However, solid fourth-quarter reports from Wal-Mart (WMT), Macy's (M), and Home Depot (HD) have investors in a frenzy on Tuesday.

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"Big and Bold" Is Better - Just Keep It to Tax Reform

by Mark Vickery Published on February 21,2017

Major U.S. manufacturing executives this morning sent notice to Washington lawmakers, saying they ???applaud ...efforts to pursue tax reform that is both big and bold.???

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Home Depot (HD) Tops Q4 Earnings, Updates Capital Strategy

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 21,2017

The Home Depot Inc. (HD) reported better-than-expected bottom-line results for fourth-quarter fiscal 2016, retaining its four-year long trend of beating earnings estimates.

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Home Depot (HD) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates; Stock Up

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 21,2017

Home Depot (HD) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2016 earnings of $1.44 a share that outperformed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33.

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Foot Locker (FL) to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in the Cards?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 20,2017

Our proven model does not conclusively show that Foot Locker (FL) is likely to beat earnings estimates this quarter.

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• FL Quick QuoteFLPositive Net Change
• JACK Quick QuoteJACKNegative Net Change
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L Brands (LB) Q4 Earnings: Stock Likely to Disappoint?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 20,2017

Our proven model does not conclusively show that L Brands (LB) is likely to beat earnings estimates this quarter.

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Retail ETFs in Trouble With No Q4 Surprise in Store

by Sweta Killa Published on February 15,2017

Given no earnings surprise prediction and unfavorable Zacks Rank, it seems that the space might continue to see rough trading in the days ahead.

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Home Depot (HD) Q4 Earnings: Will it Top Estimates Again?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on February 14,2017

The Home Depot Inc. (HD) is slated to report fourth-quarter fiscal 2016 results on Feb 21, before the opening bell.

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Plug Power GenDrive Sales for 2016 Exceed Expectations

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 25,2017

Plug Power (PLUG) announced that it installed 4,010 GenDrive fuel cell units in 2016, which exceeded its previously issued annual guidance of 3,800 to 4,000 units for the year.

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Lowe's (LOW) Aims Greater Efficiency with 2,400 Job Cuts

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 18,2017

Lowe's (LOW) is all set to layoff nearly 2,400 full-time workers, per media report.

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Top Research Reports for Microsoft, Biogen & Home Depot

by Sheraz Mian Published on January 17,2017

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Microsoft (MSFT), Biogen (BIIB) and Home Depot (HD).

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• HD Quick QuoteHDNegative Net Change
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Can Fastenal (FAST) Pull a Surprise this Earnings Season?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 16,2017

Fastenal Company (FAST) is set to report fourth-quarter 2016 results on Jan 18, before the market opens.

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Home Depot (HD) Emerges as a Favorable Pick: Time to Hold?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 16,2017

Home Depot Inc. (HD) continues to maintain its position in investors' good books, with the stock witnessing fantastic growth of 13.3% in the past one year.

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• PLCE Quick QuotePLCENegative Net Change

Why Has Lowe's Suddenly Fallen Off Investors' Radar?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on January 12,2017

Lowe's (LOW) has been appearing bearish for quite some time now.

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Home Depot (HD) Looks Promising: What's Driving the Stock?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on December 20,2016

Home Depot (HD) looks quite attractive, given its robust fundamentals, superb earnings history and positive estimate revisions.

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• PLCE Quick QuotePLCENegative Net Change
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The Best Retail Stocks to Buy in 2017

by Tracey Ryniec Published on December 06,2016

Not all retailers are created the same in this challenging retail environment. Find out which are the best.

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• JWN Quick QuoteJWNPositive Net Change

Retail ETF Deals You Should Not Miss on Black Friday

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 23,2016

Since this weekend is meant for retailers, a look at retail ETFs is worthwhile.

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Stock Market News for November 23, 2016

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 23,2016

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• HD Quick QuoteHDNegative Net Change
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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Home Depot, Target, Wal-Mart, Abercrombie & Fitch and Gap

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 21,2016

Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights: Home Depot, Target, Wal-Mart, Abercrombie & Fitch and Gap

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• WMT Quick QuoteWMTPositive Net Change

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Home Depot, TOTAL, Pepsi, Merck, Target and Electronic Arts

by Zacks Equity Research Published on November 18,2016

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: Home Depot, TOTAL, Pepsi, Merck, Target and Electronic Arts

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Domestic Data, Home Depot Earnings All Good

by Mark Vickery Published on November 15,2016

Retail Sales, Imports/Exports, and the Empire State Index all improve. So did Home Depot's (HD) latest earnings release and raised guidance.

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Retailers Have This Week's Best Earnings Charts

by Tracey Ryniec Published on November 14,2016

Who hasn't missed in 8 years?

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Your Two Minute Earnings Preview for Home Depot (HD) Stock

by Eric Dutram Published on November 14,2016

With the housing market in flux thanks to surging rates, investors will be closely watching Home Depot's earnings report for clues on this important sector heading into 2017.

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Dust Settles on Election, Q3 Earnings

by Mark Vickery Published on November 14,2016

The last time before Q3 2016 we saw positive earnings results was back before the presidential election had gotten underway.

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New Research Reports for Disney, Home Depot & JPMorgan

by Sheraz Mian Published on September 19,2016

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Disney (DIS), Home Depot (HD) and JPMorgan (JPM).

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• DIS Quick QuoteDISPositive Net Change