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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

Don’t Pay Luxury Prices for Consumer Staples

Sell your bloated consumer staples stocks now if you hold them in a tax-deferred account. Overpriced merchandise doesn't provide much protection in a falling market.

Embrace the Low-Volatility Bonanza

Low-volatility stocks like consumer staples have been running rampant of late, and some of the sector's stocks -- like Procter & Gamble -- are forming compelling setups.

Try on This Unique Retailer For Size

Francesca's boasts booming growth and a great model, making it too strong for the shorts to put up a fight.

Dollar Stores’ 2013 Renaissance Continues

Dollar General has had an outstanding start to 2013, and similar improvement can be seen across other deep-discount retailers.

Why MCD’s Millennial Problem Is Overblown

McDonald's appears to think it has an issue connecting with millennials, and is launching a new McWrap line to combat it. But both the problem and the solution are nonsense.

Darden Priced to Give New Investors Indigestion

The company's intention to test so-called “fast-casual service” in a number of locations suggests more weakness ahead.

This Fading Retailer Is Ripe for a Short

Retail is a fickle business to play in and Guess could be the next victim of ever-changing consumers tastes, on top of economic weakness.

Starbucks CEO Doesn’t Want Your Money If You’re Against Gay Marriage

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is maintaining the company's support for gay marriage and told an investor to sell his shares if he didn't like it.

Mighty Casey’s General Stores Strikes Out

Casey's General Store swung and missed last quarter thanks to the payroll tax and higher gas prices -- a bad sign for the economy as a whole.

Pricing Revealed for T-Mobile’s New Contract-Free Plans

T-Mobile is expected to unveil two sets of no-contract wireless service plans next week, including "uncarrier classic" plans offered through national retailers.

How to Play the Lululemon Collapse

Traders are souring on this apparel stock after an ill-timed recall -- here are two options strategies that position you for further downside.

Boeing Still Faces Lots of Headwinds

The Dreamliner fiasco is going to hurt Boeing down the line ... but maybe not in the way you think. Take gains while you still have them.

Chrysler: Don’t Drive Your 2013 V-6 Dodge Challenger

Chrysler is recalling thousands of 2013 Dodge Challengers with V6 engines and telling ownes to stop driving them due to a risk of fires.

J.C. Penney Debuts ‘Joe Fresh’ Shops in 683 Stores

J.C. Penney has launched Joe Fresh boutique shops inside its department stores, part of an effort to attract customers by promoting popular brands.

Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A. Bank: Which Stock Is a Better Fit?

Men's Wearhouse seems to be gaining steam while Jos. A. Bank appears to be faltering. So ... which of the two clothing stocks makes a better buy?

Stores-Within-a-Store: An Overrated Strategy

Target just gave up the ghost on its store-within-a-store initiative, and rightfully so -- while the strategy is alluring on several fronts, it's just a poor fit for the discount space.

Thursday Apple Rumors: China Mobile Readies for Next iPhone

China Mobile will spend billions on 4G upgrades this year; an English boy racked up £1,000 in in-game charges in an iPad; and Staples to soon get Apple devices.

McDonald’s to Rollout Lower-Calorie McMuffin Nationwide

In April, McDonald's will debut a new yolk-free Egg McMuffin, dubbed the Egg White Delight, meant to cater to calorie-conscious customers.

Retail Keeps Rally Going — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

The markets rallied broadly but minimally as the Commerce Department reported a better-than-hoped 1.1% gain in retail sales last month.