Retail Sales: November Stole the Show from December

U.S. shoppers piled up the presents under their Christmas trees, but retailers were still a bit disappointed. The Commerce Department’s official tally shows what many suspected: Consumers did most of their holiday buying early …

Beer-Budget Gifts from High-End Brands

Recognizing that even the well-heeled have money problems these days and trying to expand their customer base, many luxury-goods sellers now have something for (almost) everyone. Here’s a rundown of some less-pricey goodies you…

Tiffany Earnings Sparkle on Higher Sales

Strong sales at home and abroad helped the high-end jeweler post a 27% increase in net earnings in the third quarter, with some analysts predicting a return to luxury shopping this holiday season.
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A Short but Busy Week Could Mean More Volatility

Investors may be most thankful that this is a quick week. The market is closed for Thanksgiving and will log just a half-day on Black Friday, but from today through Wednesday, traders will face a heavy slate of economic data an…