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Consumer Staples Stocks

Consumer staples are companies that produce basic necessities people buy every day. This includes businesses that specialize in the manufacturing or distribution of food and beverages, personal hygiene, and more. These companies are generally considered noncyclical and will enjoy growth independent of wider economic circumstances. Procter and Gamble, Coca-Cola, and General Mills are some of the major players in the sector.

Recent Consumer Staples Stocks Articles

3 Organic Food Stocks to Buy for the Long Run

After languishing for decades as hippie food, organic fare has gone mainstream. Get in on this powerful trend with these 3 food stocks to buy

Trade of the Day: WhiteWave Foods (WWAV)

The New Age food company has profitably capitalized on its growing niche, with a share price that has risen more than 200% in the past five years.

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Short Cameco (CCJ) Into a Uranium Meltdown

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3 Fertilizer Stocks for Growing Dividend Yields

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FCX Stock: Great Long-Term Value … or Trash?

High debt, plunging prices, and continued asset sales does not make for good times at FCX

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3 Best Commodities Funds to Buy Now

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Trade of the Day: Wendy’s (WEN)

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Will Oil Drop to $60?

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Gold Is Down, But That Doesn’t Make It a Buy

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Time To Buy Enbridge and Sell TransCanada

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6 Stocks That Feed off Lower Corn Prices

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