Consumer Discret Sel Sect SPDR® ETF

Marriott repurchased 7.7 million shares of common stock valued at $544 million in 4Q14 and 24 million shares for $1.5 billion in 2014.

Yum! Brands’ (YUM) division in India includes its businesses in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. As of June 2014, the company had 714 restaurant units in India.

Few economic releases elicit as much reaction from both the stock (IVV) and bond (BND) markets as the employment reports issued by Automatic Data Processing (ADP) and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (the BLS).

Tiffany (TIF) disappointed investors with its comparable-store sales numbers in 1Q17. After results were announced, the company’s stock plunged ~9%.

McDonald’s (MCD) revenues declined 4.5% YoY. Revenues in the restaurant industry are mainly driven by same-store sales and unit growth. The global same-stores sales were down to -3.3% YoY.

The company derived 46% of its operating income from the Calvin Klein business in fiscal 2015 compared to 37% in fiscal 2014.

Management anticipates the effective tax rate to be in the range of 37% to 38% for the “foreseeable future.” Corporate tax rates in the U.S. are high, and force some companies to move their headquarters to countries offering lower tax rates.

Late last year and in early 2015, Under Armour acquired Endomondo and MyFitnessPal. Its fitness app user platform became the largest in the world.

JCPenney (JCP) considers its private brands as key sales drivers. Some of the company’s popular private brands are St. John’s Bay, Arizona, Okie Dokie, Total Girl, and Xersion.

Kohl’s can look for growth opportunities in off-price retailing. It opened its first Off-Aisle by Kohl’s store in 2015, with a slightly different concept.

Burger King (BKW) introduced premium products internationally that should complement its menu. It launched a Hashbrown Whopper in Korea, a Barbecue Bacon Whopper in the U.S., and a Mexican Whopper in Spain.

Nike (NKE) faces some challenges in its target markets. In the US, economic growth rates have tapered down, and the trade war could affect its China market.

According to data compiled by Edmunds.com, the lease penetration rate in the US auto market in August 2016 was 29.7% compared to 28.2% in August 2015.

Porter’s Five Forces model suggests that there are five forces that determine the attractiveness and long-term profitability of an industry or a sector.

Coach’s gross margin expanded to 71.6% in 3Q15 from 71.1% in 3Q14. Coach reduced the frequency of its in-store and online promotions, which should boost its margins.

Marriott has been expanding its presence in the international market. It added new brands in Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and African regions.

On January 30, Tesla stock was trading on a slightly positive note at $345.82. In September 2017, the stock posted an all-time high of near $389.61.

On March 17, Ford stock tested the upper range of the descending channel near $12.75. It couldn’t close above the level and turned negative.

Some ETFs with holdings in Macy’s include one of the most popular ETFs in this category, the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY).

Macao’s shift from VIP gaming to the mass gaming market and non-gaming revenue is expected to benefit Macao in the long run.

Consensus Wall Street analyst estimates project Nike’s adjusted diluted EPS to be $3.58 in fiscal 2015, an increase of 19.7% over the previous year.

In this part of the series, we’ll look at the important events for the week ahead, from May 22–26, 2017.

This article discusses ETFs with holdings in Nordstrom.

Ferrari (RACE) is considered a symbol of power, speed, and passion by many motorsport enthusiasts. There are only a few key market players in the luxury supercar segment.

In this series, we’ll analyze the results of the past quarter and the reasons why NIKE continues to outperform.

You could consider investing in restaurant stocks, given the solid fundamentals in the sector and the macroeconomic tailwinds favoring the industry.

S&P Global Ratings lowered the credit rating of Under Armour (UAA) stock to junk status after the company reported weak 4Q16 results and a gloomy sales outlook. The rating on UAA’s bonds dropped from BBB- to BB+.

Last week, Tesla stock (TSLA) continued to rise, gaining 12% and closing at $358.17 despite mixed market sentiment.

Pershing Square Capital Management’s top sectors in 3Q17 were consumer discretionary (XLY), information technology (XLK), consumer staples (XLP), real estate (IYR), and materials (XLB).

Electric vehicle segment Today, auto industry dynamics are changing at a very fast pace. To stay ahead of the competition, automakers (XLY) need to innovate and implement faster than their competitors. Companies such as Tesla (TSLA) and Nissan have already demonstrated the potential of the electric vehicle (or EV) segment. In this article, we’ll talk […]

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is exposed to three primary risks: price risk, interest rate risk, and currency risk.

In technical analysis, there’s a series of common terms. Understanding the glossary of technical analysis terms is helpful for investors. Technical analysis is used to predict stock prices. It uses price, time, and volume data.

Innovation and strong consumer demand enable NIKE to add more premium products to its portfolio. But its price-hiking strategies may not work everywhere.

As of April 25, Best Buy (BBY) was trading at a 12-month forward PE (price-to-earnings) ratio of 11.3x.

Restaurants make capital expenditures for various reasons. They do it to open new stores, purchase new equipment, and remodel existing stores.

MGM Resorts (MGM) was founded in 1986. MGM is based in Nevada. It’s one of the leading global hospitality and entertainment companies.

In 1Q17, Ford Credit’s net receivables were at $133 billion—6% higher than $126 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.

Royal Caribbean International is a global brand offered by Royal Caribbean (RCL). It’s one of the world’s three largest contemporary brands.

Caesars Entertainment has 51 casinos in 13 U.S. states and five countries. 38 are in the U.S. and primarily consist of land-based and riverboat casinos.

Casual-dining restaurants Casual-dining restaurants have a relaxed, casual ambiance with a lot of seating. They offer full table service and may also have a wine menu or full bar service. The menu is higher-priced than fast-food restaurants. Olive Garden, under the umbrella of Darden Restaurants (DRI), for example, has a price range of $10 to $20 for […]

Overall same-store sales growth for Dunkin’ Donuts has been declining. The company had negative same-store sales growth in 2008 and 2009.

We’ll look at PVH’s operations by geographies. It markets its products in over 100 countries through wholesale partners. It has over 4,700 retail locations.

The impact of adverse forex movements on UA’s financial performance may be mitigated somewhat by the stronger retail environment in Europe.

The retail customer accounts for about 70% of Lowe’s sales. However, retail customers account for about two-thirds of Home Depot’s (HD) customer base.

Royal Caribbean (RCL) offers all cruise company services, including pre- and post-hotel stay arrangements and air transportation.

A strategic focus and balanced strategy for restaurant include a present in grocery chains to help diversify risks associated with a bad economic cycle.

Icahn Associates’ 4Q14 positions were disclosed through a 13F filing in February. The size of the US long portfolio was down to $31.89 billion.

The First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto ETF (CARZ) is the most traded auto-focused ETF. The three-year return for the ETF is 48.32%. YTD, CARZ provided a return of 2.23%.

Caesars Entertainment’s (CZR) stockholders equity is negative, according to its latest balance sheet. Stockholder equity consists of capital contributed and retained earnings.

Marriott International’s headquarters are in Bethesda, Maryland. The company was founded in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott.