Nordstrom's Quarterly Results: Analysts Calm About Long-Term, But Short-Term Questions Remain

High-end retailer Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN ) reported mixed fourth quarter results on Thursday. Revenue of $3.61 billion fell short of the consensus estimate by $110 million, while an EPS of $1.37 was good for $0.03 beat. Profit for the quarter was hurt by a promotional frenzied holiday season that also hurt many