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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

Wal-Mart is Still an Every Day Buy

Wal-Mart is the largest retailer and employer in the U.S. and a steady earning and growing company. A cautious buy rating is on the stock today.

Wal-Mart vs. Target: Which One Is Better?

The nation's top discount chains are both on the mend, but only one stock looks to be a profitable short-term bet. Here's how they stack up.

Retail and Europe Spoil the Day: Wednesday’s IP Market Recap

Continued pressure from economic troubles in Europe, particularly Greece, weighed on the markets, dropping an early rally down for the day.

Retail’s First-Quarter Winners and Losers

The consumer continues to drive the U.S. economy, but not all retailers are benefiting the same way. Recent earnings help uncover the winners and losers.

Abercrombie Reports Fierce Drop in Q1 Profits

Casual apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch reported plunging first-quarter profits. The news pulled ANF shares down more than 11% in morning trading.

Target Stock Just Barely Hits the Mark

Target's earnings announcement showed strong quarterly results, but the stock is mired just a little with slow growth numbers overall so be a cautious buyer

Making a Strong Sale on Buying TJX

Retailer TJX is having a very strong quarter, with earnings and revenues higher year over year, making this stock a strong buy for your portfolio

Enjoy the Sale on Home Depot

The share price drop on its earnings "disappointment" is a nice opening for investors to get in on a solid stock with strong growth prospects.

The Challenges Standing in Amazon’s Way

Beyond Apple's iPad and Barnes & Noble's Microsoft-backed Nook is a Japanese e-tailer that's gaining momentum. Add them up, and Amazon faces a tough road.

3 Stocks That Are Simply the Best

Of the 20 Fortune 500 companies that are also the best to work for, these three are best buys.

Toyota Steers Itself Back on Track

Japanese auto giant Toyota is putting the earthquake and tsunami, Thai flooding and recall problems behind it. Here's why TM shares could deliver big time.

How to Make a Quick Buck on Whole Foods

A bull put spread is a high-probability play worth considering.

HSN Is a Cash-Flow Machine

Even during the worst years of the financial crisis, the TV shopping channel did shockingly well.

Who’s Up for Pizza? Investors!

Pizza is like oil -- the world needs it, the world wants it, and it isn't going anywhere. And a few stocks dabbling in it are worth your money.

Beauty Stocks: 3 to Buy, 3 to Leave

This month has been wild for beauty shares. It's time to turn to the Socratic principle: Question everything.

USAA: Best Value Vehicles 2012

The United Services Automobile Association (USAA) has unveiled its annual list of the best value cars.

Kohl’s Holds No Reason to Buy or Sell

Kohl's first quarter earnings were better than Wall Street expected, but still nothing to write home about, or make investors flock to the stock

The Dark Side of Yum! Brands’ China Strategy

As Yum! pushes into China, U.S. franchisees could well be feeling that their franchisor is abandoning ship.

Should I Buy McDonald’s? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

No company is better-positioned to face the challenges of slowing economies and higher costs than McDonald's. But, on the other hand ...