my sister, evanora. i m here to serve you. disney s 3-d fantasy adventure earned $80 million the u.s. and $70 million overseas, the prequel to the original the wizard of oz film. james franco played the title role of the fast-talking kansas circus worker who becomes the wizard. have americans been in a spending mood since the holidays? we will find out this week when we get the retail sales report and it s important because how much we shop is one of the best ways to get a handle on how the economy is doing overall. let s bring in kenneth poll carry, the director of floor operations or o neill securities in new york. good to see you kenneth. what are you expecting with the retail sales, good season? i think what you re gonna getcy think you re gonna get weakness in retail sales, right, gone through the shopping season now. now we are into the payroll tax increase, higher gas prices.