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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

Munch On a Buffalo Wild Wings Options Play

A covered call could lower risk and maximize profit.

Signs of Weakness at Bed Bath & Beyond

Overheated stock price, buybacks and lagging e-commerce weigh on Bed Bath & Beyond.

DIY Mobile: RadioShack’s Potential for Finding an Untapped Market

RadioShack could play the down economy by catering to thriftier consumers through DIY, repair retail.

Put Target in Your Sights — at a Lower Price

Great products and smart marketing aren't enough to make this high-PEG stock a bargain. Don't buy Target shares until ...

Dollar Tree’s Withering Prospects

Dollar Tree's buyback program and the timing of its expansion plans suggest its best days are behind it.

Delta Should Keep Flying Higher

After a tough 2011, Delta Air Lines is taking off again. Get the trade.

3 Reasons Why Electric Cars Won’t Come to Garages Anytime Soon

Despite the flashy new models, electric vehicle sales are badly in need of jumper cables. Here are three reasons why.

3 Clothing Stocks for Bargain Hunters

These three clothing companies wear their fundamentals well -- and their stocks are undervalued.

Where Foot Locker Lost Its Footing

A close look at Foot Locker reveals signs of stock-performance fatigue.

Ulta Can Color Your Portfolio Gold

Rapid earnings growth is reflected in high P/E, but Ulta could grow even faster than expected.

Time to Take Men’s Wearhouse off the Discount Rack

MW was unjustly battered on a slight earnings disappointment -- though it's still a little too pricey to buy.

3 Things Automakers Learned From Saab’s Bankruptcy

General Motors jettisoned the snake-bit auto brand Saab just in the nick of time. Here are three lessons they learned.

GM: A Stock in Motion

General Motors stock is worth considering for those willing to hang on for the next 24 months.

3 Stocks to Cash in on Nervous Consumers’ Shopping Trends

With shoppers jittery over economic conditions, dollar discounters, warehouse-store shares could be smart buys now.

Your Prescription for Trading Walgreen

A close above $36.30 is a buy while a break below $33.50 spells trouble.

Let Brinker Shares Feed Your Portfolio

This company is posting strong earnings reports while keeping costs in check.

Mixed Review for the Market in August – What’s Next?

The ups and downs of August mimicked the mixed market sentiment as consumer confidence sunk while, strangely, retail sales remained strong.

Aggressive Cadillac Ciel Concept Shows GM Stock Is Revved Up

The U.S. government may be delaying the sale of its remaining General Motors stock, but the automaker is racing ahead with Cadillac concept car.

2 Ways to Take Aim at Target

Target Corp. sits in a tricky spot, but a resistance level may hold the key. See the trades.