Thanksgiving openings are the new normal

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Big-name retailers, like Target (TGT, Fortune 500), Wal-Mart (WMT, Fortune 500), Best Buy (BBY, Fortune 500) and Macy's launched their Black Friday sales in the evening hours Thursday, while Kmart opened even earlier, at 6 a.m.,...

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Toys "R" Us deals gone in a flash

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Hundreds of shoppers wandered through the sprawling Toys "R" Us store in Times Square at 10 p.m. on Thanksgiving -- a time when the store used to be closed for the holiday. Toys "R" Us opened its doors at 5 p.m. on Thursday...

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Wal-Mart protesters arrested at Black Friday rallies

Demonstrators protesting outside a Walmart in Paramount, Calif. are arrested during a 2012 Black Friday protest. Protesters took to the streets near a number of Walmart locations again this year. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Ten people were arrested on...

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Stocks: Set to end November on a high

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) U.S. stock futures were edging higher, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 each adding 0.2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq up 0.4%. Trading is likely to be quiet Friday, with U.S. indexes closing at 1:00 p.m....

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H&M halts angora production over rabbit abuse

A girl with her pet angora rabbit. The fur of the animals is commonly used to make clothing. LONDON (CNNMoney) Other European retailers have also halted production and companies are facing mounting pressure to withdraw angora items from their...

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Bitcoin worth almost as much as gold

Bitcoin prices continued their record run. The new all-time high is close to what it costs to buy an ounce of gold. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The price of one bitcoin rose as high as $1,242 early Friday, just two days after crossing $1,000 for the...

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Wal-Mart's U.S. CEO defends early Thanksgiving Day opening

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) CNNMoney spoke with Wal-Mart's (WMT, Fortune 500) U.S. CEO Bill Simon. Is shopping the kind of family tradition Wal-Mart wants to perpetuate? Simon: Our job is to try to anticipate what the customer wants... Having families...

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Bitcoin worth $9M buried in garbage dump

A hard drive containing about $9 million in bitcoin is trapped under mounds of trash at a landfill site like this one in the U.K. LONDON (CNNMoney) The device is now buried under a mountain of garbage at a landfill site in Wales. It will be almost...

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Stocks end flat on Black Friday

Click for more market data. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 ended little changed. The Nasdaq posted a modest gain. Trading volume was well below average Friday as many investors took the day off. The...

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Holiday shopping season kicks off with fights, arrests

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) In Claypool Hill, Va., the Tazewell County Sheriff's Department says it arrested two men in a parking lot of the Wal-Mart (WMT, Fortune 500) in Claypool Hill, Va. Ronnie Sharp, 61, was allegedly threatening Christopher Jackson,...

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F1: Comment: is Maldonado really that bad?

By Edd Straw Friday, November 29th 2013, 16:11 GMT Pastor Maldonado is at times a seriously fast racing driver, and while that doesn't make him a great, some critics of his Formula 1 switch to Lotus have gone way too far You have viewed over 20...

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BTCC: Honda to race estate in BTCC

By Kevin Turner Friday, November 29th 2013, 16:26 GMT Honda Racing will run a new Civic estate in the 2014 British Touring Car Championship and will retain former champions Matt Neal and Grodon Shedden You have viewed over 20 free stories this month....

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OTHER: Baumgartner to contest RoC

By Matt Beer Friday, November 29th 2013, 17:17 GMT Record-breaking skydiver Felix Baumgartner will contest the Race of Champions in Bangkok next month. You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here to find out how to...

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F1: Insight: Formula 1's iconic numbers

By Matt Beer Thursday, November 28th 2013, 15:55 GMT Formula 1 did not adopt a regular numbering system until early in 1973, when car numbers were awarded based roughly on the constructors' standings You have viewed over 20 free stories this month....

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F1: FIA proposes 'pole trophy' for F1

By Jonathan Noble and Dieter Rencken Thursday, November 28th 2013, 16:57 GMT The FIA is planning to introduce a 'pole position trophy' in Formula 1 from the start of next year, after receiving preliminary support for the idea from teams You have...

