© Reuters. Shoppers wait in line outside a Bath and Body Works retail store, as the global outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in Brooklyn, New York By Melissa Fares NEW YORK (Reuters) -Many U.S. holiday shoppers, wary of entering stores during the latest surge of COVID-19, wentRead More →
President Trump said on Friday that he would reschedule a June 19 campaign rally in Tulsa, Okla., succumbing to calls to change the date of the event that falls on a holiday that marks the end of slavery in the U.S. Via Twitter late Friday, Trump said that he wouldRead More →
An earlier version of this report misstated Sonos’ year-ago Ebitda figure. The correct amount is $87 million. Sonos Sonos said it’s getting more effective with its promotions. Sonos Inc. had a stronger-than-expected holiday quarter fueled by new products like a portable speaker and a partnership with IKEA. The company toppedRead More →
BEIJING (Reuters) – The death toll from the new coronavirus in China’s Hubei province rose by 56 to 350 on Monday, Chinese state television reported citing official figures, as investors braced for volatility when Chinese markets reopen after the Lunar New Year break. There were another 2,103 cases detected inRead More →
Getty Images People with shopping bags walk down the sidewalk during the Christmas holiday season last month. The outlook: Economic activity continued to expand “modestly” over the last six weeks of 2019, according to the Federal Reserve’s Beige Book, released Wednesday. Two districts: Richmond and Dallas, reported growth at above-averageRead More →
(Reuters) – Macy’s Inc (N:) reported just a 0.6% drop in holiday period same-store sales on Thursday, quelling fears of a more dramatic fall in the department store operator’s numbers for the crucial annual shopping season after an earlier profit warning. The company benefited from strong online sales and demandRead More →
U.S. Treasury yields fell Thursday in the first trading session of 2020, which saw stock indexes surge to new highs, fears of a global economic slowdown subside and optimism hold about a partial resolution to the U.S.-China trade war. Most global markets were closed Wednesday for the New Year’s holiday.Read More →
U.S. Treasury yields came off their highs to close mostly flat on Thursday after brisk bidding for a debt auction in the afternoon, a sign that investors are still hungry for bonds despite worries that this year’s strong rally across all fixed-income assets have made their valuations expensive. With EuropeanRead More →
© Reuters. Shoppers make their way through Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, decorated for the holidays, in Arlington, Virginia (Reuters) – U.S. shoppers spent more online than in retail stores during the shortest winter shopping season in the past six years, with online sales hitting a record high, a reportRead More →
Diana Perez, 29, grew up in Paterson, N.J., with a single mother. She began using drugs as a teen, and upon moving to New York at age 21, she partied and used cocaine heavily. After losing her Starbucks SBUX, +0.52% job and falling short on rent, Perez found herself sporadicallyRead More →
TGIF, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories: Personal Finance Here’s what you can do to help people who are homeless this holiday season (and what NOT to do) A global ‘Sleep Out’ on Saturday will raise awareness and funds to combat homelessness. There’s been a disturbing rise in cellphone injuriesRead More →
Feeling stuffed and bloated after a blowout Thanksgiving eating marathon? Staring at mounds of desserts and other leftovers in the aftermath? It may be even worse than you think. Health researchers say the binge eating and drinking we do at this time of year may be killing us. And theyRead More →
Forget television sets and video games, the best thing to buy during the holiday season may be a home. A new analysis from Attom Data Solutions, a provider of real-estate data, found that December is the best month of the year to buy a home when it comes to gettingRead More →
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: A pedestrian walks along a street, decorated with festive illumination lights prior to the New Year and Christmas holidays, in central Moscow By Beth Pinsker NEW YORK (Reuters) – Four years ago, PayPal set out to break the Guinness World Record for the most money raisedRead More →
Happy Black Friday, MarketWatchers! Here are some of our top stories to read while you’re out shopping—or staying home digesting your Thanksgiving meal. Personal Finance Here’s one thing you should be shopping for this holiday season: a house A new analysis shows the benefits of buying a home when there’sRead More →
Getty Images U.S. financial markets will see a shortened trading session Friday, as investors dig into holiday shopping and Thanksgiving leftovers. After closing for Thanksgiving, markets will operate on a shortened schedule on Friday. Both the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq will close at 1 p.m. Eastern. InRead More →
Online shoppers are expected to break a Thanksgiving Day spending record this holiday season, shelling out over $4 billion. A total of $2.1 billion was spent as of 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, which is a 20.2% gain over the same time a year ago, according to the latestRead More →
© Reuters. Investing.com – On Thanksgiving Day, bulls will surely be thankful for a decent economy and low interest rates that have combined to push stocks to new highs. The , , and hit all-time highs and closing highs on a quiet day of trading. U.S. markets will be closedRead More →
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Getty Images The busy holiday shopping season is likely to showcase a big divide in the U.S. economy. The U.S. holiday season is ready to kick off this week after the Thanksgiving feast, but not every part of the economy can expect to share in the bounty. American households haveRead More →
© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: Apple iPhone 11’s are pictured inside of the Apple Store on Fifth Ave in the Manhattan borough of New York By Stephen Nellis (Reuters) – Apple Inc (O:) on Wednesday forecast sales for the crucial holiday shopping quarter that topped Wall Street expectations, with Chief ExecutiveRead More →
Many consumers will take climate change into account when making their holiday purchases this year, opting for slower shipping options or in-store pickup, which have less environmental impact than expedited shipping, according to data from Accenture’s annual holiday shopping survey. Accenture ACN, +0.52% and Coleman Parkes Research surveyed 1,500Read More →
Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is putting all its chips in one basket: The holiday season. AMD reported on-target second-quarter results Tuesday, but also gave a disappointing forecast for the third quarter, as sales of its custom chips for videogame consoles continue to decline. AMD AMD, +1.16% shares fell more thanRead More →
Australian stocks rose in early trading Wednesday, the only major Asia-Pacific index open on a day that was a public holiday in most countries. Japan’s Nikkei remained closed as part of a 10-day holiday commemorating the installation of a new emperor, Naruhito, who was installed Wednesday, a day after hisRead More →
TOKYO — Asian stock indexes rose moderately in quiet holiday trading on Good Friday as some markets were closed. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 NIK, +0.43% edged up 0.6% in early trading. South Korea’s Kospi SEU, +0.22% rose 0.3% and the Shanghai Composite SHCOMP, -0.08% gained 0.6%. SomeRead More →
