Consumer Staples Stocks News & Investing Tips

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.

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7 Recession-Resistant Stocks to Hold Onto for Dear Life in 2024

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3 Food Stocks for Smart Investors to Eat Up Now

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Recent Consumer Staples Stocks Articles

A Yellow Investment That’s Outshining Gold

By Jon Markman, Editor, Trader's Advantage and CounterPoint Options Apr 27, 2011

Scarcity combined with rising demand from China are causing corn prices to skyrocket, and a corn ETF is the way to play this commodity trend.

4 Gold Penny Stocks to Buy Now

By Louis Navellier, Editor, Growth Investor Apr 26, 2011

Gold prices and gold stocks have been on a parabolic rise, with the metal hitting record highs almost every day. I expect the long-term bull…

Oil Stock Closing In On New All-Time High

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Apr 25, 2011

A break to new highs should catapult Baker Hughes Inc. (NYSE: BHI).

11 ETFs That Will Save You From Inflation

By Traders Reserve Apr 22, 2011

Inflation is here and could rob investors blind if they are not prepared.

Apple, Ford, OIH Drive Midday Options

By OptionsZone Experts Apr 21, 2011

Options trading is moderate as Ford (NYSE: F) and Oil Service HOLDRs ETF ((NYSE: OIH) garner some volume.

Freeport-McMoRan Shares — 3 Pros, 3 Cons

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 21, 2011

Continued copper demand looks like a sure thing

Why This Bull Market May be Bull

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Apr 21, 2011

Why was the Dow the only major index to break to new highs? The Fed may have something to do with it.

Top Gold Stock to Buy

By Sam Collins, InvestorPlace Chief Technical Analyst Apr 21, 2011

Canadian mining company Eldorado Gold Corp. (NYSE: EGO) just confirmed a new uptrend.

Buy U.S. Treasurys One Last Time

By Ivan Martchev, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 19, 2011

You don't short U.S. Treasury bonds at a time of an intensifying sovereign debt crisis in Europe; this is precisely when you buy them for a short-term trade.

Glencore’s IPO — End of the Commodities Boom?

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Apr 18, 2011

As with Blackstone (BX), a big player may end up calling the top.

5 Hot ETFs for 5 Sizzling Sectors

By Jim Woods, Editor-in-Chief, Successful Investing, Intelligence Report, Bullseye Stock Trader Apr 18, 2011

If current trends continue, you'll be glad you have money invested in the following funds pegged to the hottest market sectors.

Go Long a General Mills Put

By Stutland Volatility Group Apr 15, 2011

Buy a put option on General Mills (NYSE: GIS) as consumer food firms struggle to pass on rising costs.

How to Play Peak Oil – Buy Tar Sands and Natural Gas Stocks

By Peter Cohan, InvestorPlace Writer Apr 15, 2011

Peak oil is a reality, with soaring crude prices and declining production. Your best investments for Peak Oil include natural gas and tar sands stocks.

Goldman vs. Merrill on Oil – Who Should You Believe?

By Richard Band Apr 15, 2011

Goldman Sachs came out with a broad-based sell signal for commodities, while Merrill Lynch says oil prices could soar. Speculators may hold the answer.