iRobot Corporation (IRBT), Deckers Outdoor Corp (DECK): Highlights From the Jefferies 2013 Global Consumer Conference

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Foolish takeaway

Consumer confidence is at a six-year high as faith in the U.S. economy continues to improve. Slow but steady hiring gains, rising stock prices, and normalizing home values all indicate Americans have greater personal belief.

Deckers Outdoor Corp (NASDAQ:DECK) and iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT) are two speculative plays that are levered to a recovering consumer.

Readers interested in casting a wider net should consider the Consumer Discretionary SPDR (ETF) (NYSEARCA:XLY), which offers broad exposure to nearly 80 companies with consumer-related businesses. The top three holdings include The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS), The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD), and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:CMCSA).

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John Macris has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends iRobot Corporation (NASDAQ:IRBT) .

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