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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

Cadillac Steals Crown as New Limo King

There's a new limousine in town, courtesy of General Motors. The company's Cadillac XTS livery line looks set to replace Ford's Lincoln Town Car.

Friday Apple Rumors: Updated iPads to Debut by April’s End

Redesigned iPads will debut before the end of April; Greenlight Capital boost its Apple holding's last quarter; and Staples will sell Apple products.

Still Wild for BWLD

Sure, the company faces headwinds -- uncertainty about the minimum wage and higher input costs among them -- but Buffalo Wild Wings has carved out a dedicated niche that's unlikely to fade anytime soon.

5 Reasons Michael Kors Keeps Killing It

Michael Kors stock headed higher Tuesday on yet another boffo earnings blowout. Here's a look at what everyone is loving about KORS right now.

The 5-Letter Word Taking Over the Fast-Food World

The newest, hottest word in fast-food marketing is "fresh" -- even though there's no set way to determine whether products really are fresh.

Tesla CEO Takes to Twitter Over ‘Fake’ NYT Review

Tesla CEO Elon Musk used tracking data to take a New York Times reviewer to task for not being honest in his review of the company's Model S sedan.

Should I Buy Wendy’s? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Wendy's is getting some love today on the heels of a bullish write-up. And well it should -- the fast-food chain's turnaround looks good, and its dividend looks delicious.

Ford Makes Big Push for Dealership Renovations

Ford announced on Sunday that it will match the costs of remodeling for all of its dealerships up to $750,000.

Monday Apple Rumors: Curved Glass Apple Smartwatch Coming

Apple is developing a curved glass iOS-running wristwatch; Tim Cook opposed Samsung lawsuit while COO; and Home Depot drops Blackberry for iOS devices.

Ex-Walgreen Exec to Become RadioShack’s New CEO

Radioshack announced that Joseph C. Magnacca, formerly a vice president at Walgreen, would become its newest CEO next week.

5 Valentine’s Day Stocks to Love or Leave

These five stocks cater to the romantics in the crowd, but don't think the ramped-up business around Valentine's Day will make all of them sizzle.

Don’t Go Crazy Over an AMR-US Airways Deal

Investors win if a merger keeps an airline out of bankruptcy, but the post-merger share performance of the new entities -- and their volatility -- is nothing to be excited about.

Should I Buy Clorox? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Clorox continues to deliver the goods, but is it enough to outweigh a cluttered business and justify a frothy valuation? Let's look at CLX's pros and cons.

Home Depot to Hire 80,000 Seasonal Workers

Home Depot plans to hire 80,000 seasonal workers this spring, 10,000 more than last year, to meet expected seasonal demand.

How Much Richard Branson Makes From Virgin Media’s Purchase

British billionaire Richard Branson stands to make about $316 million from Liberty Global's $16 billion acquisition of Virgin Media.

Ouya Game Console Preorders Start Today

The Android-based and Kickstarter-funded game console, OUYA, is beginning to accept preorders today.

Walmart’s Charts Look Shaky

Bearish signals are starting to mount for Walmart, and a big move lower could be in the cards -- not just for the stock, but a WMT-heavy ETF.

Monday Apple Rumors: iTunes Dominates Online Movie Rentals

iTunes holds 45% of the online movie and TV show rental market; Apple may be planning iOS and OS X interface overhaul; Apple in talks with Turkey over iPad buy.

Wasn’t Amazon Supposed to Kill the Mall?

The majority of retail sales still happen in the real world, where mall operator Simon Property is grabbing plenty of them.