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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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Will Higher Payroll Tax Rates Really Crimp Consumer Spending?
While retailers might have enjoyed a tailwind at the end of 2012, they’ve hit a headwind since Jan. 1 that isn’t showing up in the numbers.
Why RadioShack Will Be Dead By 2015
The good news is RadioShack can and will sell assets and close stores if it needs to shore up waning liquidity. The bad news is, that’s the only good news.
Tuesday Apple Rumors: iMac Supply Constraints Easing
Mac sales are rising as Apple produces more iMacs; Apple accessories hit Staples online store; and Apple settles class action suit over kids' in-game purchases.
The Cold Hard, Truth Behind Walmart Sales
Walmart's apparent sales struggles shouldn't be written off. They are a huge red flag for the economy and consumer staples sector as a whole.
Get Your Bearish Jollies With Sports Shorts
Athletic apparel companies like Nike, Under Armour and Lululemon have been outperforming the market in recent months; now, all three look like good short candidates.
Don’t Expect a Quick Fix for Dreamliner
Beset by battery failures and the vagaries of politics, Boeing’s troubled 787 Dreamliner faces powerful near-term headwinds -- despite a fix the manufacturer submitted to the FAA last week.
Barnes & Noble Chairman May Take Retail Stores Private
Leonard Riggio, who founded Barnes & Noble in the 1970's, is planning to buy its retail bookstore business for an undisclosed sum, sending its shares surging.
Fast Retailing + Gap: Would the Fishers Sell?
Rumors of a Fast Retailing/Gap merger are once again making the rounds. However, nothing will happen without the Fisher family's approval.
Man Booted From Flight for Taking Pic of Empty Seat
A travel blogger on a United flight from Newark, N.J., to Istanbul was removed after he took a picture of the plane's seats.
The Street Unplugs Tesla; Now, Buy the Stock
An earnings miss, bad pub from The New York Times and a sharp selloff spell a buying opportunity in Tesla Motors.
How to Make American Airlines Soar
Now that he has wrapped up the last major airline merger, here are three things Doug Parker must do to make the marriage of US Airways and American a happy one.
Consumer Staples No Longer a Sure Bet
Stocks in the consumer staples sector are seen as being a defensive option if the markets hit turbulence, but high valuations are making the outlook less certain.
Gap Rumored to Be Possible Japanese Buyout Target
Rumors appeared last week that Japan's Fast Retailing may be exploring a possible takeover of Gap.
Kellogg Recalls Special K Red Berries Over Glass Fragments
Cereal-maker Kellogg is recalling 36,000 boxes of Special K Red Berries cereal amid worries that they could contain glass fragments.
The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in December
Airline performance metrics retreated for the month of December as aviation system delays and late-arriving aircraft drove airlines’ on-time arrivals lower, according to the Department of Transportation’s latest Air Travel Consumer Report.
Why Google NEEDS To Open Retail Stores
Apple and Microsoft have opened physical locations and now there is talk Google might do the same. Here's why that's a smart move.
Faulty Battery Cable Prompts 750K Vehicle BMW Recall
BMW is recalling about 750,000 vehicles sold in the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Africa over defective battery cables that can fail leading to stalled engines.
OfficeMax, Office Depot Unite? Not Impressed
The two have agreed to merge and both stocks are soaring on the news. In the end, though, it won't be enough to offset falling sales.
