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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

Freeport McMoRan Earnings Fall, But FCX Stock Is A Buy for the Long Haul

Freeport McMoRan earnings were zapped by lower gold and copper prices. However, FCX stock is all about energy long-term ... and that's great news.

Crude-By-Rail Is Here To Stay – 3 Best Railroad Stocks to Play It

Despite recent accidents, crude-by-rail volumes are surging ... and railroad stocks like CNI, CP and TRN are the best way to play that surge.

Get Ready for Drilling off the Atlantic Coast With McDermott

Offshore drilling is coming to the Atlantic Ocean, and the best way for investors to play it is with beaten-down MDR stock.

Get the SCOOP on the Next Big Shale Play

The Southern Central Oklahoma Oil Province promises to be a gusher. Investors should get in on the SCOOP while they still can.

Don’t Believe the Agriculture Recovery Hype

Analysts like to talk about how an agricultural boom in emerging markets will drive up these stocks, but we're a long way from that happening.

XOM and SLB – Your Best Ways to Play a Mexico Oil Boom

After 75 years, Mexico oil may finally be open to outside energy stocks. Play the opportunity with SLB and XOM stock.

3 Stocks to Power Your Portfolio With Canadian Oil Sands

Canada's oil sands production is set to explode, and the trio of CNQ, IMO and SU are the best ways to play that growth.

XOM vs. CVX – Which of These Top Oil Stocks Is Your Best Bet for 2014?

Exxon and Chevron both offer plenty of positives, but which of the top oil stocks is a better bet? Here's are closer look at XOM stock and CVX stock.

Go Sand-Combing for Big Dividends & Returns

Frac-sand demand is surging in North America. Stocks like HCLP, EMES and SLCA represent huge opportunities for investors, in both dividends and growth.

CIE – A Big Energy Stock Bargain Is Brewing

A big recent drop in Cobalt International Energy has opened up a big opportunity for more adventurous investors. Here's why you should buy CIE stock.

Buy Oil Stocks on the Iranian Nuclear Deal

Crude oil and energy stocks fell hard on the news of the agreement. However, that's a prime buying opportunity for long-term investors.

5 Tasty Stocks to Buy Under $10: Eat, Drink and Invest

While you are enjoying your holidays, look through these 5 food and beverage stocks to buy that can make your holiday's profitable as well as tasty

Buy Weyerhaeuser to Profit on Tri Pointe Deal

The recent deal between timber REIT Weyerhaeuser & Tri Pointe Homes will lead to big benefits for shareholders of each firm.

Are Coal Stocks Crazy Investments?

The coal mining sector is pretty down. Unfortunately, even more pain could be ahead for coal stocks like ACI, BTU and CLF.

The 5 Best Commodity ETF Investments

If you're looking for a commodity ETF, here are five funds -- a gold ETF, a silver ETF, a copper ETF, a platinum ETF and a catch-all -- to consider.

Upgrade Sends AK Steel Stock Aloft

AK Steel stock has shown relative strength for some time, and Monday's upgrade led to a good break higher in AKS. Better still: Momentum favors more upside.

CLF – Will Earnings Turn Cliffs Stock Around?

If improved prices in iron ore and coking coal make a big dent in the Cliffs earnings report this Thursday, expect the beginning of a CLF stock renaissance.

5 Broad Ways to Play the Upcoming Commodities Rally

Commodities have taken a beating in 2013, but the sector is expected to increase earnings next year, and stocks are sitting at bargain stock prices.

For the Strongest Ag Stocks, Buy Local

Pundits expect the growing population and subsequent growing food demand to lift big agriculture stocks higher. So far, though, smaller names look stronger.