The companies behind luxury labels like Burberry, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton have struggled this year.

The NFIB's small business optimism index surged dramatically ... deserves a second look this time — and our selection as Chart of the Week. Because sentiment can have real dollar effects in ...

The chart of the day What we're watching What we're reading Economic data releases and earnings The NFIB's small business optimism index surged dramatically in November, riding the post-election ...