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As the market takes a time out for Thanksgiving, we thought it would be a good time to reflect upon some recent good fortune. From corporate earnings to weekly jobless claims, here are six things investors should be thankful for this holiday season.

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You love it and you hate it, you fear it but you can't say no. Black Friday is one of the biggest days for consumers in the American retail calendar, drawing millions into the dazzling shopping malls and box stores of America. Courtesy of our sister site WalletPop, here's your guide to the latest news and tips for the big day.

The industry is recovering from last year's Great Pumpkin Shortage, but larger changes are needed to prevent future risk to Thanksgiving pies.

Last year, a shortage of pumpkin threatened the traditional Thanksgiving pies made from the bright orange squash. The shortage appears to be over, but the conditions that caused the shortage remain unchanged. Here's why pie fans should worry.


Although retail prices for turkey have held steady, wholesale prices are hovering at around $1.09 per pound, a record high. Several factors are in play, but perhaps the biggest one comes from Washington, in the form of Federal Reserve monetary policy.

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