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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

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/30

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.

How Sears Is Worth More Dead

It's real value is in real estate, which may be far more than you think. At least one big mutual fund manager is betting big on that thesis.

Boehner Can’t Stop a Rally — Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Early-morning gains were briefly blunted by John Boehner's sour comments on the fiscal cliff, but tech and social stocks helped carry markets through the day.

Where Is AMR, After a Year in Bankruptcy?

The prospects for what happens next are starting to clarify. Here's how American Airlines stacks up as it seeks another life after Chapter 11.

Ford Is Preparing for the Fiscal Cliff

Ford is making contingency plans to handle the fallout resulting from higher taxes and spending cuts next year, if Washington fails to negotiate a budget deal.

Options for Making the Holiday Season Merry

They're a great way to hedge the unpredictability among retailers and the credit card companies. Here ares some strategies to consider.

Man Sues Airlines for Obese Wife’s Death

The husband of a 425-pound woman who died in Hungary after being denied air travel for medical treatment is suing the airlines involved.

Discounting Death Match: Wal-Mart vs. Costco

Costco is moving up big today after declaring a special dividend, but is it really a better buy than big-box discount rival Walmart? Let's find out.

Specialty Retailers Soar on Earnings

Express, American Eagle and other names have gained big today, boosted by generally solid earnings reports across the sector.

Shoe Stocks: Watch Your Step

A recent report sent Crocs stocks soaring, but proceed with caution before jumping into CROX -- or any shoemaker, for that matter.

Lower Gas Prices Are No Christmas Miracle

Recently fallen gas prices might make us all feel warm and fuzzy, but it has next to no material effect on the holiday shopping season.

4 ‘Rodney Dangerfield’ Retail Stocks to Buy

These four retail stocks aren't getting any respect from the analyst community -- but they will, and when they do, they'll fly even higher.

Bank Some Holiday Cash With Retail Options

Price action and a compelling narrative suggest the retail sector will continue its recent ascent -- here's how to play the trend using options on the XRT.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Siri Coming to Two 2013 Chevy Cars

Siri will be available in two 2013 Chevy models; iPhone 5 sales put iOS back on top of smartphone sales; and Apple buys trademark from Harley-Davidson.

Buy Dollar General … AFTER the S&P 500 Hype Dies Down

The money to be made in Dollar General's inclusion in the S&P 500 was collected in a flash. For mom 'n' pop, a DG decision remains about fundamentals.

3 Retail Stocks to Buy If They Stumble

A mall's worth of retail stocks report Q3 earnings this week. Watch these three like a hawk, because they might just dip before turning things around in Q4.

GM’s New Chevy Spark Will Be Pure Electric

General Motors' Chevy Spark EV is debuting this week at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Why Black Friday’s Results Are Misleading

Black Friday has come and gone and, while some numbers point to strong sales growth, there are two waving red flags that should give investors a pause.

Welcome Back, Worries — Monday’s IP Market Recap

The weekend wasn't unable to cure big worries here and abroad, and retailers suffered a Black Friday hangover to lead broader Monday losses.