Fearing intense price competition as consumers search for bargains in an economy that remains sluggish, many investors are giving a wide berth to brand-name companies.

• 由于深恐消费者因经济依然不景气而搜购廉价货，结果出现竞相削价的激烈火竞争局面，投资者乃销售名牌产品的公司股票保持距离。