Economy
Retail Spending Climbs 0.9% in May as Weather Improves, Gas Prices Cool
U.S. retail sales rose 0.9% in May, exceeding expectations as warmer weather and cooling gasoline prices encouraged consumer spending. This gain follows...
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Finance
June Sales Showdown: Amazon, Walmart, Target Vie for Shoppers
Amazon, Walmart, and Target are launching overlapping sales events in June, intensifying competition as Prime Day shifts from its traditional July timeframe....
Finance
Prime Day Becomes National Retail Weather Front
Amazon's Prime Day has evolved from a single shopping event into a nationwide retail 'weather system,' driving billions in spending and prompting...
Markets
Amazon Prime Day Returns Early, Signals Consumer Health
Amazon's Prime Day event kicks off June 23, earlier than its usual July slot, as inflation climbs toward 4%. The four-day sale...
Markets
India’s Economic Recovery Imperiled by Fuel Shocks, Inflation
India's economic recovery faces headwinds as global energy shocks and rising domestic prices curb middle-class spending. This threatens consumption growth, compounding existing...
Markets
Margin Compression Looms for Consumer Brands, Fed Warns
The Federal Reserve's May Beige Book reveals consumer brands are struggling to pass on rising costs amid growing affordability pressures, leading to...
Stocks
Dollar General Draws Shoppers Across Income Brackets Amid Economic Strain
Dollar General is seeing increased customer traffic from all income levels, including high-earners, as economic pressures mount. The retailer attributes this to...
Stocks
Sportsman’s Warehouse Sticks to FY26 Sales Outlook Amid Consumer Headwinds
Sportsman's Warehouse reaffirms its fiscal 2026 net sales forecast of a 1% to 2% decline, projecting adjusted EBITDA between $30 million and...
Stocks
Costco Fuel Sales Hit Records as Bargain Hunters Fill Tanks
Costco reported record gas sales for the quarter ending May 10, driven by price-sensitive consumers seeking value amidst rising fuel costs. This...