The Commerce Department reported that total retail sales grew 1% last month, compared to a revised 0.4% gain in April. A consensus of analysts polled by Briefing.com expected sales to rise by 0.5%.

Stripping out volatile auto sales, retail sales rose 1.2% in May, well above the 0.7% increase expected by analysts and the 1% gain posted in April.

My question: How much of those retail sales were for food and gas?

Do you think most of the economic stimulus plan is going into the pockets of Big Oil companies?

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Retail Sales Data: Economic Stimulus Checks in Action