New York -
With the low prices set before Xmas, US stock markets found lots of bargain buyers no doubt with others covering shorts as many stocks looked to be Boxing Day specials.
Being American, Boxing Day was something marked on the calendar simply as "Boxing Day - Canada." So I, like most other people I knew assumed it was some kind of special day celebrated by Canadians.
London -
Everyone knows December 26th is Boxing Day. As usual, this is the day shops around the country offer special deals and special offers, and discounts from 40 percent, up to 70 percent off the original price!
Online retail sales were up on Boxing Day in the United Kingdom, breaking previous records. Despite the increased number of sales, analysts say these numbers were lower than expected.
Sydney -
Christmas in Australia is a different experience to that of Europe or North America. It is summertime and so traditional Christmas scenes featuring a white Christmas are nowhere to be found.
Toronto -
A new study suggests that nearly one quarter of Canadians plan to shop on Boxing Day. The survey shows that the average amount that consumers plan to spend is about $243. Is this better than previous years or lower?
Favorites entering the holiday tournament, Team Canada will face stiff competition from the Americans, Russians and Swedes as they gun for their sixth straight gold medal victory.
