discretionary

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Companies tied to infrastructure, utilities, and state-led investment stand to benefit more than discretionary consumer plays.

From Barron's

Looking ahead, 2026 is unlikely to bring a sudden rebound in discretionary spending.

From Barron's

The family may receive a discretionary offer of succession or be rehoused, but Ms Thompson said she has not had anything in writing and is frustrated by "vague" conversations with housing officers.

From BBC

But this stabilization was due to “relative strength at the move-up and discretionary price points, which offset declining home sizes at the entry-level and spec price points,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This uncertainty will likely dampen investment and discretionary consumption."

From Barron's