Retail stocks cheered by jobs numbers; Ulta jumps

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Retail stocks rose on Friday after the U.S. economy shed fewer jobs than expected in August while private-sector payrolls expanded more than economists anticipated. The S&P Retail Index rose 1.9% to 428.56. Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc. shares surged 11% after its second quarter profit and third-quarter outlook both topped Wall Street expectations. Walgreen Co ...

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