XRT - SPDR S&P Retail ETF
44.35 0.00 (0.00%)
After hours: 5:53PM EDT
| Previous Close | 43.32 |
| Open | 44.84 |
| Bid | 44.36 x 800 |
| Ask | 44.53 x 1100 |
| Day's Range | 44.21 - 45.11 |
| 52 Week Range | 26.29 - 46.57 |
| Volume | 3,868,355 |
| Avg. Volume | 6,724,140 |
| Net Assets | 402.2M |
| NAV | 43.34 |
| PE Ratio (TTM) | N/A |
| Yield | 1.86% |
| YTD Daily Total Return | -5.24% |
| Beta (5Y Monthly) | 1.52 |
| Expense Ratio (net) | 0.35% |
| Inception Date | 2006-06-19 |
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Protests, plus Zoom Video and Dick's Sporting Goods earnings: What to know in markets Tuesday
Investors will be hyper focused on the ongoing nationwide George Floyd protests, Zoom Video Communications and Dick’s Sporting Goods earnings Tuesday.
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'Tech stocks & cannabis have been the bright spots for the market': AdvisorShares CEO
Noah Hamman, AdvisorShares CEO, joins Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous and Brian Sozzi to break down overall markets, where he sees a bright spot, relations between the U.S. and China and more.
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How the fashion industry is impacted by U.S., China tensions
Rick Helfenbein, Retail & Fashion Industry Consultant joins Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous and Brian Sozzi to discuss Hong Kong's relationship with the United States. Helfenbein calls the city "a second home" for the fashion industry.
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Tuesday Morning declares bankruptcy, to close 33% of its stores in the reorganization
Shares of Tuesday Morning Corp. plunged 39% toward a record low in premarket trading Wednesday, after the discount home furnishings retailer said it has filed for bankruptcy, as the prolonged closure of its stores amid the COVID-19 pandemic created an "insurmountable financial hurdle." The company said it has obtained $100 million in debtor-in-possession financing so it can continue operations during the bankruptcy. The company said plans to permanently close about 230 of its 687 total stores, or 33%, as part of the reorganization. Tuesday Morning said it had initially closed all of its stores due to the pandemic, but has reopened about 80% of the stores, and over 7,300 employees have returned to work. The bankruptcy comes a little over a week after fellow retailer J.C. Penney filed for bankruptcy. The stock has plummeted 86.7% year to date through Tuesday, while the SPDR S&P Retail ETF has dropped 12.5% and the S&P 500 has shed 7.4%.
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Markets rally; Merck & Novavax move higher on vaccine hopes
Nela Richardson, Edward Jones Investment Strategist, joins Yahoo Finance's Alexis Christoforous and Brian Sozzi to discuss overall markets and what she is keeping a close watch on.
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Consumer confidence, new home sales: What to know in the week ahead
This week is a shortened trading week with major markets closed Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Investor focus will remain on the coronavirus and its impact on the U.S. economy as most states across the country continued their phased reopening plans.
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FOMC minutes, plus Lowe's and Target report earnings: What to know in markets Wednesday
Investors will be paying close attention to quarterly results from home improvement chain Lowe’s and Target and the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) meeting minutes in a busy Wednesday.
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Home Depot's stock falls after profit misses, while revenue and same-store sales beat
Shares of Home Depot Inc. fell 2.5% in premarket trading Tuesday, after the home improvement retailer reported a fiscal first-quarter profit that missed expectations, although revenue and same-store sales rose more than forecast. Net income for the quarter to May 5 fell to $2.25 billion, or $2.08 a share, from $2.51 billion, or $2.27 a share, in the year-ago period. The FactSet consensus for earnings per share was $2.27. Sales rose 7.1% to $28.26 billion, above the FactSet consensus of $27.56 billion. Overall same-store sales grew 6.4% from a year ago, beating the FactSet consensus of 4.3% growth, while U.S. same-store sales rose 7.5% compared with expectations of a 4.0% rise. The company said while sales were "strong" at the end of the first quarter and into the first two weeks of the second quarter, it is suspending its previously provided financial guidance given the uncertainties regarding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Separately, Home Depot announced a regular quarterly dividend of $1.50 a share, payable June 18 to shareholders of record on June 4. The stock has gained 0.7% over the past three months through Monday, while the SPDR S&P Retail ETF has shed 14.6% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average has lost 16.2%.
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Former Toys "R" Us CEO on which retailers will survive the COVID-19 pandemic
Former Chairman & CEO of Toys 'R' Us and current CEO of Storch Advisors Jerry Storch joins Yahoo FInance’s Seana Smith to discuss the worse than expected drop in April’s retail sales and which sectors have been especially hard.
