Christmas

Many Gen Z shoppers in the U.S. are eager to receive cryptocurrency with the holiday season around the corner, according to a recent survey. Youngsters Excited Over Crypto? The survey, released by Visa, found that consumers are increasingly integrating technologies such as digital currencies into...

Retail investors should be aware of upcoming stock market holidays and early closures in order to plan trades and adjust settlement times.  Benzinga specializes in market-moving exclusives. Read them here — before everyone else.  Here’s a look at the stock market schedule for the...

Retail giant Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) could show consumer trends and how the macroeconomic environment is impacting spending when the company reports third-quarter financial results on Wednesday before market open. Here are the earnings estimates, what analysts are saying ahead of the report,...

The upcoming holiday season could prove to be more costly for American consumers, not due to increased retailer prices, but as a result of tariffs.  What Happened: As per the report by LendingTree, current tariffs are equivalent to a $29 billion tax on the 2025 holiday shopping season. LendingTree...

Streaming giant Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) shared an impressive milestone for its ad-supported plan at its upfront presentation to advertisers, along with highlighting upcoming content that includes bets on live content and reality television. Ad-Supported Plan Shines: Fresh off its recent quarterly...

Toy company Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:MAT) beat analyst estimates for first-quarter revenue and earnings per share Monday. Attention now turns to the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with the company ready to raise prices ahead of Christmas. What Happened: Mattel posted first-quarter...

The past week in the crypto world was a mixed bag of events. From Shiba Inu’s (CRYPTO: SHIB) burn rate skyrocketing to Dogecoin’s (CRYPTO: DOGE) price dipping, there was no shortage of action. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) also had its moment, teasing the $100,000 mark, while Ethereum (CRYPTO:...

The NFL aired two games on Christmas Day in 2024, a move that may have angered the NBA while also bringing in impressive viewership figures. What Happened: While many sports leagues see strong viewership in the United States, the NFL has been king for years and that may have been even more evident...

Foot traffic at retailers soared on Dec. 21, the Saturday before Christmas. Here's a look at the potential winners from the last week of holiday shopping. What Happened: Foot traffic at retailers was up an average of 58% compared to daily averages in 2024, a trend that could see retail stocks...

One of the annual traditions of Christmas for most families is the giving and receiving of gifts. While popular gift items include toys, clothes, gift cards, and money, another option is to give a gift of cryptocurrency. Here’s a look back at how much a gift of cryptocurrency for...

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? You can’t go wrong with tech. The Magnificent 7 companies—Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Tesla Inc...

U.S. financial markets will observe the Christmas holiday with modified trading hours, marking a brief pause in what has been an eventful year for Wall Street. The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will remain fully closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25, for Christmas Day. The bond market will follow a...

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached $1 billion for Tuesday’s Christmas Eve drawing, marking only the seventh time in the game’s history that the prize has crossed the billion-dollar threshold. What Happened: The winning numbers drawn on Dec. 24 are 38, 45, 14, 46, and 11, with a Mega...

We all know the drill on Christmas. Hop on Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) or Walmart (NYSE:WMT), or Target (NYSE:TGT), hunting for the perfect gift—maybe even snagging a great deal. But let's be honest: those gifts often end up forgotten or out of use, no matter how thoughtful. Ever considered...

From tree-lighting ceremonies, carol sing-alongs, to cute gifts, the Christmas spirit is alive and kicking, bringing families and communities together. For cryptocurrency enthusiasts, the joy has doubled on the back of Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) record-breaking run leading up to the special day....