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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

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPad 3 Debuts Today

Apple's pending tablet release expected to further its gain over rivals, with rumored bargain models poised to lure frugal consumers.

5 Hot Autos From the Geneva Motor Show

From a multimillion-dollar Lamborghini to a plug-in Chevy, these were some of the hottest cars from the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

Williams-Sonoma: Pre-Earnings Options Plays

Why was Tuesday's put volume for Williams-Sonoma nine times the average one-month volume?

Shop This Company’s Products, But Not Its Stock — Yet

Carter's -- the stock behind OshKosh -- has a decent business, but is it a sound investment?

The Fast Food Chain That’s Ripe for a Buyout

The fast food chain's announcement of a three-year turnaround plan could start the company off on the road toward a private equity buyout.

Ford & GM Are Smokin’ on Accelerating Sales

Pent-up demand and fuel-efficient offerings are more than making up for the drag of higher gas prices.

Bulls Keep Charging as Liz Claiborne Hits New Highs

Call buying and put selling continues in LIZ as traders expect further upside following a S&P debt rating upgrade.

Tuesday Apple Rumors: iPad Replacing PCs?

PCs' sales lead over tablets continues to fall, lending credence to Tim Cook's recent prediction that tablets will one day replace desktop computers.

The Chevy Volt’s Bumpy Ride

GM suspends production of the Chevy Volt for 5 weeks despite terrific February sales and being named European Car of the Year for 2012.

The Big-Box Store With Not-So-Big Profits

Big Lots sells everything, from consumables up to entire furniture sets. But are BIG shares a buy?

Coke and Pepsi Hear It From the Food Police

The Center for Science & the Public Interest is raising an alarm that a chemical used in some sodas to produce its caramel color can cause cancer.

J.C. Penney Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

While JCPenney has brought in a top-notch CEO with good ideas, the company still faces tough competition and a long road toward recreating its brand.

Here’s What You Get in a $100K Luxury Electric Car

Justin Bieber recently celebrated his 18th birthday by receiving the lusted-after Fisker Karma hybrid. Here's a quick look under the hood.

United Airlines Faces Delays After Systems Merger

United Airlines integrated systems with partner airline Continental this weekend and was confronted by a broad array of glitches.

Rising Gas Prices: Detroit Finally Has Wheels That Still Sell

U.S. carmakers saw their fuel-efficient models take off in February as gasoline prices hit record highs for this time of year.

Why PetSmart May Be Dogging It Soon

It has been a category killer so far, but the landscape is starting to shift, with aggressive competition coming from the likes of Target and Wal-Mart.

Why Starbucks Is Still Steaming Hot

Innovative products, improved customer service and new efforts in Europe and India should keep the java giant growing for years to come.

Friday Apple Rumors: New iPads Planned

Apple plans to diversify tablet offerings to outshine competitors -- and continues to move forward with creating its own streaming-content service.

6 Companies Building the Car of the Future

Automakers need the hottest technologies to compete with their rivals. Here's a look at the companies behind the latest and future innovations.