Consumer Discretionary News
Consumer discretionary might be a sector full of ‘non-essential’ goods and services, but our latest news in this area is a definite must have!
List of Consumer Discretionary News
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US wholesale inflation slows, but price pressures re-emerge
Wholesale prices in the United States rose 6% in January from a year earlier, decelerating for a seventh straight month
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Weekly jobless applications fall again despite Fed rate push
Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, more evidence that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to loosen the labor market by raising...
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Group: Tesla workers fired after launching union efforts
Several employees at a Tesla gigafactory in Buffalo, New York have been fired after launching union organizing efforts two days ago, according to...
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Plunging natural gas prices relieve inflation pressure
The price of natural gas used to heat homes and generate electricity is plunging this year, thanks to a mild winter in the U.S. and Europe —...
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Websites of several German airports not reachable
The German news agency dpa is reporting that the websites of several German airports have been disrupted after what may have been a suspected...
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Airbus sees profit boost, but defense and space challenges
Airbus is urging stepped-up European cooperation to ensure the continent’s security and future access to space
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Nigerian leader defends currency swap as pain, protests grow
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari says the country’s redesigned currency would bolster the upcoming presidential election
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China sanctions Lockheed Martin, Raytheon for Taiwan sales
China has imposed trade and investment sanctions on U.S. military contractors Lockheed Martin and Raytheon for supplying weapons to Taiwan,...
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Biden taking new steps to address racial inequality in gov't
The White House says President Joe Biden is taking new steps to address racial inequality throughout the federal government
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Indian officials probe BBC for 3rd day, alleging tax dodge
India’s tax officials are searching the BBC offices in New Delhi and Mumbai for a third straight day seeking information about the organization’s...
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Turkey quake revives debate over nuclear plant being built
A devastating earthquake that toppled buildings across parts of Turkey and neighboring Syria has revived a longstanding debate locally and in...
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Asian shares jump, boosted by a strong reading on US retail
Asian shares have advanced, cheered on by a stronger reading than expected on U.S. retail sales that set off a Wall Street rally
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Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment
Residents of the Ohio village upended by a freight train derailment packed a school gym to seek answers about whether they are safe from toxic...
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North Korea's Kim breaks ground for housing, farm projects
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un attended groundbreaking ceremonies for new housing and farming projects in the capital, Pyongyang
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Ford stops production of electric F-150 after battery fire
Ford Motor Co. says it has suspended production and halted shipments of the F-150 Lightning electric pickup after a battery caught fire during a...
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Japanese company opens first auto parts plant in Guatemala
A Japanese company has opened the first auto parts plant in Guatemala