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S&P 500 Sector Trading Range Charts
Bespoke Investment Group • Wed, May 15 • 1 Comment
Conspicuous Correlation: Retail Sales - April 2013
Sold At The Top • Mon, May 13
Retail Sales: Slow Growth In April
James Picerno • Mon, May 13
Retail Sales - The Muddle-Through Continues
Cullen Roche • Mon, May 13
Retail Sales Grow Moderately
Calafia Beach Pundit • Mon, May 13
Retail Sales: Better Than Expected
Doug Short • Mon, May 13
U.S. Retail Sales: April 2013 Preview
James Picerno • Fri, May 10
Retail ETFs Hold Steady
Tom Lydon • Thu, May 2
Why 'Dr. Doom' Is Buying Stocks (Why I Will Wait On Stock ETFs)
Gary Gordon • Tue, Apr 30 • 15 Comments
Best And Worst ETFs And Mutual Funds: Consumer Discretionary Sector
David Trainer • Mon, Apr 29 • 6 Comments
Michigan Consumer Sentiment: Better Than Expected, But Worse Than Last Month
Doug Short • Sun, Apr 28
Personal Consumption Expenditures: March 2013 Preview
James Picerno • Sun, Apr 28 • 1 Comment
Breadth Drops
Bespoke Investment Group • Thu, Apr 18 • 2 Comments
The Big 4 Economic Indicators: Real Retail Sales and Industrial Production April 2013
Doug Short • Wed, Apr 17
Another Spring Slowdown?
Tim Duy • Tue, Apr 16 • 3 Comments
Market Keeps Rising, Despite A Drop In March Retail Sales
Navellier & Associates • Tue, Apr 16
Summary Of My Post-CPI Thoughts
The Inflation Trader • Tue, Apr 16 • 2 Comments
Conspicuous Correlation: Retail Sales, March 2013
Sold At The Top • Fri, Apr 12 • 1 Comment
March Retail Sales Tumble The Most In 9 Months
James Picerno • Fri, Apr 12 • 1 Comment
Retail Sales: The March Shopping Boycott
Doug Short • Fri, Apr 12 • 1 Comment

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Retail Sector Market Confidence Indicates Strength
WhisperNumber • Wed, Feb 13
Why Some Investors Are Choosing The Market Vectors Retail ETF (Podcast)
Gary Gordon • Mon, Aug 13, 2012
Retail Sales Growth Has Run Out Of Steam
Jason Tillberg • Mon, Jul 16, 2012 • 5 Comments
How To Play Retailers In The Event Of A U.S. Recession
Valuentum • Mon, Jun 4, 2012 • 2 Comments
Watch What Consumers Do, Not What They Say
HiddenLevers • Thu, Nov 3, 2011 • 4 Comments
3 Reasons to Consider the Retail HOLDRs ETF
Gary Gordon • Wed, Jun 22, 2011 • 1 Comment
Light Calendar May Be Calm Before Storm
optionMONSTER • Tue, Apr 19, 2011 • 1 Comment
Another Retailer Hedging Against the Weak Consumer
Old Trader • Mon, Jun 21, 2010 • 2 Comments
For Apparel Business, China Isn't So Easy to Replace
David Wolf • Wed, Jun 16, 2010 • 1 Comment
Case Study: Retail Sales vs. RTH
optionMONSTER • Fri, Jun 11, 2010 • 1 Comment
Retail Sales Tick Higher
Cullen Roche • Tue, Apr 27, 2010 • 6 Comments
Retail Sales: Real Dollars Still Down on Pre-Crash Levels
Wildebeest • Thu, Apr 15, 2010 • 3 Comments
Are Strategic Defaults Fueling Consumer Spending?
Zachary Scheidt • Sun, Apr 4, 2010 • 43 Comments
Consumers Release Pent-Up Demand: Q1 GDP Will Be Stronger Than Q4
The Good News Economist • Wed, Mar 31, 2010 • 10 Comments
Apparel Spending as a Share of Disposable Income: Lowest in U.S. History
Mark J. Perry • Sun, Mar 21, 2010 • 3 Comments
5 Facts You Should Know About HOLDRS
Michael Johnston • Wed, Mar 10, 2010 • 1 Comment
Retail Sales Continue to Improve
Cullen Roche • Wed, Mar 10, 2010 • 5 Comments
Retail's Pleasant Surprise: The Consumer Is Not Yet Dead
Andrew Horowitz • Sun, Mar 7, 2010 • 2 Comments
Weekly Retail Sales Resilient Despite Stormy Weather
RetailSails • Wed, Feb 24, 2010 • 3 Comments
Retail Sales Data: Lies and Statistics
Wildebeest • Mon, Feb 15, 2010 • 2 Comments

