The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) exhibited a volatile stock trajectory in recent months, driven by weak consumer sentiment amid high inflation and rising interest rates. The company is also grappling with issues such as market instability in mainland China and Asia travel retail, lower conversion rates, and negative foreign currency impacts. As a result, shares of this New York-based provider of skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products have plunged 42.4% year to date compared with a 37.7% drop ...