Tag #Consumer Spending

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High Car Prices Drive Shift to Smaller Vehicles

High new vehicle prices are causing a shift in consumer preferences toward smaller, more affordable cars like compact SUVs; sales of these vehicles are up over 2 percent in 2024, while mid-sized SUVs and full-size pickup truck sales have dropped.

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CNBC Investing Club Sells Broadcom, Buys AMD Amidst Market Volatility

The CNBC Investing Club sold 100 shares of Broadcom after a significant price increase, planning to reinvest some proceeds in AMD. Weak Chinese retail sales and the market's oversold status are also discussed.

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Weak Chinese Retail Sales Drag Down European Markets

Weak Chinese retail sales growth of 3% year-on-year in November, significantly below expectations, triggered a downturn in European stock markets, impacting consumer and growth-sensitive sectors like luxury goods and energy, with shares of companies such as TotalEnergies and BHP declining.

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Soaring Butter Prices Hit German Christmas Baking

German butter prices increased by 38.9% year-on-year in November 2023, impacting Christmas baking costs; coffee prices are at a 50-year high due to climate change; overall food inflation slowed but remains a concern for the European Central Bank.

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Premarket Movers: Broadcom, RH Lead Surge on Earnings, AI, and Positive Guidance

Several companies saw significant premarket stock movements: Broadcom surged 17% on exceeding Q4 earnings expectations and developing AI chips; RH jumped 13% due to increased guidance and profitability; Tesla rose 1% following a report on potential regulatory changes; Norwegian Cruise Line increased...

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EV Depreciation Creates Leasing Crisis

A dramatic fall in used electric vehicle values is creating a 'car leasing crisis', forcing companies to extend contracts and potentially hike monthly payments for customers due to a lack of public appetite for second-hand models, impacting both drivers and car makers.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Citi Upgrades Ollie's Bargain Outlet Stock to "Buy", Raises Price Target to $133

Citi analyst Steven Zaccone upgraded Ollie's Bargain Outlet (OLLI) stock to "buy", raising its price target to $133 due to its strong position in the uncertain retail market and ability to capitalize on disruptions; OLLI's success is fueled by its "treasure hunt" shopping experience, agile buying, a...

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US Retail Sales Rise 0.7% in November, Showing Mixed Consumer Spending

US retail sales increased by 0.7% in November, driven mainly by a 2.6% surge in auto sales, while sales at grocery stores and restaurants decreased, suggesting a mixed consumer spending pattern amidst rising interest rates and pre-holiday shopping.

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Christmas Dinner Costs Less in 2024 Despite Root Vegetable Price Rises

A family Christmas dinner will cost £31.66 in 2024, down from £32.18 in 2023, due to lower turkey and sprout prices, despite increases in root vegetables caused by wet weather delaying planting. Aldi is the cheapest supermarket option.

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Costco Q1 FY2025 Beats Expectations, Driven by Strong Membership Growth and Margin Expansion

Costco's first-quarter fiscal year 2025 results exceeded expectations, with total revenue hitting $62.15 billion and earnings per share reaching $4.04, driven by increased traffic, membership growth, and margin expansion; this outperformance highlights Costco's strong market position and value propo...

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"China's Double 12 Leverages Government Subsidies to Boost Winter Sales"

"China's Double 12 shopping event, starting November 12th, features government subsidies of up to 2000 yuan on energy-efficient appliances from major e-commerce sites like Tmall and JD.com, aiming to stimulate consumer spending during the winter season, building on the success of Double 11."

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Auto Loan Delinquencies to Decline as Economy Improves

Auto loan delinquencies, spiking to 4.14% in 2022 after the COVID-19 pandemic, are forecast to reach 1.45% in 2024 and 1.38% by the fourth quarter of 2025, reflecting improving economic conditions and consumer finances; however, used car loan delinquencies remain higher among subprime borrowers.

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