S&P 500 Sector Trading Range Charts
Bespoke Investment Group • Wed, May 15 • 1 Comment
Conspicuous Correlation: Retail Sales - April 2013
Sold At The Top • Mon, May 13
Retail Sales: Slow Growth In April
James Picerno • Mon, May 13
Retail Sales - The Muddle-Through Continues
Cullen Roche • Mon, May 13
Retail Sales Grow Moderately
Calafia Beach Pundit • Mon, May 13
Retail Sales: Better Than Expected
Doug Short • Mon, May 13
U.S. Retail Sales: April 2013 Preview
James Picerno • Fri, May 10
Retail ETFs Hold Steady
Tom Lydon • Thu, May 2
Why 'Dr. Doom' Is Buying Stocks (Why I Will Wait On Stock ETFs)
Gary Gordon • Tue, Apr 30 • 15 Comments
Best And Worst ETFs And Mutual Funds: Consumer Discretionary Sector
David Trainer • Mon, Apr 29 • 6 Comments
Michigan Consumer Sentiment: Better Than Expected, But Worse Than Last Month
Doug Short • Sun, Apr 28
Personal Consumption Expenditures: March 2013 Preview
James Picerno • Sun, Apr 28 • 1 Comment
Breadth Drops
Bespoke Investment Group • Thu, Apr 18 • 2 Comments
The Big 4 Economic Indicators: Real Retail Sales and Industrial Production April 2013
Doug Short • Wed, Apr 17
Another Spring Slowdown?
Tim Duy • Tue, Apr 16 • 3 Comments
Market Keeps Rising, Despite A Drop In March Retail Sales
Navellier & Associates • Tue, Apr 16
Summary Of My Post-CPI Thoughts
The Inflation Trader • Tue, Apr 16 • 2 Comments
Conspicuous Correlation: Retail Sales, March 2013
Sold At The Top • Fri, Apr 12 • 1 Comment
March Retail Sales Tumble The Most In 9 Months
James Picerno • Fri, Apr 12 • 1 Comment
Retail Sales: The March Shopping Boycott
Doug Short • Fri, Apr 12 • 1 Comment

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Cramer: Buying Stocks - An Often Overlooked Catalyst

at CNBC.com (Apr 22, 2013)
Cramer: Retail Investors, Don't Misjudge the Market

at CNBC.com (Apr 8, 2013)
Cramer: Blue Chips, Retail Going Through 'Revaluation'

at CNBC.com (Mar 25, 2013)
Sluggish Holiday Sales Hit Retail ETFs

at Fox Business (Dec 28, 2012)
Cramer's Market Dashboard

at CNBC.com (Jul 31, 2012)
A Tale of Two Retail ETFs: XRT or RTH?

at CNBC.com (Mar 2, 2012)
Doug Kass: Short These Stocks Ahead of Sell-Off

at CNBC.com (Feb 29, 2012)
Tech, consumer ETFs take a breather after highs

at MarketWatch.com (Feb 22, 2012)
Chuck Jaffe: ETFs claim another fund industry victim

at MarketWatch.com (Aug 28, 2011)
The Technical Indicator: S&P 500 breakout puts bulls on the offensive

at MarketWatch.com (Jul 5, 2011)
Doug Kass: High Oil Pushing Recovery Near Tipping Point

at CNBC.com (Mar 23, 2011)
Amazon to weigh on Internet, retail ETFs

at MarketWatch.com (Jan 28, 2011)
Daley as Chief of Staff Is Good for Everyone

at CNBC.com (Jan 6, 2011)
The S&P 500s 2 Top-Performing Stocks for 2010

at CNBC.com (Dec 23, 2010)
Online Steals Christmas Sales as Internet Claims Next Deflation Victim

at CNBC.com (Dec 15, 2010)
What Do the Charts Say About Retail?

at CNBC.com (Nov 30, 2010)
Update: Who Will Be Black Friday Winners?

at CNBC.com (Nov 24, 2010)
Halftime: Who Will Be Black Friday Winners?

at CNBC.com (Nov 24, 2010)
A Market Bears Easy Life

at CNBC.com (Oct 26, 2010)
Insider Selling Volume at Highest Level Ever Tracked

at CNBC.com (Oct 26, 2010)

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RTH Description

The Market Vectors®Retail ETF (RTH) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Market Vectors US Listed Retail 25 Index (MVRTHTR). The Index is a rules-based index intended to track the overall performance of 25 of the largest U.S. listed, publicly traded retail companies.
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Monday, May 6, 7:27 AM The S&P 500 (SPY) is fairly valued, says Goldman, but opportunity lies in cyclicals (XLY, XLE, XLI, XLB) which are more undervalued vs. defensives (XLU, XLP, XLV, XTL) than at any time in the last 15 years. "Given the 4 P/E multiple point head start, even a slight valuation normalization should translate into outperformance of cyclicals over defensives during the next 12 months." 1 Comment
Monday, April 29, 7:23 AM Consumer spending watch: Gas prices are down 28% since February's peak and analysts see another 20% drop coming up in the next few months. A rough estimate of the impact of lower gas prices on consumer spending is that a dime drop translates into $13B back into the wallets of consumers. Companies that could see a boost from the trend include Wal-Mart (WMT), Target (TGT), and Costco (COST) - while ETFs such as Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR (XLY), Vanguard Consumer Discretionary (VCR), PowerShares Dynamic Consumer Discretionary (PEZ), and Market Vectors Retail (RTH) could also benefit. 3 Comments [Consumer, Quick Ideas]
Friday, April 26, 8:34 AM The beginning of a bigger move? Two of the year's three strongest performing sectors - healthcare (XLV) and consumer staples (XLP) - are down on the week as the three weakest sectors - energy (XLE), materials (XLB), and tech (XLK) - post gains of 3%-4.5%. 2 Comments
Wednesday, April 24, 9:20 AM "To say that the advance has gotten ahead of fundamentals is an understatement," says iShares' Russ Koesterich, suggesting investors lighten up on red-hot consumer staples (XLP, IYK) holdings. He questions the conventional wisdom saying staples are not immune to consumer spending slowdowns, and further, he argues, how many companies are really pure staples plays? Comment! [Consumer]
Tuesday, April 23, 6:19 AM The Senate yesterday voted 74-20 to limit debate on legislation that would force retailers to collect taxes for online sales, opening the way for a final vote on the measure, which could take place this week. The White House officially backed the bill for the first time, although its prospects in the House are uncertain even if its passes the Senate. Comment! [Consumer]
Friday, February 15, 2:41 PM The XLP, XRT, and XLY all give up gains and turn lower following Wal-Mart sounding the warning over the effects of the payroll tax hike. It's fascinating that it took markets until just now to react to what was crystal clear 6 weeks ago. 2 Comments [Consumer, On the Move]
Thursday, February 7, 9:14 AM Retail ETFs (XRT, XLY, PMR, RTH) suddenly look a bit more attractive with a rush of department stores reporting stronger-than-expected January same-store sales. Though part of the gains were from a calendar effect and pent-up demand due to the fiscal cliff drama, in the larger context key firms (JWN, M, URBN) are proving that their omni-channel approach to sales through seamlessly tying in mobile devices to web and brick-and-mortar strategy is working. Comment! [Consumer, Quick Ideas]
Thursday, January 10, 8:39 AM Retail analysts start to get a little edgy after an early round of reports on holiday sales (Aeropostale, Tiffany, Ascena Retail Group) show considerable weakness in consumer spending. It's still early in the reporting season, but the early tone flowing out from the sector doesn't bode well for retail-focused ETFs such as XRT, XLY, PMR, and RTH. Comment! [Consumer, On the Move]
Wednesday, January 2, 9:58 AM A number of retail stocks aren't taking part of the broad market rally today with concerns over "paystub sticker shock" from consumers and anxiety over upcoming sales reports outweighing the buzz over the U.S. averting the fiscal cliff. Notable laggards: M -1.0%, JWN -0.3%, WMT +0.5%, KSS -1.2%, DDS -0.5%. 8 Comments [Consumer]
Monday, December 31, 2012, 9:28 AM Retail stocks beat broader market averages this year because of the ability of key companies to "right-size" their inventory and continue to stoke more growth out of emerging markets, according to the debate (video) raging on Bloomberg TV. The trend at the moment is that the increased promotional activity at retailers such as Five Below (FIVE) and Gap (GPS) hasn't scared off investors, while J.C. Penney's (JCP) dalliance with moving away from coupons harpooned sales and its share price. Comment! [Consumer]
Wednesday, December 26, 2012, 12:34 PM Many retail stocks are diving after MasterCard and ShopperTrak release data indicating holiday season sales were light. SHLD -3.6%. GPS -3%. NKE -2.9%. M -2.6%. GME -3.2%. AEO -3.6%. LTD -2.7%. ARO -3.4%. 1 Comment [Consumer, On the Move]
Thursday, November 29, 2012, 8:21 AM Holiday season warning for retail? The three heavyweight retailers to report November same-store sales all came in with disappointing marks. While Macy's and Target actually saw sales slip during the month, Gap showed a positive reading below expectations. The quick buzz from analysts is that a deeper trend than just a bump in the road from Hurricane Sandy could be in play. GPS -2.4%, TGT -2.9%, M -2.8%. Comment! [Consumer, On the Move]
Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 8:01 AM Anybody relying on reports of Black Friday sales to make investment decisions likely deserves to be separated from their money. Barry Ritholtz makes crystal clear the reality of retail sales doesn't come anywhere near the breathless headlines. The 2012 Hall of Shame for Black Friday reporting. 3 Comments [Consumer]
Friday, November 23, 2012, 3:34 AM Long lines snaked around city blocks last night as retailers such as Wal-Mart (WMT) and Target (TGT) opened late on Thanksgiving. Others, including Best Buy (BBY) and Macy's (M), waited until Black Friday. Despite the queues, the National Retail Federation reckons the number of shoppers will fall to 147M over the Thanksgiving weekend from 152M last year, and that the growth in retails sales will slow to 4.1% in November-December from 5.6%. Comment! [Consumer, Top Stories]
Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 7:24 PM Retailers appear to be optimistic about the Christmas holiday season ahead, despite gloom in other sectors about a potentially worsening global economy. Department store operator Kohl's (KSS) says it expects to add 10% more workers this year, while a poll by the Hay Group found that 57% of retailers were keeping holiday hiring at about the same level as a year ago, while about 36% said they planned to hire more. That's up from last year, when just 10% of stores said they would hire more. 3 Comments [Consumer]
Friday, July 27, 2012, 5:10 AM The SEC and Department of Justice are considering starting an investigation of the retail sector for possible breaches of the anti-foreign bribery law, Reuters reports. The deliberations follow allegations about Wal-Mart's (WMT) practices in Mexico, and after other unnamed retailers reported possible offenses by their employees. 7 Comments [Consumer, Top Stories]

