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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

Get Greenbacks With Herbalife Options

A covered call options strategy works for Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) as it moves sideways.

6 Famous Retail Stocks to Sell in the Next Rally

These famous names have delivered lackluster performance lately. Use any market strength to unload them.

5 Auto Parts Stocks to Rev Up Your Portfolio

As supply-chain issues that hit the sector draw to a close, you might consider these five stocks to rev up your portfolio.

Market Fueled by Timberland, EMS, and Graham Buyouts

Market activity was driven this morning by buyouts of Timberland (NYSE: TBL), EMS Technologies (NASDAQ: ELMG), and Gerber Scientific (NYSE: GRB).

Buy Puts on Abercrombie, Endo Pharma

Option traders should consider buying puts on Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) and Endo Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ENDP).

Shorts Target AIG, Gamestop, Frontier Communications

Tech changes and stock overhang has short sellers circling this insurer, phone company, and game retailer. Here's how you can play the downside.

Bob Evans Rebounds, Abercrombie gets Rejected

Midday stock movers led by Bob Evans Farms (NASDAQ: BOBE), Ciena (NASDAQ: CIEN) and Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF).

Short Sellers May Hit Bull’s-eye With Target

Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) issued a strong sell signal and is likely adding a new down leg to its bear market.

No Pep for Talbots as Retailer Plummets

Stock trading dominated midday by falling retail firms Talbots (NYSE: TLB) Pep Boys (NYSE: PBY) and G-III Apparel Group (NASDAQ: GIII).

Walmart Takes Big Box to Big Cities with Smaller Storefronts

Walmart Express locations from Wal-Mart Stores NYSE:WMT could offer expansion into urban retail sales locations via smaller store size.

Are Things Really as Bad as CNBC Seems to Think?

Negative economic news dominates the headlines and the markets, but is this summer swoon the pause that refreshes or the dreaded double-dip.

Put Ruth’s Hospitality Shares On Your Menu

The company's rebound hasn't yet caught investors' attention.

Rubbermaid Bounced Out in Midday Trading

Stocks moving significantly at midday include Rubbermaid (NYSE: NWL), Arch Coal (NYSE: ACI), Quicksilver (NYSE: ZQK).

Foreign Automakers Drive Growth in U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

Workers in the low-cost South are proving increasingly attractive.

Luxury Names Will Thrive as the Double Dip Takes Hold

Consumers turn to well-made goods during recessions. Purchase call options on Polo (NYSE: RL), Tiffany (NYSE: TIF), Coach (NYSE: COH).

A Diamond Option at 99 Cents Only

Short sellers may send higher the shares of Diamond Foods (NASDAQ: DMND) and 99 Cents Only Stores (NYSE: NDN). Buy call options first.

Bond Bears Got Caught With Their Shorts Down

After the media sounded the alarm to dump bonds 3 months ago, they have staged one of the most powerful rallies in recent years.

4 Things We Just Learned From May Auto Sales

Disappointing sales show that the global economy and Japan's health are still in doubt.

Best Buy Shapes Up as a Sell

Buy put options on struggling retailer Best Buy (NYSE: BBY) as electronics sales and spending remain weak.