Consumer Discretionary Stocks Icon

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

4 Ways The iPad Can Help Airline Profits

Apple's (AAPL) device could boost efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Automakers Court Risk With Lean Parts Inventories

The current climate calls for higher supply stocks.

5 Options for the End of Brick & Mortar

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is taking market share from brick-and-mortar retailers like Best Buy (NYSE: BBY). Buy options on AMZN and eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY) to profit.

Ford Stock: 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Ford stock is standing out, but is the automaker out of gas?

Can Airlines Be Too Safe?

Accident rates plunge, but regulators keep pushing safety

Southwest’s Go-it-Alone Ticket Approach Backfires

A couple of computer glitches show the danger of no partnerships.

3 Reasons Airline Stocks Face a Bumpy Ride

An international trade group tears down its 2011 profit forecast.

3 Pedal-to-the-Metal Auto Stock Options

Option traders may want to trade in the rising auto sector including Ford (NYSE: F), GE (NYSE: GM), Toyota (NYSE: TM).

4 Things We Just Learned About the Auto Sector

Ford's sales growth lagged, but the company also paid less for it.

3 Investments to Prepare for the Next Bear Market

It's not too early to begin transitioning your portfolio toward a more conservative posture with these top dividend stocks.

Target in the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time

Target (NYSE: TGT) is caught between high-end retailers like Polo Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) and Coach (NYSE: COH), and deep discounters like Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT).

Buy Costco Calls and Enjoy the Steady Rise

A few retailers report earnings this week including Costco (NASDAQ: COST). Buy an April Call option and profit from a steady stock rise.

Dick’s a Solid Put Trade as Economy Revives

Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) will see better earnings as the economy revives. Buy a bull put spread to profit in options.

Does a Delta Group Bid for Virgin Make Sense?

More transatlantic business is attractive, but branding could be an issue.

Regional Airlines Face Code-Share Crackdown

Forced disclosure to customers may start hitting the bottom line.

See a Bargain in Airline Stocks? Check Oil Prices First

The trend higher in crude poses a danger to airline profits.

Where Will All the Planes Land in 10 Years?

The government has an upgrade plan for growing traffic, but airlines will have to pony up.

5 Auto Parts Stocks to Watch

Forget the car makers, this sector offers a smoother ride.

4 Reasons Ford Stock Still Has Something in the Tank

Ford NYSE:F recently paid down a large portion of its debt, which will allow the automaker stock to stay competitive, shed its junk bond status and use interest payments for growth instead of debt service.