Business

“Home Depot earnings top estimates fueled by 9.8% jump in sales as consumers fix up homes”

“Home Depot on Tuesday reported third-quarter earnings and revenue that beat analysts’ forecasts as customers spent more on home improvement projects. Strong demand is carrying over into the next quarter as the retailer readies for the holiday season. The company’s shares… Continue Reading…

Stocks

“Coca-Cola earnings top estimates as consumers drink more beverages away from home”

“…Coke shares rose around 3% in premarket trading on the news. Here’s how the company did compared with what Wall Street analysts surveyed by Refinitiv were expecting: Earnings per share: 65 cents adjusted vs. 58 cents expected Revenue: $10.04 billion vs. $9.75… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Retail sales post big gain in September as consumers show unexpected strength”

“Consumers spent at a much faster pace than expected in September, with retail sales rising 1.9% in a sign that the U.S. economy’s biggest driver remains healthy. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected sales to increase 0.7%, up from a… Continue Reading…

Economy

“Over 40% of Consumers in Some States Have Delinquent Household Debt, Data Indicate”

“Nationwide, 31% of people with credit bureau records had debt in collections last year, according to the 2018 figures, which were published by the Urban Institute. The median amount of that debt was $1,639. “The share of consumers with financial distress,… Continue Reading…