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Explaining consumer spending involves a lot of contradictions. Consumer spending is strong.

Explaining consumer spending involves a lot of contradictions. Consumer spending is strong.

Walmart (WMT) spread strong optimism by reporting robust fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results, providing a big boost to its annual dividend and unveiling the $2.3 billion takeover of smart TV maker Vizi

Economic indicators are released every week to provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses.

The retail sector is in focus with the earnings releases of big retailers coming up. The sector is expected to report earnings growth of 28.1% on 6.4% revenue growth.

The dip in U.S. retail sales in January reflects a combination of factors, including declines in auto and gasoline sales, the impact of winter storms, and adjustments for seasonal fluctuations.

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for January revealed a 0.8% drop in headline sales compared to December. That was the largest monthly pull back in consumer spending since March.

Amazon had a record-breaking holiday shopping season and closed out a robust 2023. It provided optimistic guidance for the first quarter of 2024.

The S&P 500 earnings is expected to rise 0.2% in Q4 of 2023 over 2.2% revenue growth, per Earnings Trend issued on Jan 17, 2024.

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for December revealed a 0.6% rise in headline sales compared to November, highlighting a second straight month of increased consumer spending. The lates

Economic indicators provide insight into the overall health and performance of an economy. They are closely watched and serve as essential tools for policymakers, advisors, investors, and businesses.

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for November revealed a 0.3% increase in headline sales compared to October. This highlights a rebound to consumer spending after October's brief dip in

Most of the big-box retailers came up with an earnings or revenue beat or both. The robust results fueled a rally in retail ETFs.

The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for October revealed a 0.1% decrease in headline sales compared to September. That marks the first month consumers have pulled back their spending since

The retail sector is in focus with the earnings releases of big retailers lined up.