The tail end of the second-quarter earnings reporting season lies ahead, but the companies reporting results this week will serve as a checkup on a wealthier consumer — or at least on shoppers’ willingness to treat themselves.
Leading the discretionary-spending herd for the week ahead is Nike Inc., which reports quarterly results on Thursday. The last time the sneaker giant reported results, shares fell after profits missed expectations, amid weaker demand and price cuts intended to draw customers.
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