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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

Cash In on Freeport’s Sweetened Plains Deal

Freeport-McMoRan's move back into energy didn't sit well with shareholders ... until the company threw some cold hard cash on it. Here's why you should care.

BHP Might Be a Mess, But It’s a ‘Buy,’ Too

BHP Billiton's potential isn't for the prettiest reasons -- low iron and coal prices are near a floor and the company is cutting capex -- but it's potential nonetheless.

Subway Deems McDonald’s Shameful? Shrug.

Subway's survey of fast-food "shame" shows that people aren't exactly proud of eating at McDonald's. In other news, the sky is blue.

Natural Food Stocks: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Natural and organic foods continue to gain a toehold as health and wellness becomes more popular. Here are six stocks to buy, hold and sell in the space.

Stronger Dollar Spells Bad News for Stocks, Oil & Gold

The dollar has risen sharply in the year to date, causing much concern for investors. Oil and gold stocks are in particular danger.

Commodity Funds: Don’t Bother

Compared with stocks, commodity funds have experienced lower returns and higher volatility, and they have not been an effective source of diversification. Investors should rethink their holdings in commodity funds.

Steer Clear of These Bird Flu-Tainted Stocks

Food scandals and the latest outbreak of avian flu are causing trouble for some important U.S.-based China plays. Approach these names with caution.

Unilever Plans to Sell Wish-Bone Dressing Business

Unilever is reportedly preparing to sell its Wish-Bone salad dressing business and is working with Goldman Sachs to facilitate the sale.

Expect a Short Shelf Life for Kraft Foods Rally

Kraft Foods has been on a crazy run since its spin-off, but you should still stay away. Why? Because its climb has nothing to do with future growth prospects.

How the Tiny Chickpea Is Beating Big Tobacco

As health becomes paramount and smoking less popular, farmers are replacing their tobacco crops with chickpeas -- the main ingredient in hummus.

Soaring Wheat Won’t Crush Bread-Bakers

A record freeze is expected to send hard red winter wheat prices soaring, but don't make a knee-jerk bet against bread companies.

Floodwaters Could Bail Out My Corn Call

This year's flooding -- on the heels of last year's drought -- could mean higher prices for ag commodities. Here's one way to play it.

Where Are the World’s Best Market Returns?

So far this year, Ghana has rocketed to eye-popping returns. Of course, there are other promising -- and a bit more developed -- markets out there too.

Big Profits From Copper’s Collapse

The best way to play for more downside isn't with the commodity itself, but rather a useful proxy.

Commodities for Stock Investors — April

Natural gas prices are reaching profitable levels again, corn prices are falling, and oil and copper stocks are taking hits.

China Grinds Markets to a Halt — Monday’s IP Market Recap

Reports of slower growth in China overshadowed a seeming return to Merger Monday and sent U.S. markets significantly lower.

4 Sectors Not to Get Caught in During the Next Correction

These are the most overbought sectors as defined by the steep slopes of their charts.

Jump Into the Timber Super Cycle

Skyrocketing lumber demand here and abroad should keep fueling timber REITs' outsized returns.

Avoid This Sector Until After Friday

I would caution against taking any major long or short positions in the financials right now.