How Hurricanes Irma and Harvey May Impact Various Industry Sectors

Damage and disruptions resulting from Hurricane Harvey's and Irma's floods and winds could drive up prices for everything from vacations and plastic toys to oranges and cocoa.

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Damage and disruptions resulting from Hurricane Harvey's and Irma's floods and winds could drive up prices for everything from vacations and plastic toys to oranges and cocoa.

It also could lead to pain in your 401(k). Publicly traded companies whose shares are found in many retirement portfolios, including Comcast, Newell Brands and auto retailer Group 1 Automotive, are among those saying the storms will hurt business or financial results. There could be more to come from cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean and Norwegian, and hotel companies, such as Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt, whose ships, ports of call, hotels and resorts are in Irma's path. 

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