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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.
3 Stocks Set to Soar if the Fed Cuts Interest Rates in September
The anticipated interest rate cuts at the Federal Reserve’s September meeting have put several stocks to buy in the spotlight.
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In the three-day correction in early August, billionaires lost some of their billions. Here are three billionaire stocks to buy on the dip.
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Consider Shopping for Discount Retail Stocks
Discount retail stocks are still good picks -- the group has just been brought down by Family Dollar, which is its weakest link by far.
Should I Buy P&G? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
A sharp rally on a good earnings report is surely a good sign. While PG remains a core holding for dividend investors, it also looks a bit pricey now.
Is GM Setting Itself Up for a Subprime Fall?
General Motors hopes to get a jolt from another loan program for subprime buyers -- but the growth of these high-risk loans could backfire for the sector.
Abercrombie: A Downward Fashion Trend
Abercrombie & Fitch shares have taken a beating in the last year, as the retailer's youth-only atmosphere has made it even more of a clothing casualty than its competitors.
Should I Buy Clorox? 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Clorox put out a positive quarterly result, but is it a sign that investors should come on in? The question is a matter of comparison.
Retail Sales Beat Forecasts in July
July was a better month for retailers than Wall Street expected with average same-store sales rising 4.6% as consumers took advantage of discounts.
General Motors: Lower Q2 Profit Tops Forecasts
General Motors posted second-quarter earnings down 41% from last year, but still topped Wall Street forecasts, as European operations showed a loss.
Burger King Is Grilling Right Along
Burger King's sizzling second-quarter report was met with a bit of apathy on investors' part, but BKW is cooking up several reasons to get excited.
GM, Ford and Chrysler Miss July Auto Sales Forecasts
General Motors and Ford posted July car sales lower than last year and missed analysts' estimates, while Chrysler's sales rose, but still missed forecasts.
US Air-AMR: 2 Courtship Scenarios
As the courtship between the carriers' CEOs gets testy, it's time to look at how a merger would work -- and what happens if they wind up going it alone.
Best Buy Struggles for the Best Way Forward
Even going private is fraught with major challenges, such as coming up with the buyout money -- and the ability to pay it back. And how likely is a takeover?
3 Auto Parts Suppliers for Your Garage
Consumers are keeping automobiles longer, providing investors with an opportunity to buy into the trend with these three solid auto parts suppliers.
Big-Box Retailers Take to the City
As more people move to cities, Wal-Mart, Target and others are migrating along with the population. Shifting to the cityscape, though, has its own problems.
Friday Apple Rumors: Mountain Lion Downloads Soar
Apple's OS X Mountain Lion is downloaded more than 2 million times in 48 hours; Apple is developing video-enhanced glasses; and the iPhone 4 gets a price cut.
Back-to-School Ain’t What It Used to Be
Back-to-school season still includes shopping excursions for clothes and supplies, but retailers make it even easier to shop online, killing the fun.
Soft Drink Stocks: 2 Have Fizz; 2 Taste Flat
When it comes to value, bigger isn't always better. At least not now. Two smaller names that focus on the domestic market look like the right choice.
4 Dependable Dividend Stocks Rally on Earnings News
Four big names in solid, dependable dividends -- 3M, Colgate-Palmolive, Kimberly-Clark and McGraw-Hill -- strutted their stuff with quality reports.
Hershey Is Still Sweet
It's performing quite well in a slowing global economy. Earnings have come in strong, and the company raised its guidance.
