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Retail stocks outperform peers with upcoming holiday earnings beats

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MarketBeat Ratings says the retail sector has lagged the broader market this year, but several retailers have outperformed peers thanks to strong earnings beats.

According to the outlet, the names highlighted include Target, Abercrombie & Fitch, Ulta Beauty, and Victoria's Secret as earnings are expected ahead of the holiday shopping season.

MarketBeat Ratings also notes that SPDR S&P Retail ETF is rated Hold by analysts, and that its retail ETF was not included in the specific set of top stock picks highlighted in the article.

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