Halloween

President Donald Trump faced criticism over the weekend after hosting a "Great Gatsby"-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago just hours before millions of Americans lost access to food assistance as the government shutdown continued, prompting dueling court orders and emergency funding moves....

In the midst of a crisis concerning Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding, President Donald Trump held a “Great Gatsby”-themed Halloween celebration at his Mar-a-Lago resort. The event took place just a few hours before the expiration of federal food assistance,...

This year’s Halloween isn’t so sweet for CandyWarehouse.com. The Sugar Land, Texas-based company went bankrupt, listing up to $500,000 in assets. President Mimi Kwan told Today.com that the small, family-run company struggled to compete with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Target (NYSE:...

The world's largest movie theater chain AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE:AMC) has a new plan to scare up additional revenue during the Halloween season and the early results show it may be working. AMC Launches "Slash Pass" Ahead of the fall movie season that includes multiple horror films, AMC...

When it comes to Halloween in Taiwan, there might be a new superhero that young children dress up as in the coming years. What Happened: At least one image of a young child from Taiwan dressing up as Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA) CEO Jensen Huang has gone viral as the billionaire's status and...

On Halloween, Oct. 31, 2008, while many were preoccupied with costumes and candy, an anonymous figure, known only as Satoshi Nakamoto, released a document that would ultimately reshape global finance. What Happened: The white paper, titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System,...

As Halloween approaches, LPL Financial warns of six major risks that could spook markets and drive volatility higher in the coming months. In a note shared with clients on Monday, LPL's analysts—including chief equity strategist Jeffrey Buchbinder, chief economist Jeffrey Roach, chief global...

As cannabis legalization spreads across the U.S., a conservative narrative is transforming the debate, turning cannabis into a tool for broader political battles. By linking it to divisive issues like immigration and gender rights, conservatives across states are shifting attention away from the...

As Halloween approaches, Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) has introduced two new beverages inspired by the upcoming movie “Wicked.” This comes at a time when the company reported weak preliminary results. What Happened: Starbucks has launched two limited-time Halloween-themed drinks,...

EV startup Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ:RIVN) said on Thursday that it will launch its Halloween software update starting Oct. 18, complete with spooky features and car costumes. What Happened: The company announced the update in a video posted on social media platform X featuring actor David...

The U.S. retail industry is set to face another blow with a predicted drop in Halloween spending, adding to the woes of debt-laden retailers grappling with increased overheads and a consumer shift towards cheaper products. What Happened: As per a recent report by Bloomberg, the National Retail...

The upcoming presidential election is prompting retailers to kick off holiday sales earlier than usual. This shift aims to counteract potential November shopping slowdowns. What Happened: Retailers are concerned that the uncertainty surrounding election results could dampen consumer spending during...

In an exclusive interview with Benzinga, Brendan Chesebro-Mitchel, an analyst from the business intelligence firm BDSA, delved into this year's Halloween cannabis sales. What unique trends in Halloween cannabis sales could set this holiday apart from others? And how do different states...

For its upcoming “Scary Fast” Halloween event, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) appears to be taking an unusual evening approach to generate hype and create an engaging virtual experience for viewers. What Happened: The Tim Cook-led company has been gearing up for a...

Electric vehicle (EV) Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) is one of several companies that have launched electric pickup trucks. For Halloween, the Irvine, California-based company is stepping it up with new features available through a software update. What Happened: Shares of Rivian have struggled...