Mastercard’s profit jumps on strong holiday spending

Mastercard (MA.N) reported a higher fourth-quarter profit on Thursday as a resilient economy encouraged consumers to ramp up spending during the holiday season, sending the company’s shares up 2 per cent before the bell. Spending continues to be underpinned by a solid labor market and wage growth that have spurred consumer confidence, while retailers also […]

4 Retail Stocks Set to Gain From Record Holiday Consumer Spending

zacks.com - 24/Jan 20:00

As Americans stepped up spending, retailers such as Abercrombie & Fitch, Amazon, Costco and Walmart reaped benefits.

Consumer confidence drops back into negative territory

rnz.co.nz - 30/Jan 23:07

Consumers have joined businesses with a downbeat start to the year, feeling less secure financially and more negative about spending.

Aussie businesses improve on holiday spending

thewest.com.au - 28/Jan 04:14

Businesses are reporting overall better conditions at the end of 2024, with retailers benefiting from a big holiday spending boost.

Did Holiday Cheer Drive Belize’s Confidence Up in December?

edition.channel5belize.com - 30/Jan 17:36

Are Belizeans starting to feel more optimistic about their finances and the economy? According to the latest report from the Statistical Institute of...

Consumer Confidence Drops: Why These 4 Retail Stocks Are Still a Buy

zacks.com - 29/Jan 14:44

Despite softer consumer sentiment, major retailers such as DECK, ANF, COST and WMT have demonstrated the ability to adapt to evolving consumer...

Taiwan’s Economic Growth Prevails Despite China’s Military Intimidation – Analysis

eurasiareview.com - 00:35

By Chiang Min-Hua Despite China’s military intimidation, Taiwan’s economic performance in 2024 has been strong. Its economic growth at 4.3 per...

Pick-up in consumer spending in December lifts retail conditions: NAB

thewest.com.au - 28/Jan 00:30

Australian business conditions rose in December, with noticeable improvement in retail that may suggest a pick-up in consumer spending at the end of...

Closing Bell: ASX nudges up as Trump demands lower rates; Kogan crashes 15pc

stockhead.com.au - 24/Jan 05:34

ASX ticks up as Trump shakes things up, Wesfarmers jumps, oil slides, and BoJ hikes rates with the Yen all ...

Yes Bank's Q3 Net Profit Jumps 165% YoY To Rs 612 crore

zeenews.india.com - 25/Jan 12:08

The lender maintained a strong liquidity position during the third quarter of FY25, with an average quarterly Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) of 133.2...

Business, consumer confidence improves; economic growth remains strong – BoG

myjoyonline.com - 27/Jan 17:05

The latest confidence surveys by the Bank of Ghana conducted in December 2024 showed an improvement in both consumer and business confidence....

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