retail sector

Retail Stocks Could Be Getting
a Markdown

Merchants are likely to report a lukewarm May. Chilly weather early and a late Memorial Day will make the month's sales an erratic gauge of retail's recovery -- leaving an opening for bargain-hunting investors.

Giant Wal-Mart
Is Hugely Undervalued

File under "missed opportunity": Wal-Mart is particularly notable now for so far missing out on this year's massive bull rally. But don't make the mistake of thinking that this heavyweight is a has-been.