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Although recent popular films like 'Fifty Shades of Grey' and 'The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water' have lured people back to the multiplex, box office attendance is still on the decline. RealMoney Pro contributor Chris Versace explores this trend, what's driving it and what the stock implications are. Despite slowing cinema traffic, stocks like Regal Entertainment and AMC Entertainment are still near 52-week highs, prompting Versace to recommend that investors book some profits. However, he doesn't rule out all box office plays. With Disney's 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' likely to be a profitable release later this year, Versace explains why that's just one of the reasons investors should consider buying the stock.

The Nasdaq hit 5,000 for the first time in 15 years. The rally back in 2000 culminated with a major market crash, leaving investors wondering if Nasdaq 5,000 could spark an ugly repeat of history. TheStreet's Scott Gamm speaks with Randy Frederick, Managing Director of Trading and Derivatives at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, who says we're not in the same environment as the year 2000 and there is still room for growth left in stocks. He also shares insight on which sectors to watch and comments on Monday morning's report on personal income and spending.

U.S. markets kicked off March mildly higher at Monday's opening bell. Investors pulled back on less favorable economic data at home after welcoming China cutting its key interest rates for the second time in just three months. Personal income increased 0.3% in January, while personal spending fell 0.2%. Both slightly missed forecasts. Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA) is in focus as investors comb through Warren Buffett's annual letter to shareholders. Its Class A share missed analyst expectations. Buffett said the size of the company will make it impossible to match past gains. Wynn Resorts (WYNN) is ousting its chairman Steve Wynn's ex-wife from the board. An SEC filing shows Elaine Wynn, who has served for more than a decade will not be re-nominated when her term expires.

Shares of Visa gave the Dow a boost on Monday making it TheStreet's Move of the Day. Visa moved higher after Costco chose the company as its credit card network for all stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico beginning April 1, 2016. Visa will share the relationship with Citigroup which will offer a Costco-branded credit card. Costco's new relationship with Visa replaces a 16-year partnership with American Express. Since the termination of that lucrative relationship in mid-February, AmEx shares have tumbled nearly 5%. Visa was one of the best performers on the S&P 500 and Dow over Monday's session.

Just ahead of the Mobile World Congress wireless show that begins Monday in Barcelona, Samsung unveiled two new smartphones that boast a new look as well as technology for mobile payments. The South Korean phone manufacturer revealed the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, which have metal frames with glass backs instead of Samsung's signature plastic design. The S6 Edge features a curved display that enables information to be read from the side. Both phones will incorporate mobile payment technology from LoopPay, a startup Samsung is buying. The new phones also have the ability to charge quickly, reaching 50% battery in 30 minutes. The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will debut overseas on April 10.

Stocks kicked off the new month strong with the Nasdaq closing above 5,000, the first time since March 2000 at the peak of the tech bubble. The Dow Jones Industrial and S&P 500 added firm gains. Tech giants Cisco (CSCO) and Intel (INTC) pushed the blue chips higher. But it was Visa (V) that was the Dow's best performer. Shares lifted after striking a deal with Costco (COST) on a new credit card agreement with Citigoup (C). This replaces the wholesaler's long-standing, exclusive agreement with American Express (AXP). Rival Mastercard (MA) also charged higher. The credit card issuer lifted its block in Cuba, allowing holders to use the card in that country. There were some laggards in the session including Sotheby's (BID). Investors walked away from the stock after the auction house missed earnings, despite beating on revenue.

Stocks kicked off the new month strong with the Nasdaq closing above 5,000, the first time since March 2000 at the peak of the tech bubble. The Dow Jones Industrial and S&P 500 added firm gains. Tech giants Cisco (CSCO) and Intel (INTC) pushed the blue chips higher. But it was Visa (V) that was the Dow's best performer. Shares lifted after striking a deal with Costco (COST) on a new credit card agreement with Citigoup (C). This replaces the wholesaler's long-standing, exclusive agreement with American Express (AXP). Rival Mastercard (MA) also charged higher. The credit card issuer lifted its block in Cuba, allowing holders to use the card in that country. There were some laggards in the session including Sotheby's (BID). Investors walked away from the stock after the auction house missed earnings, despite beating on revenue.

Intel's Kirk Skaugen previews what to expect at Mobile World Congress, which will showcase the latest developments in mobile technology. Skaugen says for Intel, this year is all about expanding its communications and computing silicon for phones and tablets, but it's also looking forward to revealing new mobile experiences for consumers. He predicts that several themes will be popular at this year's Mobile World Congress, including the elimination of passwords and all wires from computing. Skaugen also reveals his thoughts on the future of 5G technology and how it will be implemented in the Internet of Things. Plus, with a growing importance placed upon data protection, he breaks down what the focus on mobile security will be at the trade show.

