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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

Monday Apple Rumors: Chinese iPad Smuggling on the Rise

U.S. West Coast liaisons snap up iPads and smuggle them back into China for resale -- frequently at more than twice their retail price.

3 Popular Stocks to Sell Now

Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Family Dollar stores have plenty of fans, but here's why it's time to bail.

Top 5 Stock Buys for April

There are great companies out there with strong fundamentals, solid business plans, and brand name recognition. Here are five stocks to plant in your portfolio.

Forget Chipotle — Buy Jack in the Box Instead

With JACK, you get Qdoba Mexican Grill, which has a lot of what Chipotle offers for a lot less.

Did Apple Help Save Publishing?

Despite an ongoing antitrust probe, the tech giant may have actually helped nurture the nascent e-book sector.

Starbucks Declares War on Jamba Juice

Yes, the move into juice will grievously harm Jamba, but it will also be a disaster for Starbucks.

Starbucks’ Schultz Is Still Dreaming Big

Howard Schultz has big plans to restore Starbucks' core "customer experience" while innovating in juice and energy drinks.

3 Stocks To Build Wealth Long Term

These stocks have been winners for decades and will continue to be winners for years to come.

Dollar General Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Dollar General reported strong quarterly earnings and continued its monster 52-week run-up. Can anything stop DG shares?

Starbucks & Green Mountain Are Still a Team

A new deal ensures that Starbucks' K-Cups will be usable in Green Mountain's new, enhanced machines even as Starbucks preps its own machines for a fall launch.

Why Fossil and Tiffany Are Poised for a Fall

CNBC commentator Herb Greenberg may be right about too-high stock valuations, with these two retailers as prime examples.

McDonald’s CEO Skinner Stepping Down

McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner, who helmed MCD shares to 300% gains since late 2004, is stepping down, leaving the company to Don Thompson.

4 Restaurant Stocks To Buy Now

Rising consumer confidence will mean longer lines at local eateries. Here are 4 that are poised to profit.

6 Fashion Stocks to Try On Now

High-end merchandisers are thriving. Consider adding these hot players in clothes, handbags, eyeglasses and athletic wear to your portfolio.

Is the New iPad Hiding a Major Design Flaw?

Now that the opening weekend honeymoon is over, many iPad owners are noticing that Apple's newest tablet causes rapid data-limit burnout.

The Battle of the Athletic Apparel Retailers

Nike and Lululemon report earnings Thursday. Who'll win with investors as both of these stocks sit near all-time highs?

Is It Finally Time to Sell Sears?

Sears has multiple strikes against a continued uptrend. Here's why it might be time to bow out of SHLD.

6 Big Brands to Sell Now

In these cash-strapped times, consumers chase two things: the lowest price or the highest quality. These consumer stocks miss out on both ends.

Electronic Arts Hit with FTC Complaint

Escalating outrage around the alleged mishandling of Mass Effect's ending to new heights -- one gamer has just filed a false advertising claim against EA.