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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 new CEO of American Airlines' parent AMR knows well what must be done -- and how to do it. See what he brings to the table.
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Holiday retail sales might be just the thing to save the "Santa Rally" -- or they might not. Either way, there's an ETF for any market environment.
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Industry leader Foot Locker currently has a more appealing valuation, although the much smaller Finish Line has slightly wider margins.
Chrysler’s Amazing Journey
With Fiat's help, it's back from the brink -- and heading for an IPO. While the road ahead will be tough, see why Chrysler is in its best shape in a long time.
Best and Worst Stocks After the Black Friday Sales Surge
Consumers opened their wallets much wider than in 2010, but some companies capitalized better than others.
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These 10 specialty retailers already are enjoying a fruitful 2011 -- and they have room to run this holiday season.
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The Southwest-AirTran merger could pay off eventually, but there's numerous factors and a boatload of past precedent that shows the near future will be rocky.
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Discount retailer Ross Stores posted solid quarterly results, but is ROST stock a good investment in such a high-competition sector?
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GM and Ford have fallen lately in tandem. But if conditions improve, one of these automakers is set up for a bigger rebound.
Buy This Stock for Value Menu Prices!
Wendy’s (WEN) and Jack in the Box (JACK) are clear second fiddles to McDonald's, but one of them is a bargain if it can turn around its performance in 2012.
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With investors unbelievably still buying Sears stock, here's a reminder why another retailer is a better play. Buy this name instead.
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