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Consumer Discretionary Stocks

Consumer discretionary stocks refer to a wide range of consumer goods and services generally considered non-essential. These include car manufacturers, luxury goods, hospitality companies, and more. Many of the biggest retailers fit into the consumer discretionary umbrella. As such, especially when the economy is strong, consumer discretionary stocks tend to shine.

Recent Consumer Discretionary Stocks Articles

American Airlines (AAL) Stock Is Bounce-Worthy

Airline stocks such as American Airlines (AAL) look good in shorter-term time frames. Consider this play in AAL stock.

Why Airline Stocks Should Be on Your Income Radar

Recent dividend increases by airline stocks Southwest (LUV) and Delta (DAL) will become more norm than exception as airlines continue to reap the benefits of a less-crowded field.

Don’t Let High Car Sales Mislead You

Easy credit is part of the reason why the boom looks threatened and why stocks like Ford Motor (F) and General Motors (GM) are rolling over.

Don’t Underestimate General Motors (GM) and Ford (F)

Better-than-expected May sales boost the bull case for Ford Motor (F) and General Motors (GM) to bounce back this year with hefty bottom-line gains.

Trade of the Day: United Continental (UAL)

My indicators are telling me that holding some put positions is prudent. Here’s one such trade on the beaten-down airline sector.

Casual Restaurant Stock Showdown: CHUY, BLMN and TXRH

The future is looking up for casual restaurant chains, but not all stocks in the space are created equal. We compare CHUY, BLMN and TXRH.

Trade of the Day: Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF)

The clothing retailer has been steadily climbing higher and looks to be making a move back toward its February highs.

Should You Buy Chipotle Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons (CMG)

Chipotle stock has shed about 10% since the company's first-quarter report. However, with significant growth opportunities on the horizon, is this a buying point for CMG?

Tesla Stock: Never a Dull Moment (TSLA)

When you own/follow Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) stock, there’s never a dull moment. And the most recent chapters in the ongoing drama have given Tesla stock lovers and haters alike reason to thump their chests.

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.

6 Industries Threatened by Driverless Cars

Driverless cars may sound like a win for consumers, but the technology poses a major threat to a number of industries.

Trade of the Day: Macy’s (M)

Fed-generated momentum could continue to push stocks higher, but slowing growth could cause the market to make an about-face very quickly. Here's a trade for the bullish side of the equation.

Musk Tweet Promises Tesla ‘Range Anxiety’ Cure (TSLA)

The latest offering from the Tesla Motors Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO’s Twitter handle has caused quite the stir among Model S owners, car industry watchers and TSLA stock shareholder. Will Musk end range anxiety?

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.

United Continental (UAL): Brace Yourself for a Bumpy Ride

United Continental Holdings Inc increasingly feels more at risk of a near-term mean-reversion move lower. Short UAL stock now, and/or consider waiting for a chance at a long position.

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.

3 Airline Stocks Hitting Turbulence

For the first time in months, seemingly-invincible airline stocks are being hit hard by sellers. Here are three stocks worth a look on the short side.

Park Ford Stock in Your Portfolio

While analysts were surprised by Ford's weak sales figures in February, Ford stock still has plenty of room for growth this year.