Homefurnishing Retail

Accelrys, Inc (NASDAQ: ACCL) crossed its earlier 52-week high of $7.27 and created a new 52-week high of $7.28. ACCL has recently appointed Todd Johnson as its Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Services. Actel Corporation (NASDAQ: ACTL) was another stock that made a new 52-week high...

Analysts at BB&T Capital Markets initiate coverage of Williams-Sonoma Inc (NYSE: WSM) with a “hold” rating. WSM is a premier multi-brand retailer and is adept at integrating its retail stores, catalogs and ecommerce websites. “The U.S. macroeconomic environment has rebounded over the last...

Analysts at BB&T Capital Markets initiate coverage of Pier 1 Imports Inc (NYSE: PIR) with a “buy” rating. The price target for PIR is set to $11. The price target reflects an upside potential of 28% at the current levels. “The U.S. macroeconomic environment has rebounded over the last several...

Analysts at BB&T Capital Markets initiate coverage of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (NYSE: BBBY) with a “hold” rating. BBBY is able to achieve industry-leading margins on account of its business model, which includes a vast range of housewares, every day value pricing and store-level merchandising...

Today's retail sales numbers for March topped analysts' expectations. Retail sales jumped 1.6% in March, besting the 1.2% gain analysts were looking for. Some retail names are sporting insane gains on top of today's news. Here are a few of today's winners: Hot Topic (NASDAQ: HOTT) is up $1.04, or...

Analysts at BB&T initiate coverage of Pier 1 Imports Inc (NYSE: PIR) with a "buy" rating. The target price for PIR is set to $11. PIR’s share gained 1.06% to close at $8.57 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here.

Analysts at BB&T initiate coverage of Pier 1 Imports Inc (NYSE: PIR) with a "buy" rating. The target price for PIR is set to $11. PIR’s share gained 1.06% to close at $8.57 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here.

Analysts at BB&T initiate coverage of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (NASDAQ: BBBY) with a "hold" rating. BBBY’s share fell by 0.26% to close at $45.65 yesterday. More Analyst Ratings here.

Despite low volumes, the markets were on the high today. While the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 38.92, or 0.45%, to 10,965.99, Nasdaq added 23.40, or 0.97%. Some of the few narrow based indexes that are driving the market are the Pain Management Stocks, which have gained 5.2%, Personal...

Those who like fishing for value may find JETS Contrarian Opportunities Index Fund (JCO) to be a useful tool.  Launched today (4/9/2010) by the relatively new provider Javelin, JCO will attempt to track the Dow Jones U.S. Contrarian Opportunities Index, a rules-based portfolio of low-performing...

Cummins Inc (NYSE: CMI) was upgraded by UBS from “neutral” to “buy.” CMI shares gained 0.49% to $65.03. CMI’s quarterly earnings growth is 521.26% y/y. Credit Suisse upgraded BJ's Wholesale Club Inc (NYSE: BJ) from “underperform” to “neutral.” BJ’s stock has risen by only 11.39% over the past year...

US markets are moving up with full force today, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 45.87, or 0.42%, to 10,943.39 and Nasdaq adding 8.65, or 0.36%. Some of the few narrow based indexes that are driving the market up are the Home Furnishing Retailer Stocks, which have gained 5.6%, Vehicle...

At 2:52 p.m ET., Dow climbed 45.87, or 0.42%, to 10,943.39, while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index moved up 5.48, or 0.46%. The Nasdaq composite index added 8.65, or 0.36%. The industries that are driving the market today are: Resorts & Casinos: The top gainer of the day, this...

At 2:52 p.m ET., Dow lost 45.87, or 0.42%, to 10,943.39, while the broader Standard & Poor's 500 index lost 5.48, or 0.46%. The Nasdaq composite index added 8.65, or 0.36%. The industries that are driving the market today are: Resorts & Casinos: The top gainer of the day, this industry...