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CONSUMER SPENDING

Consumer spending, the purchase of goods and services by individuals in the United States, accounts for about two-thirds of the gross domestic product. This topic tracks news on the consumer spending trends and the impact these fluctuations have on the economy.

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Record Plunge in U.S. Consumer Credit Signals Weakened Spendingmore

Sept. 9 (Bloomberg) -- A record $21.6 billion drop in borrowing by Americans added to evidence that consumer spending...

Home Burials Offer an Intimate Alternativemore

The home funeral for Nathaniel Roe, 92, who died in Peterborough, N.H., on June 6. His family handled the arrangements.

U.S. Economy: Spending Climbs on ‘Cash for Clunkers’ (Update1)more

Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Consumer spending in the U.S. rose in July as Americans jammed auto showrooms to take advantage...

Rethinking Back-to-School Spendingmore

The greatest thrill about going back to school has always been stocking up on new school supplies. Even before school...

Retail Stocks for the Coming Year - Interview with David Abellamore

IN HIS CURRENT ROLE as a manager of the Rochdale Dividend & Income Fund (ticker: RIMHX), analyst David J.

For Firstborns, Secondhand Fits the Billmore

MICAH HILDENBRAND and her husband, Eric, are corporate lawyers who live in an affluent neighborhood in Washington and...

Specialty Shoes Drive Profits - But Can the Stock Continue Higher?more

Steven Madden, Ltd. (SHOO) has traded higher as the company guided investors to expect flat sales in 2009.

Loans to Congress - The Untold Debt Storymore

Treasury Securities or "Loans to Congress" have significantly more risk than many realize. Some...

Consumers get conflicting advice: Save more, spend moremore

Economists would say Deb Clem-Buckert is the sort of rational person who drives their models.

Higher taxes, bigger government on the waymore

of ordinary families. Coming into this financial crisis, about 70% of U.S. gross domestic product came from consumer...

Boom Times for China's Department Storesmore

Chinese retailers are enjoying a national recovery and focus on consumer spending. With U.S. big-box chains moving in,...

London Retail Posts Big November Gainsmore

London's retailers posted their best sales for more than three years in November, raising hopes of a bumper Christmas...

Coach poised for growth as U.S. economy reboundsmore

Coach Inc, maker of luxury handbags, wallets and other accessories, could see its earnings recover from an earlier-year...

Globally, $50 Trillion of Wealth Disappeared in 2008; Will the Long Ta...more

As the trend of shrinking payrolls, housing values and credit availability continues to push consumer demand down, I...

Green Mountain Stock Split - Second Split in 2 Yearsmore

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc (GMCR) split 3 for 2 on Tuesday. The company is growing rapidly, but the stock is...

The Participation Economy - Part 1more

T-Mobile - 'Life's for Sharing' Dance campaign by Kevin Roberts I was recently contacted by a journalist to talk about...

World Bank cuts China's 2009 growth forecastmore

The World Bank cut its forecast of China's 2009 growth from 7.5 percent to 6.5 percent on Wednesday due to plunging...

Dreamworks Turning Out Blockbuster Hits - Stock Looking Strongmore

DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (DWA) is sharply higher on blockbuster returns for Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.

Blue Nile Reports Growthmore

Blue Nile Inc. (NILE) reported earnings growth in the third quarter. The company is growing market share but the stock...

Chrysler exec: Company ready for long sales slumpmore

Chrysler LLC Vice Chairman Jim Press says his company has a contingency plan to handle four more years of slumping auto...

What American Shoppers Won't Give Upmore

Portland, Ore., educational toys top the list of must-haves. Baltimore residents can't get enough kitchenware.

Reader Feedback: The Biggest Clean Tech Story? | CleanTechies Blogmore

One of the more common green stories over the last month has focused on the question of whether the poor economic...

Grand Junction consumer spending up slightlymore

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. - Grand Junction is seeing a small increase in consumer spending despite the harsh economy.

PPR H1 tops forecasts, sees cost cut pay-off in H2more

French luxury and retail group PPR (PRTP.PA) weathered a difficult market to beat profit forecasts on Friday, and said...

Omega Launches Fifth Avenue Flagship - Retail News including trends an...more

Omega is stepping out on the town. The 161-year-old Swiss watch brand — part of Swatch Group’s Luxury and Prestige...

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