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The famous Holiday Hess Truck could be in danger following Chevron Corporation’s (NYSE: CVX) acquisition of Hess Corp. (NYSE: HES), announced Monday. Chevron did not specify if Hess’s brand, and the truck, will live on post-merger, but Hess CEO John Hess told CNBC the...

Adobe Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE) released its annual holiday shopping forecast Thursday and expects consumers to see record-breaking deals this season.  The company also said it expects U.S. consumers to spend more than $220 billion in online holiday shopping, good for about 5% year-over-year growth....

Labor Day is Sept. 4, and as such you might be wondering whether the markets will be open. The short answer is no: the Nasdaq, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and bond markets are closed on Labor Day. Why Are The Markets Closed On Labor Day? It’s worth getting into the history of Labor Day to...

As the U.S. gears up to celebrate Independence Day, it’s essential to remember that as a Federal holiday, several key institutions take a break to commemorate the day. The NYSE and Nasdaq are no exception. Both the NYSE and Nasdaq will remain closed throughout July 4, resuming normal trading...

Juneteenth National Independence Day falls on Monday, June 19, 2023. The U.S. bond market, and both the NASDAQ and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are closed in observance. Trading will end at 4 PM Eastern on Friday, June 16, and will open at 9:30 AM Eastern on Tuesday, June 20. Juneteenth became a...

Editor's note: This story has been updated to clarify the nonfarm payrolls report will be released at 8:30 a.m. Friday, April 7. The weekly jobs report has the potential to have a significant impact on the markets, including the stock, bond and currency markets. But what happens when the...

Although Evercore ISI Group lowered its price target on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) shares last month, the analyst firm still expected the stock to nearly double over the next year. Here's why Evercore was telling clients with longer-term investing horizons to buy...

You’ve probably heard the Christmas carol, “The 12 Days of Christmas.” For the uninitiated, the traditional Christmas carol was composed by Andrew Carter and Frederic Austin and released in the late 18th century. It describes a series of gifts that are presented on each of...

If you have kids or have to buy gifts for any kids, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with Funko Pops. The toys are small bobblehead-esque figurines of popular characters such as Luke Skywalker and Superman that are sold around the world at various stores such as...

With inflation at a 40-year high and rising costs, consumers across the U.S. will likely grapple with their holiday shopping this year.  The Consumer Price Index didn’t change in July and rose by 8.5% from the previous year.  Gasoline prices declined by 7.7% in...

Labor Day weekend is underway and more than 12 million Americans are expected to fly during this long holiday weekend. According to data from Hopper, passengers across the U.S. are scheduled to fly from Thursday, September 1 to Monday, September 5, averaging about 2.5 million travelers per day...

A Delaware judge has granted Twitter Inc's (NYSE: TWTR) request to fast-track its lawsuit against Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk, seeking to complete his $44 billion Twitter purchase deal. The trial is set to take place in October and is expected to last about five days to give the...

The Greeks used to say wine was the “drink of the Gods,” but modern-day tipplers are a bit more practical with their choice of metaphors. The domain of Dionysus, wine has also attracted fans of Plutus, the Greek god of wealth, who not only enjoy imbibing but also investing, whether...

One topic that is likely to come up at holiday work parties and family gatherings is the idea to gift crypto or NFTs. Benzinga recently polled our Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) followers to see how they felt about this. What Happened: Benzinga asked: “Are you gifting #crypto...

If you’ve ever wanted to stay in the house featured in the well-known 1990 movie “Home Alone,” you could be in luck. Here’s more about the chance to win a one-night stay in the iconic house. What Happened: Vacation and home rental company Airbnb Inc (NASDAQ: ABNB) is...