Among the major S&P 500 sectors, consumer staples was the only one set to close lower with a 0.4% decline. Utilities were up just 0.1%, while communications services and tech were both up 0.3%. The leading strategies included small-caps, momentum, and risk. Growth and value were also on the rise. Pretty much everything but consumer staples joined in on Monday's rally. ...

Joining us now, Bill Kirk, senior research analyst at Roth Capital Partners. Bill, it's great to have you on. And let's start right there because we're not talking about good oldfashioned foot traffic at the mall on the weekends.You're talking about app downloads. How meaningful is this data and why. >> Well, thanks for having me.I I think some some of what you see is the old-fashioned stuff. It is the the companies and the retailers that have the best convenience that are getting the downloads. And yes, it ...

Joining us now, Bill Kirk, senior research analyst at Roth Capital Partners. Bill, it's great to have you on. And let's start right there because we're not talking about good oldfashioned foot traffic at the mall on the weekends.You're talking about app downloads. How meaningful is this data and why. >> Well, thanks for having me.I I think some some of what you see is the old-fashioned stuff. It is the the companies and the retailers that have the best convenience that are getting the downloads. And yes, it ...

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I'll be honest. Fairness is an illusion. I'll explain.Let's assume two employees that work at the same company. They both have the same age, the same degrees, and the same roles. It's fair that they have the same salary, right.Let's have a closer look, though. One of those employees does an okay job. It's not perfect, but not bad either.And they stop developing their skills a while back. On the other hand, the second employee pours their heart and soul into the company and reinvents themselves and their ski ...

I started a very intense healing journey back in 2020 and along the way I discovered a pivotal step that I had to make in order for me to keep moving forward. I had to stop going inside the store. Say me if you go in a store for one thing and you actually come out of the store with that one thing.Nobody spoke. Clearly I'm amongst friends. See, what would happen was I would go in a store, maybe for some paper towels, tortilla chips, a sports bra, just to get in and out.But in-n-out was more like in and over. ...

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Market Trends & Consumer Behavior - Consumers are looking for value and great deals, but still have money and want joy [3] - The US consumer has been solid worldwide, despite anxieties and cross-currents [4] - There's a barbell and bifurcation in the market, with pressure at the low and middle and strength at the high end [10] - Quiet luxury is a continuing trend, with less focus on logos and more emphasis on quality and materials [8] Retail & Payment Strategies - Increased rates of mobile use, with a mix of buy online pickup in store, curbside pickup, and delivery [5] - New ways of payment are very different for younger customers [6] - Digital advertising for Walmart is in the $5 billion range [14] Company Performance & Strategies - Levi's focuses on direct to consumer strategy by opening their own stores globally [1] - Walmart is favored for its value story, delivery, curbside pickup, marketplace model, and digital advertising [14] - Walmart's leading grocery business accounts for 60% of its revenue [15] M&A and IPO - Selective M&A is possible, especially in beauty, skincare, longevity, and niche fragrances [13] - The market is getting better with the consumer on a more stable footing, making M&A totally possible [13] Luxury Market - Jewelry is outperforming the rest of the luxury world, especially gold jewelry [9][10] - Handbag prices have gotten extreme, making jewelry prices compelling [11] - Creative leadership matters in luxury brands, driving desire and new design [7]

For more on consumers and the retail trade, let's bring in Oliver Chen, senior retail analyst at TD Count. Oliver, great to have you with us. Um, it seems like all retailers right now are talking about being consumers being choiceful.So, who benefits from that sort of ongoing theme in the retail sector of a choiceful consumer. >> Yeah, Melissa, happy holidays. We're excited about Walmart.Walmart has consumers looking for value and everyday low prices. Walmart's also capturing that high household income shop ...