Consumer Goods

6 Top Consumer Goods Stocks: 2011 Preview

Stock quotes in this article:KO, CPO, GIS, MO, TSN, CHD 

(2011 consumer stocks story updated with downgrade for Corn Products International and poll question)
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Large-scale urbanization of the emerging global economies, a growing aging population in North America and even the tightening grip health regulators has created a wealth of opportunity for consumer staples ranging from those that make the ingredients that go into soda sweeteners to meat processors, beverage giants and tobacco companies.

In 2010, the stable earnings and dividend streams of cash-rich consumer staples continued to offer a safety mechanism for investors concerned about a slow growth environment. In 2011, they're expected to offer more than just safety -- they're expected to become exciting.

Consumer Staples Overbought, Says Manager

With the help of a multitude of analysts, we offer a glimpse into what's in store for the companies that produce the consumer staples. Read on for six stocks that hold upside in 2011.


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