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Feel-good end to 2012
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Two surveys out today have spenders and scholars upbeat about the health of the U.S. economy, for now at least.
Final retail rush kicks off today
Monday, December 26, 2011
Ten percent to 15 percent of holiday sales occur in the week after Christmas. Discounting is deep this year.
How did you spend Christmas?
Monday, December 26, 2011
Two families, from two different economic backgrounds, on how they spent one of the biggest holidays of the year.
Investing for a long weekend
Friday, December 23, 2011
In volatile times, traders become extra sensitive to news or rumors that could put them on the wrong side of a trade...even when the markets are closed for Christmas.
A true holiday tradition: The NBA on Christmas
Friday, December 23, 2011
The NFL has its Thanksgiving tradition, and the NBA has Christmas. Ever wonder why?
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Buy from Best Buy? Your presents may be late
Thursday, December 22, 2011
The country's biggest electronics chain is saying that "overwhelming demand for some products" could mean a late Christmas for some.
Germany OK in tough European holiday season
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Austerity is the rule as many European nations deal with the continent’s debt crisis. Germany is doing relatively well.
Spending on Christmas 'bling' is up
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Consumers will almost $6 billion dollars on holiday decorations this year - the most in seven years - according to new data from the National Retail Federation
Secret Santa in the Senate
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
For the first time ever, U.S. senators are doing a Secret Santa gift exchange.
Juli Niemann: Retail sales get a boost as Black Friday awaits
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Commerce Department announced retail sales jumped half a percent last month.
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