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Thinkstock Consumer spending habits reflect the financial health of the nation’s households, yet vary widely across the United States. In 2012, Americans spent $35,498 per capita, a 3.3% increase...
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The Commerce Department reported on Wednesday that Business Inventories were up by 0.4% for the month of June. The consensus estimate of economists polled by Bloomberg was spot on at 0.4%, and the...
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ThinkstockSeaWorld Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) has had its share of problems as the public heard criticism of its treatment of captive animals. Now, it seems these problems are directly impacting...
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ThinkstockRetail sales did not have much to show for in the first month of the third quarter. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that retail sales were flat at 0.0% change in July. This fell...
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ThinkstockIf you were in the business of flipping houses or buying a home and using it as a personal piggy bank each time the equity in the home rose, you were familiar with the strategy of cash-out...
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ThinkstockThe consumer may have returned to malls and retail stores, but he remains wary about what he believes he can spend. Based on the portion of gross domestic product (GDP) that consumer...
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ThinkstockAs the economy recovers slowly, among the most critical questions about GDP recovery is how much money Americans actually have to spend for more than essentials. High energy and food...
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A new survey from Consumer Reports indicates that people queried prefer food from Chipotle Mexican Grill over what is offered by McDonald's. Sales numbers would show otherwise.
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ThinkstockCommodity prices for corn, wheat and soybeans have tumbled in the past three months and could fall even further as plenty of rain and warm — but not too warm — temperatures have boosted...
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An improving job market has not helped Walmart's sales. Has the jobs recovery has hidden a lack of consumer spending or is Walmart losing its place as the largest retailer in America?
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ThinkstockWe have all heard the warning, “If it sounds too good to be true it probably is.” And if you’re in the market for a used car this weekend, you may want to pay special attention to...
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ThinkstockThe AAA forecasts that gasoline prices over the July 4th holiday will be the highest since 2008. Hurricane Arthur, creeping up the East Coast, may drive them even higher in states along its...
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ThinkstockGasoline prices, which have been inching higher for months, now top $3.67 per gallon for regular, on average, nationwide. At some point, the rising price will batter consumer spending,...
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ThinkstockWe have already seen a slightly lower reading on weekly jobless claims on Thursday, but the more important report is on personal income and spending. The U.S. Commerce Department reported...
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courtesy of Wal-Mart Stores Inc.Only a handful of holidays give retailers a chance to pick up sales beyond those they make on regular days. While Christmas is at the top of the list, it includes...
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