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Cowen raises Lululemon PT to $280, says most full-price brand in the sector
On Thursday, Cowen provided investors an update on athletics brands and retailers. The firm has an outperform rating on Lululemon, Nike, and Adidas, and is more neutral on peers VFC, Puma and Under Armour. For Lululemon specifically, the firm found that Google search trends are showing the biggest acceleration in history. The Final Round panel discusses the state of "athleisure" amid coronavirus.
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This is the "kitchen sink quarter" for every company out there: Expert
Heritage Capital President and CIO Paul Schatz joins Yahoo Finance’s Zack Guzman and Seana Smith to discuss how the coronavirus is impacting the retail industry.
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I think a ‘square-root’ recovery is more likely than a V-shaped one: Expert
Director of Fiscal Policy at the American Action Forum Gordon Gray joins Yahoo Finance’s Seana Smith to break down the April jobs report and how some workers are making more on unemployment compared to their wages before the coronavirus pandemic.
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J.Crew files for bankruptcy as coronavirus hammers retail sector
J.Crew has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy amid the coronavirus outbreak. Yahoo Finance’s Emily McCormick joins Seana Smith to discuss what this means for the retail sector.
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J.Crew prepares to file for bankruptcy: report
As retailers continue to grapple with the impacts of coronavirus in an already struggling environment, another chain is reportedly preparing to close its doors for good. J.Crew’s filing for bankruptcy protection could come as soon as this weekend, according to The Wall Street Journal. The company suspended its initial public offering of its Madewell brand after it failed to reach a deal with creditors back in March.
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Coronavirus sparks new wave of early retirement, study reveals
In a new paper from the National Bureau of Economic Research, economists note that the job losses are far higher than the official figures represent and that many people who are jobless aren’t looking for new jobs, due to early retirement. Yahoo Finance’s Sibile Marcellus joins Seana Smith to discuss.
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Study reveals retail hiring impact amid coronavirus
Yahoo Finance’s Sibile Marcellus joins Seana Smith to break down a new study from LinkedIn revealing how the coronavirus is impacting hiring in the retail industry.
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Some states to begin opening businesses as early as Friday
The governors of Georgia, South Carolina and Alaska are allowing some businesses to reopen this week, as long as they follow distancing and sanitary guidelines. Tennessee will allow many businesses to reopen May 1. Florida and several other states are working on reopening plans. None of those states meet the Trump administration guidelines for reopening businesses. Yahoo Finance's Rick Newman joined Jen Rogers, Myles Udland, Andy Serwer, and Akiko Fujita to discuss.
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Retail ETF Gains A ‘CLIX’ Away
How a small long/short fund delivers the biggest retail performance punch.
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Target Stock Is a Solid Buy Despite Coronavirus Hit to Retail
Retail has been the second-worst sector in the S&P 500 this year. However, Target (NYSE:TGT) has outperformed in 2020, with Target stock down 23.3% vs. a 32.6% decline for the retail sector.Source: Robert Gregory Griffeth / Shutterstock.com This outperformance doesn't make Target a buy on its own. However, there are clear reasons that the stock has been outperforming in this mess and it's something to take note of. We've seen that unfold plenty since February, so let's explore why Target is still one of the best names in retail. Why I Like Target StockThere are a handful of retail players that are transforming or already fit the mold for retail's future. Those names include Target, Walmart (NYSE:WMT), Costco (NASDAQ:COST) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). You could include a few brand-specific names too, like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Nike (NYSE:NKE), but these are companies that make their own products and happen to be great at retail. For this purpose, we are talking about the big-box retailers.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Click to Enlarge Source: Chart courtesy of Statista, Source from US Department of Commerce; US Census Bureau Walmart, Costco and Target rely on a bulk of their profit to come from in-store shoppers, but they are focused on growing sales via e-commerce. Physical retail locations will always have a role to play for consumers, but they are increasingly looking for online solutions. Those that can do both, like these three, will be long-term winners.But let's not forget the other positives for Target stock. The company pays out a 2.7% dividend yield and trades at a reasonable 14.7 times earnings. Despite the recent novel coronavirus impact, analysts still expect positive revenue and earnings growth this year and next year. That's even with the "recession" word -- and in some circles, the "depression" word -- being tossed around. * 7 Safe Stocks to Buy on the Coronavirus Dip Let's put it another way. Investors who are interested in Target stock can begin accumulating this retailer with a 2.8% dividend yield and below-market valuation, while