#BoxOffice #theaters #US #Canada #closed #COVID #fear $CMCSA Over the 20-22 November weekend, Blumhouse and Universal’s body-swap reboot Freaky came in at #1 with $1.2-M in its 2nd frame, a 66% fall. That is 1 of the lowest chart-topping grosses of all time. Heading into the weekend, 646 movie theaters in the U.S. closed down again virtually […]
#Thanksgiving #celebrations #family #friends #holiday #gatherings #COVID #masks The Big Q: Are traditional holidays the same without family and friends? The Big A: Many American think not! About 40% report they will attend a gathering with 10 or more people and a 33% will not ask guests to wear masks, according to a new national […]
#holiday #shopping #season #Thanksgiving #Christmas #stimulus $WMT An American tradition is almost here, the holiday shopping season. As strange and difficult this yr has been Wall Street economists expect consumers to open up their wallets in a big way this holiday season. “In what will be remembered as one of the most challenging and transformative […]
Here are some of the most spectacular holiday light displays across the globe, as follows; Kobe Luminaire and Hiroshima Dreamination in Setouchi Region, Japan Every December, the Kobe prefecture of the Setouchi Region of Japan lights up with 400,000 LED lights. Millions of people come each year to the Kobe Luminaire, which is held from 7 December to […]
It is that time of year in the Northern Hemisphere when gray clouds gather and drop the 1st snow flakes of the season. So, let us take a few minutes appreciate the wonder and magic a good snowfall can bring. Whether you live in a cold place or not, enjoy these pictures of our favorite cities covered […]
$SNE, $LGF, $USMCA, $DIS ‘Richard Jewell’ is the 2nd-worst nationwide opening of Clint Eastwood’s directing career and the worst in nearly 40 years Sony’s year-end event pic Jumanji: The Next Level is off to a great start at the pre-holiday box office, opening ahead of expectations with an estimated $60.1-M. The Dwayne Johnson-Kevin Hart sequel had no […]
Luxury property group Aman takes its brand of hospitality to the friendly skies. Extraordinary Aman journeys, tailored to the traveller. With hospitality group Aman’s new private jet service, you can do that. Start off at the tranquil Aman Kyoto, before hopping onto a plane to head to the mystical grounds of Aman Bhutan. The jet […]
From Halloween through New Year’s, holiday weight gain affects people the world over and, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, it can happen with any major holiday, not just the Winter ones. As you may know, it is a lot harder to lose that weight than to put it on. […]
In Y 1953, John Steinbeck wrote, “Positano bites deep. It is a dream place that isn’t quite real when you are there and becomes beckoningly real after you have gone.” Today, it is no less enchanting, and just South of Naples, the drive to Positano takes you past Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, past Sorrento and […]
$LGF, $DIS, $SNE, Angel Has Fallen won the long Labor Day weekend with an estimated $15-M for the 4-day holiday as Summer 2019 closed 2% behind last year. Summer revenue came in at $4.3-B, down 2% from last year, according to Comscore, and YTD is down 6%. Disney (NYSE:DIS) commanded well more than 40% of […]
Expedia’s $50,000 all expenses paid giveaway to the one with the best photo. Holiday cards are the once a year chance to share an epic humble brag with friends and family while showcasing the amazing and memorable experiences you had during the year. Expedia.com® is ready to take this holiday tradition to the next level […]
Nothing puts a damper on a perfect holiday or terrific business trip than coming home and feeling out of shape. Or gaining a few pounds at that week-long work conference with daily catered breakfast, lunch, and dinners. Or just feeling tired and under energized during a long week of adventuring. So, combat post-trip exhaustion by […]
US consumers expect prices to rise more slowly, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a decline in inflation expectations in February that likely reinforces policymakers’ reluctance to hike rates. It showed 1 and 3 year ahead inflation expectations were down 0.2 percentage points to 2.8% last month, with sharp declines in expected […]
$CMCSA, $DIS, $TWX, $VIA, $SNE, $FOX Japanese anime pic ‘Dragon Ball Super: Broly’ surprises, while ‘The Upside’ keeps audiences laughing! M. Night Shyamalan’s Glass is easily winning the long Holiday weekend at the box office with an estimated $47.1-M coming in behind expectations after middling audience scores and poor reviews. Financially, the movie is already in good […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Stocks finished higher Monday, and wrapped up the month and year. Buying conviction was reserved during the session with no news catalysts or economic data to drive investors, that until the last minute buyers came in to drive the indices to near session highs. The trading session is over and so […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX Stocks finished higher on the week, and wrapped up a disappointing month and year. The S&P 500 is off 7% in Y 2018 after peaking with a 10% YTD gainer in late September prior to the consolidation. The Fed’s tightening and heightened uncertainty into Y 2019 have brought valuations on the […]
$DJIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $XRT, $AMZN, $VXX The S&P 500 rallied 5.0% Wednesday from extremely oversold conditions Rebounding Crude Oil prices, strong holiday sales, and some short covering drover the S&P 500 to its best 1-day gainer since March 2009. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 5.0%, the NAS Comp gained 5.8%, and the Russell 2000 […]
Creed II’ strong, ‘Green Book’ gets boost from Golden Globe nominations $DIS, $CMCSA, $VIA, $TWX, $IMAX For the 1st time ever, a pair of animated pictures; Ralph Breaks the Internet and The Grinch claimed the Top 2 spots at the box office for the 2nd weekend running, showing the buying power of the family. Disney Animation Studios’ (NYSE:DIS) Ralph 2 stayed […]
Handling Holiday Stress Manage Holiday Stress with these Healthy Habits 1.Exercise — A quick high-intensity workout may be the thing to boost your mood and relieve stress. Anandamide is a neurotransmitter and endocannabinoid produced in your brain that temporarily blocks feelings of pain and depression. It’s a derivative of the Sanskrit word “bliss,” and a deficiency is […]
Winter Wonderland Destinations in the US It is that time of year to pack the bags and find a quiet place to relax this Winter, and unwind next to a roaring fire in a secluded mountain cabin or get spoiled at a luxurious spa. So, take a break this Winter so check out these Winter […]
Have a Super Holiday, Avoid the Crowds Having a holiday is always special, but what feels even better than ankling from work for a couple of weeks? Being able to discover and enjoy a new spot without a sea of other tourists, that pure holiday pleasure. Let’s agree it is terrific to see the Sagrada Familia […]
Box Office: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Takes $84.5-M; ‘Creed II’ Wins $56-M $DIS, $TWX, $LGF, $VIA, $CMCSA, $SNE, $NFLX The Feast at the 2018 box office continued over the Thanksgiving Holiday as a pair of sequels: Ralph Breaks the Internet and Creed II drove record Holiday revenue at the North American box office. Ralph Breaks the Internet topped the Wednesday-Sunday […]
Retailers Vs e-Commerce This Holiday Season $AMZN, $TGT, $LOW, $KSS, $JWN, $KSS The Big Q in this strong US economy this holiday is: Will retailers may have to spend heavily to win? Steep discounts are as familiar during the holidays, but this year retailers are after a piece of the e-Commerce market as Amazon.com Inc. […]
Getaway’s Less Than 5h Away From the UAE The UAE National Day holiday is just a few days away, and many UAE residents would be looking for a quick getaway during the extended weekend. Those looking to tick a few more world wonders off their bucket list before the New Year can hopping on a […]
Some Unique Thanksgiving Holiday Doings For many of us Thanksgiving looks like a Norman Rockwell painting. A big family sitting down at a perfectly-set table to enjoy all the traditional foods, from a roasted and basted turkey to the favorite traditional side dishes. Pies sit in the windowsill, the kids squabble for the wishbone and […]
Maintaining Your Weight During the Holidays The days are shorter and festive music is filling the air, there can be no doubt that the Holidays are just ahead. And, of course, the closer we get to the Holidays, the harder it is to stick to our fitness and weight maintenance and loss goals. As the […]
Check Out These Terrific Thanksgiving Holiday Trips Fall is here, pumpkin spice is in the air, so it is time pack your bags and head out for Thanksgiving, there is still time. That is is you are not like the many for whom Thanksgiving is for the three F’s: Family Football Food. If you are […]
Millennials to Spend Big Money on Pets This Holiday Season Millennials love their pets, and that love’s showing up on their holiday credit-card bills. The much-discussed generation of shoppers, known for their industry-disrupting tastes, will spend heavily on their pets this holiday season, more than 2X what consumers overall are expected to spend, according to a […]
US Retailers See Big Jump in Holiday Sales $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX US holiday sales in Y 2018 will increase 4.3 to 4.8% boosted by a strong economy, but will be slower than a year ago when consumer spending surged to a 12-year high, according to a forecast from a leading retail industry group. […]
It is International Coffee Day It is International Coffee Day, is a holiday that celebrates this hot beverage and the joy it brings to people all over the world. On this day, people not only take the time to enjoy their favorite brand of coffee, but also many different types of businesses offer discounted or […]
Banyan Tree Samui : Environmental Success Banyan Tree Samui Hailed as Eco-Friendly Torchbearer for Thailand Resort is first in country to receive EarthCheck ‘Gold’ accolade Banyan Tree Samui has become the first and only hotel in Thailand to be awarded “Gold Certification” at a single-property level by Earthcheck, the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and […]
