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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

3 Key Facts Behind Ford’s Profit Boom

The bottom line grew, but challenges lay ahead.

How to Fix Broken Electronics Retailers

Here are three ways to save the day.

6 Options for a Japanese Comeback

Trade long-term options on Japanese stocks, ETFs to profit as the nation revives.

Hope for Lost Luggage: Baggage Fee Refunds

Regulators are siding with fed-up customers.

Digging up Profits in Fossil Options

Retail apparel firm Fossil (NASDAQ: FOSL) shows some positives for options trades.

Sip a Coke Call to Prep for Earnings

Buy Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) call options before the quarterly earnings report.

Coach Fliers Starting to Balk at Higher Airfares

Economy passengers are starting to push back against higher fares and fees.

Pull the Trigger on Smith & Wesson

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Walmart (WMT) to Buy Social Networking Firm

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Volkswagen Reinvents VW Beetle in Push for U.S. Dominance

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5 Reasons LUV Shares Could Lose Some Love

There could be some headwinds to Southwest Airlines' national strategy.

Auto Supply Chain Broken By Japan Woes

Car makers are just coming to grips with the true impact.

As Oil Prices Rise, Airlines Turn to Capacity Cuts

Fare hikes can only do so much

Gas Prices May Push Drivers to Smaller, Older Cars

Higher gas prices are forcing consumers' hands.

Airlines Go Back to Fare-Hike Well

But Southwest (LUV) may hold all the cards again as to whether fare raises stick.

US Airways Eyes 3 Merger Options – United, American or Delta

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5 Reasons to Fear Auto Stocks

Despite recent earnings gains and strong March vehicle sales, investors should be cautious with automaker stocks right now.

New Wireless Network Could Get Airplanes Lost

Carriers' GPS signals may be scrambled.

Options Investors Like Urban Outfitters

Some options traders believe Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN) will bounce back after a poor earning report a month ago.