How to avoid getting black and blue on Black Friday

How to avoid getting black and blue on Black Friday, plus no discount on retail stocks, Dr. Doom's housing bubble theory, and a gift guide for the Wall Street wonk on your list. Expertly curated by <i>InvestmentNews</i> senior columnist Jeff Benjamin.
NOV 29, 2013
Black Friday is off to the races, launching the shortest holiday season since 2002. The most important three-and-a-half weeks Why Black Friday matters in one simple chart. More than half of all holiday season sales in one day If you haven't left the house yet, here are some survival techniques that will help you navigate a weekend of serious shopping. Lock arms if someone tries to cut What's not on sale right now? Retail stocks. Patience is a virtue Nouriel Roubini is sounding an alarm on a global housing bubble. Dr. Doom sees at least 17 bubble markets Some neat gift ideas for the Wall Street junky on your shopping list. Framed share of stock

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