Dow hits record on construction spending, auto sales

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 10:26

The Dow Tuesday jumped to a fresh record close following a rise in US construction spending and encouraging auto and "Cyber Monday" sales data.

`Cyber Monday` sales rise after weekend disappointment

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 20:32

Online retail sales showed healthy gains on "Cyber Monday," a key kickoff for online shopping for the holiday season, surveys showed.

Cyber Monday sales start slow as early discounts hurt

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 2, 2014, 08:27

The results highlight the waning importance of traditional shopping days like Cyber Monday and Black Friday, which until a few years ago kicked off the holiday shopping season.

Amazon drone delivery: All for an idea

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 15:30

You can expect it from Jeff Bezos but even by his standards this is audacious – drones as Amazon delivery boys!

`Cyber Monday` highlights online holiday shopping rise

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 09:42

Forecasters project just three to four percent growth in the entire retail sector this holiday season, while online shopping is expected to soar 13 to 14 percent in the 2013 season.

''Cyber Monday'' sales set to hit record as mobile grows

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 09:39

U.S. shoppers spent almost 3 percent less overall than they did a year earlier during the Thanksgiving weekend, according to the National Retail Federation data.

Google partners e-commerce sites for 'Cyber Monday' on Dec 12

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 18:28

Internet users can log on to 'www.Gosf.In' and get deals for 24 hours on this day from over 50 partners across e-commerce, local and classified, online travel sites and BFSI (banking, financial services and insurance) industries, Google said in a statement.

Citibank plans 'Cyber Monday' like e-shopping sale in India

Last Updated: Sunday, December 2, 2012, 13:28

India may soon have its own version of 'Cyber Monday', when billion-dollar worth products are sold online at heavy discounts within a day, with Citibank planning a similar mega e-shopping sale this week in India.