Hubdub’s Hot Predictions this week, as decided by Hubdub users and staff, are selected based on their newsworthiness for the week. These stories are bound to be big news this week - and we have forecasts on how they’re likely to turn out. This week we’re going with a ‘holiday’ theme and on that note happy holidays to all!

Politics

People have differing views of President Bush, but during the holiday season we can all unite Democrat, Republican or Independent in wishing him and his family a merry Christmas! Last year George got Laura a purse and a small silver tray for Christmas, what will it be this year?

What will George W. Bush give Laura Bush for Christmas?

Business

Bernard Madoff should expect some coal in his stockings this Christmas. He’s been a naughty boy and stealing is certainly frowned upon by Santa. So what will happen to him? Hubdub forecasts by over 60% that besides the coal Bernard will be found guilty of fraud.

WILL Bernard Madoff be found guilty of fraud?

Entertainment

The economy’s faltering and it’s kind of freezing, but at least you still have the cinema to go to. This Christmas weekend Hubdubbers predict by 70% Marley and Me will be the most watched film in cinemas.

What will be the #1 film over Christmas weekend (Dec 25th - Dec 28th)

Sports

It’s Christmas day and you want to open presents? You obviously don’t know about the NBA game going on. This Christmas the LA Lakers and Boston Celtics play to win. It currently looks like the Lakers have a slight edge, but there’s still three days.

Boston Celtics vs LA Lakers - NBA on Christmas Day, Who will win?

The Weather

Winter may have just begun but for the past few weeks it’s been snowing heavily all across the US. Chicago always seems to get snow and this Christmas Hubdub forecasts over a 50% chance of the city having a white Christmas.

Will there be a White Christmas this year in Chicago?

Trading percentages given are at time of posting and may not match up with markets after the fact due to Hubdub users forecasting on said markets.

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