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Nintendo and Sony head into ‘grim’ holiday season with old consoles and no big releases

Video game industry fears its most important quarter will fall flat with few new mass-market offerings

Business - Financial Times - November 11

3 big benefits of gifting gold bars and coins this holiday season

Considering the gift of gold this holiday season? Here are three big (timely) benefits to be aware of.

Mortgage rates inch up toward 7% ahead of the holiday season. Don’t expect a big drop anytime soon.

The 30-year mortgage rate is averaging 6.84%, Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey on Thursday.

Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago

Millennials say they plan to spend big this holiday season — 'I see a lot of optimism,' expert says

Millennials plan to spend more than any other generation for the holidays, a new survey says. But using credit cards or payment plans may come at a high cost.

Business - CNBC - 9 hours ago

Cyberattack risk during the holiday season

The holidays are often called the season of giving, but for cybercriminals, it's the season of hacking. This year, corporate giants have suffered paralyzing cyberattacks, and a new study found that ...

Canadiens: The Big Surprise This Season

The Montreal Canadiens are already at the quarter mark of the season and one player could be called the biggest surprise of the season.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Retailers Stock Supersize TVs Ahead of Holiday Season

In Q4, giant TV sales see a marked holiday boom.

Business - Inc. - November 4

5 Great Ways to Stand Out This Holiday Season

A couple of simple steps to having a great holiday selling season.

Business - Inc. - November 13

Is gold still worth buying this holiday season?

With the price of gold high, some buyers may be considering skipping it this holiday season. Here's what to consider.

Walmart Stock Rises on Strong Earnings Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season

The bellwether retailer reported higher-than-expected sales in its latest quarter and upgraded its forecast for the rest of the year.

Business - The New York Times - 5 days ago

3 reasons to invest in gold this holiday season

Eyeing gold investments right now? Here's why this may be a good time to make your move.

What are the most anticipated movies of the Thanksgiving, holiday season?

Fandango's November survey discovered which movies are the most highly anticipated ahead of the holiday season. Managing editor Erik Davis joins CBS News to discuss the films people are itching to ...

4 retail stocks that look good even if the holiday shopping season is soft

Wall Street research firm Telsey Advisory Group is upbeat on Costco, Amazon, Best Buy and TJX Companies.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Retailers brace for DEI blowback in lead-up to election, holiday shopping season

Some companies are concerned about attending public DEI events while others are strategizing on how to avoid criticism over their policies and programs.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Saks Fifth Avenue's holiday light display in Manhattan changing up this season

Dazzling displays of synchronized lights on the facade of Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship store in midtown Manhattan have thrilled holiday visitors for years

Entertainment - ABC News - November 12

Shopify’s stock heads for best day ever on upbeat holiday forecast

A Shopify executive says the company’s latest results showed “continued discipline of balancing both future growth investment and operational leverage.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 12

Chicago’s Lycee French Market brings French culture to holiday season

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Target Stock Plunges After Weak Earnings Report Ahead of Holiday Season

The retailer’s downbeat earnings report, which included lower profit and larger inventory, fell far short of Wall Street’s expectations.

Business - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Gap Raises Full-Year Outlook With Strong Start to Holiday Season

The apparel retailer said it now expects full-year sales to grow between 1.5% and 2%. Gap had most recently guided for sales to be up slightly.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 3 days ago

Holiday Bonus Season Is Here. Here’s What Your Employees Are Expecting

A new survey found that while not all employees expect holiday bonuses, they can be necessary to stay competitive in the job market.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Donate This Holiday Season: Women and Children Need Your Help

Give a woman her life back, save a child’s life or help a child read, with my annual holiday giving guide.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

From Billie Eilish to Metallica: 10 must-see concerts this holiday season

Holiday concert guide

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 12 hours ago

'Wicked' defies box office gravity in a strong start to the holiday movie season

Moviegoers soared from Oz to the Colosseum over the weekend as millions around the world flocked to see “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” in theaters.

A TV as big as a bed? With the holidays approaching, stores stock more supersize sets

For some television viewers, size apparently does matter

Tech - ABC News - November 5

3 big reasons to open a CD account before the holidays

If you're looking to take advantage of higher yields, you might want to open a CD account before the holidays.

'Slow shopping' can save you money this holiday season. Here’s how it works

The trend toward making more mindful buying decisions can help you avoid impulse purchases and debt over the peak shopping season.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Halloween to holidays: How Disney turns over its parks between its two most important seasons

October and December are two of the most popular travel months for the Disney parks, according to Gavin Doyle, founder of MickeyVisit.com.

Business - CNBC - November 2

Retail sales climb again ahead of holiday shopping season. U.S. economy still has momentum.

Sales at retailers rose solidly in October and suggested the economy still has plenty of momentum heading into the holiday shopping season.

Business - MarketWatch - November 15

Workplace flexibility is helping Americans take longer trips this holiday season, report finds

More travelers plan to work remotely at least once during their holiday vacations this year, a survey found.

Business - CNBC - November 17

Workplace flexibility is helping Americans take longer trips this holiday season, report finds

Americans are determined to travel this holiday season — and certain workarounds are helping them take those trips.

A Holiday Season Reminder From Science: People Don’t Actually Mind When You Say No to Invitations

Often overwhelmed with holiday invitations? New science suggests you really shouldn’t feel bad about turning down more of them.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

What to watch this holiday season: 'Dear Santa,' musical variety shows and a cute little owl

Santa is an evergreen staple this holiday season, and expect a plethora of variety specials from the likes of Sabrina Carpenter, Nate Bargatze, Jimmy Fallon and Motown legends.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 2 days ago

The Crunchyroll Holiday Sale Is Offering Big Discounts On Some Of the Best Anime Blu-Rays

Crunchyroll has launched its Holiday Sale event, a promotion that features new items on sale every week. For the first week, the anime and manga hub is offering dozens of Blu-rays for sale, and ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 14

Stefon Diggs has season-ending torn ACL, dealing a big loss to Texans

The Texans lost one of their star players to an injury.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 29

Coco Gauff's WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround

Coco Gauff has wrapped up her season as well as possible

Sports - ABC News - November 10

2024 NFL Week 10 winners and losers: Steelers' Mike Tomlin earns another big win; Cowboys' season lost

A roundup of the best and worst performers from Sunday's action

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

NBA Power Rankings: Who's riding high heading into the season's 1st big test

Milwaukee, Philadelphia and New York were all expected to challenge the Celtics. The first portion of the season has not gone as planned.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

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Nintendo and Sony head into ‘grim’ holiday season with old consoles and no big releases

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Mortgage rates inch up toward 7% ahead of the holiday season. Don’t expect a big drop anytime soon.

Millennials say they plan to spend big this holiday season — 'I see a lot of optimism,' expert says

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Saks Fifth Avenue's holiday light display in Manhattan changing up this season

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Chicago’s Lycee French Market brings French culture to holiday season

Target Stock Plunges After Weak Earnings Report Ahead of Holiday Season

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Halloween to holidays: How Disney turns over its parks between its two most important seasons

Retail sales climb again ahead of holiday shopping season. U.S. economy still has momentum.

Workplace flexibility is helping Americans take longer trips this holiday season, report finds

Workplace flexibility is helping Americans take longer trips this holiday season, report finds

A Holiday Season Reminder From Science: People Don’t Actually Mind When You Say No to Invitations

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The Crunchyroll Holiday Sale Is Offering Big Discounts On Some Of the Best Anime Blu-Rays

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