Amid a volatile economic backdrop, consumer discretionary stocks are lagging the broader market. We examine three companies—Columbia Sportswear, Movado, and iHeartMedia—whose business models and valuations make them vulnerable in the current climate.
UK retail property specialist NewRiver REIT signals a resilient operational performance in its third quarter, driven by sustained consumer spending and strategic capital recycling, while navigating business rate changes.
As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce parcels, flood Latin American markets, governments are walking a tightrope between protecting domestic industries and satisfying consumer demand for affordable goods, all while navigating deepening economic ties with Beijing.
While consumer staples are traditionally seen as safe havens, recent underperformance against the broader market has spotlighted companies with weakening fundamentals. We examine three household names where valuation and growth concerns suggest caution is warranted.
While the consumer staples sector has lagged the broader market rally, select companies continue to demonstrate defensive strength and growth potential. We analyze one standout and two stocks facing significant headwinds.
As gold prices soar past $5,400 an ounce before a sharp pullback, a global rush is underway. From Parisian boutiques to Main Street dealers, consumers are capitalizing on heirlooms or diving into the market, driven by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty.
The consumer goods giant reports resilient Q4 2025 results, beating expectations despite market headwinds, and unveils a comprehensive new strategy focused on omnichannel demand, premiumization, and AI-driven efficiency to drive growth through 2030.
Historical data reveals a counterintuitive trend: periods of extreme pessimism in consumer sentiment have often preceded strong stock market gains, aligning with Warren Buffett's famed contrarian advice.
After a brutal 2025, fast-casual restaurant stocks are rallying sharply in early 2026. Analysts debate whether this marks a genuine recovery or a temporary bounce, as consumers pivot towards grocery and convenience store meals, forcing a reckoning on value and quality.
Visa's fiscal first-quarter earnings surpassed expectations, driven by robust cross-border transactions and a surge in high-margin digital services. The payments giant signals confidence in sustained consumer resilience despite some moderation in U.S. debit volumes.
Lumen Technologies pivots decisively toward the enterprise sector, achieving a pioneering AI management certification while divesting its remaining consumer fiber assets to AT&T, signaling a strategic consolidation around business and government services.
Tractor Supply Company reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit below analyst forecasts, citing a lack of severe winter weather and softer consumer demand for discretionary goods. The rural lifestyle retailer remains focused on long-term strategic investments amid an uncertain economic backdrop.
After a punishing year for many restaurant stocks, a seismic shift is underway. As inflation-weary diners become more selective, value and experience are trumping category labels, driving a surprising resurgence in casual dining while challenging the fast-casual model.
As Mondelez International prepares to report its quarterly results, investors are watching for signs of sustained growth and margin recovery in a competitive packaged foods landscape.
As J&J Snack Foods prepares to release its quarterly results, investors are weighing stable analyst expectations against a backdrop of mixed performance in the shelf-stable food sector.
Cocoa futures have plunged to multi-year lows, pressured by a global surplus and weakening demand as high chocolate prices curb consumption. Analysts point to favorable harvests in West Africa and falling processing volumes as key factors extending the market's month-long decline.
A strategic report warns that recent tariff hikes could significantly increase clothing costs for American shoppers unless brands rapidly diversify production to a network of partner nations.
A growing financial strategy known as 'soft switching'—opening new bank accounts without closing old ones—is gaining traction. Experts say it can unlock higher yields, better features, and greater flexibility, but requires careful management to avoid pitfalls.
An unexpected jump in the Producer Price Index for December underscores the stubborn nature of inflation, with rising wholesale costs threatening to ripple through the economy and sustain higher prices for households.
Apple's first-quarter revenue surged 16% to $143.8 billion, powered by what CEO Tim Cook called "staggering" demand for the iPhone 17, which generated over $85 billion in sales and fueled explosive growth in China.
