Joseph Solitro

ULTA has been a high-flying stock in 2013, so let's see what analysts expect out of its third-quarter report and whether the company looks ready to deliver results that send it soaring even higher.

DSW, Brown Shoe, and Shoe Carnival are three of the largest shoe retailers in the United States. All have reported earnings recently, so let's find out who is doing the best.

Anheuser-Busch, Molson Coors, and Boston Beer have all had great runs in 2013, but which has the best potential to outperform the market in 2014?

Potbelly recently released its first quarterly report. Let's see if this is the next great growth story or if it should be avoided for now.

Two recent restaurant IPOs, Noodles & Co. and Potbelly were hot when they came to the market, but have now pulled back over 19% from their 52-week highs. Let's break the companies down and see which has the better long-term potential.

Let's look at which of the top players in the luxury goods industry has been doing the best in 2013, and who is poised to be the top performer in 2014.

DSW reported earnings on Tuesday that disappointed Wall Street. Let's see if the sell-off that ensued is a buying opportunity.

Home Depot and Lowe's reported third quarter earnings and each conference call pointed towards continued growth in the home improvement industry.

Home Depot has been increasing its return to shareholders in the forms of dividends and share repurchases for decades. Exactly what investors should be looking for.

PetSmart reported third quarter earnings on Friday. It was not a loved report and the stock has fallen, but PetSmart may now be a value play based on forward estimates.

DSW will release third quarter results on November 26 and analysts expect growth on both the top and bottom lines.

Home Depot and Lowe's just reported third quarter earnings. Let's find out which had the better quarter and which is the better investment going forward.

Starbucks reported record earnings in fiscal 2013 and added over 1,700 locations worldwide. Management expects another record year to be reported in 2014 and the company will add another 1,500 locations.

On November 10, Home Depot released third quarter earnings that far exceeded analyst expectations.

Home Depot is scheduled to report third quarter earnings on November 19 and a blowout could be in the making.

Starbucks has shown arguably the strongest dedication to its shareholders this market has ever seen.

Michael Kors' popularity could easily drive sales to all-time highs this holiday season, while Macy's and Fossil are set to benefit from this and many other factors.

Fossil reported third quarter earnings that widely exceeded analyst expectations, yet the stock has fallen since.

PetSmart is the top player in the recession-proof pet products industry. The stock has barely moved in 2013 and it could be the value investment opportunity we have all been searching for.

Noodles & Company reported third quarter earnings that disappointed analysts, but it, similar to fast-casual peers Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread, should be owned for the long-term growth story, not near-term earnings reports.