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The stock market has been on a wild ride so far this year, with wild swings and emotional roller coasters. Don't you remember when everyone was scared of a recession once the FED began raising

The markets have been very optimistic about the consumer discretionary sector and its equity components, and for good reason. You see, the United States GDP pushed a 4.9% expansion in the past

In an odd plot twist, softer economic data releases are proving to be good news for stocks.

A 4.1% decline in existing home sales for October. A weakened Chicago Fed National Activity index

Family. Friends. Health. 

There is certainly much to be thankful for this time of year. 

A recent Los Angeles Times column includes some unusual items. Rain. Electric cars. Christmas catalogs

In the past month, consumer discretionary stocks have been on a tear, with the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEARCA: XLY) returning 10.47%. That led all sectors except

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications like ChatGPT are quickly having their say in many aspects of our daily lives — and TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) is making sure the online

The cruise liner industry, represented by major players such as Royal Caribbean Cruises (NYSE: RCL), Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NYSE: NCLH), finds itself

Shares of Zillow Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ZG) were trading about 9% lower for the week of October 30 after a federal jury in Missouri ruled that the National Association of Realtors and some large real

Now that the American consumer is worried more and more about stretching each dollar further and further, there will likely be an exciting divide within the most significant consumer discretionary

Up as much as 13% earlier this year, the S&P 400 has slipped into negative territory for 2023. Like its large-cap cousin, the S&P 500, the mid-cap index is being weighed down by surging Treasury

Media and entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NYSE: WBD) has hit a major milestone among streaming service providers: profitability. Streaming and profits are two words rarely

Through the first six months of 2023, Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE:CCL) was one of the hottest large cap stocks not associated with artificial intelligence (AI). Since then, it’s been one of

When markets find a moat in a business, the secret will likely be well-kept to avoid a price rally before all the big guys can get in on the action. While not necessarily a blockbuster name today

The recent flare up in inflation and interest rates are taking a toll on much of the consumer discretionary sector. Since August 1st, department stores, casinos, RV makers and residential

If you were told there was a brand out there that sold 1.9 billion units each day, a brand that is recognized worldwide and accepted by demographics covering all possibilities, a brand whose

When the prominent investing names on Wall Street decide to move, everyday investors will benefit from keeping an ear to the ground, especially when these positions are broadcasted publicly via

Value-conscious investors look for stocks trading at or near 52-week low prices, which can be a powerful 'potential' bottoming indicator. Fifty-two weeks is one trading year, roughly containing

Retail, and small-cap retail, in particular, are not having a good time in 2023. The sector is down about 40% from its highs and struggling to gain traction. In fact, some names continue to trend

Shares of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) finished higher the week ended September 15 on reports that it was in discussions to sell ABC and other broadcast channels. 

Bloomberg reported that

The market doesn't think The J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM) and Hostess Brands go together like peanut butter and jelly.s

Last week, J.M. Smucker shares fell more than 10% after the company

Very few brands have made a big enough splash in their respective industry, allowing them to shake off the cyclicality inherent in their products. In the case of the restaurant industry

On August 24, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: WWE) was like a beefy man in tights standing atop the ropes in preparation for a takedown. The specialty media group had just announced