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LEMANS: Toyota sets practice pace in Bahrain

By Peter Mills Thursday, November 28th 2013, 19:07 GMT Toyota's Alex Wurz recorded the fastest time in Thursday's opening free practice sessions ahead of the eighth and final race of the 2013 World Endurance Championship, the Six Hours of Bahrain....

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F1: McLaren will have 'no excuses' in 2014

By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, November 27th 2013, 17:22 GMT McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh says there will be no excuses if his team is not back at the front in Formula 1 next year You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click...

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WTCC: Coronel fears 2013 his last WTCC year

By Sam Tremayne Wednesday, November 27th 2013, 17:22 GMT Tom Coronel fears 2013 will prove to be his final season in the World Touring Car Championship You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here to find out how to...

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F1: Mercedes to announce Brawn departure

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, November 28th 2013, 00:00 GMT Ross Brawn is to leave the Mercedes Formula 1 team at the end of this year, with confirmation of his departure expected imminently You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop...

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F1: Marussia must wait for big pay day

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, November 26th 2013, 12:32 GMT Marussia may be celebrating its 10th place finish in the constructors' championship, but the quirks of Formula 1's commercial rights income structure means it will have to wait another year...

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F1: Mercedes not disrupted by small fire

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, November 26th 2013, 13:56 GMT Mercedes has confirmed that its engine dyno is back up and running fully, despite a small oil leak fire on Monday night You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click...

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F1: Webber judged exit perfectly - Red Bull

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, November 26th 2013, 16:16 GMT Red Bull believes Mark Webber got the timing of his retirement from Formula 1 spot on after taking a podium finish in his final race You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop...

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F1: Marussia feared 2012 heartache repeat

By Jonathan Noble Monday, November 25th 2013, 17:35 GMT Marussia says its 11th hour heartache from 2012 meant it could not relax about taking 10th in the constructors' championship until after the chequered flag in Brazil You have viewed over 20...

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F1: McLaren thinks it let podium chance slip

By Jonathan Noble Monday, November 25th 2013, 16:51 GMT McLaren thinks it let the chance of a first podium finish of 2013 slip through its fingers at the Brazilian Grand Prix. You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click...

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INDY: Montoya begins IndyCar test return

By Sam Tremayne Monday, November 25th 2013, 18:18 GMT Juan Pablo Montoya completed the first test of his Penske IndyCar return at Sebring on Monday You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here to find out how to continue...

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F1: Kovalainen blames start for poor race

By Edd Straw Sunday, November 24th 2013, 21:18 GMT Heikki Kovalainen has blamed his failure to get the start right for his disappointing result in the Brazilian Grand Prix. You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here...

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F1: Safety car fear caused Red Bull issue

By Jonathan Noble Sunday, November 24th 2013, 21:26 GMT Red Bull put Sebastian Vettel's pitstop drama in the Brazilian Grand Prix down to a very late strategy call amid fears of a safety car You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop...

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RALLYX: World Rallycross for Trois-Rivieres

By Hal Ridge Saturday, November 23rd 2013, 21:39 GMT The new-for-2014 World Rallycross Championship is expected to include an event in Canada as part of the famous Trois-Rivieres Grand Prix You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop...

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F1: Drivers back Brazil qualifying delay

By Jonathan Noble Saturday, November 23rd 2013, 21:14 GMT Formula 1 drivers have insisted that the FIA did the right thing in delaying the start of Q3 at the Brazilian Grand Prix because of the atrocious conditions You have viewed over 20 free stories...

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F1: Pirelli: lack of wet testing an issue

By Edd Straw Saturday, November 23rd 2013, 22:11 GMT Pirelli motorsport boss Paul Hembery believes the lack of rain-tyre testing opportunities has contributed to Formula 1 cars struggling more in wet conditions You have viewed over 20 free stories...

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Foxconn to build plant in Pennsylvania

A Foxconn factory in China. The contract manufacturer for Apple and other leading U.S. tech companies announced plans to build a plant in Pennsylvania. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The company, which a year ago said it was looking at expanding its U.S....

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Virgin's space passengers can pay with Bitcoin

British billionaire Richard Branson poses for photographs in the window of a Virgin Galactic spacecraft replica. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) U.K. business magnate Richard Branson announced Friday that his commercial space travel venture, Virgin Galactic,...

