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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

5 Reasons to Fetch PetSmart’s Stock

PetSmart's stock has tripled since 2009 but has plateaued in recent months. Most likely, though, this is just PETM catching its breath before another march north.

Let’s Call Sears What It Is: A Mess

Sears' most recent results weren't awful, but they still show a company that's achieving little in the way of improving its core business.

Victoria’s Secret Sets Its Sights on Tweens

Victoria's Secret, along with other well-known women's clothiers, are trying to move into intimate apparel for tween girls.

Cracker Barrel to Add New Category to Menu

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store restaurants will add a number of healthy, low-calorie items to its menu starting this summer.

Tesla Delays 10-K, But It’s OK

Tesla Motors indicated mistakes in its capital expenditure accounting, but it won't have an impact on Tesla's previously reported numbers -- or the stock's momentum.

Ride Target to Canadian Riches

As Target expands into Canada, investors and experts alike don't seem to realize just how big the company's opportunity is. But let me tell you: It's huge.

WMT or TGT? Look to GDP for a Hint

Walmart and Target aim for two very different customer experiences, which raises a simple question for investors: Which strategy is better ... and when?

Which Pizza Stocks Deliver for Investors?

Pizza is still the “go-to” food for folks who are too busy to cook, but not all stocks are equally tasty for investors. Find out how four picks stack up.

Horse Meat Found in Taco Bell Beef

Taco Bell has removed beef from its United Kingdom locations after DNA testing found it contained horse meat.

U.S. Automakers Post February Sales Gains

All three U.S. automakers posted sales gains in February compared to last year, with Ford seeing the biggest rise, trailed by GM and Chrysler.

10 Top Stock Charts to Watch in March

Instead of waiting for a new high in the major indices, look to the technology, materials and retail sectors for trading opportunities.

Should I Buy McDonald’s? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

McDonald's is a well-known and popular global brand, but its business has more potential headwinds to deal with in 2013. Should you buy the stock?

3 Simple Steps to Start Investing

Considering a dive into the market, but you just need a little push? Well, here's a gentle push -- and a couple tips to help you once you're in the water.

Thursday Apple Rumors: One Billion iTunes U Downloads

Apple iTunes U exceeds one billion educational downloads; Apple's Thunderbolt displays are in short supply; and Samsung loses patent lawsuit motion in Japan.

Dollar Tree Jumps, Has More Room to Grow

Dollar Tree crushed earnings yesterday, showing that discount retailers have room to run. Plus, consumer sentiment and the stock's chart both scream 'buy.'

Lock In Gains in General Mills

This normally sleepy stock has enjoyed a huge run to start the year ... but don't get greedy. Take the gains and move on.

Walmart Can’t Keep Its Shelves Stocked

Mega-retailer Walmart is running into logistics problems that are keeping its shelves from being properly stocked.

J.C. Penney Shares Plummet After Disastrous Q4

After posting a wider fourth-quarter loss and weaker-than-expected sales, J.C. Penney shares fell sharply in Thursday morning trading.

Coinstar Adds New PayPal Feature to Kiosks

Coinstar is introducing coin-counting kiosks that allow users add and withdraw funds from their PayPal accounts in three states.