still trading at a near-25% discount from its Q4 high. That's even as Target is forecast to have positive sales and profit growth this year and next year, and remains a long-term winner in the space. Target and the CoronavirusObviously the coronavirus has thrown a wrench into the system. It's got investors worried about financial markets, the labor market, the health system and a whole host of other concerns. It's just not a good situation.However, the silver lining is that things will get better. It's just a question of when, not if.Over the last several quarters, Target stock has had plenty of bullish momentum. The company would report blowout numbers, the stock would rip higher, consolidate sideways and repeat the pattern on another strong quarter. That is, until this quarter.Target reported earnings on March 3. The company missed on revenue estimates and reported comp-store sales growth of just 1.5% vs. expectations of 2.1%. Keep in mind, the quarter ended before the impact of the coronavirus. So it had lost some momentum before the chaos hit. One quarter doesn't tell the whole story, but it's worth pointing out.With investors talking about a recession, retail should be flattened. That's not the case for Target, though.Management said store traffic has been robust, as have sales. Near the end of the month, comp-store sales for March were up 20% year-over-year. While units like apparel were suffering, essentials, food and beverages were up strong. A few weeks ago, I noted that in-store alcohol sales were also strong for retail across the board. Bottom LineTarget has been seeing a boost, not a shortfall in traffic in sales. That said, the company suspended its buyback and pulled its prior guidance due to the wide-ranging outcomes that are possible. Further, the company is now set to limit the number of customers in stores to help promote social distancing.Perhaps that creates some short-term weakness in the stock over the next few quarters. Maybe the results will still be better than expected. It's hard to say with so much uncertainty in the world right now.However, what's not uncertain is Target's long-term trajectory at this point in time. This retailer is a winner and has a lot of positive attributes. With such a discount from the highs, long-term bulls should consider accumulating a position.Matthew McCall left Wall Street to actually help investors -- by getting them into the world's biggest, most revolutionary trends BEFORE anyone else. The power of being "first" gave Matt's readers the chance to bank +2,438% in Stamps.com (STMP), +1,523% in Ulta Beauty (ULTA) and +1,044% in Tesla (TSLA), just to name a few. Click here to see what Matt has up his sleeve now. Matt does not directly own the aforementioned securities. More From InvestorPlace * America's 1 Stock Picker Reveals Next 1,000% Winner * 25 Stocks You Should Sell Immediately * 1 Under-the-Radar 5G Stock to Buy Now * The 1 Stock All Retirees Must Own The post Target Stock Is a Solid Buy Despite Coronavirus Hit to Retail appeared first on InvestorPlace.
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Coronavirus, Levi's earnings: What to know in markets Tuesday
Coronavirus developments and Levi's earnings will be front and center Tuesday.
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3 Retail Stocks To Buy That Should Be On Your Grocery List
Down markets will always present opportunities for savvy investors. But few pundits are broadcasting their current buy lists, perhaps scared to stake a public claim and make a mistake. Nowadays though, investors have all the tools they need to do their own research to find diamonds in the rough.The retail sector has been hobbled for years thanks to a decade-long beatdown courtesy one Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). But early adopters of e-commerce fared better than laggards. The current market crash has exacerbated previous stresses to do-or-die levels for many companies. Yesterday we learned that Macy's (NYSE:M) will drop out of the S&P 500 and into the small cap index.Three retail companies stand out for having done things right. Target (NYSE:TGT), Costco (NASDAQ:COST) and Walmart (NYSE:WMT) are the three best retail plays for the rebound. The goal here isn't to find the perfect bottom, but to enter where you're unlikely to regret it. And after a 30% correction, the odds of getting that entry wrong are much slimmer than, say, two months ago, when the markets were making new highs.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips * 7 Telecom Stocks That Are Worth a Close Look It's easy for experts to stamp a stock "buy" when the trend is straight up. The challenge is overcoming fear like Warren Buffett to be greedy when others are fearful. Retail Stocks On The Shopping List: Target (TGT)Last year I wrote about Target's strength relative to other retail stocks, a prediction that played out well for those who staked a claim. I hold the same assumptions for 2020.During this horrendous market crash, Target stock is still above its 12-month pivot level near $90 per share. Compare that with the SPDR S&P Retail ETF (NYSEARCA:XRT) that has fallen back to 2012 levels with no bottom in sight. TGT stock should be at the top of the list for bullish investors.Of the three retail stocks we'll look at today, Target is the cheapest, trading at 15 times price-to-earnings and 0.6 times sales. It's rare to find a cheap company whose stock still outperforms.There's also a technical reason to buy into the current dip. Once the stock lost the $110 level, it triggered a bearish pattern with a -$15 target scenario, which has already played out. There are many who doubt the value of technicals, but they're an