and trade headline. meanwhile, u.s. consumers are -- are still fueling this economy. consumer confidence data for august showed shoppers are far more confident in the economy than many economists thought. the strong labor market is helping shoppers set aside worries about the trade war between the u.s. and china. a top lowe's executive is apologizing after saying this about a power drill in a corporate video to employees monday. >> the thing is compact, it fits anywhere, small hands, right. so those customers that really have the affinity toward makita, some of our hispanic pros with smaller hands, this is perfect for them. >> joe mcfarland, lowe's executive vice president of stores, apologized after employees called the comment offensive. in a company issued statement, mcfarland said i'm sorry for a careless statement a made during an associate broadcast yesterday. he said he took full responsibility for the comments. lowe's did not say whether he was face consequences for those comments. you're too lazy to get on