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BoA inquest sheds light on intern hours

LONDON (CNNMoney) Moritz Erhardt was one week from completing a summer internship program at the bank's London offices when he collapsed and died at his home in August. The inquest found that the 21-year old German, who suffered from epilepsy,...

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In-flight phone calls will cost you

If the FCC does away with its ban on in-flight phone calls, U.S. telecom companies could rake in billions. Get ready to pay extra for it, though. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Keeping customers connected to mobile networks in-flight would be a major opportunity...

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Friday Links

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A weekly collection of design, data and interactive links.Photo/VideoMelancholia | Black and white time-lapse video from IcelandMacro Snowflake | DIY camera setup captures snowflake detailsMars Evolution | NASA shows what Mars...

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Gold prices near lows of the year

Click for more market data. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The precious metal is trading at about $1,245 an ounce, down 25% from the beginning of 2013. Gold dipped as low as $1,211 an ounce in June. Gold has been under pressure since the European Central...

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Ikea executives accused of spying in France

Ikea France and its top executives are under investigation for illegally gathering personal data on employees. LONDON (CNNMoney) Ikea France and its CEO and CFO have been placed under formal investigation this week for allegedly collecting confidential...

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Stamp prices to go up 1 cent in January

The cost of stamps will go up by at least one cent in January. Maybe more. WASHINGTON (CNNMoney) The Postal Regulatory Commission ruled Thursday that the agency can raise the price in keeping with the cost of inflation. Prices could go even higher...

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Cable stocks surge on takeover chatter

Click the chart to track shares of Time Warner Cable. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Charter Communications (CHTR, Fortune 500), the fourth largest cable provider with just over 4 million subscribers, has reportedly been in talks with major banks to borrow...

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Credit Suisse banker sentenced to 30 months in prison

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Serageldin, who had been extradited from the UK in April, had pled guilty to the charges. At the time of his February 2012 indictment, authorities said he faced up to 45 years in prison if convicted. Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney...

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F1: Lotus insists Quantum deal not dead

By Jonathan Noble Friday, November 22nd 2013, 20:08 GMT Lotus insists it has not given up on an investment deal with Quantum Motorsports, despite ongoing delays in the arrival of funds. You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there?...

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F1: Pirelli: no 2014 tyre testing no setback

By Edd Straw Friday, November 22nd 2013, 19:59 GMT Pirelli Motorsport boss Paul Hembery does not believe the wet weather which prevented teams from testing its 2014 tyres is a major setback. You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop...

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LIGHTS: Dallara reveals new Indy Lights car

Friday, November 22nd 2013, 21:54 GMT Dallara has released the first images of the new Indy Lights car that it will introduce in 2015 You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here to find out how to continue...

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F1: Sutil hints '14 Force India deal done

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, November 21st 2013, 19:14 GMT Adrian Sutil looks set to remain at Force India next year after revealing on Thursday that he had signed a deal for the 2014 Formula 1 season You have viewed over 20 free stories this month....

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F1: Blocked duct caused Kovalainen issue

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, November 21st 2013, 18:54 GMT Lotus suspects that Heikki Kovalainen's problem in the United States Grand Prix may have been caused by a blocked brake duct rather than a front wing failure You have viewed over 20 free...

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FR3.5: Marciello tops FR3.5 testing again

By Glenn Freeman Thursday, November 21st 2013, 19:40 GMT Ferrari junior Raffaele Marciello dominated Formula Renault 3.5 testing for the second day running at Aragon You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here to...

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F1: Hamilton radio angst 'not a problem'

By Jonathan Noble Wednesday, November 20th 2013, 17:10 GMT Mercedes has admitted that it is still learning to get the best out of Lewis Hamilton, in the wake of his fraught radio conversations during the United States Grand Prix You have viewed...

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FR3.5: Marciello fastest in FR3.5 testing

Wednesday, November 20th 2013, 17:49 GMT Ferrari junior driver Raffaele Marciello was quickest in both sessions on the first day of Formula Renault 3.5 testing at Aragon You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here...