'House of Cards': A political drama about a Congressman rising to become President of the United States: talk about a quick ascent to the top. That's just what happened to Netflix's (NFLX) stock since 'House of Cards' debuted on the video streaming service back in February 2013: a 185% increase. The show has established Netflix as a serious content producer, putting the company on the same ground as the major networks. 'House of Cards' is increasingly important to Netflix's continued prosperity, given massive subscription base of 57 million users. TheStreet's Scott Gamm reports from New York.

Ethan Allen Interiors chairman and chief executive officer Farooq Kathwari reveals the company's new initiatives to completely replace 70% of its product line with new designs by fall 2015. Kathwari says now is the right time for such a large undertaking because consumer attitudes are changing due to factors like globalization and trends in technology. Kathwari says more and more consumers want to be owners of good quality products sold to them with great service. He reveals how Ethan Allen is trying to appeal to those consumers, which he believes are optimistic right now, but still conservative. As consumers have been spending money at retailers like Home Depot to improve their home, Kathwari says furnishing their homes is next.

U.S. markets were moderately lower in midday trading Friday as investors digest the latest economic data. Investors were disappointed before the bell on the latest GDP data revised lower. Stocks came off their lows on January's pending home sales hitting an 18-month high. The National Association of Realtors' index rose 1.7%. Consumer sentiment slipped on the wintry weather. The University of Michigan's index for February beat expectations at 95.4 but are down from January's 11-year high of 98.1. Not many people were shopping at J.C. Penney (JCP). Shares are tanking after the retailer reported a surprise loss of {DESCRIPTION}.11 a share in the fourth quarter. FedEx (FDX) is moving higher after an upgrade to OUTPERFORM. The analysts at Credit Suisse expect improved returns from FedEx's Ground service.

U.S. stocks were slightly lower at Friday's opening bell. Before the bell, futures were mostly unmoved after the fourth quarter GDP was revised down to 2.2% from 2.6%. This comes on the heels of a strong third quarter, when the economy grew at 5%. Apple (AAPL) is a stock to watch in today's trading. The tech giant was slapped with a lawsuit by Sweden's Ericsson for infringing on 41 patents crucial to the use of Apple's devices. If make-up sales are any indication, Disney (DIS) will have another money making hit on its hands. A limited-run cosmetics line with Estee Lauder's (EL) M.A.C Cosmetics based on its upcoming Cinderella film sold out within hours online.

A soft start at Thursday's openings bell as traders digest a slew of economic data that came in mostly weaker than expected. Consumer prices dropped 0.7% in January, the largest decline since 2008 driven by tumbling gas prices. The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits spiked for the week ending February 15. Initial claims unexpectedly rose to 313,000 versus the estimated 290,000. Durable goods orders for January was the only positive data, increasing a more than expected 2.8%. Sears Holdings (SHLD) is sharply lower in early trading after posting plunging losses. Same-store sales at both Sears and Kmart continued to drop last quarter.

Friday, February 27th is the funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security. The department is set to run out of money, unless Congress agrees on a new spending bill. Senate Democrats warned that a partial shutdown of the agency is possible if House Republican leaders refuse to approve the Senate's compromise bill. Funding for the department will expire at midnight on Friday. On the earnings front, we note financial results from NRG Energy (NRG), Isis Pharmaceuticals (ISIS), and Exelis (XLS). On the economic calendar, we watch fourth quarter GDP revision, Chicago PMI, consumer sentiment, and the pending home sales index to finish off the week. TheStreet's Kurumi Fukushima reports in New York.

Faith in a J.C. Penney turnaround was shaken after the retailer reported its fourth quarter. Investments in revamping its department stores throughout the year hit the company's bottom line hard with an adjusted net loss of 19 cents a share far worse than expected profits of 11 cents a share. The retailer earned 11 cents a share in the year-ago quarter. Total sales climbed 2.9%, at the midrange of the company's previous guidance, and above analysts' estimates. More importantly, J.C. Penney's outlook for full-year 2015 looked a little light. Comparable-store sales are expected to climb 3% to 5%, compared to a 4.4% increase over 2014.

If you open up the March issue of Vogue, expect to see a 12-page spread for the new Apple Watch. So is this simply an advertisement or does Apple's move to pay for Vogue space tell us more about the direction the company is headed in? For more analysis, TheStreet's Scott Gamm speaks with Mark Bergen, a mobile reporter at Advertising Age to discuss how Apple is becoming more of a retail brand. Bergen also shares insight on how Apple's competitors approach wearable marketing and if more tech brands will take steps to become luxury retail brands.

After a solid 2014 for freight transport providers, some industry experts expect truckers to drive a rise in mergers and acquisitions this year. Lou Whiteman, senior writer for The Deal, explains why the trucking cycle is currently in a sweet spot for M&A. From building margin pressure to recent sellers receiving especially strong prices, Whiteman says potential logistics targets are likely to be tempted to consider selling. He stresses that strong arguments can be made to justify both buying and selling assets within the group. Whiteman reveals which companies he expects to be particularly active, including XPO Logistics and Echo Global Logistics, and what stocks could be potential buys based on analyst sentiment.