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“In addition, strong booking volumes continued from Black Friday through Cyber Monday, even outpacing prior year’s robust levels, which is a favorable indicator for wave season,” Weinstein added.
From MarketWatch
The so-called expectations index moved up to 54.5 in December from 51 in the prior month, but it also sits near a record low.
From MarketWatch
Sales of existing homes rose 0.5% from the prior month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.13 million, the highest level since February, the National Association of Realtors said Friday.
“Gary managed our household finances. I was unaware that, in the years prior to his death, he faced significant financial demands,” Karen, who is a children’s book author and illustrator, wrote in court documents.
He also enjoyed a successful spell at Wolves prior to moving to Anfield.
From BBC
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