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By CNBC.com | 21 Nov 2007 | 02:45 PM ET
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It's not exactly like following the weather or sports, but the holiday shopping season still draws it share of prognostications -- whether it's sales forecasts or what's-hot lists.

Here's a need-to-know guide for consumers and investors alike to help you through the holiday season.

Forecasts

American Specialty Toy Retailing Association

Conference Board

Cybermonday.com

National Retail Federation

Shop.org

Retail Groups

Apparel and Footwear Association

Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association

Jewelers of America

National Booksellers Association

National Home Furnishings Association

National Sporting Goods Association

Toy Directory

Toy Industry Association

Price comparison Websites

Shopzilla

Shopping.com

NexTag

Black Friday Websites:

blackfriday.com

gottadeal.com

bfads.net

theblackfriday.com

dealtaker.com.

Product Recalls

Consumer Product Safety Commission

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