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Memorial Day could be a test for the movie theater industry

by Marielle Segarra
May 24, 2021
Movie theaters are reopening in time for summer blockbuster season. Are people ready to go back?
Studios are committing to releasing blockbusters in theaters again. Will it pay off?
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Gas prices are low ahead of Memorial Day. But will people travel?

by Justin Ho
May 22, 2020
Travel could fall to record lows this holiday weekend, despite some of the cheapest gas in nearly two decades.
Gas prices heading into the Memorial Day weekend are at their lowest levels in nearly two decades.
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Consumers are hitting the roads this vacation season, but higher gas prices may influence how far they go

by Aaron Schrank
May 28, 2018
AAA estimates more than 36 million of us hit the road over the Memorial Day weekend.  That’s nearly a five percent increase from last year at the same time. And, that’s in spite of higher prices for gas at the pump. Higher gas prices may not keep people off the roads as this vacation season […]
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Gas prices head north before holiday

by Andy Uhler
May 23, 2018
We’re only a few days away from Memorial Day weekend, one of the busiest travel days of the year. More than 41 million Americans are expected to hit the road. You know where you’re going? Are you going to drive there? Well, you might be paying more for that gasoline than you have in a […]
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Travelers take a holiday from high gas prices

by Reema Khrais
May 27, 2016
The American Automobile Association expects weekend travel to hit a 10-year peak.
Travelers are expected to spend about $12 billion over the holiday weekend.
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Gunnery Sgt. Holtry, United States Marine Corps

by Kai Ryssdal
May 28, 2014
Kai Ryssdal's memories of Officer Candidate School... and Memorial Day.
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What do John Wayne and Dracula have in common?

by Bridget Bodnar
May 23, 2014
The Marketplace Datebook for Monday, May 26, 2014.
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Retailers want online Memorial Day shoppers

by Gigi Douban
May 28, 2012
You've heard of Cyber Monday in November. Well, retailers now want an online holiday for Memorial Day.
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Memorial Day kicks off summer shopping

by Shannon Mullen
May 28, 2012
Retailers gear up for summer shopping season. With graduation, Mothers Day and Memorial Day, May is one of the biggest shopping months of the year.
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A job is the best way to honor veterans

by Jeff Tyler
May 28, 2012
Veterans working on Wall Street help recruiters understand that military skills also apply to jobs in finance.
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