American Eagle Outfitters Articles

9 Big Companies That Will Disappear in 2012

1:00PM 1/26/2012

As surprising as it may seem to many of us when large corporations with familiar brands vanish suddenly from the scene, it happens. Major companies like Saab, Borders, and Countrywide -- just to same a recent few -- are now history. Who's next? Read on ...

Why You Need to Be Your Own Stock Analyst

11:35AM 1/06/2012

By TheStreet.com

Investing, Investing Basics

Sell-side analysts are often criticized for acting too slowly when it come to downgrading companies and lowering estimates. That means if you rely on the experts, you'll be reacting late too.

Aeropostale: Cheap Clothes, Cheaper Stock

2:15PM 7/25/2011

By Richard Greifner

Company News, Investing, Stock Picks, Market News, Investment

Aeropostale, the cheap-but-stylish clothing store for young teens, is sitting squarely in the stock market's bargain bin. The company has encountered some setbacks of late, sending its share price down. But none of its problems should prove lasting, and Aeropostale has three noteworthy opportunities right now.

Are There Any Bargain Stocks in Teen Retail?

4:15PM 7/18/2011

By Alyce Lomax, The Motley Fool

Company News, Investing, Earnings, Stock Picks, Retail, Market News, Investment

Despite the dismal economy, some investors have been snapping up teen retail stocks, driving their prices higher. But the combination of high fashion and high prices doesn't necessarily earn a company a premium price tag, or a place in a well-managed portfolio. Keep these metrics in mind to separate the bargains from the poseurs.

Summer Spendin': Which Companies Win When School's Out

4:00PM 6/22/2011

By Regina Lewis

Economy, Ford Motor Co, Sears Holdings, Sony, Family Money, Personal Finance

Summer vacation has hardly begun, and the chorus of "buy me, buy me" is already at full volume in homes across the country. And parents can only say no to so many of those requests. So which companies are gong to benefit from the school break? DailyFinance has a few ideas.

Seven Retailers on the Financial Brink

3:15PM 2/17/2011

By Laura Heller

Retail, Banking

Borders isn't the only retailer hoping for a little financial relief these days. It's been a difficult few years for U.S. retailers and even those that weathered the recession are still at risk of folding, even as the recovery gains momentum. This year could see the end, or at least some very big...

Consumer Ally Recall Roundup: Tents, Teakettles, Candles and More

4:00PM 12/10/2010

By Linda Doell

Consumer Ally, Recalls

Keeping track of the latest product and food recalls can be a challenge, so Consumer Ally has collected them in one place for you to check each week.

Teens still spending, but Black Friday holiday outlook murky

7:00AM 10/01/2010

By Jennifer B. Larson

Retail, Family Money

The teen market looms enormous for retailers. Department stores such as Macy's and JCPenney are always trying to invent new ways to attract young shoppers, and the end of the recession is a crucial time to win over Generation Y consumers. Even more pressing: The upcoming holiday shopping season...

Can Struggling Abercrombie & Fitch Cash In on Cool Again?

2:45PM 8/27/2010

By Bruce Watson

Company News, Economy, Nordstrom, Retail, Video, American Eagle Outfitters

Abercrombie & Fitch's idealized (and expensive) version of perpetual youth has worn thin among cash-strapped consumers, threatening the company's sales, stock price, and prospects.

American Eagle Reports Earnings of 5 Cents Per Share

8:36AM 8/25/2010

By Hugh Collins

Company News, Economy, Earnings, Retail, American Eagle Outfitters

Clothing company American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) reported second quarter earnings of 5 cents per diluted share, down from 14 cents per diluted share a year earlier. The company recorded $18 million of pre-tax closure charges related to the closing of its MARTIN+OSA business in the second quarter,...