discretionary

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Looking across sectors, the strategist said consumer-facing stocks were experiencing trouble, noting weakness in equal-weight discretionary stocks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Of the total, approximately $1.1tn would be in discretionary spending for the Pentagon, the highest on record.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Of this amount, the Budget includes $1.1 trillion in base discretionary budget authority specifically for DoW in 2027,” reads part of the release.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Lower-income households are the least able to withstand the strain at the pump—some already report trying to trim back on road trips and discretionary spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Most prosecutors’ offices lack any manual or guidebook advising prosecutors how to make discretionary decisions.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander