holiday season

Shares of eBay Inc (NASDAQ: EBAY) fell 8 percent in Thursday’s pre-market after the company reported a soft Marketplace GMV and active buyer growth for the third quarter and disappointing fourth-quarter guidance amid heightened expectations. Total GMV grew 5.5 percent, though U.S. Marketplace...

It seems like every year the holiday season comes a little earlier than the last. This year is no exception. A scientific poll conducted in mid-September, had 73 percent of adults agree with the statement "it is annoying that the holiday shopping season has gotten earlier." Despite...

Following Monday’s presidential debate, many traders are now more uncertain than ever which candidate will be the next president and what that will mean for the economy and the stock market. With the November elections just weeks away, now may be the perfect time to try to "election-proof"...

Despite all the uncertainty surrounding the retail environment currently, Argus Research is optimistic about the upcoming holiday season. "We think it's going to be a good Christmas," said Argus Research on a conference call held Tuesday. U.S. household incomes increasing for the first time in...

Most investors know how big the holiday shopping season is for retailers. However, you might be surprised to learn the back-to-school season is even more critical than the holidays for a handful of retailers. A new report by Cardlytics breaks down the back-to-school numbers based on online purchase...

Holidays are often ushered in with high expectations. From travel to hosting family, elaborate decorations and dinners to thoughtful gifts, the end of the year can also cater in large debts. Particularly for recent retirees making the transition between a steady paycheck and living off pensions/...

Summer is quickly coming to an end, and the holiday season is once more cheerfully rapping on doors, windows and wallets. September hasn't even come to a close, but the signs of the changing season are already peeking through. It's Coming! Wall Street Journal contributor Spencer Jakab unabashedly...

The holiday shopping season is winding down and shoppers are looking for last-minute bargains. Investors too are looking for bargains as they plan changes to their portfolios before the end of the year. Four possible "stock stuffer" picks come courtesy of Marketfy Maven Tom...

A recent report by Morgan Stanley focused on apparel discounting and gross margins for the month of November. The study used pricing data collected weekly on thousands of apparel items. Discounting Morgan Stanley’s AlphaWise Apparel Discounting Index indicates that apparel...

The Consumer Discretionary SPDR (NYSE: XLY) is experiencing a strong rally after several of its holdings reported better than expected earnings this week. Increased spending on discretionary items is a positive sign for the economy, signaling consumers are confident enough with their current...

The holiday season is about to kick off, and the estimates for this year's sales are huge. In late September, Deloitte LLP forecast holiday sales to increase by 4.5 percent this year, well above the 2.8 percent in 2013. On Tuesday, the National Retail Federation estimated holiday sales...

American chip maker Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) said it plans to open pop-up stores for the holiday season, according to Laptop. It’s unclear if the stores will actually sell anything, although a YouTube video created to promote the new Intel Experience locations indicates consumers can order...