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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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Target vs. Wal-Mart: Who Wins This Retail Smackdown?
In the battle for budget-conscious consumers, both Wal-Mart and Target are closely matched -- but only one has the overall edge.
Electronics Retail Owes Apple, iPhone 4S a Big ‘Thank You’
Electronics retail sales were up 3.7% year-over-year, with a big push from Apple's iPhone 4S. Of course, Apple has a history of pumping up the metric.
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With auto sales running at the strongest pace since 2009, some car dealer stocks have been gaining speed. These four should keep accelerating.
7 Stocks for a Clean, Attractive Portfolio
Most people don't consider soap and basic beauty products to be "discretionary." These are some of the biggest winners among personal product companies.
AmEx’s Prepaid Card for Target Could Hit the Bull’s-Eye
American Express is partnering up with Target to offer a prepaid card in hopes of gaining ground on their bigger competitors. The timing couldn't be better.
8 Restaurant Stocks to Eat Up
Consumers' recession-inspired frugality might lead you away from restaurant stocks, but quick-service restaurants and other food stocks are doing quite well.
Time to Go Shopping for Retail Stocks
With a solid holiday shopping season expected, it's a good time for investors to hone in on retail stocks. Here's how to ferret out the winners.
7 Auto Parts Stocks for the Scrap Heap
Car sales remain a shadow of their pre-recession levels, thus auto parts manufacturers like Cooper Tire & Rubber and these others have not been fairing well.
Can Apple Business Model Save J.C. Penney?
J.C. Penney's new CEO Ron Johnson will try to draw on his Apple experience to steer the ship -- but the department store retailer is a much different monster.
Wal-Mart Wanes, RIM Romps — Tuesday’s IP Market Recap
Wal-Mart (WMT) finally snapped its U.S. same-store sales decline streak but its earnings underwhelmed; Research In Motion (RIMM) got a BlackBerry boost.
Wal-Mart Earnings Disappoint — Again
Wal-Mart (WMT) reported shabby profits Tuesday, and its full-year forecast fell short, too. Investors should be wary of viewing this stock as a value buy.
The Plane Truth Behind Boeing’s $18B Score
Boeing's sale of 50 planes to Emirates Airline is the largest in Boeing history, but this is no guarantee of a smooth flight for BA shares.
3 Teen Retail Stocks for Holiday Shoppers
Teen shoppers care more about fashion trends than about European debt, so retailers that cater to teens should keep beating expectations.
This Is No Time to Bet on DineEquity
IHOP, Applebee's owner DineEquity (DIN) is chock full o' risk, but it's served without a comparable amount of upside.
The Better Retail Bet: Macy’s Vs. Ralph Lauren
Both have been bucking the slow economy, but only one is trading at a discount.
General Motors Hits a European Roadblock
General Motors is just the latest example of how Europe's fiscal potholes continue to stall global stocks. Despite reporting solid earnings, GM took a beating -- along with the rest of the market -- on Italian bond news.
Airlines’ Latest Lure: In-Flight Wi-Fi
Numerous carriers have introduced (or are rolling out) paid in-flight wireless Internet to attract customers, boost revenue. See where there's a battle brewing.
