To mark International Women’s Day, a number of women are striking today with the blessing of their employers-or at least with their tacit agreement. Those who can’t participate by taking the day off are instead showing their solidarity by donning the color red, attending rallies, or boycotting businesses that aren’t led by women.
Category: Holidays
A Wall Street advertising stunt spotlights a push to get more women on boards
State Street Global Advisors and its advertising agency, McCann New York, have put a statue of a defiant girl across from Wall Street’s Charging Bull to draw attention to its efforts to push more companies to put women on boards. Wall Street visitors and tourists will notice a new addition if they’re walking down Broadway in New York this week.
This Year’s International Women’s Day Is Important
On Wednesday, don’t be surprised if some women don’t show up to work. For those unfamiliar, the strike is an action set on International Women’s Day on March 8 that calls for refraining from shopping at large companies, sitting out a day of work and wearing red in solidarity.
Costco Is Quietly Becoming a Digital Player
In its 2017 first fiscal quarter, which covered the 2016 holiday season, Galanti noted that while overall digital sales had risen by 7% year-over-year, the numbers during the Black Friday period were much better. During the week of Thanksgiving and the two that followed, he said, digital sales had risen by the low-to-mid teens.
Hillary Clinton to speak in father’s Pennsylvania hometown
In this Nov. 9, 2016, file photo, former President Bill Clinton applauds as his wife, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks in New York. Hillary Clinton has been selected to speak at a St. Patrick’s Day event in her late father’s Pennsylvania hometown.
Why Wayfair Inc. Stock Jumped 18.6% in January
The bulk of Wayfair’s gains last month came as the stock jumped more than 10% on Jan. 10, shortly after Wayfair CEO Niraj Shah spoke at the 19th Annual ICR Conference in Orlando, Fla.More specifically, Shah noted that Wayfair’s performance was “quite strong,” both overall and during the five-day holiday shopping period of Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. Shah further stated that while there was “some consumer uncertainty” as management had warned during its third-quarter 2016 report earlier in November — which effectively sent shares plunging to end the year — in retrospect “it wasn’t really to any significant degree.”
These 3 Stocks Just Raised Their Dividends
So far, 2017 has been a fertile year for payout hikes — income investors have plenty of reason to be optimistic going forward. Yet there’s no telling whether the next 10 months or so will be similarly rich, so we should enjoy the soiree while it lasts.
These Major Mall Anchors Are Getting Trumped by Amazon.com
Mall anchors Dillard’s , J.C. Penney , Nordstrom and Macy’s immediately traded higher after Donald Trump’s election win on Nov. 8. Meanwhile, Amazon.com traded lower. Between Nov. 14 and Dec. 8, these trends reversed big time.
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Universal Orlando announced earlier this week that it’s opening the Volcano Bay water park on May 25, just in time for Memorial Day weekend and the subsequent summertime crowds. hasn’t unveiled an official opening date for Pandora: The World of Avatar, the immersive Avatar -themed expansion at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
4 Smart Ways to Boost Your Credit Score In 2017
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to improve your credit score in 2017? If you didn’t, maybe you should. Improving your credit score can literally save you tens of thousands of dollars in interest on your next mortgage, and it can make it much easier to qualify for the best auto financing and credit card offers.
4 Smart Ways to Boost Your Credit Score In 2017
Did you make a New Year’s resolution to improve your credit score in 2017? If you didn’t, maybe you should. Improving your credit score can literally save you tens of thousands of dollars in interest on your next mortgage, and it can make it much easier to qualify for the best auto financing and credit card offers.
As OPEC Acts on Its New Year’s Resolution, U.S. Shale Pumps Away
U.S. shale is getting in the way of a New Year’s resolution by OPEC to cut production and boost the market. Producers and merchants increased their bets on lower West Texas Intermediate crude prices to the highest level since 2007 as futures held above $50 a barrel.
Kaisa Mystery Taking Time to Clear as China Builder Delays
The first property developer from China to default on dollar bonds said last week it needed more time to release earnings already delayed by about two years. It’s the kind of treatment bond investors have gotten used to.
