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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

Hershey Is Still Sweet

It's performing quite well in a slowing global economy. Earnings have come in strong, and the company raised its guidance.

5 Worst Mutual Funds So Far in 2012

Gold mutual funds are among the worst-performing funds so far in 2012. But here's a look at notable losers across the spectrum of fund flavors.

The Next 5 Chipotle Earnings Disasters

Chipotle's hard landing on earnings disappointment last week should get investors in other high-flying food stocks to look for earnings opportunities

Should I Buy McDonald’s? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Yes, this has been a tough year for fast-food giant McDonald's. But its long-term strategy is still a winner (and a juicy dividend helps). On the other hand ...

Why McDonald’s Is Worth Sticking With

Multiple headwinds -- from currency exchange and rising prices to the general global slowdown -- are clearly hurting, but it will be fine in the long run.

4 Ways to Play a Rebound in Copper

A bounce in homebuilding and the growing likelihood of new stimulus spending in China may be just what Dr. Copper ordered. Here's how to profit.

At Monsanto, Seeds Be Sproutin’

This ag-related stock has a bumper crop of signals showing strong of growth ahead. And this call spread trade could help you harvest profits.

10 Places Where The Crowd Will Hang In 2012′s Second Half

Looking through the data and parsing the information provides a guide on where the crowd might put their money in the second half of the years. Here are hints.

Pepsi Adapts to Chinese Snack Tastes

Pepsi will invest $2.5 billion in China over the next three years to lure consumers by tailoring its products to local tastes.

Corn’s Pain Could Be These ETFs’ Gain

The severe Midwest drought is playing havoc with this year's corn crop. Here's a look at some ETFs that could benefit from this misery.

PepsiCo’s Smart — but Late — Bet on Yogurt

Indra Nooyi wants to increase the percentage of Pepsi's healthier fare over the long term. Her problem is investors are tired of waiting for results.

4 ETFs to Guard Against Market Volatility

Worried about the market's current uncertainty? A good defensive play right now is low-risk, low-beta ETFs. Here are four of the best.

All News Is Bad News: Thursday’s IP Market Recap

Poor economic news from around the world and the U.S. combined with warnings on earnings and forecasts to drop markets throughout the day.

Dining on Darden Options Ahead of Earnings

The restaurant chain reports its latest results Friday morning. While many options traders are bearish, the stock's short-term technicals support a bullish play.

Let Hershey Sweeten Your Porfolio

The ever-present confectionery company is among the giant consumer-staple standouts this summer. Here's why it's good for your financial health.

15-Year-Old’s Candy Line to Hit Stores

Millionaire's son Nicky Bronner has started a "healthy" candy line that will be hitting CVS, Kroger and Target stores in the coming months.

Another New ETF Targets ‘Smart Money’

The Top Guru Holdings ETF is the second to track hedge fund buys. Also out last week is a fund aimed at giving investors access to a broad range of commodities.

2 Dry Bulk Shippers to Buy, 2 to Bail On

The global economic slowdown is hitting the sector, but not equally. Some of these shipping companies could worth sticking with while many are taking on water.

Hold Smucker For a Sweet Return

Smucker's is known for jams and jellies, but it is a food company powerhouse. A hold strategy is favorable today due to slow earnings and revenue growth