Pay Attention: Inflation Headline Is Misleading, Home Depot Earnings Show Consumer Weakness

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today.Misleading HeadlinePlease click here for an enlarged chart of Home Depot Inc HD.Note the following:This article is about the big picture, not an individual stock.  The chart of HD stock is being used to illustrate the point.Home Depot is an important stock because it is the largest home improvement retailer and its earnings give a glimpse into consumer sentiment.  HD is also a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA).The chart shows that HD pu ...