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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 Dow Take a Tumble — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Markets focused on concerns over the continuation of the Fed's easing policy, and a broad sell-off brought the Dow below 15,000.

Defiant Chrysler Refuses to Recall 2.7M Jeeps

Chrysler has rejected a request from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to recall 2.7 million Jeep vehicles over gas tank fire fears.

Cracker Barrel or Bob Evans: Which Should You Take a Bite Of?

Breakfast eateries Cracker Barrel and Bob Evans each posted solid quarterly earnings this week. Let's take a look at which of the two is the better bet.

GM Returns to S&P 500: A Symbolic Victory, But Not Much Else

General Motors' return to the S&P 500 will spark some index-fund buying and is a massive symbolic victory, but it's no fix for the automaker's sluggishness.

Trucks Rule as U.S. Vehicle Sales Keep Rolling in May

May auto sales zoomed -- and the mix of hot vehicles leading the pack was also revealing about consumer sentiment and the future of the U.S. economy.

Don’t Get Burned by Solar: ETF Alternatives for Hot Stock Picks

This week, we look at at ways to bundle General Electric and Williams-Sonoma, as well as dividend, clean energy and financial stocks.

Jos. A Bank: The Shorts Suit Up

Jos. A Bank, which already lowered its estimates, will report its earnings numbers officially on Thursday. A few simple words of advice: Stay away.

Automakers Increasingly Driven By Data

The use of big data in the automotive industry is not new, but -- as GM is showing -- its high level of importance in regards to efficiency and success is.

Americans Are Eating and Drinking Again: How to Play It

U.S. consumers are eating out more -- but don't blindly buy the restaurant stocks. A careful look at demographic trends reveals some winners amid the also-rans.

Pizza Hut’s Stand-Alone WingStreet Test Fails

Pizza Hut shuttered its standalone WingStreet concept restaurant in March, but says it remains committed to the concept of standalone WingStreet locations.

Should I Buy Williams-Sonoma? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Williams-Sonoma has been aggressive in its multi-brand, multichannel marketing, and to great results. But does that make its stock worth your investment dollar?

Wendy’s Moves Forward With Pretzel Bun

Wendy's will debut a Pretzel Bacon Cheeseburger nationwide during the third quarter after successful testing in certain markets.

Bad Weather Got Your Retailers Down? Bundle Up With an ETF

Rather than sweat your way through every extra inch of April snow or way-too-warm November, get your retail exposure via ETFs instead.

Victoria’s Secret Says No to Masectomy Bras

Limited Brands' Victoria's Secret has turned down a request to make bras for women who undergo mastectomies.

It’s True! Domino’s Tests DVDs That Smell Like Pizza

Domino's is testing a DVD promotion in Brazil that causes DVDs to smell like pizzas and display advertising on their surface when played.

3 Headwinds Pushing Against Soaring Airlines

Watch these three outside factors closely in the near future to determine whether airline stocks will stall or keep soaring.

Marketo Makes a Splash: 6 Stocks in 60 Seconds

This week's video: Cloud company Marketo nearly doubles in its first few days of trading. Also, find out why Carnival is sinking while Home Depot soars.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Apple Brand Worth $185B

Apple is still the world's most valuable brand; Apple Stores generated almost $58 per visitor last quarter; and Apple offers discounts deals in India.

Subway Deems McDonald’s Shameful? Shrug.

Subway's survey of fast-food "shame" shows that people aren't exactly proud of eating at McDonald's. In other news, the sky is blue.