Stock markets were stuck in a holding pattern through the first half of Wednesday's trading session. Major benchmarks showed little or no change as most investors waited for the latest move from the Federal Reserve on interest rates.

There's been a lot of focus on the consumer economy, which has held up better than many had expected even in the face of inflationary and other macroeconomic pressures. Household products company Clorox (NYSE: CLX) and home generator specialist Generac Holdings (NYSE: GNRC) both reported their latest financial results, and shareholders were pleased with what they saw from the two consumer-facing companies.

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