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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

Another Drought Ahead — Prepare Now!

Last year's drought hasn't really eased, and forecasts are for more of the same. It's already time to invest wisely in sparse rains and higher ag prices.

Will the Payroll Tax Hike Hurt Growth?

The macro effect of lower take-home pay for millions of Americans isn't as clear as you may think. But the impact on specific stocks should be no mystery.

Platinum Prices Overtake Gold at Last

Platinum prices moved past those of gold for the first time since March 2012 and it should continue to rise on global demand for the metal.

The Best Commodity Play: Plain-Jane ETFs

More than 100 ETFs can get you in touch with commodities, but average Joe investors should skip the complex funds and target these straightforward picks.

Alcoa: From Bellwether to Red Herring

Alcoa's fourth-quarter earnings expectations look rosy -- which is better than you can say for the broader market

4 Ways to Invest in What You Know for 2013

We didn't fall off the fiscal cliff, but Congress still has plenty to decide in the coming months. Use these guidelines instead of trying to predict the future.

No Tumble in Sight for Timber

After a terrific 2012 -- in no small part thanks to the resurgent U.S. housing market -- the coming year promises more of the same.

ConAgra Foods: Buy for Defense Only

It's up, but trails the broader market. So if you're looking for something that will juice your returns, why jump in now?

Diet Pepsi Remakes Its Sweetener

PepsiCo has quietly changed the formula for its flagship low-calorie soda, Diet Pepsi, to promote a more stable taste and longer shelf life.

Tropicana Turns to Carrots to Juice Sales

Pepsi-owned Tropicana is bringing out a new line of fruit-and-veggie drinks called Farmstand.

2013 Energy Outlook: Oil, Gas Prices Expected to Ease

If a double-whammy of higher global production amid sluggish economic growth continues, oil prices won't see much action to the upside in 2013.

Stock Showdown: Wall Street’s Meat Elite

Months after the fact, meat stocks made it through the Midwest drought smelling like roses. But which is worth riding in the shadow of a bull run?

Global Hope Beyond the Cliff in Mondelez

Amid all the doom and gloom, there are some reasons to expect growth. MDLZ is one stock that will benefit from global growth trends.

Freeport-McMoRan a Buy After the Megadeal

An overly pessimistic Wall Street just turned Freeport McMoRan into a screaming bargain buy following its buyouts of MMR and PXP.

Best & Worst Stocks of 2012: Homebuilders Rule, PCs Drool

In an overall surprisingly strong year for stocks, here are the winners (like Pulte and Lennar) and losers (like Hewlett-Packard and AMD) so far.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 12/4

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

Stocks at New Highs, New Lows for 11/28

Get the scoop on today's big moves. See which stock hit a new 52-week high, and one that found a new 52-week low.

Ralcorp Purchase Turns ConAgra Into Packaged Food Giant

ConAgra will pay $5 billion in cash to acquire Ralcorp Holdings, becoming North America's largest packaged food private label.

Don’t Play Chicken With Tyson Foods

Tyson (TSN) is doing everything right, but that doesn't make the stock a buy at this level.