August's consumer confidence rose above expectations, according to the Conference Board, climbing to a print of 103.3 as experts anticipated a reading of 100.7.

Madison Mills and Brad Smith review the latest consumer data, noting stock (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) reactions to recent economic readings.

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This post was written by Luke Carberry Mogan.