Mainstream consumer stores have been on my sell list for a very long time. Companies like Macy's, Bon-Ton, and Sears Holdings are not buys with the consumer dwindling and the possibility of a recession....

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Nordstrom is better protected than other mainstream retailers like The Gap, Urban Outfitters, and Sears Holdings. Although it has come down sharply from its 52 week high all the way down to $28 a share,...

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Ralph Lauren, in my opinion, has sort of lost its brand appeal and is currently a good short sale candidate. Their earnings, coming out next week, will not meet consensus and might suffer some writedowns...

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CME is a great company and exchange (trading there for over 12 years, proud shareholder for 2). Their recently announced, pending acquisition of the NYMEX will bring stability and growth to their product...

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I'm thinking ADM was recently oversold and is making its way back up. Agricultural has had a great run, and I think it will continue to do so. ADM reports earnings on Monday, with consensus being $0.74...

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