Dr. Kris
Santa rally already underway? There's been a stealth rally in retail: $AMZN +4%, $TIF & $COH +1%. Retail etfs $XRT & $RTH also up.
11/21/12
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lewwillis: I bought a few December $235's, and they're up 30% from purchase. Tempted to sell, but sticking with my strategy. Plan to sell Mon or Tue.
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Dr. Kris: Good for you, Lew! I put in a limit order on the Jan240 but it didn't get executed. Rats! I refuse to chase a stock or an option, demmit!
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Wall Street Sector Selector
(FEZ) (RTH) (TLT) (SPY) Wal-Mart and fiscal cliff steal the spotlight, http://bit.ly/XJZFli
11/15/12
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lawfirm11
considering shorting RTH. I think it will come down some tomorrow.
3/29/12
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talbano
SPY is tough because there are pages -I have VXX TNA TZA UPRO SDS FAS X CLF RTH and misc other sectors to eye where the AH bets being place
7/12/11
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LuckyPick
municipal cutting jobs, state laying off, who's actually hiring? retail hiring? RTH http://seekingalpha.com/n/1qz7
7/8/11
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steadytrader
Retail Holdrs Trust (RTH) - Watching For Upside Momentum http://bit.ly/mk3WCY/
6/10/11
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steadytrader
Retailers (RTH) At Important Cusp http://bit.ly/lnFdMn/
5/30/11
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LuckyPick
funds relocating into retail space? Look at SHLD SKS TGT JWN am surprised with retail strength given high oil price, Doug Kass shorting RTH
4/26/11
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LuckyPick
heard that Doug Kass is shorting RTH given such high oil price environment, i personally drive less and shop less
4/26/11
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Tsachy Mishal
We are seeing early signs of inflation in apparel prices http://bit.ly/ei0Jiz $RTH $XRT $ARO $ANF
1/17/11
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Dr. Kris
Santa rally already underway? There's been a stealth rally in retail: $AMZN +4%, $TIF & $COH +1%. Retail etfs $XRT & $RTH also up.
11/21/12
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lewwillis: I bought a few December $235's, and they're up 30% from purchase. Tempted to sell, but sticking with my strategy. Plan to sell Mon or Tue.
11/21/12
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Dr. Kris: Good for you, Lew! I put in a limit order on the Jan240 but it didn't get executed. Rats! I refuse to chase a stock or an option, demmit!
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