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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

Should I Buy Costco Stock? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

COST stock popped on Thursday as its earnings topped forecasts, but investors need to consider its pricey shares and stiff competition. See the verdict.

8 Consumer Stocks to Sell in a Soft Market

The new normal for consumers is to cut costs when possible, and these 8 consumer stocks are feeling the pinch and should be sold off.

Best Buy CEO’s Tough Talk Rings Hollow

While interim chief Mike Mikan quickly fessing up to BBY's mess is good, a real turnaround plan would be better.

Kids’ Clothes: The Sweet Spot in Retailing

When it comes to children's clothes, there are no fashion trends to worry about -- and there's an endless supply of new customers.

Investors Finally Give WMT the Green Light

After years of ranged stock performance despite laudable results on the books, Wal-Mart shares finally get their long-overdue credit from investors.

Once an IOU to Creditors, Iconic Blue Oval Returns to Ford

Years after having to use its brand and logos as collateral to avoid bankruptcy, Ford's debt is upgraded, allowing the automaker to reclaim its blue oval logo.

Hold Your Horses on the Penney Pounding

Bill Ackman, whose hedge fund owns about 26% of JCP and brought in CEO Ron Johnson, thinks JCP remains a great opportunity. Here's why.

Ralph Lauren Stock Is Never Out of Style

Ralph Lauren is a standard bearing luxury retailer that continues to ring up sales and perform in the market. RL is rated a strong buy for investors

Is GM Being Penny Wise and Pound Foolish?

Pulling its Super Bowl and Facebook ads will save money, but it could make it tougher for the carmaker to compete with aggressive global rivals.

Want to Sit Near Family? Airlines May Charge You More

Many airlines are now charges additional fees for reserved seating. This change benefits frequent business travelers, but often inconveniences families.

Best Buy: Profit, Revenue Beat Estimates

Best Buy reported that adjusted earnings per share and revenue for the first quarter beat Wall Street's expectations, sending shares higher.

Winners and Losers in the Coffee Price War

Here's how the price cuts at Smucker and Kraft will work out for top players. Not all will emerge unscathed. Take a look at how it's likely to shake out.

Lowe’s Remains on a Solid “Buy” Foundation

Despite warnings of a slower second quarter, Lowe's is still on track for solid performance, and the stock is rated a buy for the long term investor.

5 Beverages Diners Are Drinking Up

Studies indicate that customers like drinks that are both familiar and new. Here's a look at five types of beverages that are popular among consumers.

Dick’s Sporting Goods Deserves Better

Here's why the much bigger sporting-goods chain is a superior deal compared to its more richly valued rival, Hibbett Sports.

Sears & J.C. Penney: No Longer the Belles of the Ball

Sears and Penney's, two icons of the retail industry, are in deep trouble, and choosing which one will live long and prosper is not an easy call.

Tough Market? Not for Defensive Stocks

The market has been hit hard since the start of April, but not all sectors have lost ground. Find out what has been working through this difficult tape.

Starbucks’ Juice Brand Positioned for Growth

An analyst who visited Starbucks' Evolution Fresh juice bar in a Seattle suburb said he feels the 'brand is well-positioned to grab market share.'

Tire Smackdown: Goodyear vs. Cooper

While Goodyear is attracting value managers, it actually might be only the second-best bet among the two major U.S. tire makers.