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Alphabet, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google released its Holiday 100 annual list of curated gift ideas based on Google search trends data and Google's Shopping graph dataset of 45 billion product listings. Here's a look at some of the product searches trending this holiday season. ...

With the presidential election just two weeks away, investor risk appetite is taking a pause, resulting in a broadly flat week for Wall Street. Election uncertainty continues to loom large among investors as concerns persist over fiscal policies and potential trade disruptions due to tariffs....

President Joe Biden has reportedly spent approximately 40% of his tenure on vacation, totaling 532 days in less than four years. What Happened: According to data compiled by the Republican National Committee, the average American, who receives 11 vacation days annually, would need about 48 years to...

Travel over the Labor Day holiday has picked up significantly from a year ago, data revealed. Domestic travel is up 9% from the same period last year as American Automobile Association (AAA) booking data shows a 30% jump in trips to Seattle, partly because Seattle is a major port city for cruises...

Many investors and employees in the financial sector will enjoy a longer than normal weekend with the stock market closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. A recent Benzinga poll found out what billionaire investors want to spend the Labor Day holiday with. What Happened: When it comes...

The day after the Fourth of July might be a better day to catch up on emails and phone calls rather than place bets on the market. According to Macrotrends data, the Dow Jones Industrial Average — a stock market index of 30 prominent companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges — has fallen on the...

The impact of inflation on everyday items doesn’t take a vacation, and many Americans will witness rising prices during their Independence Day celebrations. A basket of products for the traditional Fourth of July cookout will reach its highest level ever recorded, according to a survey run by...

The economy and inflation continue to be key topics for Donald Trump and President Joe Biden to address when discussing the 2024 presidential election. Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, Benzinga polled readers to get a gauge on how inflation is compared to last year. What Happened: The Fourth of...

Juneteenth, short for “June Nineteenth,” is a day of historical significance for the U.S. that is on June 19. The event commemorates June 19, 1865, just after the Civil War ended when Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of enslavement for...

It may be hard to notice anything at the grocery stores other than higher prices. But, astute observers may wonder why some Coca-Cola Co (NYSE:KO) products have yellow caps instead of the typical red ones. Well, the answer isn't something you'll want to pass over.Why Some Coke Bottles Have Yellow...

U.S. stock markets, including the NASDAQ and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), are closed on Monday, Feb. 19, in commemoration of George Washington's birthday, widely recognized as Presidents' Day. Markets are set to resume operations on Tuesday, Feb. 20, following the...

Presidents’ Day is often summed up as “just a day off,” but for those who started it — and who follow American history — it means more than that.But first, let’s get down to business: Closed for Presidents’ Day are federal offices (remember, no mail is delivered),...

Animal rights activist group PETA, which stands for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, wants the town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to cease using a live animal to predict how long winter will last. What Happened: In a letter to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club, PETA highlighted the fact...

For many Americans across the country, today (Thursday) means meals with families to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. One topic of conversation that has likely come up in recent years at holiday family gatherings is cryptocurrency. Here's a look at how crypto has performed since last year's...

As Thanksgiving Day dawns, bringing with it an air of festivity and gratitude, the U.S. stock market prepares to take its annual pause, allowing traders and investors a moment of respite in an otherwise relentless financial calendar. The Market's Thanksgiving Schedule Are markets closed on...