Biggest Summer Movie Stars Since 1980

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 5:45 pm

Summer is known for its blockbuster movie releases. Hollywood studios sink millions of dollars into producing, marketing, and distributing some of the year’s biggest movies, hoping to strike gold at ...
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Cities Where the Most Children Live in Poverty

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 4:39 pm

America’s cities are home to some of the worst pockets of childhood poverty in the country. An estimated 17.7% of American children living in metropolitan areas -- a total ...
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Highest Paying Jobs You Can Get Without A College Degree

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 4:33 pm

College is often touted as the pathway to a brighter financial future. But this is not always the case. The cost of tuition, books, lodging, and more can be ...
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Microsoft Continues to Push Higher in Q4 Report

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 4:18 pm

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) released its fiscal fourth quarter financial results after the markets closed on Thursday. The firm said that it had $1.37 in earnings per share (EPS) and ...
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This Is How Fast America’s Gas Stations Run Out of Gas in Time of Natural Disasters

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 1:45 pm

When a major weather event threatens, one of the first things most Americans do is try to make sure that all their vehicles have a full tank of fuel. That ...
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What to Expect When American Express Reports on Friday

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 11:35 am

American Express Co. (NYSE: AXP) is scheduled to release its second-quarter financial results before the markets open on Friday. The consensus estimates call for $2.04 in earnings per share (EPS) ...
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More Regional Fed Data for July Points to Stronger Business Conditions Ahead

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 11:05 am

While the markets have yet to see national manufacturing data, there has been an improvement in two of the regional reports showing some live indications for the month of July. ...
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Philip Morris Lights Up With Q2 Earnings

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 11:00 am

When Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE: PM) reported its most recent quarterly results before the markets opened on Thursday, the company said that it had $1.46 in earnings per share ...
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After a Record Year, the Number of New Women CEOs Slips

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 10:59 am

In all of last year, 22.5% of all CEO replacements were women. For the first six months of 2019, 21.6% of all CEO vacancies have been filled by women. That ...
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Why Wall Street Is Expecting a Strong Report and Guidance From Microsoft

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 10:40 am

The fanfare for second-quarter earnings season has been mixed. While many companies have seen mixed results and reactions around earnings so far, some companies will have no choice but to ...
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Why UnitedHealth Earnings Are Underwhelming

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 10:20 am

UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH) reported its second-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Thursday. The firm said that it had $3.60 in earnings per share (EPS) and $60.6 ...
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It Will Be Dangerously Hot This Weekend in Most of US -- Here Is How to Treat Heat Illness

It Will Be Dangerously Hot This Weekend in Most of US — Here Is How to Treat Heat Illness

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 10:17 am

This weekend will be a real scorcher in two-thirds of the United States. Temperatures will exceed upper 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but it will feel like over 100. Some cities on ...
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A Major Heat Wave Will Take Over Most of US This Weekend — This Is How to Protect Yourself

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 10:17 am

A major heat wave will hit two-thirds of the United States this weekend. Temperatures will exceed upper 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but it will feel like over 100. Cities on the ...
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What Your State Spends on Your Health

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 10:07 am

The United States is one of only a handful of wealthy, developed nations that does not have universal health care. Still, the United States tops the list of countries that ...
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Morgan Stanley Whiffs on Q2 Despite Bottom-Line Beat

Posted: July 18, 2019 at 9:50 am

Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) released its second-quarter financial results before the markets opened on Thursday. The investment bank said that it had $1.23 in earnings per share (EPS) and $10.2 ...
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