DBI - Confidence grows in pockets of retail after big reports from Target and TJX

Retail is having a strong day after Target and TJX Companies TJX reported earnings early in the day. Notable gainers include Express ([[EXPR]] +23.3%), Chico's FAS ([[CHS]] +22.0%), Designer Brands ([[DBI]] +11.6%), Guess ([[GES]] +7.5%), Abercrombie & Fitch ([[ANF]] +4.9%), Burlington Stores ([[BURL]] +5.3%), Big Lots ([[BIG]] +1.7%), American Eagle Outfitters ([[AEO]] +3.2%), Kirkland's ([[KIRK]] +4.7%), Big 5 Sporting Goods ([[BGFV]] +8.0%), Michaels Companies ([[MIK]] +2.5%) and Ross Stores ([[ROST]] +4.0%). See details on Target's stunning comparable sales mark and TJX's strong merchandise margins.

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Confidence grows in pockets of retail after big reports from Target and TJX