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Retail Sales Flat in December, Lower Than Expected
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Sentiment: Negative ()
The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was unexpectedly flat in December. Headline sales were unchanged, down from November's 0.6% reading and below the projected …
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Consumer Prices Ease as Margin Debt Hits Historic Highs
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
As the second half of January begins, the U.S. economy presents a picture of cooling inflation and resilient consumer activity. While consumer price growth hit a six-month low in December …
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The Big 3: XRT, MRK, CAT
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Sentiment: Positive ()
@Theotrade's Don Kaufman is bullish on the SPDR E&P Retail ETF (XRT) and Caterpillar (CAT) but tilts bearish on Merck (MRK). He explains his stance on today's Big 3 and …
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Looking back on a rough year for the retail sector
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Sentiment: Negative ()
CNBC's Courtney Reagan joins 'The Exchange' to report on 2025's biggest retail losers and winners, the resilience of the consumer and more.
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Retail Sales Flat in October, Lower Than Expected
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Sentiment: Negative ()
October's Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau revealed a slowdown in consumer spending. Headline sales were flat, missing the projected 0.1% monthly growth.
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Strong Start to Holiday Season Amid Strains Spotlight These Retail ETFs
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Record holiday spending masks consumer strain, but strong retail earnings lift interest in ETFs XRT, RTH, IBUY and ONLN.
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ETFs Likely to Benefit from Thanksgiving Weekend Sales
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Thanksgiving shopping is set to boost retail and tech ETFs. XRT, IBUY, ONLN, IPAY, BPAY and PSCD could be the biggest winners of the holiday spending boom.
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54% of consumers use AI for holiday shopping support: Simon-Kucher
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Sentiment: Positive ()
CNBC's "The Exchange" team discusses how AI may transform shopping amid the holiday season with Shikha Jain, lead partner for consumer and retail at Simon-Kucher.
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Retail Sales Up 0.2% in September, Lower Than Expected
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for September showed consumer spending was lower than expected, with headline sales rising 0.2% versus the expected 0.4% monthly growth. This is down …
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XRT ETF: Americans Keep Spending, $1 Trillion Holiday Season Incoming
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Sentiment: Positive ()
State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF remains a "Buy," supported by resilient U.S. consumer spending and record holiday sales expectations. XRT offers diversified retail exposure with a compelling 14.6x P/E …
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SCOTUS tariff decision may be too late for the holidays, says Bank of America's Lorraine Hutchinson
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Lorraine Hutchinson, Bank of America Securities senior retail analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the holiday retail season, how the analyst's workflow changes around the SCOTUS decision and much more.
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Holiday Spending: Tariffs May Nudge Prices, but Not Shoppers
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The holiday shopping season is kicking into full gear, and this year tariffs are again shaping the economics of the checkout line. After months of shifting trade rules, merchants appear …
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Adobe predicts AI-assisted online shopping to grow 520% during the 2025 U.S. holiday season
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The U.S. holiday shopping season is expected to bring in $253.4 billion in online sales this year, up 5.3% year-over-year, according to a new report from Adobe's e-commerce connected division, …
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Retail Sales Gain Steam in August: 4 ETF Areas to Win
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Sentiment: Positive ()
August retail sales rose 0.6% month over month, beating forecasts, with ONLN, XRT, XLY, RTH, and EATZ among ETFs likely to gain.
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Retail Sales Up 0.6% in August, Higher Than Expected
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for August showed consumer spending was higher than expected, with headline sales rising 0.6% versus the expected 0.2% monthly growth. This is unchanged …
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Stock Market ETFs Update: This Week's Trading Ranges
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
This is a good time to step back and gain some perspective on the key ETFs I follow as the market anticipates several economic happenings, such as: I start with …
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What Next for U.S. Retail ETFs?
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Tariff disputes, weak consumer confidence and inflation worries weigh on U.S. retailers, with retail ETFs like XRT and ONLN remaining in focus.
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Big-Box Retailers Gear Up to Report This Week: ETFs in Focus
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Investors eye XRT and RTH as Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe's and Target prepare to report earnings this week.
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Market Hits New High as Conflicting Inflation Data Emerges
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Last week, the S&P 500 experienced a rally that took it to three consecutive record highs. But the momentum cooled as economic data painted a complex picture.
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Consumers Are Spending. Retailers Look to Keep the Rally Going.
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Sentiment: Positive ()
For all the drama surrounding trade negotiations, the American consumer seems to be doing what it does best: shopping.
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Retail Sales Up 0.5% in July, Slightly Lower Than Expected
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for July showed consumer spending was slightly lower than expected, with headline sales rising 0.5%. This marks the second consecutive monthly increase and …
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The retail trade earnings setup. JPMorgan's Chris Horvers breaks it down
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Chris Horvers, J.P. Morgan senior retail analyst, joins 'The Exchange' to discuss the setup for retail earnings, impact from tariffs and the strong July consumer spending data.
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Consumer Spending Rebounds Despite Rising Inflation
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Last week's economic data presented a picture of consumer resilience emerging alongside the continued challenge of rising inflation. While consumer spending staged a significant rebound in June, inflation heated up …
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Retail Sales Up 0.6% in June, Better Than Expected
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Sentiment: Positive ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for June showed consumer spending was higher than expected last month, with headline sales rising 0.6%. This marks the first monthly increase since …
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Sector ETFs to Lose/Win From Oil Price Rebound
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Oil rebounded on strong demand signals and easing trade tensions, boosting XOP and SLX while pressuring XRT, CRAK, JETS, and GDX.
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'Shark Tank' investor Daymond John: Retailers should be OK for the holidays
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Sentiment: Positive ()
"Shark Tank" investor Daymond John said Thursday that he believes Christmas and the holiday season will be OK for retailers, though businesses should start planning alternative sourcing strategies now.
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Weekly Economic Snapshot: Spending Slowdown & Industrial Dip
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Last week's economic data painted a picture of broad cooling across several sectors, with consumers pulling back significantly on spending. Retail sales saw their largest decline in over two years …
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4 ETF Areas to Win Amid Slowing Retail Sales in May
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Retail sales dropped 0.9% in May, but select sectors like online, apparel, and furniture retail defied the downturn with gains. ETFs like ONLN, RTH, XRT and IEDI should benefit.
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4 ETF Areas to Win Amid Slowing Retail Sales in May
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Retail sales dropped 0.9% in May, but select sectors like online, apparel, and furniture retail defied the downturn with gains. ETFs like ONLN, RTH, XRT and IEDI should benefit.
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Retail Sales Sink 0.9% in May, Worse Than Expected
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Sentiment: Negative ()
The Census Bureau's Advance Retail Sales Report for May showed consumer spending pulled back significantly last month, with headline sales sinking 0.9%. This marks the second straight monthly decline and …
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