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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

What Valuations Are Trying to Tell Investors Right Now

Based on current valuations, the defensive consumer staples, utilities and healthcare sectors remain expensive. Where can you find better opportunities?

VIPS – China’s Vipshop a Portfolio Buy Right Now

China-based retailer Vipshop provided forward guidance for analysts that suggest strong growth ahead. We've rated this company and A-rated buy

BBY – Best Buy An Excellent Holiday Stock(-ing Stuffer)

After some big changes to the company, Best Buy is on a tear, and makes for an interesting and profitable investment

WMT – Why Wal-Mart Needs A Price Check

Wal-Mart's earnings and revenue growth is anemic, and despite hoping for a big Black Friday, this is one stock to sell right now

RL – Take Ralph Lauren Off Your Investment Portfolio Shelf

Ralph Lauren stock is sending sell signals as it struggles with lower revenue and profits

3 Restaurant Stocks Ready to Fizzle

These 3 restaurant stocks are ripe to sell before earnings releases during the coming week.

Auto Sales: Best Cars and Best Trucks for October

Pickup trucks and luxury vehicles led October auto sales. Here’s the breakdown of the best cars and best trucks for October.

Walmart Offers Online Holiday Deals a Month Early

Walmart is offering a number of Black Friday-style deals on its digital storefront on November 1.

4 Things We Learned About Airlines After Earnings

Airline stocks have soared in 2013, but can they hold that altitude? Here are four things that we learned about airlines from their earnings reports.

GM Stock Is Driving Even Higher

General Motors stock looks set to rally toward its 2011 highs after delivering on the earnings front. Here's what I'm looking at from a trading perspective.

Auto Reliability Ratings Shake Things Up for European Brands

Consumer Reports’ just-released annual auto reliability ratings appears to say, “Buy Japanese." But TM and others have reason for concern.

Consumer Staples Stocks Look Strong

As the S&P 500 trades at all-time highs, sector rotation continues and the consumer staples sector is breaking to new year-to-date highs.

Is Ford a Buy After Earnings? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Shares of Ford have surged almost 70% in the past year, but does that mean the stock is on a roll, or nearing a top? Here are 3 pros and 3 cons for Ford.

CL vs. PG Stock – Which Is the Better Buy?

Consumer products giants P&G and Colgate face a flurry of headwinds, making 2014 look challenging for holders of PG stock and CL stock alike.

Southwest Won’t Rule Out Baggage Fees

Southwest Airlines' CEO has signaled that the carrier could eventually add fees for checked bags.

3 Retail Stocks With Surprising Revivals

Retail stocks RadioShack (RSH), Sears (SHLD) and Staples (SPLS) have been revived during the year ... but it's questionable just what investors see in them.

Automakers at Risk of Auto Parts Shortage

A survey of auto parts suppliers finds that many don't have the capacity to meet rising demand as U.S. car sales surge.

BBY: Could We See a Quadrupler in Best Buy Stock?

Best Buy stock is the Wall Street turnaround story of the year, and I think a recent BBY price target predicting $50 a share is reachable by year's end.

Papa John’s Probed for Paying Workers Less Than Minimum Wage

Papa John's restaurants are being investigated over the wages paid to delivery staff in New York.