LONDON, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The outlook for consumer goods industry is optimistic as the U.S. economy continues to rebound. On Wednesday, data released by Commerce Department showed that retail sales rose 1.1% in February. The data suggests that consumers are willing to spend despite the expiration of payroll tax cuts at the start of this year. Consumer goods companies such as Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), Hillshire Brands Co. (NYSE: HSH), Owens-Illinois Inc. (NYSE: OI), and Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) are also looking at emerging markets to drive growth. Yesterday, consumer goods stocks ended mostly higher, tracking gains in the broad market. StockCall professionals have completed their technical analysis on K, HSH, OI, and TUP and these free reports are accessible by registering at
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Shares of Kellogg Company edged higher in Wednesday's trading session; however, the gains were limited. The stock closed 0.44% higher at $62, which is also its 52-week high. The company's shares have had an excellent run so far this year, gaining more than 11%, compared to a gain of 9% for the S&P 500. The stock has seen a series of highs since the start of this year, which is a strong bullish signal. Kellogg's shares have finished higher in each of the previous 11 trading sessions. The stock's MACD is also trading above the signal line and the zero-line. Sign up for the free technical research on K at
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Shares of Hillshire Brands Co. rose sharply in yesterday's session. The stock closed 1.23% higher at $33.79 on volume of 636,653. It also hit a 52-week high of $33.83 in Wednesday's trading session, and has gained more than 20% so far this year. The stock has seen a series of highs over the last few months, which is a strong bullish signal. Its MACD has crossed above the signal line, which further confirms the bullish trend. In addition, Hillshire Brands' shares are trading above their 50-day and 200-day moving averages. Be sure to read our latest technical research on HSH by registering at
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Shares of Owens-Illinois Inc. posted small gains in Wednesday's trading session. The stock closed 0.26% higher at $26.72 on volume of 1.12 million. The stock is currently hovering around its 52-week high of $27.07. The company's shares have outperformed the S&P 500 this year, gaining more than 25%. The stock has just broken through $26.50 resistance level, which is a strong bullish signal. The bullish trend is further confirmed by the stock's MACD chart. The MACD has just crossed above the signal line. Sign up and read the complimentary report on OI at
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Shares of Tupperware Brands Corporation rose sharply in its previous trading session. The stock closed 1.01% higher at $77.98 on above average volume of 893,666 yesterday. Tupperware Brands' shares are trading close to their 52-week high of $80.98. The stock has gained more than 21% so far this year, compared to a gain of 9% for the S&P 500. Shares of TUP have been trading sideways in the last few trading sessions, struggling to break through $80 resistance level. The stock's MACD chart is currently giving bearish signals. The free report on TUP can be downloaded by signing up now at
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