Walmart's apparent sales struggles shouldn't be written off. They are a huge red flag for the economy and consumer staples sector as a whole. More
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Consumer Staples No Longer a Sure Bet
Stocks in the consumer staples sector are seen as being a defensive option if the markets hit turbulence, but high valuations are making the outlook less certain. More
It’s an ETF Picker’s Market
In some sectors, it just doesn’t pay to go stock shopping when you can buy the ETF instead. But that's some -- not all. Here are a few examples. More
2012′s Final Trading Days: What to Watch
A sharp drop-off in volume and news flow in the coming weeks means individual investors shouldn't sweat the small stuff. Just monitor the bigger market picture. More
How Confident are You In the Economy?
Consumer Confidence in November hit a new 4 year high. Historically, however it remains deeply depressed and is still in unhealthy territory More
Your Best Sector Bet Going Into Year’s End
Mean reversion would seem to favor a rebound in utilities during the last month of 2012, but this sector looks better suited for a year-end rally. More
5 ‘Gotta-Have’ Consumer Stocks
These five consumer stocks are powered by brands that have loyal followings, even in the face of cheaper alternatives. More
