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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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Toyota, BMW Team Up on Green Battery
Toyota and BMW are pooling research efforts to develop a lithium-air battery to power green vehicles.
The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in November
Here are November 2012’s Best and Worst Airlines as measured by performance in four areas: on-time flights, cancellations, mishandled baggage and complaints.
Coach: A First-Class Ticket to Nowhere
Coach balked on competitive pricing to protect its brand this holiday season, and it was punished Wednesday after that decision was reflected in weak Q2 earnings.
Best Buy’s Big Coupon Mistake Causes Chaos
A big coupon mistake at Best Buy presented shoppers with the ability to get $50 off almost everything in the store.
Europe’s Newest Problem: Getting Old
A look across the pond shows a declining working-age population in many of Europe's most important nations -- more bad news for companies who rely on the region.
Wal-Mart to Adopt ‘Zero-Tolerance’ Policy With Suppliers
Wal-Mart is imposing safety new rules on its overseas suppliers in the wake of a fatal fire last November at a Bengladeshi factory that killed 112 workers.
Wendy’s Pulls Back on Breakfast Push
After trying a breakfast push, fast-food chain Wendy's is abandoning the morning meal at most but not all locations.
What the Rally in Transports Means for the Broader Market
The relationship of transportation stocks to the market gets lots of attention, but data shows that transports aren't a great predictor of market direction.
FAA Steps In and Grounds Troubled Boeing 787s
Aviation regulators in Europe, the U.S., and Asia have now grounded Boeing's 787 Dreamliner over safety concerns after a series of incidents.
Hottest New Cars From the Detroit Auto Show
A variety of concept cars from leading automakers will debut at this week's North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
No Recession Here! Manufacturing Signals Growth Ahead
The most recent reading of manufacturing production wasn't a screaming, blow-out number -- but it does help quell fears about a slip toward recession.
Chipotle Launches Catering Service
Chipotle Mexican Grill is rolling out a new catering service that will allow customers to bring its menu to events at homes and offices,
China’s Clean Air Push Should Boost Detroit
Short-term sales may suffer, but ultimately the cleaner cars from American automakers answer a pressing long-term need.
Will the Payroll Tax Hike Hurt Growth?
The macro effect of lower take-home pay for millions of Americans isn't as clear as you may think. But the impact on specific stocks should be no mystery.
Restaurant Trend: Pizza … for Breakfast!
A new trend, identified by research firm Datassential, shows that breakfast pizza is a growing menu item in America.
Retail Sales Surprisingly Strong In December
The December numbers came in better-than-expected despite the then-looming fiscal cliff. Plenty of consumer names are moving up as a result.
Car Dealer Stocks: Kick The Tires Carefully
Booming auto sales don't mean all these names are good buys. Dealers that focus more on used cars appear particularly vulnerable in 2013.
Auto-Parts Retailers: More Trap Than Opportunity
An improving economy and rising auto sales have been good news for Ford and GM, but not for auto-parts retailers. Is the slump a buying opportunity?
Toyota Takes No. 1 Spot Back From GM
Toyota has regained the title of top-selling global carmaker, which is lost to GM in 2011.