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad to Allow Passengers to Take Supercars on Holiday Fly your Supercar from the UAE to destinations around the world, courtesy Etihad’s new FlightValet service Foreign Summer vacations, for most, involve a fair bit of driving. For the hoi polloi, that means looking up car rental rates and booking that pocket-friendly hatchback. But […]
Remember America’s Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Who Died in Military Service Memorial Day is the day the United States for remembering those who died while serving in our country’s armed forces Today, May 28, 2018 is the day. The holiday was 1st held on May 30, 1868, in the US it marks the unofficial start of the Summer […]
Millennial’s Spending Hobbled by Student Debt Millennial’s spending habits have been driving business leaders crazy, but not because the youngest generation in the workforce is irresponsible with their cash. On the contrary, millennials are turning out to be the most frugal demographic since the so-called Greatest Generation that came of age during the depression. That […]
Forex Morning Briefing: Bitcoin $BTCUSD Bitcoin Looks Weak, as Tough Holiday Period Continues Bitcoin is coming under selling pressure once again, with efforts by SKorean authorities to rein in speculation being blamed for the drop of around 10%. Currently Bitcoin is trading at: 14,619.9951,+9.9697, +0.07%, as of 8:41a GMT, the market is open. While this is […]
America’s Confident Consumers Post Record Breaking Holiday Spending $AMZN, $M, $MA, $TGT, $FDX, $UPS The US Holiday shopping season is on track to break sales records on the back of rising consumer confidence presenting an unexpected “boom” for retailers and the delivery companies they rely on. The Christmas Holiday shopping season, a Key period for […]
Box Office: ‘Last Jedi,’ ‘Jumanji’ Rule Christmas; ‘Downsizing’ DOA $DIS, $CMCSA, $SNE, $FOXA. $VIA, $TWX Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle are the Big Winners of the Holiday box-office feast, while at the other end of the Christmas table Alexander Payne’s Downsizing and Father Figures came DOA. Disney (NYSE:DIS), and Lucasfilm’s The Last Jedi is pacing to gross […]
Celebrate the Holidays, Do Not Linger by Food Celebrating the Christmas-New Year Holidays is fun, but the festivities can add up to weight gain if you aren’t careful. Pre-planning is Key if you do not want to start next year with a big weight loss goal. This is the perfect time of year to step […]
US Consumer Confidence Up in Blue Counties Since Trump’s Victory Surveys that question respondents about their political affiliation have generally shown that consumer confidence among Republicans has soared since the US elections in November 2016, whereas Democrats have lagged. When the data are broken down by which way a county voted it is the Democratic […]
Its Holiday Time Again, Some Tips to Avoid Overeating To combat holiday food cravings, the nutrition experts offer the following tips and suggestions. as follows: Eat 3 high-protein meals a day. This should squelch any cravings for sweets. Embrace meat. Beef and chicken is good, but also pork and fish. Stay away from fried foods. […]
Stocks Run to Fresh Record Highs on Powell’s Comments $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX Wall Street indexes moved to fresh records Tuesday after Fed Chairman nominee Jerome Powell’s comments on interest rate hikes and deregulation fired inspired investors. JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM), and Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) up about 2%, setting up the S&P financial index for its […]
US Consumer Confidence Climbs to 17-Year Highs Holiday shopping started strong and the data suggest that will continue. US Consumer Confidence marked a 17-year high in November, with optimism ticking higher for the 5th month running, according to a monthly survey released Tuesday. Consumers’ outlook about jobs and the business environment edged upwards, adding to […]
Many American’s Will Shop at Real Stores this Holiday Season $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX A recent Gallup survey shows that while a majority of Americans will shop online for holiday gifts, traditional brick-and-mortar stores are not dead. 65% of US adults say they are likely to shop online for Christmas gifts this year, up 12% […]
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) a $1-T Company Within Year $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX, $AMZN Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) says it believes online giant Amazon.com Inc. may reach a 2,000/share price in the next 12 months. “Amazon’s high margin aka revenue disclosure speaks to the $1-T (2,000/share) sum of parts Bull case.” Morgan Stanley reiterated its overweight rating for […]
Discovering Bali’s Last Wild Frontier: The Tabanan Regency Few destinations evoke visions of paradise like Bali. With its stepped terraces of rice, dramatic highland gorges, beaches of volcanic sand and omni-present Balinese dance-drama, the name of the place is a panacea. There’s one corner of Bali that remains largely untouched and truly delivers on these […]
Saudi’s King Salman on Holiday, Crown Prince in Charge Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, 81 anni, left for Holiday abroad Monday and appointed his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, 32, anni, to run the affairs of the world’s Top Crude Oil exporter in his absence, a Royal decree said. It is standard practice for GCC […]
