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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.
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McDonald’s Mulls All-Day Breakfast Menu, Delivery
McDonald's CEO Don Thompson is hinting that big changes -- including delivery and all-day breakfast -- could be coming soon.
Retailers’ Q1 Earnings Don’t Imply the Consumer Is Dead
Make no mistake: There's plenty of consumer spending to go around. But investors shouldn't shotgun-blast the retail sector and hope for the best.
Earnings Roundup: Airlines Soar on Higher Fares
After being left for dead during the Great Recession, U.S. airlines are making money again. But sequestration could put a damper on the rest of the year.
General Motors CEO Gets Hefty Pay Raise
The CEO and chairman of General Motors saw his compensation for 2012 rise to $11.1 million, up from $7.7 million in the previous year.
2013 Retirement Portfolio Candidates: Home Shopping Network
For retirement, cash production capability is crucial, especially in bad times. For that reason, Home Shopping Network is a strong candidate for any portfolio.
Who the Heck Can Overtake Toyota?
Japanese auto giant Toyota retained its No. 1 slot for global sales despite a worldwide slowdown and issues with China. But General Motors is hot on its heels.
Overweight Man Says Southwest Airlines Humiliated Him
A 340-pound man is complaining that Southwest Airlines humiliated him by removing him from a plane and informing him of their "customer of size" policy.
Wednesday Apple Rumors: No New Product Launches Until Fall
Tim Cook hints that new products won't launch until fall; Moody's and S&P give Apple second highest credit rating; and WWDC scheduled for June 10-14.
Bribery Pays for Some Walmart Executives
Members of Walmart's audit committee have been paid additional compensation for the extra work investigating allegations of bribery at its overseas units.
Williams-Sonoma Stops Selling Pressure Cookers Around Boston
Retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE:WSM) is removing pressure cookers from its stores near Boston. The removal -- which applies to stores in Massachusetts -- is a temporary…
Chipotle Investigated for Hiring Practices
Chipotle is finding itself involved in another investigation into its hiring practices, following two earlier inquiries by the Immigrations and Custom Enforcement Office and the SEC.
GM Announces Plans for 4 New China Plants
A General Motors executive says that the company will build four new production plants in China by 2015, hiring 6,000 new workers.
Can Shale Gas Transform the U.S. Auto Market?
In the race to roll out cleaner and more fuel-efficient cars, automakers appear to have left one cheap, abundant alternative on idle: natural gas.
Friday Apple Rumors: New VW Beetle to Feature iPhone 5 Dock
Next year Volkswagen will offer a Beetle with an iPhone 5 dock; consumer interest in a potential iWatch is strong; and the iPad dominates tablet web surfing.
GM: Chevy Cruze Diesel’s MPG Tops VW Jetta Diesel
General Motors says its new Chevy Cruze Diesel gets 46 miles per gallon on the highway, beating the VW Jetta diesel, which is rated at 42 mpg on the highway.
Wednesday Apple Rumors: 63% of Music Downloads Via iTunes
Apple's iTunes accounts for 63% of paid music downloads; Chinese authorities criticize Apple again; and Berlin to get its first Apple Store in May.
Weather Won’t Waylay Quality Retailers
A couple extra weeks of snow or unseasonal warmth can shake up the numbers, but rarely have significant, lasting implications.
ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks
This week, we'll look at ways to bundle small-cap, retail, cruise and cable stocks into exchange-traded funds.
Macy’s Headed for a Breakdown
For those looking for a swing trade, retailer Macy's (NYSE: M) is setting up a short-side opportunity.
