Sales Disappoint Holiday

Roz Chast Holiday Gifts

The award-winning cartoonist, who admits to having a “very fraught” relationship with gift-giving, still loves handmade gifts from her children.

The New York Times - 20h

General Mills’ refrigerated-dough sales disappoint as holiday baking season starts

General Mills’ stock was falling Wednesday after a cut to the company’s full-year profit outlook overshadowed a big quarterly earnings beat.

MarketWatch - 9h

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Browns take chance on QB in top 10; disappointing Bengals and Dolphins address key needs

Cincinnati and Miami have clear holes for 2025 that need to be figured out

CBS Sports - 9h

Retail sales jump on strong auto and internet buying. Economy in good shape for holiday season.

There’s no quit in American shoppers. Retail sales rose faster than expected at the start of the holiday shopping season in November and pointed to steady growth in the U.S. economy.

MarketWatch - 1d

Canal+ shares slump a fifth on disappointing London debut

UK chancellor Rachel Reeves had hailed listing as vote of confidence in market

Financial Times - 2d

Holiday travel expected to break records

The end of 2024 is expected to be the busiest holiday travel period on record, as experts predict it will narrowly beat the record set in 2019. Kris Van Cleave has more on the nation's travel plans.

CBS News - 3d

AC Milan ultras chant 'We are not Americans' after disappointing draw at home vs. Genoa

The Rossoneri fans showed their disappointment against the American ownership

CBS Sports - 3d

An Easy Holiday Manicure With a Secret Ingredient

The nail artist Mei Kawajiri shares a festive nail design you can recreate at home in just five steps, using products you probably already own.

The New York Times - 5d

Clement 'very proud but disappointed' by Spurs draw

Manager Philippe Clement says his Rangers side took "a big step forward" in their Europa League draw with Tottenham.

BBC News - 6d

Adobe shares suffer steepest drop in over two years on disappointing revenue guidance

Adobe shares tumbled after the software vendor issued revenue guidance that fell short of analysts' estimates.

CNBC - 6d

Doing Less for the Holidays

Some people respond to the stress of the season by adopting a Marie Kondo approach: relinquishing the rituals that no longer bring them joy.

The New York Times - 6d

Adobe disappoints investors in this crucial metric, and shares fall nearly 9%

A weaker outlook clouded an otherwise OK quarter for the software company amid rising competition in AI.

MarketWatch - Dec. 11

Making Danish Holiday Crafts

In the land of hygge, handmade paper decorations have long brought holiday cheer — and a chance to share the simple joys of crafting.

The New York Times - Dec. 11

Is making a holiday wishlist practical or tacky?

Nearly 5bn lb of gift returns end up in landfills every year and yet there is a certain taboo around compiling a gift list. The first Christmas that I was with my boyfriend, his family asked for my ...

The Guardian - Dec. 11

Holiday travel expected to break records again

The end-of-the-year holiday travel rush begins next week and AAA is expecting more than 119 million travelers. Most, 107 million, will drive, with gas prices nearly $.15 cheaper than a year ago.

CBS News - Dec. 11

Oracle shares slide on earnings and revenue miss, disappointing forecast

Oracle shares fell Tuesday morning after the database software company issued disappointing quarterly results.

CNBC - Dec. 10

How to make root beer ham this holiday season

New York Times Cooking is celebrating the season with a simple recipe for root beer ham. Preparation work takes less than 20 minutes and the rest is done in the oven.

CBS News - Dec. 10

Tips for tipping this holiday season

A new survey from Bankrate found that the majority of people who have housekeepers, childcare providers and teachers are planning to give them a tip for the holidays. And at least a quarter of U.S. ...

CBS News - Dec. 10

These Lego Jigsaw Puzzles Are A Great Holiday Gift Idea

Shopping for a Lego fan this year, but want to get them something more unique than a traditional set of bricks? Then check out the surprisingly long list of Lego jigsaw puzzles up for grabs. These ...

GameSpot - Dec. 10

Kristen Arnett on Holiday Gifts

The author keeps a list on her phone of gift ideas. “During the year, if someone close to me mentioned something that they really like or really want, I put a note in right then.”

The New York Times - Dec. 9

41+ last-minute holiday gifts that ship fast

The best last-minute gifts from brands like Brooklinen, Theragun and Lego.

NBC News - Dec. 9

Biggest surprises, disappointments and storylines one month into men's basketball season

Which contenders have faded? Which look stronger than ever? Breaking down our early thoughts on the men's hoops season.

ESPN - Dec. 9

Giants' latest 'disappointing' loss keeps hope of landing No. 1 pick alive

Graham Gano’s miss sealed the Giants’ 14-11 loss to the lowly Saints. More importantly: It kept the possibility of the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft alive.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 9

Why LeBron James Has Been a Disappointment This Season

The soon-to-be 40-year-old Laker is, by his lofty standards, taking a rare excursion on the struggle bus. But he’s not the only one.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

2025 NFL Draft: Oklahoma State RB Ollie Gordon II turning pro after disappointing 2024 season for Cowboys

Gordon won the 2023 Doak Walker Award as a sophomore

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

49ers' John Lynch discusses rumors regarding Kyle Shanahan's job amidst disappointing season

Shanahan and the 49ers are last in the NFC West

CBS Sports - Dec. 6

Holiday gift suggestions for your gamer | The DeanBeat

OK, I've been a little late coming up with my holiday gift guide, as we've already passed both Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

VentureBeat - Dec. 6

It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending

Research suggests that you’ll spend less than you otherwise would by setting a strict budget — even if you go over the budget.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

The Office Holiday Party Is Back. But What to Wear?

Tips from The Times’ fashion director on how to navigate the sartorial anxieties of the season.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Stock buybacks soar as holiday rally breaks records

Buyback plans surge to a fresh record as stock market heads for biggest two-year gain in a quarter-century

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

Costco’s November online sales hit by timing of holiday deals

Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday reported November sales growth that slowed from the prior month, as lower gas prices weighed on consumers and e-commerce sales took a hit due to a shift in the ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 5

U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley 'disappointed' in leaks detailing potential payment for Bethpage Black

Bradley will lead the red, white and blue at Bethpage Black this upcoming fall

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

Review: 'Black Doves' is a holiday thriller of the heart

Led by Keira Knightley, Sarah Lancashire and Ben Whishaw, this London-set Christmastime thriller is full of feelings.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4

The teams that have impressed (TCU!) and disappointed (USC) one month into the season

From JuJu Watkins and USC to Paige Bueckers and UConn, we break down what's happened so far.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Newsom says he's disappointed by Biden's decision to pardon son

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said he is disappointed by President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter Biden, according to a Tuesday report. “With everything the president and his family ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Your Guide to New York City’s Holiday Windows

This year’s displays include tens of thousands of rhinestones, retired taxis and a “Wicked”-themed forest menagerie.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

The top books and experiences for the wealthy this holiday season

J.P. Morgan Private Bank's "NextList2025" includes four museums, two wineries, four Broadway shows and 10 books.

CNBC - Dec. 3

Hotel lift death turns 'dream holiday into a nightmare'

Tyler Kerry's body was found partially clothed at the bottom of a lift shaft at a hotel in Turkey on Friday

BBC News - Dec. 3

Where You Should Donate This Holiday Season

The return of Times Opinion’s annual giving guide.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

UConn leads list of men's college basketball's biggest disappointments so far this season

Dan Hurley thought his team was underrated coming into the season. But so far, the Huskies have only proven preseason rankings may have overvalued UConn.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2

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