Here’s what really happens to all those gifts you return to the store
A customer carries a TV to the checkout at a Best Buy store in Ottawa on Boxing Day, Monday, Dec. 26, 2016. Between six and nine per cent of all goods sold each year by Canadian retailers will be returned, the bulk of them in the post-holiday period.
Ted Baker Sales Provide Sharp Crease for British Clothing Retailers
Ted Baker defied gloomy expectations for the British retailing sector as the self-proclaimed “global lifestyle brand” reported double-digit sales growth over the Christmas season. The clothing retailer saw retail sale grow 17.9% for the eight-week period from Nov. 13, 2016 to Jan. 7, 2017 compared with the same time period last year.
The Legal Survival Guide for Marketing in 2017
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Apple Watch Sales Were Way Up Over The Holidays, Slice Data Shows
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised big Apple Watch Sales during the holiday season, and new data from Slice Intelligence suggests that the company delivered. Slice, which draws its data from online receipts, divided the season by month.
3 Top Balance Transfer Credit Cards for 2017
If you’re starting 2017 with credit card debt, now’s a great time to decide to pay it down and stop giving away your money to credit card companies. If you’re struggling to make a dent in your balances or simply want to pay them off faster, a 0% APR balance transfer could be a smart move for you.
Why Kohl’s, Gartner, and Constellation Brands Slumped Today
The stock market didn’t move much on Thursday, with major market benchmarks finishing the day mixed and with minimal changes from Wednesday’s close. The mood of the market was less positive than investors had seen in previous days, with various news items calling into question whether the upbeat attitude that market participants had had coming into 2017 will actually pan out with improved economic growth and corporate profits.
Summers and Eurasia Start the New Year With Dire Global Warnings
Former U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers said investors are far too sanguine about the risks of Donald Trump’s policies, which analysts at Eurasia Group say could contribute to a level of global instability not seen since World War II. The Harvard professor, a Democrat who was Treasury chief under Bill Clinton, on Tuesday cited the possibility of protectionist measures by the U.S. as well as changes to foreign policy and domestic social programs as issues that are creating “extraordinary uncertainty.”
10 ways to improve your telework productivity this year
Have a New Year’s resolution to work from home more this year – maybe to spend more time with your children or save some gas money? Thanks to the flexible world of the Internet, I’ve been able to work away from The Post’s D.C. office for about a year and a half now – joining an estimated 37 percent of Americans who say they’ve telecommuted. Working from home can have its own charms and challenges.
17 Financial New Year’s Resolutions for 2017
Happy New Year everyone! For those of you who stuck to your long-term game plan in 2016, you were handsomely rewarded. All three major U.S. stock indexes pushed to new all-time highs during the course of 2016, and the unemployment rate hit a more than nine-year low.
3 men decapitated, 2 more slain in Acapulco over New Year’s
A taxi driver lies dead in his car after being shot shortly before midnight in a busy street in Acapulco early Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017. At least five people were killed over the New Year’s weekend in the Mexican resort city of Acapulco, including three men found decapitated in a central neighborhood.
Forget a New Year’s resolution – ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’…
Forget a New Year’s resolution – ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ author Tim Ferriss explains the right way to set goals If you ask Tim Ferriss what his New Year’s resolution is, he’ll tell you he doesn’t believe in them. But that’s not to say ” The 4-Hour Workweek ” author and ” The Tim Ferriss Show ” podcast host doesn’t have a collection of ambitious goals.
Saving a little extra makes a big difference to retirement
It’s a brand new year and a chance to do things right. As such, some resolutions tend to show up again and again on lists, such as save more, spend less and lose weight.
Week Ahead: Wall Street Kicks Off New Year With Last Jobs Report of 2016
Prepare for a lot of economic data in the coming week as investors look for direction on how markets will fare in 2017. The start of 2017 will be interesting as investors adjust to new policies and decisions from President-elect Donald Trump and anticipate the Federal Reserve’s next move on interest rates.
Trump focuses New Year’s tweet on ‘many enemies’ and everyone…
On the final day of 2016, President-elect Donald Trump sent a New Year’s message of “love!” on Twitter, including to his “many enemies” and everyone who has “lost so badly.” The tweet came after another that praised Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday for not launching a tit-for-tat sanctions to respond to those issued by US President Barack Obama’s administration this week in retaliation for Russia’s suspected election-related hacking.
