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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

Invest Now in Food, Glorious Food

With a growing middle class around the world, producing, marketing, and delivering food will be critical, and the industry is ripe for growth and opportunity.

3 Energy ETFs to Offset Higher Pump Prices

The most direct way to hedge against your own expenditures at the pump is to invest directly in gasoline. Here are three ways to do that.

Coke Ousts Pepsi at Dunkin’ Donuts

Dunkin' Donuts (DNKN) will replace Pepsi drinks at its Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins shops across the U.S. this spring.

‘Pink Slime’ Disease Forces Beef Processor to File for Bankruptcy

The controversy over the beef filler forces the struggling beef processor to file for bankruptcy.

Wheaties: No Longer a Champion Among Consumers

Falling sales and waning public interest could spell the end of an iconic breakfast cereal, which seems have lost its way among changing tastes.

Is Annie’s a Looming Case of Indigestion?

It's a great story, but waiting for the price drop that IPO history says is likely, makes more sense. Meantime, consider Hain Celestial or Monster Beverage.

A Hot Quarter for Energy

The first quarter of 2012 saw many big developments, especially in oil, and the second quarter will, too. Here's what's fueling the energy market.

‘Pink Slime’ Is Suppressing Beef Demand

The industry is defending itself, even claiming that the end result will be higher prices. But consumers may never go back.

The Food Biz Has Left General Mills Behind

General Mills hasn't kept up with food-market trends. It's the Pac-Man of the food world -- and this writer suggests selling the stock.

Daily Oil News: Crude Futures Rise Following Bernanke Remarks

Ben Bernanke recently hinted that the Federal Reserve will be maintaining low interest rates -- sparking optimism around oil investments.

Warning: Coffee Prices Are Headed Up

Right now, prices aren't reflecting a supply-demand squeeze, but they will. That's bad news for a slew of popular stocks.

5 Flaws of Target-Date Retirement Funds

The popularity of target-date funds inside 401(k) plans is soaring. But these types of retirement funds have major flaws that are being overlooked.

Oil Spike Spells Opportunity

Think crude will stay above $105? Consider shorting puts in the U.S Oil Fund ETF.

What China’s Slowing Demand Means for Commodity Investors

Any hiccups in China's thirst for natural resources are sure to dent commodity prices, but patient, long-term investors have little to worry about.

Food Stocks: A Simple Yet Smart Investment

People need to eat, and we keep making people -- it's not a sexy investment thesis, but it can make you money. These stocks are in prime position to benefit.

Starbucks & Green Mountain Are Still a Team

A new deal ensures that Starbucks' K-Cups will be usable in Green Mountain's new, enhanced machines even as Starbucks preps its own machines for a fall launch.

Nestle’s CEO Sees Agricultural Output Rising

Chief Exec Paul Bulcke says higher food costs are spurring new investment in agricultural production. Good thing, because the world clearly needs more food.

4 Reasons Why Wendy’s Will Never Top McDonald’s

Wendy’s ekes past Burger King to take the No. 2 spot -- but it’s a hollow victory. It can never go beyond that.

5 Bizarre Food-Combo Products

A stroll through the amalgamated foods we've loved and loathed.