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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

5 Facts Behind March Auto Sales

The monthly figures don't tell the whole story.

American Airlines, Expedia Make Up

Expedia blinks, but gets back a big chunk of business.

Auto Stocks Enjoying a Surge

The sector is up 4% since last Friday's sales numbers

Walmart May Roll Out Fresh Grocery Delivery via Online Sales

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (WMT) is toying with online grocery sales and Walmart delivery in urban areas, starting in California.

Polo Ralph Lauren: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

This stock isn't cheap, but growth looks strong.

5 Emerging Market Stocks on Sale

Indian investments saw the deepest correction of all the BRICs in Q1. Take advantage of quality emerging markets stocks while they are on sale.

Rev Up Returns with Short Puts on Ford

Ford (NYSE: F) has held at it 200-day moving average. Try selling Ford put options.

Japan Disaster Raises Auto Supply Risk

Profits may take a hit if assembly lines shut down indefinitely.

Airline Stocks’ Ascent Hampered by Japan

Dropping profitable routes will hurt the bottom line.

Auto Parts Stock Johnson Controls Revving Up

Johnson Controls NYSE:JCI is our Trade of the Day, targeting up to 20% upside.

Apple, Citi Top Options Trading Action

Options volume picks up due to trading in Citigroup (NYSE: C), Apple Computer (NASDAQ: AAPL), Best Buy (NYSE: BBY).

Amazon, L.L. Bean Leads Free Shipping Push – Will Walmart Follow?

Amazon and L.L. Bean are leading a push to kill shipping fees - and giants Walmart, Target and others may follow soon.

Bulls Buying Retail Sector Options

Options trading was active in Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) and SPDR S&P Retail Fund (NYSE: XRT).

A Discount Retailer That’s Actually Cheap

At less than 12 times forward earnings, Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) is trading at a discount of about 14% to the S&P 500.

Staples Options Could Supply Profits

Small-business retailer Staples (NASDAQ: SPLS) has weathered the downturn and is ready to move higher. September call options are attractive.

Japan’s Near-term Shutdown on a Long Road to Recovery

It is going to be a long road to recovery for Japan, and the uncertainty surrounding the situation there will continue to weigh on the market and Japanese companies.

Ross Stores Options Have Room to Grow

Ross Stores (NASDAQ: ROST) has room to grow following earnings Thursday. Buy April call options.

10 Worst Retail Stocks to Bag Now

Retail Stocks to Sell - Some big-name companies are still struggling, and just because retail sales may be positive on the whole, it doesn't mean these retail stocks will benefit.

What Market Aftershocks Can We Expect?

With both Bank of Japan and the Fed continuing to pump money into their respective banking systems, I suspect that worldwide GDP growth will continue rising, despite last week's tragedies.