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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

The New American Airlines: 3 Pros, 3 Cons for AAL Stock

After a standout year for AAL stock in 2013, the question for investors is whether AAL can continue to soar or whether it’s time to take profits.

The 9 Most Interesting Stock Charts to Watch Right Now

These nine stock charts point to opportunities for traders, and they can also act as indicators of what may be next for the stock market.

3 Airline Stocks to Sell or Short

The current bout of turbulence shaking AAL and other airline stocks makes them attractive short-selling targets

Restaurant Stocks: The Next Market Bubble?

Restaurant stocks such as SONC and CMG have exploded in the past year, but a pop in the industry's high-fliers isn't necessarily imminent.

General Motors Stock Is Stalled (GM)

General Motors is struggling with earnings and sales growth problems, while battling quality problems, too. It all makes for problems for General Motors stock

GM to Recall 1.3M More Vehicles for Steering Glitch

General Motors has recalled more than one million older Chevy, Pontiac and Saturn cars over defective power steering systems in the latest GM recall.

TSLA: Tesla Installs New Battery Shields to Prevent Fires

Tesla Motors' CEO says it will install shields to better protect car batteries from road debris impacts, sending TSLA shares higher.

5 Retail Stocks Suffering Markdowns

Retail stocks have been facing major headwinds lately, as shown by the poor performance by the XRT and these five stocks.

It’s time to Take Darden Stock Off the Menu

Darden Restaurant group is having a rough time of it, and the fallout for Darden stock is that it's a stone cold sell.

TSLA: Tesla to Get OK for Direct Sales in Arizona

The Arizona senate has approved a measure that allows Tesla Motors to sell its electric vehicles directly to consumers in the state.

Toyota Settlement: TM to Pay $1.2B in Criminal Probe

A Toyota settlement with federal regulators will see the automaker admit making misleading statements about vehicle safety and pay $1.2 billion.

U.S. Airline Stocks Should Soar Through 2014

The mystery over a missing Malaysian airliner shouldn't concern investors in the industry. U.S. airline stocks look strong, with DAL and LUV leading the way

Walmart to Accept Video Game Trade-Ins

Walmart will launch a used video game trade-in program for store credit nationwide on March 26.

2 Airline Stocks Buckled Up for Passenger Growth in Middle East

Airline travel in the Middle East has been soaring. Here are 2 U.S. airline stocks to play Middle East passenger growth.

3 Reasons Why Robots Will Start Replacing Retail Workers

Retail workers are among the most at-risk for being replaced by robots, and the move to artificial intelligence could happen soon. Here's why...

MCD Getting Back to Basics is Good For McDonald’s Stock

McDonald's is a bit beaten down, but the company is going back to basics to fix what ails it; here are some of the steps to invigorate McDonald's stock

American Eagle Stock Is No Longer a Fit for Investors

American Eagle stock is under pressure, and with its guidance reduced for 2014, analysts cut estimates for 2015. AEO is best left out of your portfolio

McDonald’s: MCD Stock Breaks Out for a Juicy Opportunity

Until yesterday, MCD stock had been stuck in a boring downtrend for the past 11 months. However, Tuesday's breakout has brought upside momentum back to McDonald's.

Chipotle Stock is a Red-Hot Buy Right Now

Our Portfolio Grader has followed the rise in Chiptotle, as top and bottom line growth and fundamental improvement lifted Chipotle stock to an A rated buy