Disney is the biggest winner — and loser — at the Thanksgiving box office

In this article DIS Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Geber86 | Getty Images This year’s Thanksgiving box office was both feast and famine for Walt Disney. While “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” added $64 million to its domestic tally during the five-day time frame, Disney’s latest animated feature “Strange World” failed to lure in moviegoers,…

CEO of $4.5 billion tech firm slams his peers over layoffs: ‘These are humans’

Wefox CEO Julian Teicke. Wefox HELSINKI, Finland — The boss of European digital insurance startup Wefox offered a damning response to tech companies that have laid off workers en masse. The likes of Meta, Amazon and Twitter have laid off tens of thousands of employees in response to pressure from investors, who want to see them cut…

Holiday rush: Why investors may want to add retail ETFs to their cart

‘Tis the season for shopping — and maybe for some investors: ETFs. Despite consumer headwinds tied to the economic slowdown, Amplify ETFs’ Brian Giere sees opportunities in retail. “We are expecting continued outperformance or record growth in online specifically,” the firms’ head of national accounts told CNBC’s “ETF Edge” last week. Giere oversees the Amplify…

Stocks making the biggest moves in the premarket: Apple, Taboola, Biogen and more

Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: Apple (AAPL) – Apple could reportedly see a production shortfall of close to 6 million iPhone Pro models due to Covid-related unrest at contract manufacturer Foxconn’s China factory. A person familiar with assembly operations told Bloomberg that Apple and Foxconn do expect to…

Here are the 7 richest people in the world who haven’t signed the Giving Pledge—Jeff Bezos is No. 3

Jeff Bezos has committed to giving away the “majority” of his $116 billion fortune during his lifetime — but when it comes to signing the Giving Pledge, the Amazon founder remains mum. The pledge, launched by Bill Gates and Warren Buffett in 2010, is a campaign that encourages billionaires from across industries to commit to…

Top Wall Street analysts say buy these stocks during a market downturn

In this article COST MRVL NVDA Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, shows the NVIDIA Volta GPU computing platform at his keynote address at CES in Las Vegas, January 7, 2018. Rick Wilking | Reuters Even though the holiday week ended on a positive note for stocks, more volatility is…

Amid persistent inflation, cash-strapped consumers are tipping less

The Sweetly Bakery & Cafe in Battleground, Washington Source: Irina Sirotkina It’s the holiday season, yet Americans are feeling a little less generous. With inflation near record highs, cash-strapped consumers have started to tip less — especially when it comes to fast casual dining and carryout. “Tipping is that first sign towards reduced spending,” said Amanda…

Over 10 years, 43% of first marriages can fail. Here’s why couples might want a postnuptial agreement

Vitapix | E+ | Getty Images While couples might sign a prenuptial agreement before they’re married and a “post-nup” after, it’s more than just the timing that differentiates these arrangements, experts say. “It’s a whole different ballgame once you’re married,” said Martin Shenkman, estate attorney with Shenkman Law in New York City. “With a pre-nup,…

Walmart overtakes Amazon in shoppers’ search for Black Friday bargains

In this article WMT AMZN Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Walmart is top of mind for holiday shoppers who are hunting for Black Friday deals, according to new research. The big box retailer is dominating online searches for Black Friday discounts as of Friday morning, according to advertising technology company Captify, which tracks more…

Black Friday online sales to hit new record, expected to top $9 billion

A Black Friday sale sign in the clothing department of the Macy’s flagship store on Black Friday in New York, US, on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Jeenah Moon | Bloomberg | Getty Images This will likely end up the biggest Black Friday ever online. Overall online sales for the day after Thanksgiving are expected to…