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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.
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The Gap Is No Longer It
Gap Inc. (GPS) makes quality products, but competition has relegated it to the bargain bin. However, a company reinvention might help it stay in the game.
Retailing: Same-Store Sales See Wide Gains
Many retailers blew past analysts’ February expectations. Can the trend continue?
Activision Cuts 600 Jobs; Stock Drops
America's largest video game publisher is watching its blockbuster's subscriber base taper off. Flagging customers might be flocking to Electronic Arts.
So Long, Continental. Now, It’s Just United
More than a year after their merger, the two carriers are just one. The last step: Blending all reservations into one system, and that has passengers worried.
Are China’s Slowing Auto Sales a Red Flag?
When "slowing" growth still means scorching growth, so no need to worry. January's numbers are a faint yellow flag at most.
Costco’s Results Show a Spending Uptrend
Costco earnings and sales continue to climb -- beating analysts' estimates. Shoppers may still be looking for value, but they are spending more.
Airfare Expected to Climb Through the Summer
Rising fuel prices are driving an increase in commercial airfare, with the price of tickets likely to rise continuously throughout the vacation season.
Sears Holdings Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons
Sears has a great assortment of assets, but it has to stem its losses while fighting off a number of competitors. Can investors bank on SHLD staying hot?
Europe Is No Bugaboo for VW
Its scorching 2011 results -- with profits nearly triple GM's -- prove buyers still love German engineering, even in VW's troubled home market.
5 Retail Stocks Investors Should Keep on the Rack
Consumer sentiment is on the rise, but these stocks have been heading down over the past year.
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Will a GM-Peugeot Alliance Pay Off for Shareholders?
A possible deal between General Motors and European automaker Peugeot could mean big savings for GM. And in the short term, GM could be a decent trade.
Making a Case for JC Penney
Here's why I want to root for the chain -- and why it just might be the little retailer that could.
Mattel Is Serious Fun for Investors
The No. 1 toymaker's stock keeps rolling -- and its dividend keeps rising -- as it continues to keep the hit toys coming in markets around the world.
Sears Has Investors Looking Forward — and Buying
Despite a poor earnings report, SHLD surged even higher Thursday on news of store sales and a spin-off
P&G Will Shed 5,700 Workers
Many of the cuts, some 10% of the consumer-products giant's total workforce, will be in its huge marketing department.
Run Away From the Chicken Biz
Rising costs, negative cash flow, and weakening demand should tell you to steer clear of this sector.
Nissan Recalls 250,000 Vehicles
Nissan (NSANY) said Thursday it was recalling about 250,000 vehicles because of a loose sensor that could cause fuel leaks.
