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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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UAL-Continental’s Huge, Foreseeable Disaster
The history of airline mergers is dismal -- and United-Continental has committed the classic financial mistake of lending short term and borrowing long term.
Family Dollar Is Bad News for Grocers
Uh oh -- food is becoming a major draw for dollar stores, and they can easily undersell traditional grocers like Safeway.
To Buy or to Short Best Buy?
It's too weak to buy, but too strong to short. Just steer clear of this bricks-and-mortar retailer that will eventually succumb to online competitors.
5 Clothing and Accessories Stocks to Flaunt
These high-class and mid-range clothing and accessory retail stores have seen excellent returns over the past 12 months.
Wednesday Apple Rumors: Clay “iPads” Give New Meaning to the Word Software
Scammers at work: customers at a store in Vancouver bought what they thought were iPads--but turned out to be slabs of modeling clay.
Sears Holdings Jumps on Buyout Rumors
If Lampert takes Sears private, there may be some short-term upside for investors. But as long as he's chairman, the company is unlikely to be so lucky.
Best and Worst New Cars of Detroit 2012
A look at some of the best and worst new cars unveiled at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
How AMR’s 3 Rumored Suitors Stack Up
US Airways, TPG Group and Delta would bring different possibilities. But the pieces are tricky to put together -- and the price has to be right.
3 Potholes Facing Automakers in 2012
Automakers' sales are projected to be higher in 2012, and while optimism is high -- especially in the U.S. -- a few issues could hinder performance.
Are Urban Outfitters’ Best Days Behind It?
Shares tanked when CEO Glen Senk said he's leaving the super-trendy apparel retailer, but he's part of the problem.
Delta Mulling AMR Corp. Bid — Thursday’s IP Market Recap
Bankrupt airline holding company AMR Corp. (PINK:AAMRQ) got a jolt of life Thursday after The Wall Street Journal reported Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) and a…
How to Shop in the Topsy-Turvy Retail Sector
The group keeps sending mixed messages, but don't let it confuse you. If you're bullish on the American consumer, these two ETFs are your smartest retail plays.
Consortium Promotes Widespread Electric Vehicle Adoption
The Electrification Leadership Council, a consortium of transportation industry companies, aims to promote adoption of electric vehicles.
Take the Restaurant Stock Taste Test
This trio of restaurant chains have sufficiently different fare, but they all tend to be overvalued. Let's see if their pricing has become a bit more palatable.
Honda Reviving Sporty Acura NSX
Following Dodge’s lead of reintroducing the classic Dart model, Honda (NYSE:HMC) has announced a sporty resurrection of its own -- and it's (partially) electric. Boogie…
January Crammed With Hot Fast-Food Deals
January is a notoriously tough month for fast-food restaurants, so Wendy's, Taco Bell and others are stepping up their menu bargains to keep customers eating.
Automakers Shift to Luxury
Automakers are counting on the high-end consumer as they shift to luxury in search of high-horsepower profits.
2011′s Top 10 Best-Selling Cars
Ford lands three vehicles in 2011's top 10 list, including another top year for its iconic F-Series trucks while Japanese automakers slide.
Are Consumers All Shopped Out?
After swarming the malls in December, they're more likely to stay home in January. That could force retailers to keep the sales going.
