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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

3 Reasons to Fear Ford Stock Right Now

Ford should be celebrating an earnings breakout today. Instead, a miss has elicited the frowns -- and other concerns still loom for F shareholders.

McDonald’s Could Be the Apple of Fast Food

Its dominant performance and steady stock climb echo the mighty tech company. An Apple-like breakout moment could be next.

4 of Top 10 World’s Worst Airport Terminals Are in U.S.

Five of the 10 worst terminals in the world are in the U.S., according to a respected travel guide, and the worst is a Delta Airlines (NYSE:DAL) hub.

Even With Apple Genius, New J.C. Penney Might Be a Tough Sell

CEO Ron Johnson's "Tar-Mart" strategy, in-store boutiques might further fracture the struggling retailer's brand identity.

Taco Bell to Cook up Breakfast Burritos

Yum Brands' Taco Bell is a late entry to the breakfast rush, but it still hopes "Firstmeal" will draw big and increase its sales.

5 Best-Selling Cars of All Time

The Corvettes of the world might excite, but these less flashy models have kept the assembly lines churning for years.

Airline Stocks Remain Grounded…Except One

Here are several reasons for Southwest's success -- and why you should jump on the stock now.

5 Retail Stocks To Return

Aside from Target, these five retail stocks have not been given anything higher than a "C" in my book for all of 2011.

2 Must-Buy Large-Cap Growth Stocks

These two stocks are not only growing, they are going to give massive returns over the next several years.

Delta, US Airways Soar on Earnings

Delta Air Lines (DAL) and US Airways (LCC) shares jumped in early Tuesday trading on Street-beating reports, while Boeing dropped on a weak forecast.

McDonald’s: Right Company, Wrong Time

Another earnings beat wasn't enough to lift McDonald's, which is weighed down by a frothy valuation and a 2012 outlook tempering sky-high expectations.

Macy’s Hauls Martha Stewart Into Court

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's new deal with J.C. Penney has Macy's in a litigious dither, claiming a violation of its own agreement with Stewart.

How to Turn $1 Into $1.6 Billion

While the goods used to be garbage, dollar stores have significantly improved their wares -- and their stocks are ready for a similar improvement.

Why Goldman Sachs Is Keeping a Close Eye on Sears

The firm and its clients have more than $3.5 billion tied up in Eddie Lampert's hedge fund, which is one Sears's largest investors.

J.C. Penney to Cut Thousands of Jobs

A New York Post report says the struggling retailer will cut thousands of jobs, hitting most of the retailer's 1,200 locations.

3 Reasons JetBlue Shares Could Lose Altitude

Rising fuel prices and other operating costs, plus new competition, could hurt JetBlue in 2012. But the carrier still has a lot going for it.

GM Takes the Crown as Global Sales Leader

General Motors' resurgence pushed the carmaker back to the top of the heap, knocking out Toyota, which fell to No. 4 after the Japanese earthquake last year.

Insider Buys Flash a Green Light for This Sector

Strong insider buying at theme-park operator Cedar Fair reflects better times for the sector. So take a look at these other names as well.

Ford Offers Some Workers First Raise in 4 Years

For the first time in four years, Ford NYSE:F will offer raises to management and sales staff. White collar workers at Ford Motor Co. will also get bonuses too.