holidays

Less than two weeks after celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, gamers — and perhaps investors — are now recognizing March 10, which marks the annual celebration of Nintendo‘s (OTC:NTDOY) flagship character, Super Mario. March 10 Is ‘Mario Day’ Mario Day, conceived as an...

An annual report shows that the unpaid work mothers do in the home and around could be worth the equivalent of a six-figure salary. Here's the details. Mom's Unpaid Work: This Mother's Day might be the perfect time to buy a gift or make something for a mom or mother figure to show how much they're...

When Andy Williams released the song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" on his first 1963 Christmas album, the S&P 500 was singing a bullish tune of its own. The index had just hit a record high of 74 points, shaking off the scars of the 1962 bear market. Fast-forward 61 years, and...

JPMorgan analyst Doug Anmuth sees strong online sales growth this holiday season and points to Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) as the firm's "Best Idea" for capturing the momentum. Here's a look at what Anmuth expects from the e-commerce giant during the 2024 holiday shopping season.  Expert...

Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) promises discounts and exclusive offers this holiday shopping season. The retailer aims to offer an enhanced shopping experience, both online and in stores, with early access for Walmart+ members. Starting at noon ET on Nov. 25, Walmart+ members will get a head start on...

One old market adage commonly mentioned just ahead of the Jewish holidays is “Sell Rosh Hashanah, Buy Yom Kippur.”  With the holidays commencing on Wednesday at sundown, it is time for this year’s investment interpretation of the adage from this investor’s perspective...

BofA Securities says U.S. consumers are focused on value and sees Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) well-positioned in the e-commerce industry to reap the benefits heading into the holiday season.  What To Know: On Wednesday, BofA released its 2025 annual e-commerce survey...

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has said that the House will not pass a substantial bill to fund the government in December. What Happened: Johnson made this revelation during a press conference on Tuesday, echoing a message he had previously shared privately in a House GOP conference meeting,...

Fans of the Star Wars franchise are likely celebrating today, May 4, unofficially known as "Star Wars Day." The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) typically marks the occasion with new consumer products and content for fans of the franchise it acquired in 2012. History of Star Wars Day: Since its...

Presidents’ Day is often summed up as “just a day off,” but for those who started it — and who follow American history — it means more than that.But first, let’s get down to business: Closed for Presidents’ Day are federal offices (remember, no mail is delivered),...

Shaking off the financial hangover of 2023, traders, analysts and others are waking up on Jan. 1 with a new attitude and plans for the coming year.  In the meantime, some days are considered holidays in the U.S. markets.  See Also: Benzinga's Top 5 Articles For 2023: A Tesla...

On Christmas Day, former President Donald Trump posted a social media message, laced with stinging commentary on President Joe Biden and the supposed “witch hunt” against him. What Happened: Trump didn’t hold back this holiday season. He extended a “Merry Christmas” to...

'Tis the season to be jolly, and for the cannabis enthusiasts in your life, we've got just the thing to make their spirits even brighter! Welcome to Alice Moon’s curated Pink-Themed Cannabis Holiday Gift Guide, where she’s scoured the green market to bring you a selection of...

As Thanksgiving Day dawns, bringing with it an air of festivity and gratitude, the U.S. stock market prepares to take its annual pause, allowing traders and investors a moment of respite in an otherwise relentless financial calendar. The Market's Thanksgiving Schedule Are markets closed on...

Adobe Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE) released its annual holiday shopping forecast Thursday and expects consumers to see record-breaking deals this season.  The company also said it expects U.S. consumers to spend more than $220 billion in online holiday shopping, good for about 5% year-over-year growth....