Buzzword Breakdown ‘Choiceful’ has swiftly become the new buzzword in corporate boardrooms to describe consumers who are pickier about how they spend their money. In 2023, this word was present in more than a dozen S&P 500 earnings calls, signaling its growing importance in the corporate vernacular. Strategic Spending The word is catching on in…Read more
Priced Out America’s housing market flashed red hot during the pandemic, and even though things have changed, it hasn’t really calmed down that much yet. In response, prospective buyers who feel they can’t afford their dream home are beginning to redirect the money they saved for a down payment. Instead of building a nest-egg, many…Read more
The Consumer Is the Economy A number of economic and earnings reports this week could offer crucial insights into the current state of consumer spending, which drives roughly two-thirds of America’s economic activity. Retail earnings reports are particularly significant in light of recent cautionary statements from big-box giants like Walmart (WMT), which warned of softening…Read more
