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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

Electric Vehicles: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

The success of Tesla's stock in 2013 has put a fixed spotlight on electric vehicles. But what's the outlook like from here?

Why Taco Bell’s Killer Marketing Hasn’t Helped Yum Brands

Sales might be "going loco" at Taco Bell, but Yum Brands stock has been pretty mild and is struggling to gain any momentum.

Should I Buy Walmart? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Should you bother snatching up underperforming Walmart stock? We decide by looking at the pros and cons.

3 Battered ETFs. 1 Fund Worth Saving.

Three big-name defensive sectors have been lagging the market in a big way for months, but one is worth picking up off the ground right now.

Could Guess Stock Be Set to Soar Again?

Guess stock is up big-time after blowing analyst earnings estimates out of the water. But don't start celebrating just yet.

Bull of the Day: Michael Kors Continues to Design Success

Michael Kors is a star stock performer in the retailing world, cranking out strong revenue and earnings growth quarterly. It's a great retail portfolio play

Surprising Retailer Beating Amazon Prices

An analysts finds that a basket of products sold by Bed Bath & Beyond is 6.5% cheaper than a similar basket sold by Internet retailer Amazon.

5 Airlines Offering the Hottest In-Flight Entertainment Innovations

As in-flight entertainment options continue to expand rapidly, let's take a look at some of the hottest innovations from five big players in the space.

McDonald’s Hopes to Spur Sales With New Mighty Wings

A new McDonald's offering -- Mighty Wings -- will take flight early next month to help spur the lagging fast-food giant's sluggish sales.

10 Must-See Charts in the Retail Sector

The retail sector is looking shaky -- with the charts of some key stocks in dangerous territory -- but three retailers have the potential for a breakout.

Analyst: Pick Dollar Tree Over Family Dollar

If you're looking to bet on discount retail, Dollar Tree's probably a better bet than Family Dollar, based on Deutsche Bank analyst outlooks.

T. Rowe Price Taking a Chainsaw to an Ingrown Toenail

In a puzzling move, T. Rowe Price has banned trading for American Airlines employees who subscribe to the EZTracker newsletter.

These 2 Discount Retailers Are Running Away From the Pack

While most retailers have been bemoaning weak consumers as of late, discount retailers TJX Companies and Ross Stores are still going strong.

Retail ETFs Dodge the Sector’s Bloodbath

Big-name retailers have been dropping left and right on earnings, but the sector's funds have hardly blinked. What gives?

Target Pulls Back Canadian Expectations, Investors Shouldn’t

Target's Canadian expansion has taken a wrong turn after just five months. The company has throttled back expectations, but should you?

3 Dead Retail Stocks Walking

Sears, Radioshack and Barnes & Noble are 3 retailers in deep trouble, with each having its own problems. Which one looks worse? It's just a matter of degree.

Abercrombie & Fitch: Just Another Teen Retail Casualty

Investors are fleeing Abercrombie & Fitch today after the company missed expectations and lowered its forecast.

Retail Stocks Tumble — Time to Buy, or Bail?

Walmart, Macy’s, Target and other retail stocks have given up ground in August. Is it time for investors to go bargain shopping?

Who Wins in the ‘Golden Era’ of Car Ownership?

A new study shows why now is the best time to own a car. Here are a few stocks that could benefit from this golden age of car ownership.