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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

For Now Sysco Is Stuck in Neutral

Food services giant Sysco is battling against rising food prices in order to maintain a solid earnings profile, and while they do, the stock is a hold.

Mead Johnson: A Formula for Success

The maker of infant formula and pediatric products is a perpetual winner, with strong growth in foreign markets as well.

FMC Is a Solid Long-Term Hold

The chemical maker was a buy in the 1950s and probably will still be a buy 60 years from now.

Should I Buy Kraft? 3 Pros, 3 Cons

Its strengths are already built into the stock price, and its challenges are many.

8 Clever Ways to Save Your 401(k) or IRA

If you're worried about a flat or even declining market, consider these eight oddball mutual funds that look for profits beyond just stocks.

Kashi Cereal Might Not Be All That ‘Natural’

Kellogg's Kashi brand has been under fire after reports that some of its cereals could contain genetically modified ingredients and traces of pesticides.

What Q1 Earnings Say About the Economy

GE and Honeywell signal overall economic recovery, while McDonald's growth may be worrisome.

10 Stock Charts to Watch for Opportunity

Technical opportunities abound across the market. Right now, traders might want to look for those opportunities in the charts of these 10 stocks.

Possible Bullish Formation Developing for Gold

Gold could be poised to return to former highs around $1900 an ounce, according to chart analysis.

Hanes Is Looking Ragged

The company says a turnaround is under way. Um, let's wait and see how that goes. Here's why.

8 Food Stocks to Eat Up Today

Food stocks may be just a little dull, but everyone has to eat, and these 8 winners will put food on the table for your portfolio.

Dark Meat Chicken Surge Spurs Shortages, Price Hikes

American consumers are increasingly interested in chicken legs and thighs, passing up white meat, leading to supply shortages and rising prices.

Nestle Poised to Buy Pfizer’s Baby Formula

Several sources say Swiss food giant Nestle will win the bid for Pfizer's infant nutrition business.

Coke Loses Bears, Shares Dollar Stores, Adds Spotify

In a flurry of partnership deals ranging from football stadiums to online music, Coke loses 2 and wins 1.

5 Investment Weapons to Protect Your Wealth

A diversified portfolio is an outstanding way to hedge against ups and downs in the marketplace. Here are five ways to protect your investments in a crisis.

Useless Gold Overtakes Platinum

Platinum prices increased last year, however the price of gold has once again surpassed the white metal.

3 Plays to Re-Mount the Copper Bull

The outlook on copper isn't nearly as gloomy as it seems. And with copper prices currently depressed, now might be the time to jump into a few red-metal plays.

Does McDonald’s Belong in Hospitals?

Advocacy group Corporate Accountability International is urging hospitals to boot Mickey D's fast food.

Wait for Monsanto to Slide

The stock has much to recommend it -- except its inflated valuation. Here's why you should wait to buy in.