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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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Recent Consumer Discretionary Stocks Articles
Wal-Mart Joins Same-Day Delivery Battle
Wal-Mart is testing same-day delivery in five markets in a bid to compete with Amazon.
Unintended Acceleration Case to Cost Toyota $1.1 Billion
Toyota Motor has agreed to settle a class action suit concerning sudden acceleration in its cars for $1.1 billion.
Ugly Day for Retailers — Wednesday’s IP Market Recap
A poor report on Christmas shopping led retail stocks lower and Obama cut a Hawaii vacation short to engage in more fiscal cliff talks.
ETF Alternatives for Last Week’s Hot Stocks
Some of InvestorPlace's top stock picks in restaurant, travel, gun, and mega-cap stocks can be wrapped up into more secure bundles via exchange-traded funds.
3 Biggest Restaurant Nutrition Trends in 2012
Calorie counts on menus, allergy awareness and bans on large-size sugary drinks topped the trends for restaurants this year.
Dr Pepper to Roll Out 5 New 10-Calorie Sodas
Dr Pepper is launching 5 new diet versions of its sodas, all of them with 10 calories, in the new year.
Cabela’s Takes an Unjustified Beating
The specialty retailer has been unfairly grouped with gun manufacturers. That gives investors a chance to buy a solid company with a strong future.
KFC Facing Media Claims of Tainted Chicken
KFC says it will punish chicken suppliers that break the law after a Chinese TV report said a supplier used hormones and drugs during chicken production.
General Motors to Buy Back 200M Shares From Treasury
General Motors will spend $5.5 billion to repurchase 200 million shares owned by the government, which says it will sell its remaining stake within 15 months.
Tuesday Apple Rumors: Amazon to Take on iPhone Next Year
Amazon will launch an iPhone rival next year; Samsung is dropping sales European injunctions against Apple; and Apple could release a discount iPhone.
Toyota Hit With Record $17.4M Fine for Safety Recall Delays
Toyota has been slapped with a record $17.4 million fine by federal regulators over its failure to report safety problems in a timely manner.
Ford Floor Mats Investigated for Dangerous Design
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating floor mats installed in some 2008-2010 Lincolns, Mercurys and Fords.
Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/17
Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.
United Continental Pilots to Get Raises, Lump-Sum Payments
The pilots union for United Airlines has voted to approve a new four-year contract with heft salary hikes and a large lump sum payment.
Diet Pepsi Remakes Its Sweetener
PepsiCo has quietly changed the formula for its flagship low-calorie soda, Diet Pepsi, to promote a more stable taste and longer shelf life.
Tropicana Turns to Carrots to Juice Sales
Pepsi-owned Tropicana is bringing out a new line of fruit-and-veggie drinks called Farmstand.
5 Retailers With the Best Return Policies
These retailers, both online and brick-and-mortar, have the best policies for when you want to return some of those Christmas presents.
Toy-Maker Stocks: 2 to Play, 2 to Re-Gift
With Christmas fast-approaching, if you’re looking for the stars in this season’s toy story, here's where to find them.