Competitors like Foot Locker and Under Armor are up about 40% in that time.

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Nike is pushing up on all-time highs, as are Under Armor and Lululemon.

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The stock is up nearly 18% this year, just above Under Armor and well ahead Foot Locker, which has traded roughly flat.

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While shares in Nike are off their 52-week highs, the company has outperformed its peers over, Under Armor and Foot Locker, over the past few months.

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In the consumer sector, begin to look again at consumer discretionary stocks, such as Harley ( HOG), Under Armor ( UA), and Panera Bread ( PNRA).

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From retailers like The Home Depot to apparel brands such as Under Armor and L.L. Bean, PayPal has become an easy and secure way for individuals to make purchases online without sharing their financial information with the company.

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If Syria seized control of a demilitarized Golan, it would be difficult and costly for Israel to move armor up the Heights under fire.

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Under a newly extended contract, the owner of P and O will manage the movement of heavy armor, helicopters and other military materiel through the Texas seaports of Beaumont and Corpus Christie.

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