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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 Only Retail Stock on My Holiday Shopping List

Hunting for cheap retail stocks this holiday season? Your options are few and far between. I only turned up one retail stock worthy of consideration.

5 Retail Stocks to Buy Now

Some retail stocks are getting crushed after disappointing Black Friday results and poor earnings. But not these. Here are five retail stocks to buy now.

The 3 Best Retail Buys to Make Right Now

Retail stocks are getting slaughtered this week, but that shouldn't stop you from buying in. Here are the 3 best ways to buy retail stocks.

The Only 2 Retail Stocks to Buy Now

Retail stocks are going to get a lot of attention during the holiday season, but these are the only two worth buying right now.

DAL – How Much Higher Can Delta Fly?

Delta Airlines has come back from a nosedive, including being taken out of the S&P 500, and looks stronger than ever. Just how much higher can the stock soar?

3 Reasons Online Shopping Is Huge (And Not Just on Cyber Monday)

Believe the hype about e-commerce for Cyber Monday 2013, the entire holiday season and years beyond ... even though it's still a small slice of the pie.

3 Big Stocks to Watch After Black Friday 2013

Black Friday 2013 will take a backseat to earnings this week for three hot stocks to watch: Francesca's (FRAN), Express (EXPR) and American Eagle (AEO).

Trade of the Day: Delta Airlines (DAL)

The spotlight's on the airline sector, and I've got a short-term call trade to play it.

TIF – The Glitter is Dimmed at Tiffany’s

Tiffany's just reported strong quarterly earnings and improved guidance, but my rating system still sends a sell signal for investors. Find out why here.

AAPL to Deploy iBeacon in Apple Stores

iBeacon location tracking technology is being rolled out to Apple Stores and could have a huge retail impact -- leading to new AAPL revenue streams.

Mobile Users Abandoning Retail Stores

Rising online sales through mobile devices are prompting retailers to change the way they promote holiday sales.

Has Black Friday Come Early For These 4 Retailers?

Earnings were mixed for 4 retailers who are looking to the holiday season for big numbers. Keep an eye on these 4 as the season goes forward

TGT – 3 Reasons Target Earnings Could Suck

Analysts are expecting Target earnings to fall 22% year-over-year. Here's why Thursday's report might suck and and why TGT stock could slide.

TSLA – Feds Open Official Safety Probe into Tesla Fires

Federal regulators have launched an investigation into Tesla Motors' Model S electric cars after three TSLA vehicle fires were reported in recent weeks.

WMT – Watch Out For a Falling Stock Price at Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart is struggling with growth, as both top and bottom lines have stalled. In fact, Wal-Mart stock is also struggling, and I have it rated as a sell

5 Investment Bubbles That Are About to Pop

If you’re worried things might be overbought or you’re simply looking to avoid risky areas, steer clear of these five bubble investments.

Trade of the Day: Avianca Holdings (AVH)

Formerly plagued by lawsuits and bankruptcy, this airline is under new management and just started trading on the NYSE with positive prospects.

What to Expect From the New American Airlines

American Airlines came to an antitrust settlement with the Justice Department. Here’s a quick take on what’s next and what it all means for investors.

Tesla CEO Says ‘Definitely’ No Recall, But …

Elon Musk says there won't be a recall of Tesla Motors' Model S cars, but federal regulators continue to look at a series of fires involving the vehicles.