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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

Detroit’s Big 3 Heading for Labor Showdown

Negotiations between the Big Three and the Canadian Auto Workers union are underway and the outcome has the Canadian auto industry hanging in the balance.

Turning Off iPads on Takeoff, Landing May Not Be Necessary

The FAA is forming a group to study its current policies and procedures regarding consumer use of portable electronic devices like during takeoff and landing.

Tanger REIT Worth the Shopping Trip

A rainy-day shopping trip yields some outlandish outlet deals -- and a decent investment idea for both income and growth.

Best Buy Reaches Due Dilligence Deal With Schulze

Best Buy has reached a deal with co-founder Richard Schulze to allow him 60 days to examine its books in order to prepare a formal buyout bid for the chain.

Wal-Mart Looks Like a Winner

No matter what happens with the uncertain economy down the line, Wal-Mart looks like a promising pick.

Do Tiffany’s Earnings Foretell Bad Times?

Tiffany was the first to recover after the financial crisis. Now it is struggling. Is this a harbinger of bad news?

Load Up On This Restaurant Stock

DineEquity's chart points to further upside for the stock. Get the target for DIN.

P&G CEO’s Pay Falls on Weak Share Performance

Procter & Gamble CEO Robert McDonald saw his stock options and bonuses fall 6.1% this year due to the company's weak share price performance.

5 Back-to-School All-Star Stocks

Back to school time means shopping and that bodes well for these 5 back to school stocks to consider for the portfolio.

Is the Sun Setting on Discount Stores?

Less-than-stellar earnings reports from discount stores Big Lots and Fred's set off a warning bell Thursday. But the bell might have been rung too loudly.

Target Steals “Cheapest” Title From Wal-Mart

For the first time since last year -- and with the biggest gap in the last two years -- Target has won the pricing battle against bigger rival Wal-Mart.

Dow Down on Mixed News: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Markets fell across the board on Thursday with the Dow leading the way for the third consecutive day on mixed economic news

McDonald’s: No More Meat from Abusive Plant

Fast food chain McDonald's recently suspended the purchase of meat from a California slaughterhouse accused of inhumanely treating its cows.

Buffett Bailed — But Should You?

Warren Buffett sold large parts of three big Dow stocks -- should you? One's a yes, one's a no, and one is still in the air.

Should I Buy Campbell Soup? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Near a 52-week high, CPB has been providing some nice returns for its investors. Is it a stock still worth dipping into? Here is our verdict.

Google Launches Google Play Gift Cards

Google announced Wednesday it will soon make Google Play gift certificates available in Targets, RadioShacks, and GameStops across the U.S.

Study Raises Question: Is College Worth It?

Members of Generation Y tend to work in low-paying retail jobs -- and most of those people hold bachelor's degree. Is the high cost of college even worth it?

3 Stocks to Grab By the Facemask

Football season is getting into gear, and a number of sports' biggest stock names are ripe for the picking.

Urban Outfitters: Too Hot to Handle?

Urban Outfitters soared following its Q2 earnings report, but it might've just become a little too popular among investors.