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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

VFC Stock is Worth Trying On for Investors

VF Corporation is lagging a bit behind on the top and bottom lines, but VFC stock is still a buy; VFC has great buying pressure and a solid dividend profile

Profit From the Powerful “iWorld” Consumer Trend

It's a new consumer world, one I call "iWorld", where consumers want what they want when they want it. Use the trend to profit from these stocks

Retail’s 10 Most Innovative Companies: Warby Parker Tops List That Includes Amazon, JCrew

Fast Company has compiled a list of the Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Retail, including Amazon, Walmart, eBay and Macy's.

Red Robin: RRGB Stock Delivers an Early Valentine’s Day Present

RRGB stock on Monday broke out of a technically bullish pattern, which now puts the wind at the stock's back. But do watch out for Friday's earnings report

F Stock vs. GM Stock – Which One Belongs in Your Portfolio?

Over the past 12 months, GM stock has handily outpaced Ford. But can GM stay ahead of F stock, or is Ford just setting up GM for a pass in 2014?

Start Browsing Consumer Staples Stocks for Fairly Priced Defense

The consumer staples sector has underperformed in 2014, bringing valuations down to more reasonable levels. The time to buy the sector is nearing, but...

3 Retail Stocks to Buy Off the Rack

Retail stocks, especially apparel stocks, are having a bad start to the year. But there are still some worth buying, like these three hidden gems.

CLX Growth Estimates Say Clorox Stock is Stuck in The Mud

Clorox's most recent results suggest it will be a long slog for Clorox stock, as growth estimates come in at 1% to 2% for the year.

TM: Toyota Stock Poised to Move Into the Passing Lane

Toyota's just come off a huge third quarter, and the results have management upbeat about the remainder of the year. I may move Toyota stock to a buy soon

GM Stock Takes Another Shot to the Technicals

General Motors on Monday announced worse-than-expected January auto sales, causing the chart of GM stock to deteriorate even more. Longs: Avoid GM right now.

TSLA Stock: Charger Network Could Be The Real Money Maker

Tesla's new supercharger network eliminates range anxiety fears. Ultimately, that will drive sales for TSLA stock.

Toyota Leads the Auto Stocks Sales Race

Toyota took the top spot for auto sales in 2013, but the competition is heating up among auto stocks. Can anyone dethrone TM in 2014?

BA: Why the Sky is the Limit for Boeing Stock

Boeing looks like a solid buy as it heads into its earnings release, with new orders from around the world. Check here for more on Boeing stock.

F Stock – Ford Focus Is Best-Selling Car in the World

Ford says its Focus compact car is the top selling card in the world, boosting by strong Chinese sales.

TGT Stock Is Sliding Into Value Territory

History shows that buying TGT stock at depressed levels should reap long-term profits. And as Target's dividend inches upward, that seems increasingly true.

5 Charts Showing the U.S. Consumer Is Starting to Pull Back

Signs of weakness in consumer spending and behavior is showing up in stock and ETF prices for the 5 sub-industry consumer sector: be warned...

The Rally for Retail Stocks Might Be Over

Retail stocks have slumped badly in 2014. Is this just a blip, or have retailers lost their market leadership role for good?

Mall Retail Stocks Find ‘New Normal’

Mall retailers like ANF and AEO may be underpriced due to excessive revenue expectations. It's a new (retail) world out there, and investors need to see why...

Procter & Gamble Remains a Steady Dividend Holding

Procter & Gamble is a household name in anyone's book, but as an investment, right now it's best only for the dividend. Hold on to PG, but don't expect upside