American Eagle Outfitters (AEO +6.8%) dazzled analysts with its ability to stay on trend and...

American Eagle Outfitters (AEO +6.8%) dazzled analysts with its ability to stay on trend and deliver double-digit same-store sales, but is the read-through to peers warranted? The large number of mall-based retailers outperforming market indexes seem to riding the back of AEO's ability to push all the right buttons instead of any larger sector trend. (earnings, cc).