Christmas

With a limited number of trading days left to close out the 2024 year, one last question on the mind of investors is whether there will be a Santa Claus rally. Here's a look at what Benzinga readers said in a new poll. What Happened: The term Santa Claus rally was first used by Yale Hirsch in 1972...

With the holiday spirit in full swing, many investors are looking to capitalize on potential opportunities in cryptocurrencies, and thanks to the 24×7 nature of the asset class, the gains and losses aren’t confined to normal trading windows. Optimism has been running high lately with...

Workers United, the union representing over 10,000 Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:SBUX) baristas announced a strike in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle. This action, set to begin Friday morning, comes as the coffee giant faces unresolved issues with its workforce during the busy holiday season. What...

A Christmas movie that struggled at the box office last month has broken records on a streaming platform. What Happened: Starring Dwayne Johnson, aka The Rock, and Chris Evans, the Christmas movie "Red One" has set new records for Prime Video, the streaming platform owned by Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:...

Amazon Teamsters threatened Sunday to strike against Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), escalating tensions between workers and the e-commerce giant ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season. What Happened: “We are ready to strike to stop Amazon’s unfair labor practices,” the...

The co-founders of crypto analytics firm Glassnode have predicted a potential rally in Altcoins, just in time for the holiday season. What Happened: Jan Happel and Yann Allemann, who are known as Negentropic on social media X, have shared their insights. They suggest that Altcoins could outshine...

The National Football League is enjoying strong viewership for the 2024 season with some records set on Thanksgiving Day, news that streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) likely welcomes as the company may be nervous after struggles with its live boxing event. What Happened: While many people...

Ride-share and delivery company Uber Technologies (NYSE:UBER) has some Christmas deliveries that could help provide a publicity and sales bump as the stock faces pressure from autonomous driving companies. What Happened: If you're one of the Americans who prefer having a real Christmas tree each...

On Wednesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman announced a special event titled “12 Days of OpenAI.” What Happened: Starting Dec. 5, ChatGPT-maker will reveal a new model or feature every weekday for two weeks, posted Altman on X, formerly Twitter. Social media users predict the unveiling of the...

Discount retailers Dollar General (NYSE:DG), Dollar Tree Inc (NASDAQ:DLTR) and Five Below Inc (NASDAQ:FIVE) will look to win over investors when each company reports third-quarter financial results this week. Here's a look at their earnings estimates and what analysts are saying. Dollar General The...

With the holidays just around the corner, video games are topping wish lists across the U.S. According to a new survey by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), 76% of children aged 10 to 17 plan to ask for game-related gifts this Christmas. This marks a slight increase from last year's 72...

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,...

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...

Media companies would likely be ecstatic to have hit original series "Squid Game" or the rights to National Football League games and be able to air them on back-to-back days. Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) can do just that with its highly anticipated second season of "Squid Game"...

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) is actively seeking a production partner for the NFL games it plans to air on Christmas Day, with discussions reportedly underway with major broadcasters. What Happened: Netflix is in the process of reaching out to broadcasters to find a partner for the NFL games it will...