Retail

Like Black Friday, Cyber Monday is spreading out into a week-long shopping fest, with Amazon, Walmart and Target calling it "Cyber Week."

This represents a 19.7 percent increase year-over-year (YoY) as of 7:00 p.m. ET.

Shares of CVS Health and Aetna are rising with the companies now saying they expect to close their $69 billion tie-up later this week.

Cyber Monday is on, and deals abound for discerning customers ready to press “Complete Order” on their smartphone or computer screens.

Investor optimism returned to Wall Street.

Shoppers heading online to purchase holiday gifts will find they're being charged sales tax at some websites where they weren't before.

France's finance minister has said he will meet with the country's employers' federation and retailers to assess the economic impact of violent clashes with police over fuel tax hikes.

But, the fastest-growing online shopping day is Thanksgiving.

In 2017, Black Friday sales reached about $5 billion.

States are allowed to require more companies to collect sales tax on online purchases, per a June ruling by the Supreme Court.

Four tips for making sure you get the best Cyber Monday deals this year.

These gifts will be the biggest holiday trends for kids and adults this year.

Gas prices have fallen amid a record-setting slump in the U.S. oil market.

Shoppers heading online to purchase holiday gifts will find they're being charged sales tax at some websites where they weren't before.

___ Black Friday shoppers ditch their computers, flock to stores NEW YORK (AP) — Retailers are offering much of their Black Friday deals online, but shoppers still showed up at malls and stores around the country looking for discounts — and to take in the scene.

Cozy sweaters and soft pajamas are in for adults.