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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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Wednesday Apple Rumors: Apple TV Set in Early Testing
Apple is testing TV set prototypes in Asia; tablets like the iPad are crushing e-book reader sales; and Samsung marketing takes aim at Apple maps app problems.
Avon to Slash 1,500 Jobs, Leave Two Markets
Cosmetic retailer Avon announced that it's cutting costs by slashing 1,500 jobs and leaving two Asian markets.
Delta Buys Big Stake in Virgin Atlantic
Delta Air Lines is buying a 49% stake in Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airlines and forming a joint venture to leverage cross-Atlantic travelers.
2 Retailers That Have Found the Sweet Spot
Ascena and Francesca's buck the trend of retail businesses that are beholden to trends and fads.
GM Ramps Up Incentives for Pickups in Year-End Push
An oversupply of full-sized trucks is causing General Motors to increase incentives for buyers through the end of the year.
3 Key Sectors to Watch for 2013
Looking for a simple gauge of the market's health? Look at tech, consumer discretionary and financials -- if they don't kill it in 2013, upside will be hard to come by.
Fiscal Cliff & Retail Stocks: 2 to Buy, 2 to Sell
Should the U.S. be allowed to fall off the fiscal cliff, expect everyone -- from the rich to the poor -- to trade down in their retail options.
An East Coast Port Strike Could Have Devastating Impact
With the contract between longshoremen and East Coast port operators about to expire, retailers are worried about a potentially crippling strike at U.S. ports.
True Religion: Waiting For Mr. Right
As more mergers and acquisitions take place in the retail world, they could have a ripple effect on True Religion suitors.
Macy’s Holiday Plan: A 48-Hour Brain Fart
No one's complaining that Macy's is taking a page out of Walmart and Target's book with extended holiday hours; the move just makes little sense.
Do Soaring Sales Make Auto Stocks a Buy?
Despite the industry's best November performance since 2007, not all car makers are worth getting into now.
Rolls-Royce Faces Corruption, Bribery Allegations
Rolls-Royce is facing investigation by British regulators over possible corruption in its overseas operations.
5 Reasons Darden Doesn’t Look So Delicious
Here's one: The restaurant company's dismal earnings forecast. And that in itself is a reflection of some deeper-seated problems that have investors fleeing.
Are Auto Parts Retailers Headed for a Stall?
Automakers are loving life as more Americans opt to finally replace their old cars ... but auto parts retailers are singing a bluer tune.
Ford Tries to Give Lincoln a New Spin
Ford is rebranding its venerable Lincoln cars with a new name, a new image and a new attitude.
Could the Port Strike Kill a Santa Claus Rally?
A walkout by workers at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles could cause headaches for transporters and disrupt the nation's supply chain.
Plenty of Temptations at the L.A. Auto Show
The annual Tinseltown extravaganza has something for everyone, from speedy high-end Porsches to more fuel-efficient RAV4 small SUVs.
Parents, Kids Not Digging the New Chuck E. Cheese Mascot
The updated look of Chuck E. Cheese's iconic rodent mascot isn't as popular as his earlier appearance, according to a marketing firm's analysis.
