I haven't been around for awhile - got a new job, so can't watch stocks much, but I'm lurking today.
On holiday spending, I think many people are pulling back from all the pressure. I sense a rebellion against the commercialization of the holiday. In my family, people are saying "I have enough. I don't want to buy into the hype".
The promotions started so early - before Halloween in some cases - that some people bailed early. I know I did and it made for a much more enjoyable holiday centered on people and not things.
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