Economy

Consumer stocks have been hammered. Here are some opportunities among the casualties

Brand name consumer stocks have been in a slump. Wall Street sees opportunity to pick some up at bargain prices.

Levi Strauss hikes profit guidance after tariff refunds, but its sales outlook is less optimistic

Levi Strauss on Wednesday posted earnings that beat expectations, though it saw benefits from tariff refunds.

Cramer says higher rates are splitting the market in two

Jim Cramer said higher borrowing costs are splitting the market, putting pressure on credit-sensitive sectors while AI companies remain largely insulated.

Lululemon Poaches Athleta CEO as New Chief Product Officer

Lululemon announced Wednesday that Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger is joining the company as its chief product officer, a newly created role.

The IRS is paying closer attention to funds that aim to slash taxes. What could be next for investors

'Tax aware' ETFs and an elaborate ETF conversion maneuver aimed at sharply cutting tax liability are in the agency's crosshairs.

America shut out Chinese EVs. Britain welcomed them

Britain faces a finely balanced choice over whether to follow the EU in imposing tariffs on Chinese EVs.

UK motorists can now see live fuel prices on Google Maps

Move expected to make pump pricing more transparent and encourage competition after diesel hits record £2 a litre

Barclays sees big haircare gains for this consumer stock as shoppers prioritize self-care

This consumer stock's burgeoning haircare segment is being overlooked despite consumers continuing to splurge on self-care routines, Barclays says.

Japan beer giants raided over suspicions they colluded to set the price of beverages

Investigators probe Asahi, Kirin, Suntory and Sapporo breweries – which together control more than 90% of Japan’s beer market

Oil gains as Middle East hostilities, potential escalation stoke supply worries

President Donald Trump and his national security team have talked about possibly restarting large-scale U.S. military operations in Iran in the coming weeks, NBC News reported.

CNBC Daily Open: Another Fed hike is on the horizon

Another hike from the U.S. Fed is on the way, after meeting minutes released Wednesday showed officials expect to increase interest rates before year-end.

Thursday's big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session

The S&P 500 slid from its record on Wednesday as elevated yields weighed on stocks. Tune into CNBC Thursday morning for Skydance's David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz.