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Have consumer habits changed forever?
Markets
Have consumer habits changed forever?
We've all been shopping and working differently since lockdown and the effect on consumer behaviour and companies has been profound—but will it...
James Gard | 12 May 2020
Japanese consumer stocks eyeing greener pastures abroad
Stocks
Japanese consumer stocks eyeing greener pastures abroad
A handful of Japanese companies including Asahi, Yakult and Meiji appear to be underestimated by investors as consumer spending at home faces a...
Glenn Freeman | 30 October 2019
Black Friday boosts retail spend but it may be short lived
Markets
Black Friday boosts retail spend but it may be short lived
Retail spending rose 0.4 per cent in November, beating market expectations, in a sign that Australians have embraced the Black Friday and Cyber...
Lex Hall with AAP | 11 January 2019
The US China trade war is evolving to a new Cold War
Markets
The US China trade war is evolving to a new Cold War
Escalating trade tensions with the US have helped cause a sharp sell-off in China's currency since the beginning of this year.
Morningstar Equity Analysts | 28 November 2018