Will Vs Wall Street: Retail Stocks Return To Top

Retail Stocks returned as the top Industry Group as 11 companies hit new 52 week highs in a down day on all 3 stock exchanges.

Here are 5 that hit New Highs:

1. Liquitiy Services (LQDT)
2. Chipolte Mexican Grill (CMG)
3. Hibbett Sports (HIBB)
4. TJX Cos (TJX)
5. Yum! Brands (YUM)




5 Stories To Watch

1. Stock Futures Up Slightly In Pre-Market Trade
2. Oracle Beats
3. Oil Up Ahead Of Inventory Data
4. Mitt Romney Wins Illinois
5. IBD 5 Hidden Gems In Beaten Down Industry Groups

Will's Stock Picks For January 4, 2012: None


Will's Top 5 Stories For January 4, 2012


1. 18 Retail Stocks Hit 52 Week Highs Yesterday.

McDonalds (MCD), Walmart (WMT), Starbucks (SBUX), DollarTree (DLTR) and Home Depot (HD) all hit 52 Week Highs yesterday.


2. IBD Interviews Groupon's (GRPN) CFO Jason Child

http://news.investors.com/Article/groupon/596547/201201031731/groupon-braces-for-more-competition.htm


3. IBD Features Mattress Maker Select Comfort (SCSS) in Today's New America

http://news.investors.com/Business/NewAmerica.htm


4. Yahoo (YHOO) down 2% in early trading after announcing Scott Thompson as new CEO.


5. Mitt Romney edges Rick Santorum by 8 votes in Iowa Caucus.




Will's Beatyour401K Tip For Today: Focus on Stocks where the company's growth is up at least 20% for the quarter compared to the previous year.