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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

Pier 1 Imports: Q1 Profits, Outlook Up

Home furnishings retailer Pier 1 Imports said it earned $17.8 million during its fiscal first quarter, up 26% from $14 million during the same time last year

Home Depot Cuts 3,000+ Product Prices Because …

Thanks to last year's cap on debit-swipe fees, Home Depot has had lower operating costs, which has translated to lower prices for consumers.

The Growth Stock You’ve Never Heard Of

Francesca's is growing fast and throwing off lots of cash. Somehow, this women's boutique retailer amassed a billion-dollar market cap without many noticing.

Microsoft’s Big Win in the Government Cloud

Working with Computer Sciences, its FAA contract could be a game-changer -- for the future of air-traffic control and for the battle in the cloud.

Michael Kors Bucks Consumer Spending Trend

The luxury retailer is flying high where others are stumbling badly. Despite slumping overall retail sales, it shows that high-end consumers are still spending.

Akerson’s Revised Letter to Shareholders

The GM shareholder meeting saw CEO Dan Akerson get hammered on stock price concerns. Akerson might've responded in another manner, like this one.

The End of the American Consumer? Not a Chance!

Today's retail sales numbers look bad, but a look behind the numbers shows some strength in consumer spending, particularly in these stores

Retail Sales Point to Slower Economic Growth

Cheaper gas isn't enough to get consumers spending elsewhere. But a worse sign is the overall trend of weaker-than-expected key economic reports.

Exploit the AAPL Breakout with Call Spreads

The options market provides several ways to structure AAPL trades for dirt cheap.

3 Hot Movie Theater Stocks for Summer

Forget about box-office smashes -- the box office itself will be the winner this season. Here are three big-time, big-screen stock picks for this summer.

Solar Flare Sparks Markets — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap

A new deal for First Solar helped lift the solar sector and joined a broader market march forward Tuesday.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: Siri to Be Integrated With Cars

Nine carmakers partner with Apple to bring Siri to cars; HTC cannot sue Apple with Google patents; and analyst says iOS 6 will trump Android.

3 Dollar Stores Make a Long Trip Worthwhile

Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar are all providing solid investor returns as cash-strapped consumers search for discounts.

Under Armour Stock Split a Performance Boost to Investors

Performance apparel maker Under Armour will split its stock for the first time in corporate history. Here's what it means to shareholders.

Audi and BMW See Record Sales in May

Volkswagen's Audi, BMW and Daimler's Mercedes-Benz all posted strong sales for May, with Audi and BWM posting record monthly numbers.

Dollar General and Lululemon Earnings Rundown

Dollar General and Lululemon Athletica both posted strong top and bottom line results for the past quarter, and are rated as buys for our blue chip buyers

5 Stocks for Good Times and Bad

Nothing is "recession proof" -- but these stocks are pretty close because their products appeal to the cost-conscious, as well as to those who have cash to burn.

Have Airline Stocks Become Defensive?

In what might be a trend, they outperformed in May's down market. It might pay to watch this sector the next time investors hit the "off" switch on risk.

Should I Buy Panera Bread? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

It's a great business, but the stock is frothy and the economy is not. Here's the good, the bad and the verdict for PNRA.