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Data for Thanksgiving weekend shows consumers spent at healthy levels, but underlying details about spending patterns suggest this may not have been the economic boon the administration believes.

According to Adobe Analytics, U.S. consumers spent $6.4 billion on Thanksgiving Day and $11.8 billion online on Black Friday, both record highs and up significantly compared to last year.

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FLORIDA – As shoppers flood stores for Black Friday deals, this year’s holiday celebrations face an unexpected challenge: international trade tensions are driving up the cost of seasonal décor, particularly artificial Christmas trees that have become a cherished centerpiece in millions of American homes.

According to recent survey data,

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US stock futures retreated on Monday, as bitcoin’s (BTC-USD) slump deepened and Wall Street’s strong late-November rebound looked set to hit a speed bump on the first trading day of December.

Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) futures slid roughly 0.5%,

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WASHINGTON — More than three months after the U.S.

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Law enforcement officers from Switzerland and Germany have taken down the Cryptomixer cryptocurrency-mixing service, believed to have helped cybercriminals launder stolen funds.

The joint action was part of “Operation Olympia,” and it took place between November 24 and November 28 in Zurich, Switzerland.

Authorities,

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