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May 27, 2020

Consumer sentiment vs. stock market behavior

Consumer sentiment plunged 19% in April. Yet the stock market is up. What do these contrasting trends mean? The launch of HBO Max. The future of manufacturing. In buildings closed by COVID-19, stagnant water can become dangerous.

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Consumer sentiment is near the lowest level in nearly a decade.
Consumer sentiment is near the lowest level in nearly a decade.
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