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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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Wal-Mart Must Face Huge Sex Discrimination Suit
A California judge has ruled the a sex discrimination case against Wal-Mart can proceed in the state despite having lost nationwide class action status.
The Best and Worst U.S. Airlines in July
Here are July 2012’s Best and Worst Airlines as measured by performance in three areas: on-time flights, mishandled baggage and complaints.
Dear J.C. Penney: Don’t Be Stupid
J.C. Penney's whole approach at a turnaround has ignored a very basic concept that should be applied to consumers: You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
Darden’s Profits From New Restaurant Openings
Darden restaurants posted higher earnings than anticipated and the company, which runs Olive Garden, Red Lobster and LongHorn Steak is carving out market space
Bed Bath & Beyond Takes Another Beating
Bed Bath & Beyond took a second post-earnings beating Thursday -- and this time, a subsequent recovery doesn't seem as likely.
Say What? Kroger to Now Sell … Clothes?
Grocery store Kroger is testing an innovative and surprising new strategy: selling apparel.
Bed Bath & Beyond Misses Profit Targets
Bed Bath & Beyond missed profit targets as discounting to drive store traffic cut into margins, The stock was trading down in morning trading on Thursday
Lagging Luxury Signals Global Troubles
Luxury retailers are starting to topple in terms of decelerating growth. Along with a warnings from FedEx, it may be time to reduce exposure.
Should I Buy General Mills? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
General Mills hasn't seen blow-away gains this year, but it's still dependable. So should you buy it? Here's our verdict.
3 Reasons to Sell GM, Ford, Toyota — and ALL Auto Stocks
Automakers have lots of reasons for concern -- and investors have a lot of reasons to stay away from them. Here are three of the biggest problems.
Lowe’s Look North Was the Right Course
After a rejection for a takeover by Rona, Lowe's is left looking around for other ways to dig back in against Home Depot.
Ford’s Fusion Takes to The Road Against Midsize Competition
Ford unveiled its new Ford Fusion model and is hoping that sales will push it past Toyota's Camry as the best-selling midsize car on the road.
Sit Down and Eat: It’s National Cheeseburger Day!
It's National Cheeseburger Day: A time to celebrate a great American way to eat beef ... and possibly sniff out an investment or two.
Office Depot Pressured by Activist Hedge Fund, Shares Rise
Shares of Office Depot rose on word that Starboard Value, a hedge fund, had acquired a stake in the company and was pressuring its management to make changes.
Market Highs Bode Well for High-End Retail
In today's market environment, retail has seen bipolar success. In tomorrow's environment, though, high-end should see the most gains.
Whoa, Office Depot! Hold Up!
News of recent activist and PE interest in office-supply stocks ODP and SPLS is only useful to traders. For long-term value investors, nothing has changed.
50 and Thrifty: Target, Rivals Mark Birthday
Target, Wal-Mart and Kmart kicked off discount retail 50 years ago and have since transformed shopping.
Will Tesla Shorts Face a ‘Tsunami of Hurt’?
Billionaire Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla Motors, warned investors not to bet against Tesla. You should heed his warning.
N.Y. Fashion Week: From Runway to Retail
Everyday people are closer to the glitz, glam and oftentimes outrageous fashions of New York Fashion Week than they think.
