Inflection Point?, Travel Demand & Cashing in on Components 7/10/24

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Are we at an inflection point for the consumer? They’re choosing more carefully where to spend, which is not at Helen of Troy, as we learned yesterday. That company lost nearly 30% of its market value following earnings. Consumers are pushing back on big brands and high prices, which is leading them to Walmart, whose record highs might even suggest more weakness. This comes as Jay Powell today said going slower may allow the Fed to go farther, but according to our strategist, the Fed has to cut this year to keep the consumer, and small companies afloat. He’s here with where he’s trimming and what he’s adding to against this backdrop. But the consumer is still traveling, and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is betting on that to continue, and betting on guests to stay longer. The CEO joins us like ahead with what he’s seeing. And then there’s housing. If you’re not buying a home because it’s too expensive right now, you can still buy into the housing trade, and we have a unique way to do it.