Predicts americans will spend a record amount on the holiday of love this year. Nearly 20 billion. Almost 2 billion of that on flowers. Another 1. 8 billion on candy, and even more on jewelry and going on that special evening. Much of that spending has moved to the internet. 28 of americans will shop online, an increase of nearly 12 since 2010. And consumers are also going mobile. More than 17 plan to use their phone to shop for valentines day. But how we celebrate is also changing, and its not just chocolate and roses. While the percentage of americans buying candy has remained relatively stable over the last decade, the number of consumers buying greeting cards has fallen off nearly 15 and the number buying clothing has increased by more than 5 . Many couples now celebrate the couple with a night out, which may include dinner to a restaurant or tickets to a show. 30 years ago, jim mccann was a what that term meant. He changed the name of his flower stores to a 1800 number. Today he l
Anything that wasnt nailed down, because the europe kwan Central Banks are getting more aggressive in trying to stimulate their flagging economy. The result . Ill tell you. They were picked off picked off. Dow opening strong, but then nosedived as much as 179 points earlier this afternoon before rebounding hallelujah s p 500 actually closed up. Nasdaq climbed 0. 26 . J they say why do you keep doing the show day after day, month after month, year after year . I tell them i do it, because i like to teach. I love this classroom we have here tonight. Tonight i want to school you on some Lessons Learned from this very morning portion, as much as we might want to think were joined at the hip, what happens in europe doesnt really matter all that much to the vast majority of companies in the united states, unless theres some says temperaturic risk happening over there. For example, lets go back to february 10th, when there were many rumors about european banking possibly failing. The you can
Change in the stock price is bigger than the stock price itself. Its bringing down the entire Biotech Sector but the real warning sign for this company may not be in the stock move itself. Well explain that coming up in a minute. Well known tech investor it feels like that but its warmer today. Sitting next to me in just a moment, dan niles, hell give us his two favorite stocks right now and one of them is not in the tech space. Hell join us exclusively in a few moments. The face of the election could look very different tomorrow if donald trump can beat both marco rubio and john kasich in their own states. Were going to look at both sides of who can be the candidate for business after the florida and ohio primaries. Well talk to two former governors, Christine Todd whitman and Jennifer Granholm. The money behind steph curry, im a little bit of a fan girl. Youre not alone. I know Boys Basketball team here in new jersey, they could wear a niksz and lebron james but they are wearing step
And his business will crumble. You dont always think things through. Tonnie really . Lemonis yeah, really. Tonnie welcome to tonnies. First time here . Woman yeah. Lemonis tonnie rosier has always loved to bake, and he learned the craft from his mother. In 2006, he opened his first bakery in new york city, and he was able to land big accounts with retailers like macys and bloomingdales. But his business skills well, they were halfbaked. Tonnie im a little lost as to a notice of cancellation. Tamika didnt i just pay that yesterday . Lemonis tonnie was constantly borrowing money from his wife to cover rent and payroll. Erenisse whats the plan to recoup the money and at least break even . Lemonis hes already been forced to shut down two stores. And his current shop . Well, its already losing money. Tonnie we are at a breaking point. Lemonis the gourmet cupcake business is still thriving, and its a business i know well. And while fixing tonnies minis wont be a cakewalk, hes got an idea tha
Goldman says not likely unless something changes in china. A fight against United Airlines as investors push for six new Board Members including Gordon Bethune. Reports of a meeting including elan musk, larry page and top ranking republicans to stop donald trump. Well get details on that. First the fight that broke out this morning between United Airlines and two of its shareholders with a combined 7. 1 in the company, par capital which is a well known airline investor and altimeter, a less well known hedge fund. They have a letter after a long period of negotiations with United Airlines. They filed a 13d some time ago that resulted in nothing that either side was willing to keel with in terms of accepting potential nominees. So we get a letter and a press release this morning saying any number of things including the following. In their view given united Strategic Asset base long term under performance results from what they say is an under qualified and effective come play sent and e