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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

PEOPLExpress: 6 Things to Know About the New Low-Cost Airline

PEOPLExpress, the 1980's discount airline, is being resurrected this summer and will begin flying to U.S. cities next month.

MCD Stock: Investors Shrug at McDonald’s Buyback Plans

CEO Don Thompson will need to do more than raise the shareholder payout to entice investors to buy McDonald's stock.

Wet Seal: WTSL Stock Sinks on Weak Outlook

Wet Seal reported a first quarter loss on lower-than-expected sales and forecast a weak current quarter, sending WTSL stock down sharply.

PetSmart Slashes Outlook, PETM Stock Tanks

PetSmart reported lower-than-expected quarterly sales and trimmed its full year outlook, sending PETM stock down sharply.

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?

DKS: Weak Golf & Hunting Sales Whack Dick’s Sporting Goods

Dick's Sporting Goods reported first-quarter profits and sales that missed estimates and lowered its outlook for the year, sending DKS stock down sharply.

Earnings Watch: 5 Crummy Retail Stocks on Deck

Even beat-and-raise earnings won't change the thesis on these struggling retail stocks, which have more losses to come.

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?

Bulls Can Salivate Over JWN Stock, But Don’t Bite – Yet

Nordstrom (JWN) staged a beauty of a breakout Friday after reporting great Q1 results. JWN stock could push higher, but patience is warranted.

DRI: Red Lobster Chain Sold for $2.1B

Darden Restaurants says it has sold Red Lobster to a private equity firm for $2.1 billion. DRI stock sank on the news.

M: Macy’s Raises Dividend, Boosts Buyback

Macy's said it would raise its quarterly dividend and repurchase another $1.5 billion in shares, sending M stock up modestly on Wednesday.

WEN Stock – Wendy’s Gets No Respect for Street-Beating Results

The market remains skeptical of Wendy's success amid brutal competition, as surprisingly strong profit and sales growth was met with selling in WEN stock.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Is Now the Second Biggest Online Retailer

Apple topped Staples to become the second largest e-retailer last year; Samsung to appeal patent award; and Apple issues government data request guidelines.

Wall Street Says Weak Economic Growth Isn’t Just a Blip

Weak first quarter economic growth was supposed to be a weather-related blip. So why are some key indicators showing no sign a second-half recovery is in the cards?

Boeing Stock Has Short-Term Potential, But Mind the Ceiling

Boeing (NYSE:BA), like the rest of the aerospace industry, has seen healthy gains in recent years, but more sober signs are emerging. Still, Boeing stock currently offers quick upside.

Ford Super Duty F-Series Trucks Face Recall Over Transmission

Ford will recall almost 4,000 2015 F-Series trucks over a software defect that can cause them to unexpected shift into reverse.

Ford Changes Drivers, GM Shrugs Recalls as April Sales Impress

There’s big news steering the US auto industry, and the biggest was from Ford and its announcement of a change in the driver’s seat.

Sell Coach Stock, Buy Kors Stock Instead

KORS stock has soared, thanks in part to the fact that Michael Kors is clawing share away from rival Coach. Here's why you should buy KORS stock now.

YUM Stock Must Top This Level to Beat the Bears

Yum Brands passed its earnings test but finished well off the day's highs. Still, YUM stock remains bullishly postured -- it just needs to reach this level.