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OTHER: Sainz seals 2014 Dakar attack

By David Evans Wednesday, November 20th 2013, 18:52 GMT Carlos Sainz will compete in next year's Dakar Rally with the SMG teamYou have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here...

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GT: Fortec eyes Asmer for GT Mercedes

By Marcus Simmons Tuesday, November 19th 2013, 16:34 GMT Ex-BMW Sauber and Williams Formula 1 test driver Marko Asmer has been earmarked by Fortec Motorsport for the Blancpain GT Series You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there?...

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OTHER: Ferrari to run new winter series

By Ben Anderson Tuesday, November 19th 2013, 16:59 GMT Formula 1 powerhouse Ferrari will run a new four-round winter series in America early next year, to help train aspiring professional single-seater racers. You have viewed over 20 free stories...

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F1: Red Bull: no guilt over F1 dominance

By Jonathan Noble Tuesday, November 19th 2013, 17:06 GMT Red Bull does not believe it should feel bad in any way because of its complete dominance of Formula 1 right now. You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here...

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F1: Lotus would accept losing Hulkenberg

By Jonathan Noble Monday, November 18th 2013, 17:32 GMT Lotus boss Eric Boullier accepts that his team may end up losing Nico Hulkenberg to a rival squad if the Quantum Motorsport deal is not finalised very soon. You have viewed over 20 free stories...

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LEMANS: New Audi WEC challenger tested twice

By Gary Watkins Monday, November 18th 2013, 16:42 GMT Audi has revealed that its 2014 World Endurance Championship challenger has already tested on two occasions. You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here to find...

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LIGHTS: Harvey looks at US racing switch

By Ben Anderson Monday, November 18th 2013, 17:49 GMT GP3 racer Jack Harvey will test for leading Indy Lights outfit Schmidt Peterson Motorsports next week as he looks to carve out a future career in IndyCar You have viewed over 20 free stories...

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F1: Kovalainen hurt by front wing issue

By Edd Straw Monday, November 18th 2013, 00:06 GMT Heikki Kovalainen's disappointing result in the United States Grand Prix was caused by a front wing problem. You have viewed over 20 free stories this month. Why stop there? Click here to find out...

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F1: Kovalainen thinks he met expectations

By Jonathan Noble Saturday, November 16th 2013, 23:39 GMT Heikki Kovalainen reckons he did everything that could have been expected in United States Grand Prix qualifying, after securing eighth on the grid for his Formula 1 return with Lotus You...

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NASCAR: Dillon wins dramatic Nationwide title

Sunday, November 17th 2013, 02:09 GMT Austin Dillon survived handling problems, a brush with the wall and a late restart to just beat Sam Hornish Jr to the 2013 NASCAR Nationwide title following a dramatic Homestead finale You have viewed over...

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Forbes explores sale

Steve Forbes, who could be the last member of his family to own the business magazine started by his grandfather. The company is exploring a possible sale. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A letter sent to employees Friday by Forbes Media president and CEO...

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Friday Links

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A weekly collection of design, data and interactive links.Design/Data vizinFORM | MIT's Dynamic Shape Display renders 3D content physicallyWhat is the safest time to drive? | New statistics show the safest and most dangerous times...

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Jos. A. Bank ends bid for rival Men's Wearhouse

Men's Wearhouse faces a proxy fight from its largest shareholder after it rebuffed a hostile bid for the company from rival Jos. A. Bank. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) The decision prompted Men's Wearhouse's largest shareholder to launch a proxy fight...

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Candy Crush maker looks beyond mega hit

LONDON (CNNMoney) King, the company behind the arcade-style puzzle game, is working on developing the next big thing, aware that interest in Candy Crush could eventually fizzle. "I think that all games have a natural lifespan," King developer and...

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Bill Ackman bets big on Fannie and Freddie

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been hot stocks this year. They just got hotter after Bill Ackman took a stake. Click the chart to track shares of Fannie Mae. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) Pershing Square owns more than 115 million common shares of Federal...

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EPA proposes cut to ethanol requirement for gasoline

Most gas sold in the U.S. contains up to 10% ethanol. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) A law passed by Congress in 2007 had called for the inclusion of 18.15 billion gallons of renewable fuel in 2014, but on Friday, the EPA proposed that this level be reduced...

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