LVMH Surges as Luxury Reawakens

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GUEST - The Financial Ghost – Retail Analyst

After months of sluggish sales and investor caution, LVMH the world’s largest luxury conglomerate is back in growth mode. Shares of the group, home to Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany & Co., and Moët & Chandon, soared more than 13% after posting its first quarterly sales increase this year.

Behind the rebound: a revival in Chinese demand, strong spending in the U.S. and Europe, and the remarkable performance of its beauty arm, Sephora. Analysts are calling it a “ray of hope” for the entire luxury sector, which added $80 billion in market value on the news.

But can LVMH sustain this momentum in a world of slowing global growth and shifting consumer tastes?
16 Oct 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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