Shares of several companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower after January CPI data showed a greater-than-expected rise in inflation.
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Shares of companies in the consumer discretionary sector, including ADT, AENT, BALY, and others, are trading lower due to January CPI data indicating a higher-than-expected inflation rise.

February 13, 2024 | 8:52 pm
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ADT shares are trading lower due to concerns over rising inflation impacting consumer spending.
Rising inflation typically leads to decreased consumer spending, which can negatively impact companies in the consumer discretionary sector like ADT.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
AENT's stock price is negatively affected by the unexpected rise in inflation, potentially reducing discretionary spending.
Higher inflation may lead to reduced discretionary spending, adversely affecting AENT's financial performance.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50
NEGATIVE IMPACT
BALY shares decline amid concerns that inflation could dampen consumer discretionary spending.
Inflationary pressures can lead to lower consumer spending, negatively impacting BALY's stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 50