Consumer Stocks

Consumer stocks are often staples of industry. Huge corporations like Proctor & Gamble (NYSE:PG) and Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) have long been providing their customers with a variety of everyday products that provide steady growth for the company. However, consumer stocks can also be cyclical or dependent on trends as a means of growth. Examples of these stocks are Crocs (NYSE:CROX) and American Eagle (NYSE:AEO).
Due to all the variables associated with consumer stocks, it is important to consider your needs as an investor and how each stock fits within those needs. Many consumer stocks like Proctor & Gamble are safe investments with consistent dividends and steady growth. Some consumer stocks are more volatile and have higher potential such as Chipotle (NYSE:CMG), which has risen from just above $400 to just under $700 in the past year.

Why You Should Keep a Safe Distance from Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) Stock

Colgate (CL) has been losing sheen for quite some time now, and it may be time to consider avoiding CL stock

6 Consumer Staples ETFs to Consider Today

Consumer Staples sector presents itself as a lucrative investment hub amid an uncertain backdrop, and these 6 ETFs present opportunity today

Trade of the Day: Constellation Brands (STZ)

In a market sell-off like the one we’ve been experiencing, I take particular notice of any stock that’s bucking the market trend and appreciating despite a field of declines. That’s exactly what today’s recommendation is doing.

Is a Santa Claus Rally in the Cards?

For small-caps, Dec is often the best month of the year, with the last five trading days of Dec and the first two of Jan typically the best.

Trade of the Day: Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS)

DPS has been moving solidly higher for the past four months, and it has doubled in the last three years. The company has also had earnings surprises for the past three quarters, and it's currently on track to post 11.4% earnings growth this quarter.

Trade of the Day: PepsiCo (PEP)

PEP shares rose $10 from late September to late October and then pulled back. They should be back to their winning ways now.

Trade of the Day: Expedia (EXPE)

Expedia shares have been gaining momentum for a while. The data indicates that this will continue into the future.

Trade of the Day: Urban Outfitters (URBN)

Looking ahead, October has a fearsome reputation — but it is largely undeserved. The month has featured a lot of the great turnarounds of the past 40 years. With this in mind, I’m recommending a bullish trade today.

Trade of the Day: Nike (NKE)

My definition of “fundamentally strong stocks” is a bit stricter these days. Nike has been on a bullish trend along with its industry while outperforming its sector.

4 Consumer Staples M&A Targets

M&A is hitting the consumer staples sector big-time. Here's who could get bought out next and how you can profit.

Trade of the Day: Altria (MO)

It's a reprehensible business, but addictive products do tend to be reliably profitable. Plus, MO is heavily oversold and tends to do well in late March and April historically.

3 Best Funds for Rising Interest Rates

The Fed is likely to start hiking interest rates later this year and now is a good time to look at the best funds in sectors that can perform well in a rising interest rate environment.

Consumer Discretionary Stocks for Retirement Investors

Don't forget consumer discretionary stocks when building your retirement portfolio. Here, we look at three ways to get your consumer fix -- a stock, an ETF and a mutual fund.

5 Overvalued Consumer Staples Stocks to Sell NOW

Consumer staples stocks have climbed to extremely high valuations, and these five stocks stand out as being particularly overvalued right now.

Dump Kellogg Stock (And Those Sugary Cereals)

Kellogg Company (NYSE:K) didn't impress with recent earnings, but Kellogg stock holders should be much more worried about the bigger picture.

Trade of the Day: Clorox (CLX)

With all signs pointing to continuing uncertainty, here’s a strong bullish trade in the “safety trade” sector of consumer staples.

3 Best Defensive Funds to Protect Your Portfolio

The best defensive funds are ones that can provide decent returns in the latter stage of a bull market but also minimize losses when the bear is in full swing.

Retail Stocks – The 7 Stock Charts You Need to Watch Now

Retail stocks have been hit hard in recent weeks, putting a number of stock charts on the verge of a breakdown. Which retail stocks are most vulnerable?

Hold That Button Before You Buy Consumer Staples for Safety (XLP)

Consumer staples have rallied and outpaced the S&P 500 in 2014. But with valuations rich, how long can the rally in consumer staples, and XLP, continue?