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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

Blowout Sales Drive Retail Stocks Higher

The sector seems to be flourishing despite macroeconomic headwinds. Here's what's behind the strong performance and how you should play it.

Good Transportation, Jobs News Shines on Stock Market

Encouraging performances from retailers Target, Kohl's and Urban Outfitters lead Thursday's S&P 500 charge.

Lumber Liquidators Sinks as APAC Leaps

Midday trading led by takeover target APAC Customer Services (NASDAQ: APAC), Lumber Liquidators (NYSE: LL), and Hi-Tech Pharmacal (NASDAQ: HITK).

Top Trends & Sectors to Watch for Q2 Earnings Season

With less than a week to go until the unofficial kickoff of earnings season, here are the top trends and sectors to watch.

5 Things We Learned From June Auto Sales

Here are five things we learned from June auto sales that could temper automakers' optimism.

Immucor, Ameron Buys Spur Midday Action

Midday Stock Volume Led By Immucor (NASDAQ: BLUD), Ameron (NYSE: AMN), Ryanair Holdings (NASDAQ: RYAAY), NetScout Systems (NASDAQ: NTCT).

New Discount Airline Cuts Routes 4 Months After Launch

Vision Airlines is facing tough headwinds just four months after launch. Are other low-cost airlines in for a bumpy ride?

Shoplifting’s Rise Means Good News for Retail Stocks

A recent rise in retail theft may actually signal good fortune for the industry.

Shorts Target JC Penny, LinkedIn, Weatherford

: Short interest rose last month and sellers focused on J.C. Penney (NYSE: JCP), LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD), Weatherford International (NYSE: WFT).

Target Back on Top With Back-to-School Sales

A covered call options trade on Target (NYSE: TGT) is a defensive play that could pay off.

Cheaper Oil a QE3-Style Market Pump

The release of oil from the strategic reserve will lower gas prices and revive American consumer spending. How much lower will pump prices go?

Three Contrarian Plays on the Global Growth Scare

Short Treasury bond ETF, Mosaic and Tata can help you brave the slowdown in global growth.

Keep a Watchful Eye on Fossil Shares

The company's growth looks reliable.

6 Brand Name Consumer Stocks to Trash

With consumer confidence waning, there may be more tough times ahead for these struggling stocks.

Red Hat Rises and TreeHouse Trimmed

Midday trading action led by TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS), Bed Bath & Beyond (NASDAQL BBBY), Red Hat (NYSE: RHT).

Airline Industry Ranks Lower Than the Government for Satisfaction

Airline customer satisfaction is even lower than the federal government, with Southwest NYSE:LUV the lone standout in an industry consumers have come to hate.

PNC Drops Midday as Caribou Peps Up

Midday stock action topped by PNC Financial (NYSE: PNC), Caribou Coffee (NASDAQ: CBOU), Harbin Electric (NASDAQ: HRBN).

Money Does Grow on (Dollar) Trees

Here's why you should buy a call option on rising budget retailer Dollar Tree (NASDAQ: DLTR).

4 Reasons High Fuel Standards Could Sink Auto Stocks

A move to 62-mpg vehicles will trip up the industry.