Black Friday

Black Friday, known for its enticing discounts on the latest technology, may not always deliver the bargains shoppers expect. A recent study by KnownHost revealed that nearly a third of these “deals” aren’t genuine savings at all. What To Know: An analysis of 65 of the most...

Amazon solidified its position as the go-to destination for holiday shoppers this year, with consumer spending trends signaling a robust holiday season despite economic uncertainties. According to Goldman Sachs’ 2024 Holiday Survey, authored a team of analysts led by Brooke Roach, CFA, 35%...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) recently unveiled its Black Friday 2024 promotion, running from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2, offering customers gift cards with the purchase of eligible products instead of direct discounts. What Happened: Apple's Black Friday deals include gift cards ranging from $25 to $200,...

Traders eyeing U.S. retail giants like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT) and Best Buy ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be in for an unpleasant surprise as December kicks in. Despite the holiday shopping frenzy, historical data spanning decades suggests December is not...

Green Wednesday,to be celebrated next week on November 27, has become the cannabis industry's answer to Black Friday. This annual shopping event, known for its surge in sales, offers a critical opportunity for retailers to optimize their shelves based on insights into consumer behavior. According...

Analysts expect Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) to report third-quarter revenue of $25.9 billion when the company reports third-quarter financial results on Wednesday, Nov. 20 before the market opens. That’s up from $25.4 billion in last year's third quarter, according to data from Benzinga...

Global superstar Taylor Swift is set to begin the final leg of her record-breaking "The Eras Tour" soon, and retailer Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) could be the latest company to benefit from the singer's massive following and fan base. What Happened: Swift announced Tuesday morning that she is...

Online spending during the 2023 holiday shopping period hit a record $222.1 billion thanks to major discounts and flexible payment methods, such as “buy now, pay later.” The data, published by Adobe Analytics on Thursday, covered the period from November 1 to December 31, taking in the...

Amazon reported "record-breaking" sales from November 17 to Cyber Monday, surpassing its performance during the same 11-day period last year. Following Black Friday, Amazon's shares increased by almost 2%. Despite the initial surge in stock price, Amazon shares experienced a 1.40%...

Shopify Inc (NYSE: SHOP) shares were down slightly in trading on Tuesday, following the rally after the company delivered a stellar Black Friday performance. The stock rallied this year, driven by the exit of the logistics business and “newfound emphasis on profitability,”...

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. Investors Excited Please click here for a chart of SPDR S&P Retail ETF (ARCA:XRT). Note the following: The chart shows that the retail stocks have been rallying on strong consumer buying. Please see yesterday’s Morning...

With U.S. stock markets closed on Thanksgiving Day and closing early on Black Friday, investors look to this week as one to digest the potential winners of the holiday shopping season and key Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal days. Data showed shoppers were out in full force for Black Friday 2023...

BofA analyst Justin Post reiterated a Buy rating on Amazon.Com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN) and a price target of $168. Also Read: Thanksgiving US Online Sales Rise To $5.6B: Adobe Analytics Report The stock seems well-positioned to benefit from improving (post-reopening) online...

To gain an edge, this is what you need to know today. Record Black Friday Please click here for a chart of SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (ARCA:SPY) which represents the benchmark stock market index S&P 500 (SPX). Note the following: The chart shows that the stock market is levitating...

Shopify Inc (NYSE: SHOP) shares climbed in early trading on Monday, after reporting blockbuster Black Friday results. RBC Capital Markets analyst Paul Treiber maintained an Outperform rating and price target of $80. Oppenheimer analyst Ken Wong reiterated an Outperform rating and price target of $...