Consumer

Consumer

Sliding LVMH Market Value Prompts Luxury Firm’s CEO to Urge US-EU Free Trade

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Investor worries about a fresh batch of US tariffs have dragged LVMH shares in Paris down 23.6% so far this year.

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Banking

Consumer Spending Buoyant in Run-up to Tariffs, Big Banks Say

Banks pocketed huge sums in the first quarter from equities because the “increased market volatility” triggered a rush on transactions.

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Consumer

Walmart, Uniqlo Join Retailers Touting Ways to Navigate Trade War

A handful of retail executives hinted this week that they are eyeing some strategic advantages and opportunities amid the trade war.

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Consumer

Levi Strauss is Stitching Together Success Amid the Trade War

It seems quality never goes out of style for Levi Strauss, even amid a a tariff-induced global financial meltdown.

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Consumer

Fasten Your Seatbelts: Airlines Brace for Tariff Turbulence

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Airline stocks are in a prolonged nosedive: Delta, American, and United have each fallen 35 to 45% this year.

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Big Tech

Is the Google Pixel Finally Cracking the Smartphone Market?

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At long last, the global smartphone market is on the rebound — and this time, Google may be able to enjoy the ride.

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Consumer

Prada Defies Luxury’s Slump

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Prada reported retail sales across its brands rose 18% last year as the company reportedly gears up to buy Versace from Capri Holdings.

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