A Macy's store is seen at Herald Square on December 11, 2023 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Inflation may have cooled, but retailers are still staring down a holiday season with plenty of uncertainty. Several hard-to-predict factors will influence consumers' spending, as they deck...
Why a stock picking approach to small caps may boost performance right now
Stock picking may be the key to getting exposure to small caps. Rob Harvey, who's behind the Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF, uses an actively managed approach to buying the group. He's trying to avoid small caps that are underperforming and dragging down the index. "There's no reason to...
Here’s why inflation may look like it’s easing but is still a huge problem
Just because the Federal Reserve is nearing its inflation goal doesn't mean the problem is solved, as the high price of goods and services across the U.S. economy continues to pose a burden for individuals, businesses and policymakers. Recent price reports on goods and services, despite being a bit stronger...
Procter & Gamble earnings beat estimates, but weak demand in China hurts sales
Procter & Gamble on Friday reported weaker-than-expected revenue as lower demand in China again weighed on its sales. The company's organic sales in Greater China, its second-largest market, fell 15% in the fiscal first quarter. As home prices drop and jobless rates rise in the country, shoppers have pulled back...