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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

Retail Sales Are Up, So Are These 7 Shopper-Friendly Stocks

Retail sales rose 0.4% in January. No doubt shoppers were frequenting one of these seven clothing companies. They also make for great stocks.

Your Insurance Company Would Love to Tap Your GPS

TomTom has specially designed a GPS unit to benefit both drivers and insurance companies. Bad drivers however, may want to steer clear.

Retailers Show Strength, But Be Selective

Look for retailers that make an effort to provide a gratifying shopping experience, not just low prices.

Do Cars Need Virus Protection?

Automobiles nowadays are largely computer controlled, and surprisingly vulnerable to hacking. Don't be surprised if computer security firms exploit the issue.

No-Frills PeoplExpress Aims to Fly Again

With an IPO is planned for the spring to help finance its relaunch, low-fare airline PeoplExpress plans to serve regional airports and stay out of major hubs.

This Week’s ETF Options for Hot Stocks

Cars, social media, sin stocks, global equities and consumer stocks are in this week's roundup of ETFs that hold stocks discussed last week at InvestorPlace.

Boeing and Airbus Have a Perception Problem

Reports Of A380 and 787 production flaws could make safety-worried passengers shun the new high-tech planes that are key to both manufacturers' fortunes.

Boeing: Airlines Will Need 33,500 New Planes by 2030

The bullish forecast -- made on the eve of the Singapore air show -- is based on huge growth, especially in Asia-Pacific.

GM Gets OK for a New Plant in China

A key environmental permit from a provincial authority will let it build a $1.1 billion factory that can pump out 300,000 vehicles a year.

Can Honda’s Stock Keep Accelerating?

Honda shares are on a hot run, but a drop in market share and a lower credit-rating outlook show everything's not necessarily peachy for the Japanese automaker.

McDonald’s: Shamrock Shakes for All

McDonald's is expanding its offering of the annual St. Patrick's Day treat this year to all of its 14,000 U.S. locations.

The Greenest Cars of 2012

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has released its Greenest List, a ranking of the 12 most environmentally friendly vehicles on the road.

Buffalo Wild Wings: Beer, Wings — and iPads?

Red-hot wings chain Buffalo Wild Wings is expanding its test of at-the-table iPads that could be used for both food orders and entertainment.

It’s Time to Get Behind the Wheel of GM

General Motors is looking like a winner going into next week's earnings report -- in the long run, a drive toward big margins are commendable, but no guarantee.

MD-80 Trouble Drags AMR Down Again

After a massive fine 18 months ago, two engine emergencies put the bankrupt carrier under tighter scrutiny as it plans to cut 4,600 mechanics.

Ford to Unleash 2013 Shelby GT500 Mustang in Chicago

Ford is set to unveil its 2013 Shelby GT500 Mustang at the Chicago Auto Show this week, and this year, it's going convertible.

Target’s Jason Wu Fiasco

Online ordering glitches and no controls at stores to prevent buyouts by resellers top a long list of customer complaints.

Frontier Airline Launches Onboard Wi-Fi

Frontier Airlines announced that it has partnered with Gogo to offer onboard Wi-Fi, including small amounts of free service for the rest of February.

Wal-Mart to Fight Obesity With New Grocery Label

Wal-Mart hopes to promote healthier eating and curtail the obesity epidemic in America by rolling out its new "Great For You" label this year.