Department Stores Stocks on Investors' Radar -- J. C. Penney, Macy's, Kohl's, and TJX Cos.

NEW YORK, January 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Stock-Callers.com today has issued research reports on four equities within the Department Stores space, which are: J. C. Penney Co. Inc. (NYSE: JCP), Macy's Inc. (NYSE: M), Kohl's Corp. (NYSE: KSS), and The TJX Cos. Inc. (NYSE: TJX). In a note to clients on January 06^th, 2017, a group of Deutsche Bank's analysts wrote that investors view the entire Department Store sector as "unownable" due to weakness among leading retailers, lack of mall traffic, and structural inability to expand margins. Learn more about these stocks by downloading their comprehensive and free reports at:

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J. C. Penney  

Plano, Texas-based J. C. Penney Co. Inc.'s shares saw a slight drop of 0.14%, finishing Wednesday's trading session at $6.94 with a total trading volume of 15.46 million shares. The stock is trading below its 50-day moving average by 20.19%. Shares of the Company, which through its subsidiary, J. C. Penney Corporation, Inc., sells merchandise through department stores in the US, have a Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 31.74.

On January 18^th, 2017, research firm Credit Suisse downgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Neutral' to 'Underperform'.

On January 23^rd, 2017, J.C. Penney announced that it has extended its existing stockholder rights plan for an additional three years to continue protecting the Company`s valuable net operating loss carryforwards ("NOLs"). As of the end of FY15, the Company had approximately $2.6 billion in NOLs, which can be used in certain circumstances to offset future taxable income and reduce federal income tax liability. The company stated that the rights plan was extended to reduce the likelihood of an "ownership change" occurring. JCP complete research report is just a click away and free at:

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Macy's  

On Wednesday, shares in Cincinnati, Ohio-based Macy's Inc. recorded a trading volume of 6.09 million shares, and ended the session 0.57% higher at $30.15. The stock is trading 15.75% below its 200-day moving average. Shares of the Company, which together with its subsidiaries, operates stores, websites, and mobile applications, have an RSI of 23.35.

On January 05^th, 2017, research firm Telsey Advisory Group reiterated its 'Market Perform' rating on the Company's stock with a decrease of the target price from $42 a share to $38 a share.

On January 25^th, 2017, Macy's announced an expansion of the retailer's popular Ideology activewear line with the launch of ID Ideology, a men's collection available exclusively at 250 Macy's stores and online at macys.com. ID Ideology is a line of performance clothing that embraces all those who are committed to putting in the time, effort, and sweat toward reaching their goals, and the marketing campaign features several incredible men who have done just that. ID Ideology extends the already existing Ideology line of popular women's, plus-size, and girls' affordable activewear. Product from the ID Ideology collection is priced from $25 to $70. The complimentary report on M can be downloaded at:

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Kohl's  

Shares in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin headquartered Kohl's Corp. closed at $40.23, slightly down 0.07% from the last trading session. The stock recorded a trading volume of 4.20 million shares. The Company's shares are trading 6.20% below their 200-day moving average. Additionally, shares of Kohl's, which operates department stores in the US, have an RSI of 28.68.

On January 10^th, 2017, Kohl's announced that it is offering popular children's books by award-winning author Dr. Seuss, as part of the new Kohl's Cares® collection. The Company stated that books and toys are priced at $5 each, with 100% of net profit benefiting children's initiatives nationwide. Additionally, the collection features The Cat in the Hat book, both English and Spanish versions allowing even more families to enjoy this children's classic.

On January 18^th, 2017, research firm Credit Suisse downgraded the Company's stock rating from 'Neutral' to 'Underperform'. Sign up for your complimentary research report on KSS at:

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TJX Cos. 

At the closing bell yesterday, shares in Framingham, Massachusetts headquartered The TJX Cos. Inc. ended 1.13% higher at $75.43 with a total trading volume of 3.31 million shares. The stock has advanced 2.05% in the previous three months and 0.40% on an YTD basis. The Company's shares are trading below their 200-day moving average by 1.15%. Furthermore, shares of TJX Cos., which operates as an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the US and internationally, have an RSI of 43.73.

On November 15^th, 2017, TJX Cos. announced that net sales for Q3 Fiscal 2017 increased a strong 7% to $8.3 billion. The Company's net income for Q3 Fiscal 2017 was $550 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.83. Excluding the impact of a debt extinguishment charge and pension settlement charge, adjusted diluted earnings per share were $0.91 compared to diluted earnings per share of $0.86 in the prior year. Get free access to your research report on TJX at:

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