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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

Why Elizabeth Arden Shares Look So Pretty

Elizabeth Arden's lineup of fragrances and beauty products could help it weather the downturn in fine fashion.

Bite Into These 3 Juicy Steakhouse Stocks

Americans are regaining their taste -- and willingness to pay -- for beef, and these steakhouses are primed to cash in.

High-End Retail Defies Consumer Jitters

Wealthy customers are keeping luxury retailers in the black, but the shopping spree could end if the stock market dives.

Staples Looks Good for a Put Option Trade

The bullish sentiment towards SPLS is a head-scratcher. Options traders have a great opportunity with this vulnerable stock.

Time to Shop for Back-to-School Retailers

These four clothing retailers are the companies best poised to pounce on back-to-school shoppers.

Is Fossil Falling Out of Fashion?

Fossil's stock price has stumbled amid lower second-quarter earnings, higher income taxes and a weak dollar. What's lost is that the company's earnings still were pretty good.

4 Things We Learned From July Auto Sales

July sales were below expectations once again, although car companies remain optimistic.

Polo’s Earnings Pop Could Bring a Quick Profit

Here's a way to profit from a stock that usually jumps after earnings.

3 Restaurant Stocks You Can Savor

High food prices and a slow economic recovery are likely to cramp restaurants, but there are a few select stocks worth indulging in.

Retail Stock About to Fall Out of Fashion

AnnTaylor Stores Corp. (NYSE:ANN) is looking to put its longer-term uptrend to a serious test.

3 Safe-Haven Investments for Troubled Times

Of course, no investment is a sure thing -- but there are options to build up the low-risk part of your portfolio. Here are three "bunker buys" to consider.

One Sector You May Be Able to Count On

These two positive chart developments say the outlook for retail appears bright.

3 Ways Airlines Are Trying Recoup Lost Earnings

Fuel prices are the industry's greatest foe -- and consumers aren't going to get much help as airlines fight back to make money.

4 Reasons to Try On Crocs Stock

Thanks to its expansion beyond rubber clogs, the plastic-shoe maker is back to beating Wall Street's expectations with plenty of room to rise.

Alaska Airlines: The One Airline Stock to Buy Now

Airline stocks stink these days as margins are slim, fuel prices devour profits and passengers protest fees. Yet this airline is flying high.

Two Ways to Take Aim at Target

After moving sideways for weeks, Target is likely to break out one way or the other.

Ford’s Quarterly Earnings — The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Ford's turnaround strategy worked, and Q2 earnings trumped analysts' expectations. However, a slumping economy and UAW negotiations mean a bumpy ride ahead.

6 Consumer Stocks to Sell

Debt ceiling discussions make one thing clear -- we're going to be playing with a lot less money, and as a result, certain consumer stocks are bound to fall.

3 Stocks on the Right Side of Retail Now

A few apparel companies make convincing arguments as to why you should jump into a turbulent retail sector.