The article argues that a political surprise, cheaper oil and a softer US dollar are reshaping the backdrop for global consumer and travel stocks, and highlights three stocks from a high foreign revenue screener. Amer Sports reports revenue of about US$3.2b from Technical Apparel, US$2.8b from Outdoor Performance and US$1.4b from Ball & Racquet Sports, with a market value near US$17.7b. Capri Holdings generates about US$2.8b from Michael Kors and US$632 million from Jimmy Choo, with a market value of roughly US$2.1b. Southwest Airlines generates about US$31.5b from transportation and related services, with a market value near US$21.3b; the article notes that fuel costs make lower oil prices and a weaker dollar especially relevant to its profitability. The screener also surfaced 22 more U.S.-listed companies in the same theme.
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