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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

The World’s Top Retailers

When it comes to sales, these companies were the most powerful on the planet in 2010, a report by Deloitte and STORES Media shows.

ETF Options for Last Week’s Hot Stocks

Our new Monday feature takes five of last week's hottest stocks and finds ETFs that give you those stocks -- and diversity, too.

Monday Apple Rumors: Best Buy Survey Offers Peak at Possible iTV Features

A survey issued by Best Buy accidentally included details about features that might be included in Apple's iTV, a source notes. See what was revealed.

5 Funniest Super Bowl XLVI Commercials

Super Bowl XLVI was a bit of a down year as far as funny ads go, but these five were winners.

5 Market-Moving Earnings Reports Analyzed

A follow-up on five noteworthy companies that recently reported earnings, including Ford and four health care companies.

Too Much Green on Green Mountain

Green Mountain proved its critics wrong for the latest quarter. But can the company keep up the growth, or are the shorts still right?

5 Breakout Retail Stocks for February

When a recovery is on the way, the retail sector outperforms -- expect these stocks to boom during the next month.

Spirit’s New $2 Fee Prompts Bickering over DOT Regulations

Spirit Airlines says its $2-per-ticket up-charge is necessary to compensate for a DOT rule that allows passengers to cancel reservations without penalty.

Will AMR’s Layoff Lead to Takeoff?

Workforce cuts are a painful but necessary step, among many others, if a revival is going to happen after bankruptcy.

GMCR Options Jump Before Earnings

Volume soared from 41,000 to 140,000, with investors looking very short-term -- mostly within the February series.

Carmakers Are Cruising on Hot January Sales

They've picked up right where they left off in 2011. U.S. sales were up for almost every automaker -- except GM.

Starbucks Expands Its Airline Reach

The nation's seventh-largest carrier, Alaska Airlines, joins sister carrier Horizon Air and airline giant United in serving Starbucks on its flights.

Bears Remain Hungry for YUM

Tuesday’s trading saw more than 7,500 contracts for the March 60-strike put cross the tape. Was a mixed earnings report from McDonald's a factor?

This Must-Buy Big Name Is on Sale

Stanley Black & Decker is solid, growing strongly -- and a bargain right now. As a cyclical stock, it looks to be in the right place at the right time.

Chrysler Sales Skyrocket in January

Chrysler follows up a strong December and 2011 full-year report by announcing a 44% increase in U.S. sales for February.

5 Options Trades to Profit From Super Bowl Sunday

Your OptionsZone experts will be keeping a close eye on the big game (that’s how dedicated we are to you!), and we’ve got some predictions for the big winners of the day.

7 Ways Inflation Will Hit Americans in 2012

Despite claims that inflation is easing, consumers know that prices are climbing. From beef to toothpaste, here are seven examples.

Value to Shoppers Equals Value for Investors

These retailers are doing well because they offer superior products or discounts on quality products. So consumers are spending -- wisely.

What American Express’s Results Reveal

Credit card stocks can provide crucial information about consumer behavior, which in turn can signal you to make portfolio adjustments before it’s too late.