discretionary
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Walt Disney Co.’s theme parks and cruise line business is holding steady despite national concerns about discretionary consumer spending and higher gas prices.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Economists expect consumers to cut discretionary spending as gas prices remain elevated, mirroring what happened during a 2022 oil shock.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
The outlook for younger workers could flounder if the effects of the recent oil shock lead to a pullback in discretionary spending.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Information technology, consumer discretionary and financials were the top sold global sectors, as they bought industrials, materials and healthcare, the firm said, based on observations from its prime brokerage unit.
From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026
The job was full of discretionary power and the decisions about how to use it were often moral.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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