Financial Resolutions for the New Year
Did you make a New Year’s resolution for 2017? You’re not alone if you did. Two-thirds of Americans make a New Year’s resolution, but just 8% of Americans are successful in achieving it.
Many will use Uber, Lyft on New Yeara s, but a regular taxi might end up being cheaper
Southern Californians will soon be ringing in the New Year at neighborhood sports bars, nightclubs, outdoor venues, and maybe even Disneyland. But when the party’s over and all of that drinking is done they’re going to need to get home safely.
No Happy New Year in China as Currency, Liquidity Fears Loom
The first day of 2017 is when an annual $50,000 quota to convert the yuan into foreign exchange resets, stoking concern there will be a rush to sell the local currency. With tax payments and a regulatory assessment also tightening liquidity in the money market toward year-end, January may bring scant relief as lenders prepare for stronger cash demand before Lunar New Year holidays, which are only a month away.
Last-Minute Spending Surge Lifts Holiday Shopping Season
A jump in consumer spending in the final stretch of December significantly offset a slow start to the U.S. holiday shopping season, and is likely to help many retailers beat sales forecasts, industry research groups said on Tuesday. The December spending boost is in contrast to a muted November, when early holiday promotions and expectations among consumers that deals would always be available took a toll.
No Happy New Year in China as Currency, Liquidity Fears Loom
The first day of 2017 is when an annual $50,000 quota to convert the yuan into foreign exchange resets, stoking concern there will be a rush to sell the local currency. With tax payments and a regulatory assessment also tightening liquidity in the money market toward year-end, January may bring scant relief as lenders prepare for stronger cash demand before Lunar New Year holidays, which are only a month away.
Regulations Seen Holding Back CLOs in 2017 Despite Rising Demand
Despite rising demand for floating rate loans, the market for collateralized loan obligations in the U.S. enters the New Year with daunting prospects as a new administration assumes power and risk retention rules take effect. Factors tempering issuance include: difficulty in finding loans at a cheap price, as much of the debt is trading near or above par, potential consolidation of managers and a thin spread between what CLOs pay their investors and what they earn from underlying loans.
What Is the Santa Rally?
The term refers to the idea that the stock market tends to rise during the period just before Christmas through the end of the year. In its length, the phenomenon is actually closer to Hanukkah, with the rally period being the last five trading days of the calendar year and the first two trading days after New Year’s Day.
Can Weight Watchers Keep Gaining After Last Week’s 18% Pop?
Shares of the weight-management specialist soared 17.6% last week, after the new ad finds Winfrey revealing that she has lost more than 40 pounds on Weight Watchers. The “Live Fully” campaign is timed to coincide with the end of the year, when losing weight becomes a popular New Year’s resolution.
Looking back: December 25, 2016
Dec. 25, 2006 – As Alaska Wireless Cable gets ready to leave Fairbanks, its local employees are looking for work, and an up-and-coming internet provider is quietly assuming control over Alaska Wireless Cable’s exclusive broadband spectrum in Fairbanks.
Last-minute gift hunters keep Bay Area shops busy on Christmas
“On Christmas Eve, they’re ready to buy,” said Matt Sharp . “No shopping around.
Ready to Make Budgeting a Success in the New Year?
By Brad Sherman via Iris.xyz As hard as it is to believe, the end of the year is fast approaching. A common theme this time of year is determining what is important for people to accomplish in the coming year, a.k.a. “new year’s resolutions.”
Where the heaviest-drinking Americans live
Twitter user “Comfortably Smug” tidily sums up the holiday sentiments of many of us as we wrap up 2016’s loose ends before checking out until the new year. While we here at Wonkblog don’t recommend that you “binge drink through New Year’s,” there’s no doubt that the holidays have traditionally been a time for boozing it up.
7 Ways Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Handle Year-End Stress
It’s no secret that the holiday season can be pretty stressful. Health experts at the Mayo Clinic note that the stretch between Thanksgiving and New Year’s tends to find people’s usual stress levels spiking.