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What: Shares of department store operator Dillard's
So what: Driven by higher-than-expected sales and a joint venture-related gain, the company's first-quarter profit surged 57% to $76.7 million, or $1.31 per share, versus the average analyst estimate of just $0.91 per share. The shares are now up more than 100% over the past year, as Dillard's margins and, more importantly, its balance sheet, have continued to show steady improvement.
Now what: I'd be cautious about chasing the stock at this point. While the sector is certainly seeing a nice sales rebound -- Macy's
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