Box Office: ‘Pirates 5’ Nabs $77-M in US, ‘Baywatch’ Drowns with $23-M $DIS, $VIA, $FOX, $CMCSA, $TWX Memorial Day revenue at the North American box office posted to its lowest marks in almost 20 years. Overseas, ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales’ from Disney (NYSE:DIS) posted a $208.4-M debut. Pirates of the […]
US Stocks Mark New Records, S&P 500 Up 4 Weeks Running $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX Stock indexes marked record highs again Friday, after a late-afternoon drive erased losses from earlier in the day. It caps the 4 straight week of gainers for the Standard & Poor’s 500 index. Reports through the week showed that the […]
Consumer Confidence Driving Holiday Spending $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX A rise in consumer spending in the last days of December has offset the slow start to the US Holiday shopping season, and is likely to help many retailers beat sales forecasts according to the data. The December spending boost is in contrast to the soft […]
Confident Consumers Do Not Always Spend More $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX US Consumer confidence is on the rise, Friday the University of Michigan Indicator (MSI) marked a 12 year high. But, that does not mean that retailers should expect an overly merry holiday season, as far as actual retail sales and consumer-spending numbers are concerned. […]
The Holidays Can Be Stressful for Pets, Look After Them The Season to be Jolly can bring added dangers to our furry family friends that may be fascinated with new smells, tastes, changes in routines, and frightened by unusual noises. “Veterinarians often see an increase in the number of emergency calls during the holiday season,” […]
Tips for a Healthy (Stay Slim), Cheerful Holiday Season The Holidays are a time for good cheer, but hang on, it can also be the season for bulging waistlines. More than 33% of US adults are obese which putting them at risk for heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers, says the Centers […]
Here are Some Healthy Herbal Holiday Gifts These Healthy Herbal Holiday gift ideas help to provide vim and vigor for people on your gift list. 1. Ginseng/Schizandra Compound by Herbalist & Alchemist contains American ginseng, Siberian ginseng, and schizandra berry to promote energy and balance stress. Ginseng has been widely used to reduce stress, boost […]
Wall Street Sees a Windfall, as Washington Works Out the Details $GS Wall Street can’t wait to get its hands on some of the $2.5-T cash pile that US companies have stashed overseas. Neither can Washington. In fact, a revenue-raising proposal by President Elect Donald Trump is what focused investors’ attention on the hoard of foreign […]
Holiday Shopping Price War Ramps Up $AMZN, $TGT, $WMT Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE:WMT), Target Corp.(NYSE:TGT) and other brick-and-mortar chains are counting on heavier discounts and a bigger online selection to help keep up with Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN). this Holiday shopping season. As Black Friday ushers in the year-end shopping rush, chains are touting larger price cuts […]
S&P 500, DJIA Hit Record Highs on Black Friday $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX The S&P 500 and the DJIA marked record highs on Black Friday, helped by gains in consumer stocks at the start of the month long Holiday shopping season. Friday’s action has the indexes up 3 day’s running this week. The small cap […]
Travel: Holiday Deals from the UAE for National Day Weekend Five countries you could visit during the UAE National Day break The UAE has officially announced that all offices will remain closed on Thursday, 30 November for Commemoration Day and National Day meaning you can now revel in the anticipation of a long weekend. But […]
Happy Thanksgiving, Turkey Prices are Down After suffering from an outbreak of bird flu in Y 2015, American turkey producers have come back strong. Low feed costs are helping US output to climb 7% this year to a record 6.02-B lbs, government data show. Rising supplies mean that wholesale frozen birds are about 11% less than […]
Steer Clear of Aggressive Driving this Holiday Weekend Some tips on how to avoid hostile behavior on the road Most drivers know “road rage” when they see it. Road Rage when 1 driver intends to intimidate, threaten, or harm another, and often includes dangerous behaviors such as speeding, yelling, honking, and/or tailgating. Road Rage happens […]
Box Office: ‘Finding Dory’ Tops the Weekend $DIS, $CMCSA Steven Spielberg’s ‘The BFG’ DOA in North America over the July 4th weekend, ‘Legend of Tarzan’ in trouble, ‘The Purge: Election Year’ rallies. Disney’s (NYSE:DIS) Finding Dory is the champ of the long holiday weekend at #1 in its 3rd frame. The weekend box office is […]
US Government, No Credible July 4th Security Treats Known Remember, the absence of known threats does not ensure safety, be alert There are no credible of specific security threats against the United States known to law enforcement heading into the July 4th weekend, according do a government document seen by Reuters and others. The others, […]