U.S. equities fell sharply midday Wednesday as the S&P 500 dropped 1.0% to 7,312.58 and the Nasdaq slid 1.27% to 25,352.11 after the United States and Iran exchanged military strikes, pushing oil above $90 a barrel. May CPI came in at 4.2% annually — the highest reading since Apr
Category: Sector — Consumer
Coverage of the consumer discretionary and consumer-facing landscape — retail sales, spending trends, major brands, and the companies riding (or fighting) shifts in how Americans spend their money.


