Consumer


AMC Was Once a Hot Meme Stock. Things Are Cooler These Days.

AMC Entertainment stock falls as the movie theater chain fails to instill investor confidence in its turnaround story.

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Watch This Consumer Metric as a Recession Indicator

Interest rates remain a source of stress for many households, particularly amid persistent inflation and slowing wage growth.

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Alibaba Stock Is Volatile After China's Lunar New Year. Why There's More to Come.

Major Chinese stocks have been volatile since the Hong Kong market reopened following the Lunar New Year.

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Grail, Corning, Comfort Systems USA, Opendoor, Akamai, Chemours, and More Stock Market Movers

Corning stock rises after UBS reiterates a Buy rating and raises the price target on the shares.

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The Fed Can’t Fight the Kind of Inflation Americans Face

The rising cost burden on American families persists, potentially impacting company bottom lines.

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Wayfair Beats Earnings Estimates. Why the Stock Is Falling.

The furniture retailer posts better-than-expected sales and adjusted earnings but a debt extinguishment loss eats into profits.

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Ulta Beauty Keeps Its Shine Even After a Strong Rally. More Upside Awaits.

Earnings growth means the stock is still cheap on a comparable basis.

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Markets Are in the AI Doldrums. Why Trump’s Iran Posturing Could Change That.

Fed meeting minutes put rate hikes back on the table, New York Fed’s tariff research draws administration’s ire, Carvana’s murky outlook disappoints, and more news to start your day.

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DoorDash Stock Jumps. Earnings and Revenue Both Fall Short.

DoorDash reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of 48 cents a share, compared with analyst estimates of 59 cents a share.

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eBay to Buy Etsy’s Depop for $1.2 Billion. Both Stocks Are Jumping.

Shares of eBay and Depop’s current owner, Etsy, popped in after-hours trading.

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Nvidia, Palantir, Garmin, Global Payments, Palo Alto, Moderna, Caesars, and More Stock Market Movers

Nvidia shares rise after Meta Platforms expands an existing partnership with the AI chip designer.

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Vita Coco Stock Will Bounce Back From Earnings Slump. Here’s Why.

Lower tariffs and higher prices are helping boost the company’s margins.

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Caesars Stock Jumps 15% as CEO Dismisses ‘Vegas Crisis’

Casino operator beats Las Vegas expectations and pushes back on fears tied to prediction markets and soft leisure travel.

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Mister Car Wash Is Going Private. Why Things Never Worked Out for the Stock.

Leonard Green & Partners is taking Mister Car Wash private in an all-cash deal worth $7 a share.

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Consumer Staples Are on a Tear. These Still Look Like Bargains.

Consumer staples stocks have surged this year, pushing valuations higher—but a handful of names still trade at reasonable multiples with solid earnings growth ahead.

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Paramount, Masimo, Medtronic, Kyndryl, eToro, Genuine Parts, Southwest, and More Stock Market Movers

Paramount Skydance stock rises after Warner Bros. Discovery says it will restart deal talks with the company.

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Food Stocks Tumble After General Mills Cuts Sales Forecast

The company lowered its sales outlook because of weaker-than-expected consumer demand.

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The Pentagon Is Keeping a Close Eye on These Chinese Firms. Investors Should Too.

The Trump administration is likely to crackdown further on Chinese companies this year, Jonathan E. Hillman writes in a guest commentary.

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Forget AI—Tax Refunds Could Give Retail Stocks a Lift

Artificial-intelligence anxiety has driven sharp moves in retail stocks, but rising tax refunds could provide a more durable tailwind for select companies this spring.

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This Auto Parts Supplier Is Splitting in 2. The Stock Is Down.

On Tuesday, Genuine Parts reported weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings and gave 2026 guidance that was below Street estimates.

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Gemini Space Station Announces Departure of 3 Top Executives. The Stock Falls 13%.

The crypto platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss announces the departure of three top executives after mass layoffs.

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Technical Indicators Flash Warning Signs for Alcohol Stocks as Staples Surge

Consumer staples have surged as investors seek safety, but technical signals suggest alcohol stocks like Anheuser-Busch InBev and Boston Beer may be running out of steam.

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Treasuries Can Be an Antidote to the Market’s AI Fears. Here’s Why.

More inflation data coming as signs suggest soft landing, shipping giant to buy U.S.-listed ZIM in $4.2 billion deal, and more news to start your day.

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China’s Gen Zers Love Knockoffs. Luxury Retailers Regret Their Big Bet.

Young Chinese consumers are rejecting Western luxury brands in favor of alternatives—a shift that threatens billions of dollars in revenue for conglomerates.

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Beijing Could Focus on the Shopper in the Year of the Horse. Smart Ways to Play It.

There’s a lot to celebrate after big wins in 2025 for the world’s second largest economy.

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