essential tool for modern investors. Risking money in the markets without even basic chart knowledge means placing yourself at the mercy of those who pay attention to them. The good news is that this crash worked it out so that TGT stock is now at a solid support zone.The area around $90 per share has been a battle zone for TGT stock over the past two years. Both bulls and bears will want to fight hard to win the philosophical argument, creating congestion. On the way down, sellers overwhelmed the buyers. But this battle will bring that formula back into balance to form a trough.Remember that the "bottom" is actually a process, not a moment, and so trying to nail the perfect entry point is futile. The idea is simply to buy low and sell high, and this is as low as Target stock has been in a while. Costco (COST)As the the novel coronavirus hit the United States and panic set in, consumers' knee-jerk reaction was to hoard toilet paper, paper towels and disinfectants. Bulk retailer Costco saw massive lines as a result. This is somewhat ironic, given that shoppers put themselves in close quarters for hours in line, rather than social distancing. Nevertheless, shelves were bare in minutes. This process has repeated for weeks on end, though the trend has begun tapering a bit this week.While most other businesses are shut down, stores like Costco are experience a massive spike in sales. P&Ls will probably be too murky to judge the future using short-term reports, meaning investors will need to use their best judgment to guarantee gains.Luckily for us, Costco stock has a very reliable performance record, so you can count on it over the long-term. This is all a long way to say you should definitely buy COST stock on the biggest market dip in modern history. * 7 Telecom Stocks That Are Worth a Close Look To be clear, value is not the reason to catch the COST stock knife; it still has a 33 price-to-earnings ratio. However, it is now selling below its full year revenues. That's just too cheap to pass up, especially for longer term investors. When the stock markets are higher in the future, Costco will also be higher. Walmart (WMT)Source: Charts by TradingView The same hoarding sales spike we noted for Costco also applies to Walmart. Stores were mobbed and the shelves were picked clean. But beyond cleaning goods and the like, consumers also bought out most of the grocery section. So registers at WMT were singing a happy tune, and the P&Ls aren't looking as terrible as millions of dormant companies out there.However, looking past this period toward the future, we have to consider that much of this increase in sales now is pulling away from future sales. So we may be looking at a spike and then a consequent dip.So for the near-term following this quarter, comparable sales may look terrible. Investors looking to buy in now should know this and be okay holding the shares through that downswing. This effect is smaller for COST stock, since the extra sales were concentrated on a handful of items. For that reason, I would prefer Costco stock over WMT here.But for investors more concerned about value, Walmart is second-cheapest, with shares at 22 P/E ratio and 0.6 times full year sales. But sometimes cheap isn't as important as the overall scenario.For whatever reason, after the Christmas 2018 crash, Wall Street changed its sentiment towards Walmart. In 2019, they couldn't buy enough of the stock. Case in point, WMT set a new all-time high just a month ago.This dip brought Walmart stock back down to test the $100 neckline and it's held above that level so far. This is encouraging and suggests that the zone below will be solid footing.Corrections are beneficial in the sense that they shake out shareholders who aren't firm in their conviction. This is to say that Walmart stock is a buy near $104. If you already own WMT stock, you can hold it confidently knowing that there will be buyers below. Why I Am More Optimistic Than MostThe big question when trying to invest in a market crash is figuring out the bottom. In this case, we have an unprecedented setup where the demand crash is self-imposed. Soon enough, the world will go back to work and the switch will be set back to ON. These retail stocks are especially poised to benefit from the global restart.Of the three today, Target stock is my favorite because it has the most ground to recover and from a better relative base.Moreover, the sellers will have to not only fight the Fed, but also the White House's $2 trillion relief package and the brilliant scientists combating COVID-19. Fed Chair Jerome Power recently said during a "60 Minutes" interview said that they had unlimited bullets. The White House also said it will do more as needed to restart the economy. The bulls have cavalry coming, so bears should be cautious.Nicolas Chahine is the managing director of SellSpreads.com. As of this writing, he did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. Join his live chat room for free here. More From InvestorPlace * 25 Stocks You Should Sell Immediately * 1 Under-the-Radar 5G Stock to Buy Now * This Stock Picker's Latest Video Just Went Viral * The 1 Stock All Retirees Must Own The post 3 Retail Stocks To Buy That Should Be On Your Grocery List appeared first on InvestorPlace.
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MARKETS: Bullish signs are starting to pop up today
Yahoo Finance's Myles Udland and Jared Blikre break down the day's market action in stocks and bonds.
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Costco earnings, initial jobless claims: What to know in markets Thursday
Investors will be paying close attention to initial jobless claims data and Costco earnings Thursday.
