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[ad_1] D3sign | Moment | Getty Images After eating turkey and pie, lots of Americans also went on a shopping spree. Thanksgiving Day online spending hit a record of $5.29 billion, an increase of 2.9% year over year, according to Adobe, which tracks sales on retailers’ websites. Typically, shoppers spend …

[ad_1] Walmart is top of mind for holiday shoppers who are hunting for Black Friday deals, according to new research. The big box retailer is dominating online searches for Black Friday discounts as of Friday morning, according to advertising technology company Captify, which tracks more than 1 billion searches a …

[ad_1] A major rally could be ahead of some stocks that are forming “golden cross” patterns heading into the year-end. A golden cross chart pattern forms when the 50-day moving average climbs above the 200-day moving average. Technical analysts typically understand the signal as a bullish pattern for stocks. With …

[ad_1] The holiday shopping season is always closely followed by a spike in gift returning. But this year, it may be harder to bring things back for free or at a low cost. Roughly 60% of retailers said they’re making changes to existing returns policies, with fewer promising free returns, …

[ad_1] This holiday season, Telsey Advisory Group CEO Dana Telsey expects more in-store shoppers and a movement away from spending on home improvement to clothing and beauty as consumers exit the pandemic mindset. But not all retail companies are on equal footing. “I think this holiday season’s gonna be about …

[ad_1] The Sweetly Bakery & Cafe in Battleground, Washington Source: Irina Sirotkina It’s the holiday season, yet Americans are feeling a little less generous. With inflation near record highs, cash-strapped consumers have started to tip less — especially when it comes to fast casual dining and carryout. “Tipping is that first …

[ad_1] Check out the companies making headlines before the bell: Activision Blizzard (ATVI) – Activision Blizzard slid 3.3% in premarket trading after Politico reported the Federal Trade Commission is likely to sue to block Microsoft‘s $69 billion purchase of the videogame publisher. Tesla (TSLA) – Tesla said its Full Self …

[ad_1] Kanye West at an event announcing a partnership with Adidas on June 28, 2016 in Hollywood, California. Getty Images Adidas said it is investigating accusations made by staff relating to the conduct of the musician Ye during his partnership with the German sportswear brand and the response of senior …

[ad_1] Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Here are the most important news items that investors need to start their trading day: 1. Short day for stocks We hope you had a terrific Thanksgiving. If you’re scheduled to work today, please don’t work too hard. U.S. stock markets are …

[ad_1] LONDON – Strikers from the CWU Trade Union attend the picket line at Peckham Royal Mail centre on November 24, 2022 in London, England. Strikes planned for the Black Friday weekend and the run-up to Christmas will go ahead after talks between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union …