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People in the US are being squeezed to such an extent that they are spending less altogether
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Resilience of dollar-store sector could be an indicator that the new social safety net is working
US stocks regain footing after early fluctuation between gains and losses
The enduring appeal of US ‘variety’ stores should settle nerves around the UK’s pound stores
Family Dollar deal shows cash is not always king
US jobs data temper hopes over economy
US equity markets waver following Monday holiday
Struggles of US discount retailer are about poor customers and poor choices
UBS analysts say company hurt by shift from corn to soyabeans
US publisher falls as much as 7% before paring losses
Family Dollar’s earnings surprise reveals growing inequality
The best reason to own shares is their defensive characteristics
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