Best Retail Stocks To Consider – March 27th

Market analysts have identified seven retail stocks as notable investments to consider for March 27th. These stocks include Tesla, Apple, Amazon.com, Microsoft, Alibaba Group, Berkshire Hathaway, and Ford Motor. Retail stocks represent shares of companies operating in the retail sector, engaging directly with consumers through physical stores and e-commerce platforms. The performance of these stocks is closely linked to consumer sentiment and spending habits as well as broader economic conditions. Recently, these companies have demonstrated the highest trading volume in the retail sector.

Tesla (TSLA)

Tesla, Inc. is known for its design, development, manufacturing, leasing, and sale of electric vehicles and energy solutions around the globe, including the United States and China. The company operates in two major segments: Automotive and Energy Generation and Storage. Within the Automotive segment, Tesla provides electric vehicles, automotive regulatory credits, and various services including after-sales vehicle support, used vehicles, and insurance.

The stock of NASDAQ:TSLA saw an increase of $4.73 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $276.79 with a trading volume of 119,633,119 shares, surpassing its average volume of 92,153,818. Tesla’s market capitalization stands at $890.30 billion, with a P/E ratio of 135.68 and a PEG ratio of 5.86. The 50-day moving average is $327.40, while the 200-day moving average is $321.69. The stock has fluctuated between a 12-month low of $138.80 and a high of $488.54.

Apple (AAPL)

Apple Inc. is a global leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing a diverse range of electronic products including smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories. Their product range includes the iPhone, Mac computers, iPad tablets, as well as accessories like AirPods and Apple Watch.

On Thursday, Apple’s stock rose by $1.86, reaching $223.39 with a trading volume of 16,248,635 shares, which is less than its average volume of 52,341,933. The company boasts a market cap of $3.36 trillion, a P/E ratio of 35.46, and a PEG ratio of 2.44. The 50-day and 200-day moving averages are $231.03 and $233.35, respectively, and the stock has seen a low of $164.08 and a high of $260.10 over the past year.

Amazon.com (AMZN)

Amazon.com, Inc. is engaged in the online and retail sale of consumer products, advertising, and subscription services worldwide. The company operates through three major segments: North America, International, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). In addition to its retail offerings, Amazon manufactures electronic devices such as Kindle and Fire tablets and develops media content.

The stock price for NASDAQ:AMZN increased by $0.72 to reach $201.85 during trading hours, with 15,708,080 shares traded—lower than its average volume of 38,364,749. Amazon has a market cap of $2.14 trillion, a P/E ratio of 36.50 and a PEG ratio of 1.50, with its shares having a 1-year low of $151.61 and a high of $242.52.

Microsoft (MSFT)

Microsoft Corporation is a prominent developer of software, services, and devices globally. Its Productivity and Business Processes segment includes offerings like Microsoft Teams and Office 365. The company also provides consumer services, including subscriptions and additional office solutions.

Traded at $390.01, Microsoft saw a slight increase of $0.04 on Thursday with a trading volume of 6,460,325, compared to an average of 19,269,824 shares. The firm’s market capitalization is estimated at $2.90 trillion, with a P/E ratio of 31.40 and a PEG ratio of 2.21. The trading range for Microsoft over the last year is $376.91 to $468.35.

Alibaba Group (BABA)

Alibaba Group Holding Limited offers technology infrastructure and marketing reach to support businesses, brands, and retailers in China and beyond. The firm operates through seven segments, including International Commerce and Cloud services.

During trading on Thursday, BABA stock rose by $4.06 to $136.30, with a trading volume of 12,597,239 shares against an average of 19,053,921. The company has a market cap of $323.84 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.70, and a PEG ratio of 0.61, with a 12-month low of $68.36 and a high of $148.43.

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. engages in various sectors, including insurance and freight rail transportation, providing services worldwide. The company has interests in property, casualty, life insurance, and electric utility generation.

On Thursday, Berkshire Hathaway shares traded up by $0.58, reaching $533.79, with a trading volume of 3,024,229 shares compared to its average of 3,595,408. The firm’s market cap is $1.15 trillion with a P/E ratio of 10.78 and a PEG ratio of 3.45. The 12-month trading range is between $395.66 and $537.63.

Ford Motor (F)

Ford Motor Company develops and sells a wide range of vehicles, including trucks and SUVs. Its operations include various segments designed to serve different markets and customer needs.

The stock for Ford traded down by $0.33, reaching $9.97, with a trading volume heavily higher than usual at 153,021,680 shares. This compares to its average volume of 63,088,361 shares. Ford has a market cap of $39.52 billion, with a P/E ratio of 6.83 and a PEG ratio of 0.61. Over the past 52 weeks, shares have reached a low of $9.06 and a high of $14.85.

In summary, these retail stocks showcase strong market positions and present opportunities for investors looking into the retail sector.

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