And no, this is no well-meant public service announcement decrying excessive holiday spending gone awry.

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The pent up demand coupled with the number of contracts ready to be upgraded and the approaching holiday season suggest that this product announcement will be a real winner.

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As the outlook for the US brightens versus easy comparables last year, we could see a confidence for retailer stocks tick higher as the holiday season gets underway, especially following the announcement of J.

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Some observers expect an announcement this week because a weeklong public holiday begins Oct. 1, China's National Day.

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The former U.S. senator (R-Tenn.) and actor is expected to make his announcement in Nashville during the Fourth of July holiday.

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The idea is that with this early announcement, Sony will have the console actually released by Holiday 2013.

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The announcement comes after Tube drivers went on strike on Boxing Day in a row over bank holiday pay.

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