E-commerce stocks rally after Black Friday shoppers spend record online

An Amazon worker moves a package onto a cart at an Amazon delivery station in Alpharetta, Georgia, on Nov. 28, 2022.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesShoppers turned out in full force on Thanksgiving and over the Black Friday weekend, largely shunning physical stores for the comfort of clicking "buy online" from their couches.Black Friday online spending reached a record $9.8 billion in the U.S., up 7.5% from a year earlier, according to Adobe Analytics. Online sales on Cyber Weekend, the days between Black Friday and Cyber…

This exchange is expanding its short-term options portfolio as ‘zero-day’ bets boom

The Nasdaq MarketSite is seen on October 12, 2022 in New York City. The Nasdaq Composite Index yesterday hit its lowest level since July, slipping into a bear market for the second time this year. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesThe rapid growth in short-dated options that have become popular with hedge funds and retail traders alike is now spreading beyond stocks into other asset classes.The Nasdaq last week launched new two-week options contracts that expire on Wednesdays…

Geographic Atrophy: The Future of Treatment

By Neil M. Bressler, MD, as told to Keri WigintonAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for people over 65. We have excellent treatments for the wet form of AMD. But until recently, we haven’t had any therapeutics to target the root cause of geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry AMD.Pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) is the first FDA-approved drug to slow the progression of GA. It’s a shot you get in your eye every month or every other month. We now have the approval of a second, similar…

These Cyber Monday Marshall Headphone and Speaker Deals Are Music to Our Ears

We're starting to get into the last few hours of Cyber Monday but the deals are still coming thick and fast. Amazon continues to offer some big discounts across a whole range of categories and now it's the turn of speakers and headphones with Marshal products offered with up to 47% off.Get the most out of Cyber Monday 2023 Black Friday isn’t the end of the deals. Cyber Monday continues many of the best holiday deals, and often includes some new sales, too. See the best Cyber Monday deals, and keep up with all the latest…

UAE reportedly planned to use COP28 climate summit to lobby for oil and gas deals

The president of the upcoming COP28 climate change Sultan Ahmed al-Jaber speaks during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition at ADNEC Exhibition Center October 2, 2023. Jaber told an Abu Dhabi oil conference on October 2, 2023, that the fossil fuel industry would play an essential role in addressing the climate crisis. (Photo by Ryan LIM / AFP) (Photo by RYAN LIM/AFP via Getty Images)Ryan Lim | Afp | Getty ImagesThe United Arab Emirates planned to use its role as the host of the biggest and most important…

Viral: Priyanka Chopra Was At Abu Dhabi’s F1 Grand Prix And Hung Out With Orlando Bloom

<!-- -->Image was shared on Instagram. (Courtesy: jerryxmimi )New Delhi: Global star Priyank Chopra had an eventful Sunday as she attended F1 Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Several videos and photos from the racing event have now gone viral on social media when the Citadel star can be spotted mingling with Hollywood A-listers. Priyanka Chopra, who showed up at the event in a black and pink dress, was seen greeting Lord Of The Rings star Orlando Bloom. A picture of the two posing for the cameras was…

This $3.5 million apartment sits atop a former Wonder Bread Factory turned luxury condos—take a look inside

From 1909 until the late 1960s, 720 Clinton Street in Hoboken, New Jersey, was home to the Schmalz Bakery which, among other products, manufactured baked goods for Wonder Bread. Over time, the bakery became known locally as "The Wonder Bread Factory."Now in its place stands The Wonder Lofts, a luxury residential building with 83 loft-style condominiums. The name is a fitting homage to the building's previous life.The development team includes Prism Capital Partners, Angelo Gordon and Parkwood Development. The project also…

Best Black Friday Mattress Deals: Don’t Sleep on Savings from 44 Top-Rated Brands

If you're tossing and turning at night, it may be time to invest in a new mattress. And with Black Friday and Cyber Monday mattress deals in full swing, now is one of the best times of the year to shop. Whether you're a side sleeper, looking for the convenience of a mattress in a box or something else altogether, we've found massive bargains on some of the best mattresses out there. Read on to see the best promotions currently available. To help filter the flood of deals, we've got our team of more than a dozen shopping…

Emraan Hashmi Doesn’t Call Salman Khan “Bhai”. Here’s Why

<!-- -->Salman Khan and Emraan Hashmi in throwback picture. (Courtesy: NavyaNaveliNanda)" >SalmanKhan)New Delhi: Emraan Hashmi has been receiving huge praise for his powerful portrayal of Aatish Rehman in Tiger 3. The actor's off-screen equation with Salman Khan grabbed the spotlight as well. Emraan Hashmi recently revealed that he doesn't call Salman Khan "bhai" as he is fondly called by most of the industry people. Emraan said this while speaking to Connect FM Canada. He said, "I might not call Salman bhai but…

iRobot shares close up 39% on report Amazon deal set to get EU approval

iRobot's Roomba.Source: iRobotShares of iRobot, the maker of Roomba vacuums, closed up about 39% Friday after a report said the European Union is set to approve Amazon's $1.7 billion acquisition of the company.Reuters said Thursday morning the deal is set to "win unconditional EU antitrust approval," citing three sources familiar with the matter. The European Commission is expected to rule on the deal by Feb. 14.Representatives from the European Commission didn't immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.The deal…