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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

With No Taper, Play Defense With Consumer Staples (VDC)

Looks like the Fed has handed the market-moving reins over to politicians in D.C. for now...which means uncertainty will abound.

3 Reasons to Shop for Pier 1 Stock Now

Pier 1 stock got pounded last week after posting disappointing earnings and lowering its guidance -- and you should be buying.

3 Sector Funds to Pile Into Now

These sector funds -- in both ETF and mutual fund flavors -- are poised to outperform as we enter the home stretch of 2013.

3 Hot Consumer Plays, Fresh off the Grill

Hot stocks to buy right now include some popular restaurant chains that have seen brisk earnings and sales growth.

4 Stocks Taking an Unnecessary Beating

Most stocks have done very well in 2013. However, some have been mercilessly beaten down. Here are my four picks for stocks oversold.

Weak Holiday Sales Don’t Necessarily Mean Weak Consumers

Even if holiday sales are weak this year, as many are expecting, it doesn't necessarily mean consumers are. Shoppers are simply trained to seek out sales.

Sycamore Bets on Aeropostale Stock After One Ugly August

Aeropostale stock is flying after Sycamore revealed a big stake -- can the activist investor turn things around for this teen retailer?

Watch Out, Tesla … GM Has Big EV Plans

GM is working on a new electric car that can travel 200 miles on a charge and will cost $30,000.

H&M Hits All-Time Highs: 4 Things to Watch

Swedish retailer H&M is increasingly the rage in the U.S. thanks to its dirt-cheap fashions, but its stock's break to all-time highs is not a green light to buy.

Casey’s: Back on Base, But Will It Score?

After a rough couple quarters, Casey's General Stores enjoys strong same-store sales. But does that mean this smaller retailer is finally back in business?

Rolls-Royce Considers Rolling Out SUV

Luxury automaker Rolls-Royce is considering adding sport-utility vehicles to its lineup. But with gas prices climbing higher, is there a market for luxury SUVs?

Ford to Set Up EV Charging Stations for Plant Employees

Ford will install electric vehicle charging stations at 50 facilities across the U.S. and Canada in a bid to promote electric vehicle use to its workers.

Can Airline Stocks Sustain Their Swagger?

Delta Air Lines is the leader (by a mile) of an aggressive run by airline stocks this year. Can DAL and the pack keep it up?

Parents to Pay More for Their Pampers, Luvs Diapers

Procter & Gamble is raising the price of its diaper brands by reducing the number of diapers in each package, while leaving the package price unchanged.

Brinker’s Insider Selling Is a Scary Sign

A lot of Brinker's insiders have been selling the stock recently, and things don't look good for the company. But one competitor is looking great right now.

Ford CEO May Step Down Earlier Than Expected

Ford's board of directors could allow CEO Alan Mulally to depart the company before the end of 2014 to take other high-profile jobs.

Auto Sales Are Soaring in U.S.

In August U.S. auto sales hit a 16.09 million vehicle annualized rate, a sales pace not seen since before the economic downturn.

Wages: Another Anchor Weighing on Consumer Spending

Rosy consumer spending outlooks for the rest of the year seem to be at odds with perpetual downward pressure on American wages.

Francesca’s Plummets 25% on Weak Earnings

Investors are fleeing Francesca's in the wake of the company's weaker-than-expected second-quarter earnings and lowered outlook.